Author: Lee Williams

Wright challenges Weaver for Superintendent as federal cuts threaten special education

“The reduction of force within the Office of Education means that there are no longer people in place to make sure that our children with disabilities receive fair treatment, support in their schools and classes, funding for related services like speech therapy, counseling, and technology, transition services to prepare them for life after high school, and rights guaranteed to them by the ‘Individuals with Disabilities Education Act,” says Wright. 

Murdaugh co-conspirator Russell Laffitte sentenced on felony charges

“Many of these victims have had, you know they suffered injury — which is why they were clients to begin with, so they’ve already had some of the worst parts of their life become central to this drama as well. So I think there’s a satisfaction that justice was done, but I think there is also a fatigue there, and that’s only natural,” Waters says. 

4 people killed and 20 injured in St. Helena Island bar shooting

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) — A mass shooting at a crowded bar on an idyllic South Carolina island has left four people dead and at least 20 injured, officials say. The shooting occurred early Sunday at Willie’s Bar and Grill on St. Helena Island, officials said. A large crowd was at the scene when sheriff’s deputies arrived and found several people…