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Friday, April 05, 2013  Dozens say they are concerned about not receiving money owed to them.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The Pickens County School Board has given final approval to changing its policy on prayer at its meetings.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Richland One, mourning the loss of a longtime board member and community leader.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Spartanburg County election officials say they would like schools to be closed for voting in local races as a security measure.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The Pickens County school board is trying to decide how it can pray before meetings

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.

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, August 01, 2012  A member of the Kershaw County School Board died in an early morning car crash.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012  A member of the board for a Rock Hill charter school has been arrested on child pornography charges.

Monday, November 14, 2011  Two Charleston County School Board members say the board should get a raise - a 2,400 percent increase to be exact.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Parent complained that "A Study in Scarlet" was derogatory to Mormons.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  State Education Department officials say about 50 employees have left the agency or been let go since May.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Advocates for South Carolina schools plan to go after up to $50 million in federal grant money even though the state schools chief refuses to pursue the cash.  The South Carolina Association of School Administrators and the School Boards Association plan to ask Republican Superintendent Mick Zais to change his mind. But the groups said Friday if he doesn't decide to pursue so-called Race to the Top grants, the groups will try to apply for the money themselves.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Some Horry County parents spoke at school board meeting over concerns about the graphic book "Push" that was turned into an Academy Award winning movie.  What do you think about keeping the book out of school libraries?