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The General Assembly can do more than one thing at a time

March 27, 2024

Lawmakers will support choice while continuing to strengthen efforts for traditional schools By Shannon Erickson As an early childhood educator, I love reading the…

United Way of the Lowcountry hosting poverty simulation February 24

February 7, 2024

Free exercise helps participants understand real-life challenges some Lowcountry neighbors face every day From staff reports United Way of the Lowcountry, in collaboration with…

A Christmas gift: Mystery donor puts gold coin in Salvation Army kettle each year

December 20, 2023

By Delayna Earley The Island News We have all seen them. A red bucket hanging outside of popular shopping locations during the holiday season…

Lawmaker-shaming bill shines bright light on SC teacher shortage

December 10, 2023

By Paul Hyde SCDailyGazette.com As symbolic gestures go, this one’s a doozy. Frustrated by record-breaking teacher shortages in South Carolina, Rep. Jermaine Johnson, D-Hopkins…

LCLV receives first-time funding from Sisters of Charity

October 24, 2023

From staff reports Lowcountry Legal Volunteers is accustomed to lending a helping hand. This time, the organization was on the receiving end. For the…