What’s Happening in SC on Monday, 11/23
Local Government
Spartanburg County to spend more than $80,000 for tourism consultants
Newspaper demands more fiscal accountability in Oconee County
http://www.upstatetoday.com/news/2009/nov/21/more-fiscal-accountability-needed/?opinion
Many Charleston County students are far behind in reading when they enter high school
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/nov/22/some-likely-graduates-lack-reading-skills/
Federal Stimulus Watch
Stimulus funds used to hire reading specialists in Charleston schools
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/nov/23/specialists-work-to-raise-reading-skills/
Simpsonville builds new walkway on Main Street with stimulus funds
Fountain Inn receives $21,000 in stimulus funds to hire traffic officer
Family Health Centers Inc. in Orangeburg will fund new building and equipment with $1.18 million in stimulus funds
http://www.thetandd.com/articles/2009/11/23/news/doc4b073e745fca8388876272.txt
Stimulus money provides key funding for Sandy Island ferry project
http://www.gtowntimes.com/local/Key-funding-approved-for-Sandy-Island-ferry-service
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