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In this Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 file photo, Senate President Harvey Peeler prepares to introduce South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster for the State of the State address in Columbia, S.C. Peeler has proposed legislation this year that would break apart the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, moving its public health and environmental regulation duties to other existing state agencies. (AP Photo/Meg Kinnard, File)
South Carolina considers breaking up public health agency

By Michelle Liu Feb. 15, 2021 08:01 AM EST

John Arthur, Utah's Teacher of the Year, hugs his wife, Stacey, in his classroom at Meadowlark Elementary School in Salt Lake City after learning of the award on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020. Now in his eighth year of teaching, Arthur teaches sixth grade at Meadowlark Elementary School, a Title I school in the Salt Lake City School District. It is there that he pays it forward, helping his students learn to advocate for children and immigrants through music videos that they produce together and share on their YouTube channel, 9thEvermore. Arthur’s students have received national recognition for their work. (Steve Griffin/The Deseret News via AP)
Top teacher hopes more equitable system follows pandemic

By Marjorie Cortez Oct. 03, 2020 08:00 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: South Carolina

By The Associated Press Jul. 01, 2020 02:42 PM EDT
Recent editorials from South Carolina newspapers: ___ June 28 The Post and Courier on some cities...