The South Carolina Supreme Court has struck down a key part of the state's school voucher program, ruling that public funds cannot be used to benefit private schools. But what does this mean for the future of education in the state? Will parents and students be left footing the bill for private scho
The Supreme Court of South Carolina has dealt a major blow to the Education Scholarship Trust Fund (ESTF) program, ruling it unconstitutional for using public money to fund private school education. The ESTF, signed into law by Governor Henry McMaster in May 2023, allowed qualifying parents to appl
Are you ready to speak up for South Carolina's kids? The Joint Citizens and Legislative Committee on Children is hitting the road, going from Conway to Columbia to Spartanburg and beyond, seeking your ideas and concerns about how to make life better for our state's children. What issues keep you up
Sunday in Charleston means one thing: football fever. Sports bars across the city are packed with fans decked out in their team colors, cheering and celebrating touchdowns. But just how much does the NFL really impact these businesses? Is it all touch-downs and high fives, or is there more to the
North Carolina has been a political seesaw for decades. Republicans usually win the state's electoral votes in presidential elections, while Democrats win gubernatorial races. This year, however, could be different. Both the presidential and gubernatorial races are very close, with neither side havi
Imagine this: a side of beef bigger than a classroom desk, and a group of high school students wielding sawblades, ready to tackle it. This isn't just a scene from a cooking show; it's the Food Education Fund in action, aiming to inject diversity into the world of fine dining. But are these hands-
Cal Ripken just broke Lou Gehrig's record for most consecutive games played, but is that really the whole story? Let's dig deeper into this feat and other legendary sports moments. First off, kudos to Ripken for his incredible dedication - playing in over 2000 straight games is no small feat! But le
Faizon Brandon, a highly-touted high school quarterback and the top-ranked recruit in the Class of 2026, has filed a lawsuit against the North Carolina State Board of Education over its prohibition of endorsement deals for student-athletes of public high schools. Brandon, who is committed to Tennes
Get your taste buds ready, food enthusiasts! The Minnesota State Fair, a cherished 12-day celebration of all things agrarian, melodious, and, most importantly, edible, is set to kick off on August 22nd. With a projected 2 million attendees, the fair serves as a scrumptious playground for vendors t
