Feds Scrap Truck Speed Limit Proposal
The U.S. Department of Transportation is ditching a proposed federal speed limiter rule for big trucks, calling it a safety hazard when drivers go slower than traffic. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said truckers deserve better support, not more red tape. Critics of the speed limit plan said it could slow deliveries and hurt driver pay.
Read MoreGreenville County Schools To Host Job Fair With New Pay Rates And Benefits
Greenville County Schools is holding an in-person job fair today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Golden Strip Career Center. The district is hiring for bus drivers, aides, custodians, food service workers, and special education aides, with new pay rates starting July 1. Employees working 30 or more hours weekly get benefits including health […]
Read MoreTennessee Ranks Around National Average For Student-teacher Ratio
A new national study shows Tennessee averages 14.7 students per teacher, just below the national average of 14.9. That places the state near the middle nationally for classroom size, while neighbors like North Carolina and Georgia rank slightly higher. Experts say lower student-to-teacher ratios can boost learning and reduce burnout for educators.
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