Looming bus strike doesn't change official's stance on decentralization of bus system
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After years of debating whether or not to decentralize the state's bus system, officials are saying this looming strike will not change their stance.
State superintendent, Mick Zais said, "I stand ready and willing to provide any data or information to those legislators who want a safe, but more efficient student transportation system that may include decentralization."
As is, Dorchester District 2, Charleston and Beaufort are the only districts in the state that privatize its bus system with Durham.
Lawmakers have said it's beneficial, and the other districts in South Carolina should work towards decentralizing from the state controlled fleet.
However, superintendent of DD2, Joe Pye, said this looming strike will be a factor in June when they renew their contract with Durham.
Charleston, Beaufort and DD2 workers did not vote to unionize until after the districts began outsourcing their bus system.
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S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Catherine Templeton today announced a Public Health Order has been issued on a North Charleston clinic where it is believed three (3)
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The Coast Guard works with all law enforcement on the water to perform routine safety checks.
As we approach Memorial Day, the Coast Guard uses this week to create awareness about boat safety as the shore celebrations are sure to begin. According to the Coast Guard, there's about 100 boating accidents
As we approach Memorial Day, the Coast Guard uses this week to create awareness about boat safety as the shore celebrations are sure to begin.
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It's alligator mating season in South Carolina. That means you have a better chance of seeing alligators. Carl Possehl lives on the Goose Creek Reservoir. He says he loves to photograph the animals around
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Monday, May 20 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:25:10 GMT
Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74. Publicist Heidi Robinson-Fitzgerald says in a news release that Manzarek died Monday at the RoMed Clinic in
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Police say their investigation indicates Damon Moody is no longer in the Midlands area.
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office released the name of the second shooting suspect in Friday's shooting on Faglier Circle. Police make arrest in Orangeburg home invasion, shootingAccording to police,
Monday afternoon authorities announced that the U.S. Marshals Task Force had arrested Damon Moody in Rock Hill, SC without incident.
