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

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.

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

Monday, February 20, 2012  Obama pushes the question: What are students, taxpayers getting for their college dollars?

Friday, January 27, 2012  Obama to spell out plan to target universities that don't control rising tuition costs