November 05, 2009

Teamwork and legislation helps bring new Boeing facility to state

In our recent special session, the S.C. General Assembly adopted legislation amending existing statutes related to economic development for projects that meet heightened job and capital investment criteria.


October 29, 2009

Nonprofit organization provides hope by attending to some basic needs

There’s a commercial for a popular washing powder in which the company provides free laundry services to people affected by natural disasters to ensure they have clean clothing, a basic human need. The company calls its efforts “loads of hope.”

Wall Street payoff is do or die

don’t understand why the titans on Wall Street continue to provide financial support to a party and a White House that want to destroy them on their way to destroying the foundations of capitalism itself.  It makes no sense that the man who is restricting Wall Street pay through some half-cocked idea of a “Compensation Czar” now wants to cast the net even wider. 


October 28, 2009

Autumn reminds us that we could do better

The fall season of the year is here.  All of nature is making changes for the season.  The leaves once again reveal to us the amazing wonderment of turning colors.  The weather begins its usual temperamental condition, changing on a daily basis. The sights, smell and sound of autumn are everywhere. 


October 24, 2009

Good intentions lead to unintended consequences

The social engineering of liberal policy makers often has the unintended consequences of making life more difficult for the people it is trying to help. 


October 22, 2009

Early detection of breast cancer is the best opportunity at survival

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The month of awareness educates women about breast cancer, especially the importance of early detection for 25 years.


October 16, 2009

Entertaining new novels are on display

In addition to the entertaining new novels below, don’t forget to go to our website and try the new downloadable eAudioBooks. Click on the tab Online Resources, then choose eAudio and follow the instructions.


October 15, 2009

Independent panel reviewing tax structure

Imagine paying less in sales taxes – especially now during these tough economic times.


October 14, 2009

Doctrine for world peace at odds with foreign policy views

At the United Nations General Assembly meeting in September, President Obama unintentionally announced his “Hope Doctrine” to promote world peace. In “our efforts to promote peace the most powerful weapon in our arsenal is the hope of human beings,” he said.


October 01, 2009

Senator supports roadway safety

In school, we’re taught the three R’s to prepare us for success in life. Similarly, state highway officials are urging motorists to learn three R’s to keep them safe on South Carolina roadways.


September 27, 2009

Rather than appealing to race-based discontent, we must engage in genuine discourse

As serious debate on healthcare reform heats up, Democrats have taken to outright accusing those who oppose President Barack Obama’s health reform plan as borderline racists. 


September 24, 2009

Invoke the wisdom of our senior citizens

In our modern society there is a quest for real wisdom, wisdom that has been tested down throughout the ages.


September 23, 2009

School year requires commitment to hard work

Education in today’s society has become much more competitive than when either you or I were attending school.
As a state and country we have to continue to progress in the education of our children


September 17, 2009

State needs to protect natural resources

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources released this year a report detailing how the state’s hills, wetlands, beaches, waterways and areas in between are a vital part of the economy and a lure for new business and industry.


September 16, 2009

The philosophical gap on health care

As Congress returns from its August recess, the political debate on health care reform revolves around four basic issues.  First, how should the government provide health care for uninsured Americans? Second, how can reform reduce overall medical costs and improve health care? Third, who should pay for reform? Fourth, should there be a single payer government health care option?

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