Thursday, January 24 2013 8:30 AM EST2013-01-24 13:30:03 GMT
At least one parent calls the actions of a Chapin High School English teacher disrespectful and unpatriotic. The Lexington-Richland District 5 teacher is accused of throwing down the American flag andMore >>
Lexington-Richland School District Five made no decision Monday night on whether or not to terminate a teacher in the district who ignited a nationwide controversy after he allegedly threw down an American flag and stomped on it in front of his classes as part of a lesson.More >>
CHAPIN, SC (WIS) -
The attorney for a Midlands high school teacher accused of stomping on an American flag in front of his honors English classes says his client meant no disrespect.
Darryl D. Smalls says 12-year teacher Scott Compton was attempting to show his classes that America is an "inspirational idea," greater than the "material objects that represent it," during a lesson on symbolism.
"He made only positive comments about America throughout this lesson," wrote Smalls in an emailed statement to WIS. "The version of events currently circulating is incomplete."
"He meant no intentional disrespect to those men and women who served our country or to America itself," continued Smalls. "Several members of his family served in the Armed Forces and they have his total support given all of the facts of the lesson."
"Many people have rushed to vilify my client based on one segment of the story related through a secondhand account," wrote Smalls. "My client has had an exemplary twelve year teaching career and was only trying to create a forum for discussion using a powerful symbol with which all his students would be familiar."
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:09:14 GMT
A month and a half after Wesley Spires was brutally beaten with a baseball bat on the Augusta Riverwalk, his mother and cousin are smiling ear to ear because he's home again. "We're just all glad to haveMore >>
A month and a half after Wesley Spires was brutally beaten with a baseball bat on the Augusta Riverwalk, his mother and cousin are smiling ear to ear because he's home again.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:40:00 GMT
Many are still in shock after the Richmond County School Board revealed an almost $23 million shortfall forcing cuts to nearly 75 teachers; a reality that hits close to home to those who are at risk. "AtMore >>
Many are still in shock after the Richmond County School Board revealed an almost $23 million shortfall forcing cuts to nearly 75 teachers; a reality that hits close to home to those who are at risk.More >>
Hundreds of college applications are pouring in to a new college in Augusta. East Georgia State College is a two-year institution part of the University System of Georgia. Their main campus is in Swainsboro,More >>
Hundreds of college applications are pouring in to a new college in Augusta. East Georgia State College is a two-year institution part of the University System of Georgia. Their main campus is in Swainsboro, but starting the fall, their Augusta branch will open on Georgia Regents University's campus.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:03:44 GMT
It's the perfect weekend to do a backstroke in the lake at Clarks Hill Park. That's because this year the water levels are at an all-time high."We're just enjoying our time out at the lake; celebratingMore >>
It's the perfect weekend to do a backstroke in the lake at Clarks Hill Park. That's because this year the water levels are at an all-time high.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:46:24 GMT
A records researcher who was checking to see who is responsible to pay for repairing a damaged road in Martinez was arrested after documents went missing. Vanessa Waldron is charged with stealing publicMore >>
A records researcher who was checking to see who is responsible to pay for repairing a damaged road in Martinez was arrested after documents went missing.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:25:19 GMT
A desegregation case filed against the Richmond County School Board of Education nearly 49 years ago is still pending a ruling. District Court Judge Dudley Bowen held a hearing in federal court MondayMore >>
A desegregation case filed against the Richmond County School Board of Education nearly 49 years ago is still pending a ruling. District Court Judge Dudley Bowen held a hearing in federal court Monday to determine if this case is still relevant.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-06-16 21:49:20 GMT
Radio system testing at Fort Gordon is affecting many homeowners specifically, their garage doors. Automatic garage doors operating in the 380 to 399.9 megahertz range may no longer operate properly, whichMore >>
Radio system testing at Fort Gordon is affecting many homeowners specifically, their garage doors. Automatic garage doors operating in the 380 to 399.9 megahertz range may no longer operate properly, which could force some to pay out of pocket to get it fixed. More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:46 AM EDT2013-06-16 14:46:53 GMT
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash that happened on I-20 westbound around 2:30 on Saturday. Officers said Lashonda Wood of Columbia was driving a 2006 Dodge with seven passengersMore >>
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal car crash that happened on I-20 westbound around 2:30 on Saturday.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:32:26 GMT
Richmond County Board of Education has passed a preliminary budget for the upcoming school year, which includes 135 job cuts. 75 of these are teachers. They are trying to make up for a $23 millionMore >>
Richmond County passed a peliminary budget that could cut 135 jobs, including 75 teachers, to make up for a $23 million shortfall.More >>
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