Tag: Gov. Henry McMaster
Amid education crisis, S.C. teachers receive starting salary boost, bonuses
As teachers are leaving the classroom at record-breaking numbers, legislators approve a $40,000 starting salary for teachers and local school districts provide educators with multiple bonuses.
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The S.C. Department of Juvenile Justice gets a new leader
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Eden Hendrick as the new executive director of the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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Librarians defend book collections during ‘uptick’ in book challenges
While the debate over book challenges may be complex, librarians believe their role in the matter is a lot simpler than it seems.
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McMaster calls for inquiry into school library books with ‘obscene or pornographic depictions’
Gov. Henry McMaster wants a review of books on South Carolina school shelves after learning about a parent petition to remove a provocative book from the Fort Mill School District.
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FastCast for Tuesday, Oct. 5
A look at local, state and national news in a fast format from your reporters at Carolina News & Reporter.
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“Wall of Remembrance” unveiled on 9/11
A “Wall of Remembrance” was unveiled on the 19th anniversary of 9/11 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
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Gov. McMaster to allow beaches, retail stores to reopen
Gov. Henry McMaster announced Monday that beaches and retail stores will be allowed to reopen.
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Recovery continues in Hampton County after Monday’s lethal tornadoes
Residents of some South Carolina counties are dealing with devastation from Monday’s tornadoes even as they must social distance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Easter Sunday church services move online
Gov. Henry McMaster says he’s not going to infringe on anyone’s First Amendment right to celebrate Easter this Sunday, but encourages people to practice safe social distancing norms if they are going out to church and enjoy services online if they can.
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McMaster closes more nonessential businesses
Gov. McMaster issued two new executive orders Friday, April 3. More nonessential businesses will close Monday at 5 p.m., and short-term leases are prohibited.
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S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency, does not order a coastal evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ian's projected Friday arrival in the Palmetto State. Read more by @kaileycota: https://carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/mcmaster-orders-no-evacuations-ahead-of-hurricane-but-warns-of-flooding-high-winds/
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Lexington Co. Sherriff Jay Koon speaks on the impact the budget analysis had on his department.
Based on a compensation analysis McMaster initiated, the latest budget provides $40 million in new dollars for law enforcement recruitment and retention pay raises.
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