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Segregation spurred S.C. school building spree

Never before and never since has South Carolina spent as much money and energy improving public school facilities in such a short period as it did in the 1950s. But to call that period the golden era of school funding in the state would be using the wrong color. It was all about black and white.
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Charlotte-area model graces SI Swimsuit cover

Model and Matthews native Brooklyn Decker landed the coveted Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover this year. The 22-year-old wife of tennis star Andy Roddick said being chosen for the front is "the news of a lifetime." Photo gallery

Country singer Turner goes 'Haywire'

"Why Don't We Dance" is a boot-clicking and hip-shaking tune, the kind of song that will make you grab a hand in a bar - or an arena.

Jenny Sanford says she did not enjoy being first lady + video

Jenny Sanford told CNN's Larry King Live Monday she did not enjoy being first lady. Sanford made the comment off camera. But King asked her to elaborate on camera on the live show Monday night. Sanford said there were times she enjoyed the experience.

Inside: Watch the interview, as well as Sanford's appearances on "Good Morning America", "The View" and "The Daily Show"

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Patrick speeds up NASCAR debut

It came as no surprise that after taking a day to catch her breath, Danica Patrick decided she should make her NASCAR debut this weekend in the second-tier Nationwide Series race at Daytona.

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SEC basketball: Midseason report

The midpoint of the SEC regular season has arrived, and the stretch is upon us. The league fared better in nonconference play, as expected, and much of league play has gone according to expectations, too.