Public Education
Viral photo reimagines 6-year-old as 25-year-old, highlighting tensions over AI in schoolsA South Carolina district is working to address concerns about artificial intelligence after a mom posted an AI-generated picture of her 6-year-old, re-envisioned to look 25 – part of… Read More
Politics
GOP insiders look past Trump’s kingmaking toward 2028(The Daily Signal) – A week ago, Vice President JD Vance looked like the probable heir apparent to President Donald Trump. After Tuesday’s midterm losses, some in his party… Read More
Politics
EXCLUSIVE: The Senate’s ‘joyful warrior’ challenges Christians to be ‘aggressive warriors’Sen. Tim Scott has long described himself as a “joyful warrior.” Days before the midterms, the South Carolina Republican is urging Christians to be “aggressive warriors” for their faith. Read More
Politics
Trump fights GOP apathy in deep red South Carolina(The Daily Signal) – South Carolina Republicans hope President Donald Trump’s Wednesday night visit can tamp down disappointment in the base over the choice of candidate, GOP strategists tell… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina school choice advocates push back after incomplete test resultsSchool choice advocates are defending South Carolina’s nascent program after it was criticized for incomplete testing data. The state Department of Education had intended to present data… Read More
Politics
Trump-endorsed Sen. Darline Graham wins South Carolina special Republican primarySen. Darline Graham beat Rep. Ralph Norman in South Carolina’s Republican special primary runoff Tuesday, in a closely watched test of President Donald Trump’s endorsement power. With nearly all the… Read More
Politics
Darline Graham advances to runoff in race for late brother’s Senate seat(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham and Republican South Carolina Rep. Ralph Norman advanced Tuesday to an August 25 runoff election to replace Graham’s… Read More
Government
South Carolina allows homeschoolers to participate in school choice programAfter months of uncertainty, South Carolina homeschoolers can finally rest easy knowing they can participate in the state’s school choice program. The budget recently approved by the… Read More
Government
In death, Lindsey Graham still shapes world stage(The Daily Signal) – World leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Lindsey Graham. Memorials took place across… Read More
Politics
Darline Graham will file for full term succeeding brother Lindsey(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Darline Graham, sworn in last Tuesday to fulfill the remainder of her brother Lindsey Graham’s term, said Monday she’ll file for the special… Read More
Culture
First colonies and southern charm – VA, NC, SC, GA, TN showcase the southern East Coast at The Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) Virginia, North Carolina,… Read More
Politics
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death highlights orderly process for filling vacancyThe sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham has handed South Carolina Republicans two immediate tasks: finding an interim replacement and a nominee for the general election. The… Read More
Culture
Lindsey Graham dead at 71(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Longtime Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday night, just two days after his 71st birthday. Graham, widely known for his hawkish… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina considers mobile panic button system for schools to increase safetyA South Carolina bill – patterned after Alyssa’s Law in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, who died in a Florida high school shooting in 2018 – may soon mandate mobile… Read More
Kansas
Cell phone ban to become Kansas law, as other states already see benefits in learningTy Masterson has already heard it from a relative in another state: Kansas’ new law banning cell phone use in school will get students’ attention. Literally. The… Read More
Homeschools
South Carolina debates whether to include homeschoolers in school choiceSouth Carolina officials are debating whether homeschooled students should be eligible to receive school choice scholarships. South Carolina launched its Education Scholarship Trust… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina area districts note enrollment slump this year after high population growthYork County’s Rock Hill in South Carolina has enjoyed “some of the highest population growth in the state for decades” – yet this year, it marked enrollment declines across… Read More
Public Education
South Carolina, Illinois report cards show stark divide between funding, proficiencyThe newest state report cards are highlighting the disconnect between education funding and academic achievement. South Carolina and Illinois have just released their 2024-25 state report cards, and… Read More
Culture
QB Ty Simpson and Alabama’s star players testify to the power of Jesus: ‘Tonight is all about God’Barely 24 hours after leading their team to a thrilling road victory over an SEC rival, star players for Alabama’s highly ranked football team stood on a campus stage… Read More
Public Education
Poll: Americans strongly support school choice, especially in states with new programsEnthusiasm for school choice continues to spread like wildfire as American parents seek more flexibility. New polling from yes. every kid., an education… Read More