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Ariail toon: A shot across the bow - or more - at the University of South Carolina

Robert Ariail

The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees chair Dorn Smith III is under pressure from lawmakers for residency issues. This follows the board’s controversial hiring of former President Bob Caslen, plus millions in buyouts to unsuccessful football and men’s basketball coaches.

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