Across the county, school lunch debt is increasing for districts as the economy takes a toll on families and their ability to pay.  A report in USA Today finds, half of school nutrition directors say they saw an increase in unpaid meals last year, and it’s creating a financial burden for school districts.

Requests for student financial aid are up and advisors say parents and students better get creative about paying for it.

The department has been trying to pay down $400,000 dollars since December.

Lawyers have filed a legal challenge in the South Carolina Supreme Court, asking the justices to decide who controls federal stimulus funds that Gov. Mark Sanford has refused to request.

Balancing my checkbook and figuring out football completion percentages completes the inventory of my math skills. So I’m looking for some expert advice from someone who really know the economy.