Wes Hickman (202 224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864 250-1417)

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced Dillon School District 3 will receive a $240,940 grant to improve school libraries. Graham is a member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pension (HELP) Committee in the U.S. Senate. The funds will be used to implement Project LEAP (Libraries Enriching Academic Performance). In addition to updating the library collections, the school libraries will start an after school program and summer enrichment program. “Reading is a vital part in the development of South Carolina’s youth,” said Graham. “This grant will help Dillon County schools educate tomorrow’s leaders.” The grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. ####