Top Grossing Movies – January 9

  January 9, 2017

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak   Week of 01/06/2017 to 01/12/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hidden Figures PG 20th Century Fox 3 2,471  $22,800,057…

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Trump’s great guessing game

  January 9, 2017

By Robert J. Samuelson   We’re all playing a guessing game. During the campaign, Donald Trump made many promises. But whether friend or foe, we don’t know what he will…

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Trump’s great guessing game

  January 9, 2017

By Robert J. Samuelson   We’re all playing a guessing game. During the campaign, Donald Trump made many promises. But whether friend or foe, we don’t know what he will…

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President-elect Trumpschenko

  January 9, 2017

By Kathleen Parker   First, a history refresher: For the past nine years, a smattering of Americans, most recently led by our now president-elect, have insisted that Barack Obama is…

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President-elect Trumpschenko

  January 9, 2017

By Kathleen Parker   First, a history refresher: For the past nine years, a smattering of Americans, most recently led by our now president-elect, have insisted that Barack Obama is…

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The new world order, 2017

  January 4, 2017

By Robert J. Samuelson   One insistent question that will shape 2017 is whether we’re witnessing the gradual decay of the post-World War II international order, dominated by the economic…

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The new world order, 2017

  January 4, 2017

By Robert J. Samuelson   One insistent question that will shape 2017 is whether we’re witnessing the gradual decay of the post-World War II international order, dominated by the economic…

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Loner-loser syndrome

  January 4, 2017

By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. — As convicted murderer Dylann Roof prepares to defend himself in the sentencing phase of his trial, a clearer understanding of his motives in…

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Loner-loser syndrome

  January 4, 2017

By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. — As convicted murderer Dylann Roof prepares to defend himself in the sentencing phase of his trial, a clearer understanding of his motives in…

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Top Grossing Movies – January 3

  January 4, 2017

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak   Week of 12/30/2016 to 01/05/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story PG13 Disney 3…

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Top Grossing Movies – January 3

  January 4, 2017

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak   Week of 12/30/2016 to 01/05/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story PG13 Disney 3…

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Putin’s gift to America

  January 2, 2017

By Robert J. Samuelson   It may be wishful thinking, but it’s just possible that Vladimir Putin has done us a great favor. He has alerted us to the true…

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Putin’s gift to America

  January 2, 2017

By Robert J. Samuelson   It may be wishful thinking, but it’s just possible that Vladimir Putin has done us a great favor. He has alerted us to the true…

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Fear thee well to 2016

  January 2, 2017

By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. – As usual, the year’s end brings reflections and ruminations on what was and what is to be. This time around, however, it feels…

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Fear thee well to 2016

  January 2, 2017

By Kathleen Parker   CHARLESTON, S.C. – As usual, the year’s end brings reflections and ruminations on what was and what is to be. This time around, however, it feels…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 27

  December 27, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 12/23/2016 to 12/29/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Week Gross Cumulative 1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story PG13 Disney 2  $96,119,405  $318,119,079 2…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 12

  December 12, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 12/09/2016 to 12/15/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Wkend Gross Cumulative 1 Moana PG Disney 3 3,875  $18,533,804  $144,700,397 2 Office Christmas…

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The Pentagon vs. the welfare state

  December 11, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Any reporter who’s written about the federal budget knows that there’s a surefire solution to every problem. It’s called “fraud, waste and abuse.” You want…

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The Pentagon vs. the welfare state

  December 11, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Any reporter who’s written about the federal budget knows that there’s a surefire solution to every problem. It’s called “fraud, waste and abuse.” You want…

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You wanted anti-establishment? Hold on.

  December 11, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you thought Donald Trump was the face of America’s anti-establishment movement, hold on to your chapeaus: A wild wind is rising. Want…

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You wanted anti-establishment? Hold on.

  December 11, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   COLUMBIA, S.C. — If you thought Donald Trump was the face of America’s anti-establishment movement, hold on to your chapeaus: A wild wind is rising. Want…

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3 Ways Business Owners Can Be Better in 2017

  December 8, 2016

By Jada Willis   Every business owner is being bombarded with the same headlines – “Are You Ready for 2017?”, or “Is Your Business in Shape for the New Year?” It…

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3 Ways Business Owners Can Be Better in 2017

  December 8, 2016

By Jada Willis   Every business owner is being bombarded with the same headlines – “Are You Ready for 2017?”, or “Is Your Business in Shape for the New Year?” It…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 5

  December 5, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 12/02/2016 to 12/08/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Wkend Gross Cumulative 1 Moana PG Disney 2 3,875  $28,270,989  $119,786,319 2 Fantastic Beasts…

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Top Grossing Movies – December 5

  December 5, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 12/02/2016 to 12/08/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Wkend Gross Cumulative 1 Moana PG Disney 2 3,875  $28,270,989  $119,786,319 2 Fantastic Beasts…

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Trump’s risky nationalism

  December 5, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   “For the first time since the end of the Second World War, the future relationship of America to the world is not fully settled.” —…

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Trump’s risky nationalism

  December 5, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   “For the first time since the end of the Second World War, the future relationship of America to the world is not fully settled.” —…

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Trump’s demagogic illogic

  December 5, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   On the first stop of his “thank you” tour in Ohio Thursday, president-elect Donald Trump hit replay on several of his campaign tropes. Among the crowd…

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Trump’s demagogic illogic

  December 5, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   On the first stop of his “thank you” tour in Ohio Thursday, president-elect Donald Trump hit replay on several of his campaign tropes. Among the crowd…

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Statements on Cathy Novinger & Judy Davis

  November 28, 2016

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ted Pitts released the following statement on the passing of two of South Carolina’s Business Leaders, Cathy Novinger and Judy Davis, who…

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Top Grossing Movies – November 28

  November 28, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 11/25/2016 to 12/01/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Wknd Gross Cumulative 1 Moana PG Disney 1 3,875  $56,631,401  $82,080,274 2 Fantastic Beasts…

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Jobless by choice — or pain?

  November 28, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   The work ethic is such a central part of the American character that it’s hard to imagine it fading. But that’s what seems to be…

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Jobless by choice — or pain?

  November 28, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   The work ethic is such a central part of the American character that it’s hard to imagine it fading. But that’s what seems to be…

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Trump’s lovely lies

  November 28, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   In this season of Thanksgiving, a quirky source of gratitude has emerged — Donald Trump’s many campaign lies. What else can one call the promises that…

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Trump’s lovely lies

  November 28, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   In this season of Thanksgiving, a quirky source of gratitude has emerged — Donald Trump’s many campaign lies. What else can one call the promises that…

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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley

  November 23, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “Six years ago, South Carolinians bestowed upon me the greatest honor of my life. They took a chance on a little-known, 38-year…

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Statement from Gov. Nikki Haley

  November 23, 2016

Governor Nikki Haley today issued the following statement: “Six years ago, South Carolinians bestowed upon me the greatest honor of my life. They took a chance on a little-known, 38-year…

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Top Grossing Movies – November 21

  November 21, 2016

Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 11/18/2016 to 11/24/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them PG13 Warner Bros.…

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Wordless News

  November 21, 2016

  The story here: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday creative…

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Wordless News

  November 21, 2016

  The story here: 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Thanksgiving       Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News is a weekday creative…

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Greenspan: why productivity lags

  November 20, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, weighed in last week on one of the pressing issues facing the Trump administration and…

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Greenspan: why productivity lags

  November 20, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Alan Greenspan, the former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, weighed in last week on one of the pressing issues facing the Trump administration and…

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Truth and consequences

  November 20, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   Of all the losers in this season of discontent, the mainstream media top the list. I don’t say this lightly and sincerely fear that loss of…

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Truth and consequences

  November 20, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   Of all the losers in this season of discontent, the mainstream media top the list. I don’t say this lightly and sincerely fear that loss of…

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The new overtime pay rule after the election

  November 14, 2016

By David Dubberly   Many employers have asked about the potential impact of the election of Donald Trump on the status of the new overtime pay regulations under the Fair…

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The new overtime pay rule after the election

  November 14, 2016

By David Dubberly   Many employers have asked about the potential impact of the election of Donald Trump on the status of the new overtime pay regulations under the Fair…

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Trump’s mission impossible?

  November 13, 2016

By Robert J. Samuelson   Donald Trump, it seems, embraces the old dictum: Make no small plans. Already, he’s published an agenda for his first 100 days in office, recalling…

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The mourning after

  November 13, 2016

By Kathleen Parker   When I opened my front door Wednesday morning after little sleep and numb from a bad dream that wasn’t a dream, a dreary rainfall glazed the…

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