David West has been battling a recent decision to overturn a U.S. Department of Education TEACH Grant, into an interest-bearing loan. He has fulfilled his teaching requirements, in a qualifying class, and school. Due to a paperwork error, and a shortage of time to return the documents, David’s $4000 grant is now impacting his credit. … Continue reading SC Educator Battles with Federal TEACH Grants
Rain and sleet do not deter Gary Votour, of SC Onward from attending his organized protest rally at the State House. Although inclement weather turned-away attendees, he was concerned that participants would show up without seeing a last-minute cancellation on Facebook. “I told them, I would be here,” he stated. Bracing the cold, something unusual … Continue reading Time to Repeal the Heritage Act
The University of South Carolina has officially acknowledged its history with enslaved labor by unveiling a plaque which predominately sits on the Horseshoe. The Horseshoe is a popular attraction to both students, residents in the area and alumni who frequent the area. What may not have been known to prospective students, or visitors to the campus … Continue reading USC’s Alternative to the Statue Debate
To Add Or Subtract – The Debate of Confederate Monuments Republicans Bill Chumley and Mike Burns of South Carolina, want to build a monument to honor African American Confederate veterans. While most states are debating the removal of Confederate monuments, both representatives wish to build another. Walter Edgar, a former director of the Institute for … Continue reading The Statues of South Carolina
