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Friday, August 03, 2012  South Carolina education officials say students made positive gains on the state's standardized testing and other assessments. However, reading comprehension and literacy remain problems at certain grade levels.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Prosecutors say a 16-year-old boy has pleaded guilty to taking entry exams for other people at Piedmont Technical College.

Monday, May 07, 2012  The age-old saying "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day" is recognized by food giant McDonald's and the company is helping children start on the right foot.