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Letter to the editor: Musk is saving you billions of dollars
This guy, Elon Musk ... what a jerk ... A billionaire that has given away billions to charity, a guy who created an electric car that the left all applauded as saving the planet, a man that created a communication system and gave that away in … more
Commentary: The chosen
Life is full of ordinary people performing extraordinary events. These people seem to be living in the right era and have found their niches in life. It appears that regardless of what they do or touch, it prospers. They know how to grow money from … more
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Letter to the editor: God created us all with logical minds
I was reading an article recently which quoted Descartes' opening to his Discourse on Method which said that common sense was "the most widely distributed thing in the world." The writer went on to observe that perhaps if the 17th-century French … more
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Column: Let the sun shine and prevent government mildew
"Open government is good government." Only five words are strung together to create that powerful and meaningful phrase. It is a phrase that each and every person in the city, in the county, in the state and in the nation should strongly believe … more
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Editorial: Sunshine Week: Freedom of information impacts life at the grassroots level
"A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a farce or a tragedy; or, perhaps both." While this often-cited quote from James Madison was actually in reference to public K-12 education, it … more
Letter to the editor: Decision strips board of authority to approve district's annual budget
Did you know that our two state representatives, District 64 Rep. Fawn Pedalino and state Sen. Jeff Zell, just got Gov. McMaster to sign off on HB 3792, which essentially takes away the power of your vote? Yes, hard to believe I know. HB 3792 … more
Column: Tariffs based on tendentious history could be political malpractice
Will the second Trump administration come undone by an economic policy based on what the British military historian Lawrence Freedman, describing Vladimir Putin's rationale for invading Ukraine, calls "tendentious history"? This week, it started … more
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Letter to the editor: Veterans Day should be expanded to full month
Veterans should be recognized for an entire month annually to fully honor their sacrifices, contributions and ongoing challenges. Here's why: 1. Extended education and awareness - A month-long observance would allow for deeper discussions about … more
Letter to editor: South Carolina families can't afford more loss
In the last month, an op-ed by Richard Hunt has been published in media outlets nationwide - including The Times and Democrat in Orangeburg. The piece is about a critical bill I've been following in Washington, D.C. Maybe you have heard of it: the … more
Opinion: Let's talk about why Congress comes 1st in the Constitution
Something interesting happened as Republican U.S. House members who represent conservative districts returned to Washington after their recent break. As you may have seen or read, several of them confronted "town hall" crowds at home that were upset … more
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Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Opinion: A formidable President Trump storms ahead
Some thoughts spring to mind after President Donald Trump's 100-minute address to Congress. The first is that this 78-year-old man has amazing resilience and perseverance. Consider that in the past 12 months, he has had to spend hours listening … more
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Guest column: President can save Medicare money by expanding coverage to include anti-obesity medicines
President Trump can take a huge step to combat the obesity crisis and save Medicare billions! Obesity is a complex, chronic and costly disease that affects nearly half of American adults, placing millions at risk for serious health conditions … more
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Opinion: Does the grocery store scare you? Can Washington care?
Does the grocery store scare you? What about buying eggs? Do you dread driving to Walmart? Do you remember a day when it was fun? I remember the old days of going to my Grandfather Hinkle's grocery store in old Stidham, Kentucky. Today, that … more
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to Gen. Lloyd Newton for selfless sacrifice and service, making historic difference
In honor of Black History Month 2025, I would like to take a moment to salute a servant military and community leader who profoundly shaped my journey. A native of Ridgeland, South Carolina, Gen. Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton came from humble beginnings … more
Letter to the editor: Democratic party has been hijacked by extremists
I always feel I need to preface these letters ... At one time, I was a voting Democrat. There I said it. HA I now see that party as an embarrassment. The word "childish" comes to mind, but that is almost being too kind. All stemming from … more
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Opinion: Getting to Denmark
Sooner or later, The New York Times catches on to the news. In the case of immigration policy, the news it has caught up with is that mass immigration, legal and illegal, from less-developed countries is politically toxic. That news was relayed … more
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Opinion: Is the Ukraine deal really a deal?
America has given Ukraine a lot of money. Does anyone really know? President Trump recently said $350 billion while other sources say we have spent less than $200 billion. A billion dollars is a billion dollars. Hundreds of billions of dollars mean … more
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