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, 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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Top Grossing Movies – December 12
December 12, 2016Theatrical 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, 2016Theatrical 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016Steady 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 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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Top Grossing Movies – December 5
December 5, 2016Theatrical 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, 2016Theatrical 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016South 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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Statements on Cathy Novinger & Judy Davis
November 28, 2016South 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, 2016Theatrical 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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Top Grossing Movies – November 28
November 28, 2016Theatrical 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016Governor 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, 2016Governor 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, 2016Theatrical 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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Top Grossing Movies – November 21
November 21, 2016Theatrical 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, 2016The 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, 2016The 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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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Intra-family loans: Lending money to family and friends
November 14, 2016By Abigail Mason, CFP® Lending money to family and friends is a delicate subject. With the current economy and tight credit standards, people are often turning to friends and family…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 14
November 14, 2016Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 11/11/2016 to 11/17/2016 Rank Title Rating Distributor Weeks Weekend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Doctor Strange PG13 Disney 2 3,882 $42,970,065 $152,952,234 2 Trolls…
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The new overtime pay rule after the election
November 14, 2016By 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, 2016By 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, 2016By 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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Trump’s mission impossible?
November 13, 2016By 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, 2016By 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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The mourning after
November 13, 2016By 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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America: Still great
November 9, 2016By Kathleen Parker You can feel the tension. Strolling down the street, shopping at the corner market, stopping for a bite at the local tavern, friends and neighbors greet…
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America: Still great
November 9, 2016By Kathleen Parker You can feel the tension. Strolling down the street, shopping at the corner market, stopping for a bite at the local tavern, friends and neighbors greet…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 7
November 7, 2016Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 11/04/2016 to 11/10/2016 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Wkend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Doctor Strange PG13 Disney 1 3,882 $85,058,311 $85,058,311 2 Trolls…
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Top Grossing Movies – November 7
November 7, 2016Theatrical grosses from Rentrak Week of 11/04/2016 to 11/10/2016 Rank Title Rating Dist Weeks Wkend Locs Weekend Gross Cumulative 1 Doctor Strange PG13 Disney 1 3,882 $85,058,311 $85,058,311 2 Trolls…
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