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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  South Carolina's law enforcement officers and firefighters will again be required to put a higher percentage of their salaries toward their retirement benefits than other public workers.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Police say no one has been hurt after a 17-year-old Bluffton High School student came to school with knives, a loaded gun, gasoline and a lighter.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  As education leaders and state legislators are considering approaches to fixing South Carolina's education system, several people are already hard at work shaping the future of education.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Five South Carolina schools are being honored as South Carolina's best.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The federal Education Department has approved Superintendent Mick Zais' plan for evaluating teachers and principals in South Carolina.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  District leaders hosted a unique recruiter fair to find the right candidates on Saturday at Lexington High School.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  This weekend we get to let loose a little and send some support to victims families at the same time.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  March 1 is almost here, and automatic federal spending cuts could hit South Carolina hard.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  An organization that offers an alternative route to teacher accreditation is holding informational sessions in South Carolina.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Teachers make move to improve student focus by ditching desk chairs in favor of yoga balls

Monday, January 21, 2013  Education officials say cuts in bonuses and financial assistance to pay for the program are reasons why fewer South Carolina teachers are earning a top credential.

Monday, January 14, 2013  The State Board of Education has disciplined 18 South Carolina teachers in the past two years for sexual offenses against students.

Saturday, December 22, 2012  South Carolina's teacher recruitment agency says the state still faces an annual shortage of several thousand teachers.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Education Superentendant Dr. Mick Zais says that the safety of schools rests on the local level, up to, and including the arming of teachers.