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How members of Congress voted, week ending June 10

Here's how area members of Congress voted on major issues in the week ending June 10.

 

In Sanders' hometown, people proud of his mark on campaign

People in this lakeside city that Bernie Sanders helped transform as mayor before embarking on a career in Congress are proud of the mark he's left in the 2016 presidential race even as they recognize that his White House bid is almost certainly going to fall short.

 

Spartanburg districts: There's no substitute for a permanent teacher

Spartanburg County school officials say even though substitute teachers are more equipped than ever to carry out the lessons prepared for them, little can replace the instruction provided by regular teachers.

 

Boys, teens learn about being men at Spartanburg event

More than 140 boys and teens took part in a free daylong fatherhood event Saturday at Wofford College that was organized by the Spartanburg Housing Authority and community volunteers.

 

Police: Rancher lassos bike thief outside Oregon Wal-Mart

EAGLE POINT, Ore. (AP) — A rancher jumped on his horse Friday morning and lassoed a man who was trying to steal a bicycle in the parking lot of an Oregon Wal-Mart, police said.

 

S.C. GOP primary Tuesday to decide several races

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday for the Republican Party primary election, the outcome of which will decide several races.

 

Winthrop University trustees approve tuition increase

Winthrop University's trustees say they had to increase tuition in order to fund a 3.25 pay increase that legislators approved for state employees.

 

Ex-S.C. police officer claims he was fired over Confederate flag underwear

A former South Carolina police officer has filed a federal lawsuit against his former employer, claiming he was unjustifiably fired over a photo of himself posing in Confederate flag underwear during last summer's swirling debate over the flag and other Confederate symbols.

 

New Fuddruckers coming to Duncan in September

A new Fuddruckers restaurant is scheduled to open in Duncan in September, creating 50 new jobs.

 

Mulvaney faces GOP primary challenge in 5th District

Fifth District U.S. Rep. Mick Mulvaney of Rock Hill is facing a Republican primary challenge from a Lake Wylie newcomer who claims the incumbent is too conservative for South Carolina.

 

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