Governor Signs Bill Preserving Sweetgrass Craft Thursday May 11, 2006 5:42pm   Reporter: Brian Goode   Posted By: Nick Salvucci Which football team will have a better record in 2006?  USC  Clemson  Citadel  Charleston Southern  SC State ___  ABC News 4 Interact  ___    • Signup for eNews Alerts    • ABC News 4 Pulse Poll    • Whats Your Opinion?    • Printable Version    • E-Mail This Story ___  Related Stories  ___ Senators Agree to Revive Immigration Bill Bill Would Give D.C. Vote in Congress Alaska Lawmakers Get Look at Pipeline Deal Governor Sanford Proposes Gas Tax Suspension Fla. House Speaker Won't Challenge Harris For nearly 400 years, the sweetgrass basketmaking has remained a visible part of the lowcountry. With the help of a group of lowcountry 3rd graders, that is never going to change. Third grade students at Belle Hall Elementary came up with the idea that the state of south carolina needed a symbol, and felt the sweetgrass basket would be perfect. "This is really a story of creativity on behalf of a number of stduents over at belle hall. How they reminded all of us in south carolina on the impact of tradition. The impact of uniquness. The impact of creativity, "said Governor Mark Sanford (website - news) . Sanford signed a bill that makes the student's request official. Sanford also says when political leaders visit the state in the future, they will be given sweetgrass baskets. » Find More Articles Related To This One Copyright 2006 WCIV, LLC.

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