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Editorials
Palin introduces herself as fighter vs. Obama-Biden
THE ISSUE: Role of McCain s VP choice OUR OPINION: Palin shows she will be effective on national stage John McCain is the Republican presidential nominee, embraced by the GOP in ways that would have surprised some during the long primary season. His
THE ISSUE: Role of McCain s VP choice OUR OPINION: Palin shows she will be effective on national stage John McCain is the Republican presidential nominee, embraced by the GOP in ways that would have surprised some during the long primary season. His
State spending money wisely in preparation
THE ISSUE: Hurricane readiness OUR OPINION: Readiness for storms costs, but the money is well spent South Carolina, particularly the Lowcountry and T D Region, watched in relief as forecasters sent Tropical Storm Hanna on a route farther north. The f
THE ISSUE: Hurricane readiness OUR OPINION: Readiness for storms costs, but the money is well spent South Carolina, particularly the Lowcountry and T D Region, watched in relief as forecasters sent Tropical Storm Hanna on a route farther north. The f
Measuring against Hugo is misleading
THE ISSUE: Comparing the storm threats OUR OPINION: Don t assume you can compare storm s threats Charleston Mayor Joe Riley this week warned people not to take Hanna, the tropical storm/hurricane off the Atlantic coast, for granted. He said that desp
THE ISSUE: Comparing the storm threats OUR OPINION: Don t assume you can compare storm s threats Charleston Mayor Joe Riley this week warned people not to take Hanna, the tropical storm/hurricane off the Atlantic coast, for granted. He said that desp
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Reward for info on dogs increases
The reward for the arrest of the people who tied two dogs in the woods on Highway 301 near Olar has increased to $800. These dogs were stolen and left tied in the woods with no food or water for two weeks. When they were found, one was dead and one b
The reward for the arrest of the people who tied two dogs in the woods on Highway 301 near Olar has increased to $800. These dogs were stolen and left tied in the woods with no food or water for two weeks. When they were found, one was dead and one b
Pediatricians brought new level of care
I read the excellent articles on Drs. Delaney, Cassone and McGannon. They have all been vital to the health and well-being of not only Orangeburg but surrounding counties. I would, however, add four more physicians to your list of those who made a di
I read the excellent articles on Drs. Delaney, Cassone and McGannon. They have all been vital to the health and well-being of not only Orangeburg but surrounding counties. I would, however, add four more physicians to your list of those who made a di
McCain camp plays sexism card for Palin
ST. PAUL, Minn. - John McCains campaign could be panicking or politicking with its claim that sexism lies beneath any questions about Sarah Palins past. They say theyre not panicked that the Alaska governors spot on the GOP ticket is secure so that l
ST. PAUL, Minn. - John McCains campaign could be panicking or politicking with its claim that sexism lies beneath any questions about Sarah Palins past. They say theyre not panicked that the Alaska governors spot on the GOP ticket is secure so that l
Sen. McCain has known hardship
After over five years in the Hanoi Hilton, John McCain is the pampered, silver-spoon candidate? My last article critical of Senator Barack Obamas positions in key areas seems to have generated a fire storm of emotion. I was amazed to see some of the
After over five years in the Hanoi Hilton, John McCain is the pampered, silver-spoon candidate? My last article critical of Senator Barack Obamas positions in key areas seems to have generated a fire storm of emotion. I was amazed to see some of the
The Republicans' morning-after pill: Palin
The broadcast media s surprised reaction to Senator McCain s selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate stunningly reveals how effective journalism has been replaced by meaningless speculation. That none of the major commentators sa
The broadcast media s surprised reaction to Senator McCain s selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate stunningly reveals how effective journalism has been replaced by meaningless speculation. That none of the major commentators sa
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From fatsias to button bushes to mahonias, the garden's swamps show off nature
At the start of the Edisto Memorial Gardens boardwalk, two types of nature meld. Where the planted roses, camellias and azaleas come to an end, Orangeburg County s indigenous shrubs and flowers thrive. For far more than a century, the imported plants
At the start of the Edisto Memorial Gardens boardwalk, two types of nature meld. Where the planted roses, camellias and azaleas come to an end, Orangeburg County s indigenous shrubs and flowers thrive. For far more than a century, the imported plants
Catching up with an old friend
I recently ran across an old friend I had not seen for many years. We made the usual small talk, and we must have talked an hour. As the little visit was winding down, he asked me what I was doing during my retirement. I proceeded to tell him what wa
I recently ran across an old friend I had not seen for many years. We made the usual small talk, and we must have talked an hour. As the little visit was winding down, he asked me what I was doing during my retirement. I proceeded to tell him what wa
Good Emily, my Emily
It s never a happy day when your child jacks her first ride. We had just finished supper and the preacher was warming up his vocal cords when Emily started warming up her vocal chords, too. I had to flee with my little 18-month-old to the nursery, wh
It s never a happy day when your child jacks her first ride. We had just finished supper and the preacher was warming up his vocal cords when Emily started warming up her vocal chords, too. I had to flee with my little 18-month-old to the nursery, wh
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