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SC Teacher Rally takes to the State House Grounds pushing for better benefits

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Teachers from across the state taking part in the ‘All Out May 1’ rally have arrived at the State House. The rally is being organized by a teacher advocate group, SC for ED. SC for Ed says lawmakers have not done enough this year to help teachers after promising education reform. In a statement the group says,…
Local News, State

SC Superintendent of Education on teacher rally at State House, “I will not be joining”

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Superintendent of Education released a statement on the May 1 teacher rally early this week. Participating teachers from across the state are expected to rally on the State House for better pay. SC for Ed is organizing the All Out On May 1 rally. Monday, South Carolina Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman released a statement, in…
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South Carolina veterans get executive level representation with ceremonial bill

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Veterans officially have representation on the executive level in South Carolina. Tuesday morning Governor Henry McMaster, and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette held a ceremonial bill signing for the legislation creating the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs. Leaders say elevating the profile of the VA shows the state cares about veterans. Categories: State Tags: Dorn VA, Gov….
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More school districts close ahead of AllOut Rally

Alexis Frazier,

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Another school district has announced that they will be canceling classes after too many teachers and staff requested off for the #AllOut Rally at the State House. Richland District One said that they’re turning the school day into a work day for safety reasons. Less than 24 hours before the announcement was made the school board held a…