A failure to communicate
February 20, 2017
By Kathleen Parker To sum up President Trump’s first month in office, he has exceeded everyone’s expectations. To those who opposed him, he’s worse than expected. To those who…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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Top Grossing Movies – February 13
February 13, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/10/2017 to 02/16/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 The Lego Batman Movie PG Warner Bros. 1…
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The real Dodd-Frank scandal
February 13, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson Comes now Timothy Geithner, treasury secretary from 2009 to 2013, to tell you that much of what you “know” about Dodd-Frank — Congress’ response to…
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The real Dodd-Frank scandal
February 13, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson Comes now Timothy Geithner, treasury secretary from 2009 to 2013, to tell you that much of what you “know” about Dodd-Frank — Congress’ response to…
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Three weeks and counting down
February 13, 2017
By Kathleen Parker Good news: In two years, we’ll have a new president. Bad news: If we make it that long. My “good” prediction is based on the Law…
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Three weeks and counting down
February 13, 2017
By Kathleen Parker Good news: In two years, we’ll have a new president. Bad news: If we make it that long. My “good” prediction is based on the Law…
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Inviting the IRS in the Business Office of Churches?
February 12, 2017By Adam Neil, shareholder, Murphy & Grantland Columbia, SC Potential downsides to repeal of the Johnson Amendment For a long time, various evangelical Christian groups have called for the…
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Inviting the IRS in the Business Office of Churches?
February 12, 2017
By Adam Neil, shareholder, Murphy & Grantland Columbia, SC Potential downsides to repeal of the Johnson Amendment For a long time, various evangelical Christian groups have called for the…
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Mullikin’s military experience makes him best candidate for Congress
February 11, 2017Commentary by Col. Steven B. Vitali, USMC (Ret.) Having read W. Thomas Smith Jr’s piece [re: Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress https://midlandsbiz.whosonthemove.com/pressreleases/tom-mullikin-announces-run-u-s-congress/] and having researched those running,…
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Mullikin’s military experience makes him best candidate for Congress
February 11, 2017
Commentary by Col. Steven B. Vitali, USMC (Ret.) Having read W. Thomas Smith Jr’s piece [re: Tom Mullikin announces run for U.S. Congress https://midlandsbiz.whosonthemove.com/pressreleases/tom-mullikin-announces-run-u-s-congress/] and having researched those running,…
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Business Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policy
February 10, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Shareholders in the Immigration Practice Group at Ogletree Deakins Law Firm based in South Carolina In a flurry of activity since taking office,…
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Business Impact of the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policy
February 10, 2017
By John Hill and Rebecca Sigmund Shareholders in the Immigration Practice Group at Ogletree Deakins Law Firm based in South Carolina In a flurry of activity since taking office,…
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Senator Scott delivers powerful speech on race and support of Sessions for Attorney General
February 8, 2017
Washington U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered a powerful speech on the current discussion about race and his support for Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General. Senator Scott…
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Senator Scott delivers powerful speech on race and support of Sessions for Attorney General
February 8, 2017
Washington U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) delivered a powerful speech on the current discussion about race and his support for Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General. Senator Scott…
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott recognized during Black History Month celebration
February 7, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored during a Black History Month “charity ride” and celebration at Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson in Elgin, S.C., during…
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Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott recognized during Black History Month celebration
February 7, 2017
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott was honored during a Black History Month “charity ride” and celebration at Thunder Tower Harley-Davidson in Elgin, S.C., during…
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Top Grossing Movies – Feb 6
February 6, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/03/2017 to 02/09/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Wkend Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 3 3,373 $14,424,195 $98,540,660 2 Rings…
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Top Grossing Movies – Feb 6
February 6, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 02/03/2017 to 02/09/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wkend Locations Wkend Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 3 3,373 $14,424,195 $98,540,660 2 Rings…
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Stifling Staff and Customer Communications: #5 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make
February 6, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Every day, we’re all faced with countless decisions ranging from trivial to serious. Business leaders have even more decisions to make, plus the…
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Trump’s senseless war on Mexico
February 6, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson ”Mexico braces for a trade war with Washington,” headline in the Financial Times, Jan. 31, 2017. Let’s hope not, because a trade war triggered by…
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Trump’s senseless war on Mexico
February 6, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson ”Mexico braces for a trade war with Washington,” headline in the Financial Times, Jan. 31, 2017. Let’s hope not, because a trade war triggered by…
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Count Gorsuch
February 6, 2017
By Kathleen Parker To review the left’s reaction to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is to infer he’s the spawn of Dracula — a cruel and bloodless beast who…
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Count Gorsuch
February 6, 2017
By Kathleen Parker To review the left’s reaction to Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch is to infer he’s the spawn of Dracula — a cruel and bloodless beast who…
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A Conversation with Judy Carmichael
February 3, 2017
By Alan Cooper Judy Carmichael will playing at the Harbision Theater, Saturday, February 4 at 7:30 pm. You can purchase tickets here. Nicknamed “Stride” by the great Count Basie, GRAMMY-nominated…
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Failing to Learn from Errors: #4 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make
February 2, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose There are perils, both common and unexpected, that can befall even the most intelligent of leaders. Sometimes, markets change or corporate offices fall…
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City Manager’s Spotlight for February 2017
February 1, 2017
The City Manager’s Spotlight provides details about what is happening in the City of Columbia in an effort to keep citizens informed about City operations. The City Manager’s Spotlight on…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 30
January 30, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/27/2017 to 02/02/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 2 3,199 $25,655,440 $77,385,530 2…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 30
January 30, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/27/2017 to 02/02/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 2 3,199 $25,655,440 $77,385,530 2…
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The real truth about Washington
January 30, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson “For too long, a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished,…
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The real truth about Washington
January 30, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson “For too long, a small group in our nation’s capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished,…
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Fostering a Negative Culture: #3 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make
January 27, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose A company’s culture is the DNA that defines the business. According to Terrence Deal and Alan Kennedy, creators of one of the first…
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U.S. Senate confirms Gov. Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Nikki Haley was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Upon confirmation, the governor stepped down to…
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U.S. Senate confirms Gov. Nikki Haley as ambassador to the United Nations
January 25, 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Nikki Haley was confirmed by the United States Senate as the next U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Upon confirmation, the governor stepped down to…
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Patriotism on steroids: Trump’s isolationism
January 23, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson The question that swirls around Donald Trump’s inaugural address is whether his aggressively pronounced policy of America First will actually result in America Last —…
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Patriotism on steroids: Trump’s isolationism
January 23, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson The question that swirls around Donald Trump’s inaugural address is whether his aggressively pronounced policy of America First will actually result in America Last —…
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President. Trump.
January 23, 2017
By Kathleen Parker So, that happened. Let us pray. Yes, of course, you can go back to sleep, Mr. Van Winkle, but it won’t change the facts. Donald Trump…
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President. Trump.
January 23, 2017
By Kathleen Parker So, that happened. Let us pray. Yes, of course, you can go back to sleep, Mr. Van Winkle, but it won’t change the facts. Donald Trump…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 23
January 23, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/20/2017 to 01/26/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weeknd Locations Wknd Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 1 3,038 $40,010,975 $40,010,975 2 xXx:…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 23
January 23, 2017
Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 01/20/2017 to 01/26/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weeknd Locations Wknd Gross Cumulative 1 Split PG13 Universal 1 3,038 $40,010,975 $40,010,975 2 xXx:…
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Clemson, Coastal Carolina titles a reminder of state’s potential
January 23, 2017
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller For many South Carolinians – including a lot of die-hard Gamecock fans like me – the early morning hours of Jan. 10 won’t soon…
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Clemson, Coastal Carolina titles a reminder of state’s potential
January 23, 2017
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller For many South Carolinians – including a lot of die-hard Gamecock fans like me – the early morning hours of Jan. 10 won’t soon…
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Cost Knowledge – Job Costing Can Play an Important Role for Small Business
January 18, 2017
By Larry Ventimiglio Small businesses often get themselves into financial difficulty simply because small business owners tend to have difficulty distinguishing between what the business “needs” versus what the…
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Obama’s (tentative) legacy
January 17, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson It is far too early to render final judgment on the Obama presidency. All the chatter about his “legacy” overlooks two obvious realities. The significance…
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Obama’s (tentative) legacy
January 17, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson It is far too early to render final judgment on the Obama presidency. All the chatter about his “legacy” overlooks two obvious realities. The significance…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 17
January 17, 2017
Week of 01/13/2017 to 01/19/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hidden Figures PG 20th Century Fox 4 3,286 $20,853,947 $61,889,939 2 Sing PG Universal…
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Top Grossing Movies – January 17
January 17, 2017
Week of 01/13/2017 to 01/19/2017 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Wknd Locations Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Hidden Figures PG 20th Century Fox 4 3,286 $20,853,947 $61,889,939 2 Sing PG Universal…
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What’s up with Macy’s and Sears?
January 16, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson We are in the throes of another round of what the economist Joseph Schumpeter memorably called “creative destruction.” Two icons of American business — Macy’s…
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What’s up with Macy’s and Sears?
January 16, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson We are in the throes of another round of what the economist Joseph Schumpeter memorably called “creative destruction.” Two icons of American business — Macy’s…
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Hosea, can you see?
January 16, 2017
By Kathleen Parker Republicans can argue until their last breath that Trump objectors are sore losers, but isn’t more at stake than “mere politics”? This phrase has been rendered…
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