According to scdhec.gov, based on previous years data, it is estimated that ten percent of the South Carolina population (about 400,000) will have influenza by the end of the season.

President Barack Obama was unexpectedly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The recognition resulted in mixed reaction from the public, ranging from congratulatory support to criticism.

Marion County’s unemployment rate needs solutions.

For the third straight year, members of the Marion County community have united in support of a charitable cause.

Last year the Palmetto Agribusiness Council released a study indicating that our agriculture and forestry industries had a combined $33 billion economic impact on South Carolina.

“The shout heard around the nation.” It’s funny how headlines can put a comedic spin on topics that are serious and are major news stories.

It’s good to have proactive leaders in the community and it’s going to take some good ideas to motivate inactive people into taking action.  It doesn’t mater the how big or small the project maybe as long as something is getting done

On Aug. 20 Marion County law enforcement officers, S.C. Highway Patrolmen and Mullins fire fighters responded to a very serious situation at Mullins High School.

The sheer number of weapons on the planet is pretty staggering but so are the statistics related to gun violence.

This school year parents should take advantage of the assistance provided by local schools to help their children reach beyond the basic measures.

When it comes to combating crime in the area the responsibility and response is usually passed on to local law enforcement first. However, deputies and police officers constantly remind citizens that they need help in responding to the many demands and concerns.

For far too many years South Carolina has suffered from a lack of leadership and partisan politics. Throughout this time we have fallen behind neighboring states in important areas, including economic development.

Many are discussing using broadband to open rural development. And while it’s true that wireless broadband access for all will open doors for many, it shouldn’t be forgotten that there are many who also need computers from which to access the broadband.

Gov. Sanford needs to do the honorable thing, the right thing, and step aside so politics in South Carolina can resume its usual rhythm of “I’ll help you pass your bill if you’ll help me pass mine.”

What do we do with our wayward Governor? Call for his resignation? Forgive him when he apologizes?