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Friday, April 12, 2013  A media attorney says the Medical University of South Carolina's Board of Trustees violated the state's Freedom of Information Act by starting a public meeting early.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  State Sen. Vince Sheheen appears to be running for governor of South Carolina again.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Allen University students are feeling a little less stressed after getting their refund checks Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Legislators want to make it easier for veterans to go to college in South Carolina by paying tuition at in-state rates.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Hundreds of technical college students gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday for the Lottery Tuition Assistance rally.

Friday, September 28, 2012  An auditor for South Carolina State University says it will take years to clear up the finances at the Orangeburg school.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  With college rolls growing, student debt hits 1 in 5 households; big burdens on young and poor

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  State Treasurer Curtis Loftis wants residents to take advantage of South Carolina's Future Scholar program, which allows residents to save for a child's college education without paying taxes.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The University of South Carolina is bringing in its new chairman of the board at a key time, as the school's enrollment and tuition hit record highs. Yet the school is still $500 million in debt after a building boom.

Sunday, August 05, 2012  The new chairman of the board overseeing the University of South Carolina's takes over with the Columbia school's enrollment and tuition at record highs and more than $500 million in debt from a building boom.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  A bill giving tax breaks to parents who send their children to private school or educate them at home has advanced in the Senate.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Friday, March 09, 2012  A seminar at the College of Charleston will help students learn how to pay the rising costs of attending college.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  The South Carolina Supreme Court has changed its mind and decided that in some cases, divorced parents who pay child support may also have to pay for their children's college education.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  A measure meant to offset parents' cost of private school tuition and homeschool expenses is going before the full House Ways and Means Committee.