South Carolina teachers to be pampered at multimillion dollar resort

Tools

South Carolina teachers to be pampered at multimillion dollar resort

By

Story Published: Nov 29, 2008 at 8:06 PM EDT

Story Updated: Nov 29, 2008 at 8:06 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Plans for a multimillion-dollar waterfront, resort-like center where South Carolina teachers can rejuvenate are moving forward.

In March, the state Department of Education announced plans for
the retreat. Superintendent Jim Rex said the Teacher Renewal Center
in Pickens County will serve as a reward for teachers who are often
overworked and under-appreciated.

Developer Jim Anthony has donated $10 million and hundreds of
acres of land for the center. The State newspaper of Columbia
reports Saturday that Anthony is raising about $15 million in
private donations and hopes to begin construction in 18 months.

Long-term, deputy superintendent Mark Bounds says the center
will be paid for through grants, a modest registration fee and
possibly state dollars.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

User Agreement

View comments

The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of WAGT. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited.

Tuesday, Dec 2 at 3:59 PM SEE!! wrote ...

POSSIBLY STATE DOLLARS. More like it will be State dollars. Lay off a person and take that money. Let them loose their house, car, ect. GREAT!! Hope this falls through.

13050609 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Monday, Dec 1 at 4:08 PM YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING!!! wrote ...

What is this world coming too!! This is VERY WRONG!! You cut back money and let people go because of NO funds. Then we read about this!! PUT PEOPLE TO WORK AND SUPPORT OUR KIDS!!! Not THIS!! What is our world coming to when people like this have this kind of power over us. Donate and raise money for the people lossing their jobs in the school system.

13001119 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Monday, Dec 1 at 1:52 PM Must Be Nice!! wrote ...

The people behind the teachers again get Zero!! Kids get Zero!! What a waste.

12994224 Inappropriate? Alert Us!

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

WAGT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. Comments are posted on site immediately and without station moderation. If you feel a comment is inappropriate you may flag it for review. For guidelines on flagging comments see our Terms & Conditions. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

I have read and agree to the terms

Hide comments

More Good Stuff

WAGT Weather

Click here for 7 Day Forecast
Icon
Current Temp 67.0 °F
Fog/Mist
More Weather

WAGT Weather

On Demand

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Viewer Poll

Do you think Aiken County's blue laws should be repealed?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I'm not sure

What's On Tonight Full Schedule