With such issues as unemployment and inadequate health care looming over our heads the importance of self-responsibility often gets swept under the carpet.

While government is doing the bulk of the heavy lifting, we, as individuals, also have a role to play.

Breastfeeding is more than a lifestyle choice; it is an important health choice for both mom and baby.

For two months this summer, Marion and Mullins felt a little like college towns.  From mid-May to mid-July, 10 students from Duke University lived and worked here as part of the Benjamin N. Duke Scholars’ Summer of Service. 

When the stimulus package was passed by Congress this past February, President Barack Obama assured Americans that this huge unfunded spending proposal was necessary to keep unemployment from rising and would restore growth to the recessionary economy.

When a person has dedicated himself, as has Coach Jimmie Vereen, it matters little what the other guys bring to the table.

On the first Tuesday in August, communities across the nation will participate in National Night Out, an event designed, in part, to heighten crime prevention awareness, foster neighborhood spirit and build partnerships with police agencies.

Many of us grew up as huge fans and were consistently impacted by his music and persona for much of our lives. Hearing the news of his shocking death, has quickly reminded us of our own mortality and eminent death.The world was absolutely crushed when the reality set in that he was gone too soon and would never return.

South Carolina job and unemployment rate lags behind that of the entire nation.
We are seeing rapidly escalating job losses and a sharp hike in the unemployment figures. Marion County now has about a 24-25 percent unemployment rate, almost three times the rate of the nation at large.

Lately there has been a lot of talk about President Obama’s health care plan. One of the reasons given for the plan is to control health care spending ...

Last year, South Carolina raised its safety belt usage rate to a record 79 percent. But we can do better.

I would like to share with another bill that was passed this session. H.3378, establishes terms and conditions for mandatory state agency furloughs during budget shortfalls.A similar provision to this bill has been a proviso in the Appropriation Act in prior years. 

Rightside: In recent months, Democrats too often refer to the Republican Party as the party of “No,“ especially no ideas ...

Senator Williams talks about the latest developments at the State House.

Marion County rising: Doctor says patients come first in County