Another family also is expected; Gov. Nikki Haley asked federal officials not to send Syrians because of security concerns.

CHR Comment: Lutheran Services Carolinas, a charity-based social services agency, is helping to settle Syrian refugees in South Carolina despite the security concerns raised by immigration. The article explains the issues of inadequate security checks as well as the disagreements between federal and state officials.

Source: Syrian refugees arrive in S.C. despite gov’s objections