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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  A Chapin High School teacher removed from the classroom when he stomped on an American flag while discussing freedom is being paid $85,000 to avoid a legal challenge.

Sunday, February 10, 2013  The Greenville News reports that suspended Chapin High School English teacher Scott Compton seeks a closed hearing late this month to ask the Lexington-Richland School District 5 for his job back.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  A South Carolina high school teacher fired after stomping on the American flag wants his job back.

Friday, January 25, 2013  A South Carolina high school teacher fired after stomping on the American flag wants his job back.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A Chapin High teacher who talked glowingly about the United States and the importance of embracing freedom while stomping on an American flag in his classroom may soon find out if he loses his job.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  A high school honors English teacher is facing disciplinary action after officials say he stomped on an American flag in front of his students.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  Three Midlands schools have been named among the best high schools in the nation, according to a report by U.S. News and World Report.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 

Monday, July 12, 2010  The South Carolina Department of Education announced more than $1.4 million in grants to fund programs that prevent students from dropping out of school.

Monday, April 20, 2009  Attorney General Henry McMaster is expected to have arguments filed Monday about why the Supreme Court should referee a challenge in South Carolina's fight over federal stimulus money.

Thursday, April 16, 2009  There's a new twist in the South Carolina stimulus stalemate because there's a new player in the game, and it's not a politician.

Thursday, April 16, 2009  Columbia lawyers have filed a legal challenge in the South Carolina Supreme Court, asking the justices to decide who controls federal stimulus funds that Gov. Mark Sanford has refused to request.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009  Chapin High School Basketball Coach, Chuck Rogers has resigned as Girls Junior Varsity Coach.

Monday, December 08, 2008  Chapin High School students will be dismissed at 12:45 p.m. Monday because of a major water main break under Columbia Avenue.