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Friday, June 14, 2013  Several Flag Day events are being held in the Charleston area.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Several lawsuits have been filed against education officials and the Department of Health and Environmental Control over a tuberculosis outbreak at a Greenwood County school.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  South Carolina's top prosecutor is spending some time this week with students who might be some of the state's next generation of leaders.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  School districts will have follow a new set of guidelines developed by DHEC and the Department of Education intended to curb the effects of concussions on student athletes

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Former Gamecock Marcus Lattimore has recorded two "Play Responsibly" ads for the South Carolina Education Lottery.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  A 28-year-old Democratic state House member from Denmark is considering a run for lieutenant governor next year.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  State agents are investigating how Sumter High School conducted a standardized test this spring.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Senators have advanced a bill allowing seventh- through 12-graders to take more courses through South Carolina's virtual education program.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The South Carolina Treasurer's Office is offering a $529 college saving grant to every baby born in the state Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Senate's 2013-14 budget could buy $15 million worth of new school buses for South Carolina's aging fleet.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Powerball jackpot has grown to its third largest size ever. It sits at $350 million for this Wednesday's drawing.

Friday, May 03, 2013  U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is making a few stops in South Carolina while Congress is in recess.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Gov. Nikki Haley met with school administrators from across South Carolina as part of continued talks on education funding reform.