Recounts Ordered In Two South Carolina Races
Election officials in Columbia ordered recounts for education superintendent and lieutenant governor after margins under 1 percent. Jim Rex led Karen Floyd by 564 votes with a possible historic tally outcome, while Andre Bauer held a 3,232 vote edge over Robert Barber. Some ballots remain to be counted Thursday as Greenville County reports 31 uncounted ballots.
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Sanford plans barbecue and black tie inaugural events
Gov Mark Sanford ... holds a $60 barbecue for families at the State Farmers Market on Jan 10 and an open house at the Governor's Mansion after the swearing in. The GOP hosts a black tie gown event Jan 9 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with tickets at 250 per couple. The piece notes Sanford favors a lower key celebration.
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School choice debate influenced by weak state report cards
South Carolina education debate centers on 2006 report cards showing many districts failing to reach top grades. Advocates like Denver Merrill push for more private school funding and parental choice while Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum urges constructive use of data to improve public schools.
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