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SC Ethics agency says school trustees can’t hike their own pay. It hasn’t stopped them

SC Ethics agency says school trustees can’t hike their own pay. It hasn’t stopped them

Since 2023, dozens of school board members in at least six districts have voted to raise their own compensation, The State’s review found.

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No repeat: Texas tops South Carolina to halt Gamecocks’ SEC title streak

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No repeat: Texas tops South Carolina to halt Gamecocks’ SEC title streak

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South Carolina school board pay varies wildly, and some members earn nothing. Here’s what to know

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South Carolina school board pay varies wildly, and some members earn nothing. Here’s what to know

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Failed restaurant in student-heavy Columbia corridor to become liquor store

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Failed restaurant in student-heavy Columbia corridor to become liquor store

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2 SC governor candidates detail different approaches to eliminate state income tax

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2 SC governor candidates detail different approaches to eliminate state income tax

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