Friday, May 24 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:03:49 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – A North Carolina woman was arrested Friday morning for indecent exposure after officers saw her wearing a thong swimsuit. Tiara Monique Garness, 22, was arrested at about 5 a.m.More >>
A North Carolina woman was arrested Friday morning for indecent exposure after officers saw her wearing a thong swimsuit.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:49:23 GMT
Cameron Stringfellow
A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Investigators say a BMW being driven by 18-year-old Cameron StringfellowMore >>
A teenager was killed and a second was arrested on DUI charges in an overnight accident, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 22:27:51 GMT
Brett Parker took the stand in his own defense in his double murder trial Friday and answered questions for nearly three hours.Parker is on trial for the murders of his wife, Tammy Jo, and business associateMore >>
Brett Parker took the stand in his own defense in his double murder trial Friday and answered questions for nearly three hours.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:17:05 GMT
Police say a motorcyclist in West Ashley had to tip his bike over to the side in order to get rid of a drunk woman who had hopped into the rear seat. On Thursday at 8:50 a.m., a man on a motorcycle approachedMore >>
Police say a motorcyclist had to tip his bike over to the side in order to get rid of a drunk woman who had hopped into the rear seat.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:58:59 GMT
Richland County deputies are searching for a man they say shot and killed his girlfriend's sister. Deputies say shortly before 4:00 a.m. Friday officers responded to shots fired call at 2104 Green OaksMore >>
Richland County deputies say a man accused of killing his girlfriend's sister has been arrested.More >>
By SEANNA ADCOX Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Schools Superintendent Mick Zais says congressional action averted the continuation of a $36 million federal punishment over special education spending.
A clause inserted in a stopgap spending bill approved Thursday by the U.S. House repeals the penalty slated to continue perpetually.
The state Education Department is set to argue in federal court Friday its challenge to the punishment over recession-era budget cuts. Arguments are before the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The hearing will continue, as Zais hopes to recover the $36 million lost in the current budget year.
But the inserted provision means the state's worst possible outcome is that reduction will stand, provided President Obama signs the bill.
Zais says the action repeals the absurd perpetual penalty and is a victory for students with disabilities.
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