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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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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Sheriff sworn-in for sixth term
January 4, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn-in for his sixth term as sheriff of the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), one of the largest law enforcement…
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Sheriff sworn-in for sixth term
January 3, 2017By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Sheriff Leon Lott was sworn-in for his sixth term as sheriff of the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD), one of the largest law enforcement…
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Five Points Association Year in Review: 2016
January 2, 2017
As 2016 comes to a close, the Five Points Association takes this opportunity to reflect back on the many accomplishments they were able to achieve. Under the direction of the…
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The City Manager’s Spotlight – January 2017
January 2, 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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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 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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Talented Speaker – Mental Health and Perseverance
December 20, 2016
Dennis Gillan is now bringing his heartfelt talk on suicide prevention to businesses throughout South Carolina. Dennis is on a mission to reverse the current trends of completed suicides in…
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Public safety must always ‘trump’ reactionary protesting
December 20, 2016
By Leon Lott President-elect Donald Trump will become the 45th U.S. president on Jan. 20, 2017. And his inauguration as with any presidential inauguration or similar event will bring with…
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Talented Speaker – Mental Health and Perseverance
December 19, 2016Dennis Gillan is now bringing his heartfelt talk on suicide prevention to businesses throughout South Carolina. Dennis is on a mission to reverse the current trends of completed suicides in…
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Public safety must always ‘trump’ reactionary protesting
December 19, 2016By Leon Lott President-elect Donald Trump will become the 45th U.S. president on Jan. 20, 2017. And his inauguration as with any presidential inauguration or similar event will bring with…
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Global expedition leader featured in CAROLINIAN magazine
December 18, 2016Adventurer Tom Mullikin said to have “reputation as an extreme explorer” Maj. Gen. Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin is the topic of a feature appearing in the winter 2017 edition of…
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Global expedition leader featured in CAROLINIAN magazine
December 18, 2016
Adventurer Tom Mullikin said to have “reputation as an extreme explorer” Maj. Gen. Thomas Stowe “Tom” Mullikin is the topic of a feature appearing in the winter 2017 edition of…
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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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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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UofSC economists: 2017 SC economy strong and stable amid political uncertainty
December 8, 2016
Steady economic gains are expected for South Carolina in 2017 despite the political uncertainty that comes with new governor and U.S. president. The gains build on positive growth across most…
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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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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
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Pam Eyring of The Protocol School of Washington presents the 5 Rules of Holiday Office Etiquette
December 6, 2016
In a 2015 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), only 65 percent of respondents said they planned to hold an end-of-the-year gathering for their employees, down from…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, headlines, on-the-move
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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