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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Virginia Map Vote Sparks Trump’s Red‑Election Claim

The state of Virginia held a vote that lets citizens redraw the map used to elect members of the U. S. House of Representatives. The new lines could give Democrats an advantage in four districts that are currently represented by Republicans. After the vote, former President Donald Trump posted on s

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

Judge Stops Virginia’s New Congressional Map Plan

A judge in Virginia halted the state’s attempt to change congressional districts after a public vote that had passed just yesterday. The ruling declares all votes in the referendum invalid and stops officials from certifying or implementing the new maps. The judge said the ballot measure violated

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Apr 23 2026POLITICS

New Virginia Vote Sparks Old Fraud Claims

Another election in Virginia has suddenly become a battleground for claims that didn’t match the results. Voters there decided on a new map that could shift power from Republicans to Democrats, handing the party a potential boost before November. Instead of accepting the outcome, one high-profile fi

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

How one Columbia school leader is shaping education beyond the usual classroom

Columbia Public Schools has tapped Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville to lead a new role focused on students who need learning options outside traditional classrooms. Neville steps into the executive director of alternative education position after nearly a decade as Douglass High’s top ad

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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Richland One moves past financial warning, focuses on stronger future

South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s next attorney general faces tough odds

President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Hotel Topeka Gets New 2% Sales Tax to Pay for Repairs

The City Council in Topeka has decided that a small tax will be added to the price of anything sold inside Hotel Topeka. The plan is called a Community Improvement District, or CID for short. It will bring in money that the city can use to fix up the hotel and cover some of the costs it already spen

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

New York Map Stays: A Republican Win

The U. S. Supreme Court decided Monday to keep a New York congressional map in place, overturning a lower court that said the lines unfairly weakened Black and Latino voters. The ruling came without a signed opinion, vote count or explanation—common for emergency orders. For Republicans, it means th

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Feb 18 2026CRIME

Teacher Charged with Child Abuse Still on Staff?

A teacher at Lower Richland High School, Eric Marshall Favor Jr. , 29, faces serious accusations in Marion County. The charges include second- and third‑degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor, conspiracy, and aiding prostitution involving a child. The case began on Feb. 10 when the sheriff’s of

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Feb 18 2026EDUCATION

LAUSD Faces Tough Choices: Job Cuts on the Table

The Los Angeles Unified School District is at a crossroads. Big changes might be coming. The Board of Education is thinking about a plan that could mean fewer jobs. This isn't a done deal yet. But if they go ahead, many people could lose their jobs. Why is this happening? Money is tight. The distri

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