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Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal over a South Carolina program that allows high school students to earn elective credit toward graduation through off-campus religious courses.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012  Horry County schools are among the dozens of districts in the state under fire for religious practices. They aren't planning on changing anything after the American Civil Liberties Union sent a Freedom of Information Act request to all South Carolina public school districts asking for their policy on religious activity.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  A federal appeals court has upheld a South Carolina school district program that allows high school students to earn elective credit through an off-campus religious course.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Seven states are asking a federal judge to block an Obama administration mandate that requires birth control coverage for employees of religious-affiliated hospitals, schools and outreach programs.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  South Carolina drivers can buy religious license plates that feature three crosses and a sunrise, 2 ½ years after a federal judge declared a previous legislative effort for the "I Believe" tags unconstitutional.

Friday, January 13, 2012  The American Civil Liberties Union says it has reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit claiming public schools in Chesterfield County are unconstitutionally promoting Christianity.

Thursday, December 15, 2011  A group of people from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths plan prayer vigils and protests over South Carolina's new immigration law.

Monday, December 05, 2011  The American Civil Liberties Union has sued in federal court alleging that public schools in Chesterfield County in South Carolina are unconstitutionally promoting Christianity.

Sunday, July 31, 2011  Each Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., beach goers near the 64th Avenue North public beach access in Myrtle Beach might notice a large group of teenage kids on their boards in the surf. The group makes up the Christian Surfing Federation of Myrtle Beach. They describe themselves as a local missions ministry to the Grand Strand.

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Supporters of a South Carolina proposal barring the state's courts from enforcing Islamic law say it's meant to protect women in divorce and custody cases from harsh religious practices.

Saturday, March 12, 2011  South Carolina teachers, state employees and religious groups are calling for state budget changes to protect education and health care programs from spending cuts.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Representatives of civil rights, labor, religious and professional groups are calling on state lawmakers to stop cutting critical programs as they work to balance the South Carolina budget.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010  Religious signs that were the center of a court dispute are again being displayed by a Berkeley County man.

Wednesday, July 07, 2010  A regional organization that accredits colleges has warned a South Carolina school about concerns over its governing board.

Friday, March 26, 2010  A judge has blocked the installation of new trustees on the board of a South Carolina college involved in a dispute with its religious denomination.