Name: South Carolina ranked among least educated states in recent study
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Description: Out of 50 states, South Carolina ranked at number 44.

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South Carolina ranked among least educated states in recent study

Out of 50 states, South Carolina ranked at number 44.

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NC educators debating 'extended collective work stoppages'

It comes as state lawmakers are at a stalemate on the budget, including what kind of pay raise to offer North Carolina educators.

EDUCATION
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'Thousands of different threats from thousands of different people' | Suspicious behavior tips spike in NC

Suspicious behavior is generally considered anything that indicates preoperational planning linked to terrorism or criminal activity.

INVESTIGATORS
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Federal judge officially blocks North Carolina's voter ID law

Judge Loretta Biggs' cited the "sordid history" of voter suppression in her decision to block the law.

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Bill introduced to establish Jimmy Carter National Historic Park

This designation will help protect multiple historic locations and draw more visitors to Plains to learn about the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter.

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South Carolina agencies to crack down on illegal tire dumps

DHEC, DNR and Palmetto Pride launch statewide effort to recycle rather than dump scrap tires

STATE
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State court approves new NC congressional map

The new map possibly endangers re-election prospects for two Republican representatives as their new districts would clearly favor Democratic candidates.

POLITICS
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NYC's practice of sending homeless families to cities being questioned

Records show New York City relocated more than 12,000 people in just the last two years.

INVESTIGATORS
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3 flu-related deaths in NC reported this season

The most recent death was reported during the week of November 17 to November 23.

FLU
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3rd flu-related death reported in North Carolina

The death was reported during the week of November 17 to November 23. The report does not confirm what the individual's age was, or where in the state they lived.

STATE
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New NC court rule targeting teens goes into effect Sunday

Raise the Age goes into effect on December 1. It allows 16 and 17 year olds charged with non-violent crimes to be tried as kids rather than adults.

STATE
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Raise the Age goes into effect December 1 in NC

It comes two years after lawmakers raised the age for nonviolent crimes to 18, and after nearly a century of 16-year-old's being treated as adults.

STATE
Report: New York paid homeless families to relocate to NC

According to a report by the New York Post, five families were sent to Raleigh, in addition to thousands of people sent all over the country.

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Mecklenburg County officials urge residents to participate in 2020 Census

After the last census in 2010, officials say NC received nearly $24 billion from the federal government. That’s a little more than $2,000 per NC resident, per year.

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Jimmy Carter is walking, in 'good spirits' following brain surgery

The surgery was to relieve bleeding pressure on his brain.

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North Carolina is number 2 in the US for risky dams

A new investigation by the Associated Press revealed there are 168 high-hazard dams in the Tarheel State, the second largest collection of dams behind Georgia.

STATE

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