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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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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Bungling the Strategic Planning Process: #1 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make
January 12, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose No one reaches greatness—or stays there—by accident. Success is usually the result of extensive research, deliberation, learning from mistakes, and effort, channeled into…
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Bungling the Strategic Planning Process: #1 of the Six Mistakes Smart Leaders Make
January 12, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose No one reaches greatness—or stays there—by accident. Success is usually the result of extensive research, deliberation, learning from mistakes, and effort, channeled into…
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Trump’s job ‘jawboning’
January 11, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson Jawboning is back in style, courtesy of Donald J. Trump. Those with long memories will recall that “jawboning” is a term that became fashionable in…
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Trump’s job ‘jawboning’
January 11, 2017
By Robert J. Samuelson Jawboning is back in style, courtesy of Donald J. Trump. Those with long memories will recall that “jawboning” is a term that became fashionable in…
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Dylann Roof’s last act
January 11, 2017
By Kathleen Parker CHARLESTON, S.C. – If Death lingers in courtroom corridors awaiting sentences, this historic city’s federal courthouse was surely a top destination. On Tuesday, the Reaper’s patience…
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Dylann Roof’s last act
January 11, 2017
By Kathleen Parker CHARLESTON, S.C. – If Death lingers in courtroom corridors awaiting sentences, this historic city’s federal courthouse was surely a top destination. On Tuesday, the Reaper’s patience…
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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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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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