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In search of ‘honest’ school voucher data, SC Senate eyes new collection process

In search of ‘honest’ school voucher data, SC Senate eyes new collection process
“I think it’s better governance to have a disinterested party collecting that data,” state Sen. Greg Hembree, R-Horry, said.
Updated April 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM

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Challenger to Lindsey Graham in U.S. Senate race drops out. Here’s who

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Turning Point’s high school clubs pushed by Charlie Kirk promoted by SC leaders
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Turning Point’s high school clubs pushed by Charlie Kirk promoted by SC leaders

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License plate readers let local police track SC drivers. Are state roads next?

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$150M for Scout site overruns rejected. SC Commerce might get probed instead
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$150M for Scout site overruns rejected. SC Commerce might get probed instead

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SLED confirms investigation into Rep. Cobb-Hunter following Goldfinch allegation
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SLED confirms investigation into Rep. Cobb-Hunter following Goldfinch allegation

April 9, 2026 at 11:51 AM
‘Justice should not depend on a zip code:’ Hate crime ordinance under Beaufort Co. consideration
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‘Justice should not depend on a zip code:’ Hate crime ordinance under Beaufort Co. consideration

April 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
SC Democrats want to break GOP supermajority in House. Can they swing 6 seats?
Politics & Government

SC Democrats want to break GOP supermajority in House. Can they swing 6 seats?

Updated April 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Amid push for federal voter database, SC election leader says leave it up to state
Politics & Government

Amid push for federal voter database, SC election leader says leave it up to state

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Pay raises for SC teachers, state employees appear settled in initial Senate budget
Politics & Government

Pay raises for SC teachers, state employees appear settled in initial Senate budget

April 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
SC’s Sen. Goldfinch calls out a House member over $350k line item. Why did he do it?
Politics & Government

SC’s Sen. Goldfinch calls out a House member over $350k line item. Why did he do it?

Updated April 8, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Curbing a ‘catastrophe’: SC Senate plan would suspend vouchers for homeschool students
Politics & Government

Curbing a ‘catastrophe’: SC Senate plan would suspend vouchers for homeschool students

Updated April 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Relationship between Clemson, developer did not break law, SC watchdog finds
Politics & Government

Relationship between Clemson, developer did not break law, SC watchdog finds

Updated April 4, 2026 at 6:47 PM
With 1st SC GOP governor’s debate done, questions arise over next one’s lineup
Politics & Government

With 1st SC GOP governor’s debate done, questions arise over next one’s lineup

April 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM
45 second sound bites and other takeaways from 1st SC GOP governor’s TV debate
Politics & Government

45 second sound bites and other takeaways from 1st SC GOP governor’s TV debate

April 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
USC, Clemson win fight to keep NIL revenue-sharing contracts, sports split from public
Politics & Government

USC, Clemson win fight to keep NIL revenue-sharing contracts, sports split from public

April 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
SC lawmakers keep naming roads for living politicians — despite a history of scandals
Politics & Government

SC lawmakers keep naming roads for living politicians — despite a history of scandals

Updated April 1, 2026 at 1:25 PM
SC cuts taxes. Here’s a look at what changes will impact your pocket book
Politics & Government

SC cuts taxes. Here’s a look at what changes will impact your pocket book

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SC lawmakers float more than $25k pay raise for themselves. Here’s why
Politics & Government

SC lawmakers float more than $25k pay raise for themselves. Here’s why

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Pristine coastal land would be saved under $32M deal. But budget issues remain in SC
Politics & Government

Pristine coastal land would be saved under $32M deal. But budget issues remain in SC

Updated April 1, 2026 at 9:24 AM
SC gov’s race goes on the air. Here’s how much GOP hopefuls are spending on TV
Politics & Government

SC gov’s race goes on the air. Here’s how much GOP hopefuls are spending on TV

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SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver has 3 challengers for her seat. Who wants her job?
Politics & Government

SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver has 3 challengers for her seat. Who wants her job?

Updated March 31, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Mark Sanford places last-minute bid for Nancy Mace’s Congressional seat. Who else is running?
Local

Mark Sanford places last-minute bid for Nancy Mace’s Congressional seat. Who else is running?

Updated March 31, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Civil rights lawyers demand Hilton Head group ‘center’ Gullah in growth discussions
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Civil rights lawyers demand Hilton Head group ‘center’ Gullah in growth discussions

Updated March 30, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Pastor to challenge Michael Rivers in Democratic primary. What we know
Beaufort News

Pastor to challenge Michael Rivers in Democratic primary. What we know

March 31, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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