Nancy Mace passes second and likely final bill of careerSC Rep. Nancy Mace, set to depart at the end of this year, passed a bill eliminating education mandates from federal contracts without a rationale. It could prove big for the Lowcountry defense industry.Charleston Post and Courier3d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityHR 5235skills based federal contracting act passage
Decision to remove school board member must be transparentGov. Henry McMaster will soon decide whether to remove Charleston School Board Trustee Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson from office. Here are the factors that must go into that decision.Charleston Post and Courier5d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentHenry McMasterschool board removal decision
Grant for TTC, tuition coverage in Pee Dee: Education newsIn SC education news this week, Trident Technical College’s Talent Search Program gets a $490K federal grant. Coker University announced a free tuition program for eligible students.Charleston Post and Courier7d agoWhole story →Educationtrio grant awards
CCSD board member Darlene Roberson answers IG reportA three-person panel has until Oct. 5 to make its recommendation to Gov. Henry McMaster, who will then decide whether to remove Darlene Roberson from the Charleston school board.Charleston Post and Courier7d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentHenry McMasterccsd board member hearing
Pre-K unaffordable for thousands as pandemic aid runs outSome daycare directors are skipping paychecks and dozens of centers have closed. Federal pandemic money has dried up, but critics of South Carolina’s child-care system say the state could help more.Charleston Post and Courier11d agoWhole story →HealthJusticepandemic aid expiration
Ivey joins Board of Education, federal investmentTrevor Ivey joined the SC Board of Education. Charleston Southern received $1.25 million federal investment for their aeronautics program. An SC charter school is expanding to NC.Charleston Post and Courier14d agoWhole story →Education
OSCW to present Rumble Charleston event Oct. 4Old School Championship Wrestling will hold its Rumble Charleston event Oct. 4 at the Hanahan Rec Center. Among those on the bill is recently released WWE star formerly known as Andre Chase.Charleston Post and Courier14d agoWhole story →Education
MUSC's separating its academic, health system needs scrutinyThe coming departure of MUSC's president has raised the question of whether the college’s academic and health care missions should be overseen by different leaders. Lawmakers should make the call.Charleston Post and Courier15d agoWhole story →HealthEducationmusc leadership change
