College of Charleston announces new alcohol ban
The College of Charleston announced a new ban on all alcohol-related activities at fraternities and sororities, The Post and Courier reports. The university's president said the move was an appropriate response to behaviors within the Greek community and the campus as a whole. The move came just one day after the school was named the 15th biggest party school in the country.
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Clemson denies prohibiting prayer event on campus
A rally is scheduled for Friday after an incident at Clemson University related to public prayer, WIS reports. The school came under fire when a student claimed he was shut down while inviting others to pray with him. However, university officials say the issue wasn't what he was promoting, but that he was violating regulations for gatherings. They say he needed to reserve a designated area beforehand.
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Newberry man arrested for stealing charitable donations
A Newberry man was arrested for multiple robberies, WLTX reports. Police say he broke into Newberry Middle School as well as two local businesses, stealing money and food. Much of the money he is accused of stealing reportedly came from donation jars for a cancer patient and burn victim. The man was arrested Wednesday.
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