State of the State Address
January 20, 2016
As Prepared for Delivery by Governor Nikki Haley Wednesday, January 20, 2016 The Statehouse, Columbia Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the General Assembly, constitutional officers and my…
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Not dead yet
January 14, 2016
By Kathleen Parker Reports of Jeb Bush’s political death may be greatly exaggerated. Not only is Bush essentially locked in a statistical tie for second place in New Hampshire,…
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The next recession?
January 12, 2016
By Robert J. Samuelson It’s hard not to wonder: Is the stock market telling us something? True, the market’s record in forecasting recessions is horrendous. Stocks often move according…
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Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail Hoppenings and other fun…
January 11, 2016
By Ty Houck We are nearly complete with painting center-line down the portion of the GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail outside of the city limits of Greenville. The line helping…
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The “hollowing” of the middle class?
January 11, 2016
By Robert J. Samuelson We’ll be hearing a lot about the middle class in the coming months. That’s one sure bet for 2016, as both parties compete for votes.…
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Obsessed with guns
January 11, 2016
By Kathleen Parker It is axiomatic that congressional Republicans will oppose anything smacking of “gun control,” which may as well be read as “Your mama.” Thus, it comes as…
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Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina to deliver Republican Address following State of the Union
January 6, 2016
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC) will deliver the Republican Address to the Nation following the State of…
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Construction in the Upstate – The Comeback Kid
January 5, 2016
By Keith Smith Everyone knows how hard the construction industry was hit by the economic downturn in 2008. Jobs were lost. Companies went bankrupt. Development stalled. It wasn’t just…
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Construction in the Upstate – The Comeback Kid
January 5, 2016
By Keith Smith Everyone knows how hard the construction industry was hit by the economic downturn in 2008. Jobs were lost. Companies went bankrupt. Development stalled. It wasn’t just…
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How Trump does it
January 4, 2016
By Robert J. Samuelson Welcome to what I’ve called “the politics of self-esteem.” By this, I mean that increasing numbers of people, on both the right and left and…
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Can we talk?
January 4, 2016
By Kathleen Parker When President Obama addressed the nation following the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, he reiterated the call to resist animus toward Muslims. This was a familiar…
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Top Ten SC Leaders in 2015
December 29, 2015
By Alan Cooper Publisher, MidlandsBiz The following is a recap of comments that I made on the South Carolina Business Review with Mike Switzer. It has been an…
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‘Liftoff’ at the Fed
December 28, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson Barring an unforeseen calamity, the Federal Reserve will raise short-term interest rates this week. Among Fed watchers, this is known as “liftoff.” The analogy is…
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Women in combat put men at risk
December 28, 2015
By Kathleen Parker Crickets. This was the sound of America reacting to news earlier this month that all military positions, including ground combat, will be opened to women. It…
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Holiday Office Etiquette
December 16, 2015
By Brian Maynor When it comes to mixing work with food and gifts there are some special rules you need to remember. It’s been long established that sharing a…
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Tips for buying a car as a Christmas gift
December 15, 2015
We all have seen the commercials on TV that suggest a car can make an ideal gift this Holiday season. And while a car can make for a terrific gift…
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The multinational tax muddle
December 14, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson Whoever wins the White House next year will have to deal with an issue of almost-impenetrable complexity and contentiousness: How to tax multinational companies? On…
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The few, the foolish
December 14, 2015
By Kathleen Parker As the Islamic State amped up attacks around the world, the Pentagon responded by bravely announcing that American women will now be put in direct ground…
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Wordless News
December 11, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Assisted reproduction for dogs may yield benefits for their species and ours Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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16 Customers Whose Business You Don’t Want
December 7, 2015
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Whether you are part of the retail, wholesale, or service spheres, any business leader, owner, or employee who deals regularly with customers knows…
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Generational warfare, anyone?
December 7, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson An enduring puzzle of our politics is why there isn’t more generational conflict. By all rights, younger Americans should be resentful. Not only have they…
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The pathology of Trump-itis
December 7, 2015
By Kathleen Parker Surely he’s finally gone and done it now. Donald Trump, insulter extraordinaire, was bound to cross a line too far. Two days before Thanksgiving, he made…
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Wordless News
December 5, 2015By Maria Fabrizio The story here: The San Bernardino shooting is the second mass shooting today and the 355th this year Wordless News is a project by…
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SCDOT reviews flood damage & costs with SCDOT Commission
December 3, 2015
Interim SCDOT Secretary Christy A. Hall reported the damage costs to South Carolina’s Highway System as a result of the 1,000 year flood stands at $137 million. Of that $137…
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Crazy is as crazy does
November 30, 2015
By Kathleen Parker One week, Beirut and Paris; the next week, Mali. The nightmare is young. Where next? The pace and threat of terror seem to have picked up,…
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Black Friday Survey of US Shoppers Reveals Unique Stats & Hot Toys List
November 30, 2015A recent survey of US shoppers released by the Austrian-based company Couponbox, reveals travel as the top holiday wish this season. The survey, distributed to 1,400 American shoppers, also uncovered…
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Education is Key to Financial Health
November 30, 2015
By Curtis M. Loftis, Jr. South Carolina State Treasurer As State Treasurer, I believe that achieving a strong financial future for our children is crucial to achieving a strong…
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For thin-skinned students, we have nobody to blame but ourselves
November 28, 2015
By Kathleen Parker It would be easy to call protesting college students crybabies and brats for pitching hissy fits over hurt feelings, but this likely would lead to such…
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Why Fannie and Freddie survived
November 23, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson One of the most interesting and uncovered stories these days is the survival of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — the giant housing entities created…
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True Trump
November 23, 2015
By Kathleen Parker DES MOINES, Iowa – You can’t drive far in these parts without seeing Ben Carson on a billboard, looking more like a man of the cloth…
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The war against ExxonMobil
November 15, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson If you care about free speech, you should pay attention to the campaign now being waged against ExxonMobil. More than 50 environmental and civil rights…
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Bushes unleashed
November 15, 2015
By Kathleen Parker If the truth sets us free, then Bush family members should be warbling from rooftops. At least one Bush, patriarch George H.W. Bush, has been singing…
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National Defense Briefs
November 13, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates,…
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National Defense Briefs
November 13, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series produced by National Defense Consultants, LLC, aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates,…
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17 Ways Leaders Ruin Their Teams
November 9, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose When great teams and strong leaders come together, they can produce truly amazing results. Dedicated employees and caring supervisors work passionately toward common…
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The coming middle-class tax increase
November 8, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson There is no tooth fairy. Republicans and Democrats take note. Taxes will surely continue to play a big role in the presidential campaign. The Republicans…
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Clash of the Floridians
November 8, 2015
By Kathleen Parker Soon after Wednesday night’s Republican debate, the phone rang: “Did the fat lady sing?” asked the voice on the other end. “Probably,” I said. Meaning, it…
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Grading the budget deal
November 4, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson Give it a B-minus. The budget deal reached by congressional leaders has much to recommend it. Its biggest virtue, assuming it’s passed by Congress and…
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Dump the debt ceiling
October 31, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson By now, it must be obvious to almost everyone that the federal debt ceiling has outlived whatever usefulness it once had. It does not discipline…
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Paging Sidney Blumenthal
October 31, 2015
By Kathleen Parker Who the blast is Sidney Blumenthal? Doubtless many watching Thursday’s House select committee hearing on Benghazi must have wondered the same. This obviously important person’s name…
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The flight from reality
October 25, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson We have all manner of policy proposals from the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates, but there’s a sobering disconnect between what they’re advocating and the…
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A woman in full
October 25, 2015
By Kathleen Parker With the latest poll numbers tallied and political pundits having spoken, a consensus has emerged: Hillary Clinton won the first Democratic debate and, barring a Benghazi…
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The coming cyber wars?
October 19, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson We journalists often have mixed feelings about what we report and write. Naturally, we like to see our reporting vindicated by events or other reporting.…
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Don’t do it, Paul Ryan
October 19, 2015
By Kathleen Parker The worst job in the world, it turns out, isn’t the U.S. presidency but speaker of the House of Representatives. “It’s where you go to die,”…
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The Science Behind Your Smile – Part 1
October 14, 2015
By Leslie Pitner, DDS We can paint it, smooth it, tighten it, or fill it, but without resorting to a paper bag, we cannot hide it. We take our…
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National Defense Briefs
October 13, 2015By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [row] [col col=8] NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and…
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National Defense Briefs
October 13, 2015
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. [row] [col col=8] NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFS is a series aimed at informing readers with timely military and homeland security news updates, trends, definitions, and…
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Economic magicians wanted
October 11, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson It’s no secret that although the U.S. economy is near “full employment” (September’s jobless rate: 5.1 percent), its rate of growth of about 2 percent…
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The GOP (New) McCarthyism
October 11, 2015
By Kathleen Parker The lede to this column is a deep, guttural groan that originates in the throat and expands into the lungs before collapsing in the pit of…
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A safety net — not a gravy train
October 4, 2015
By Robert J. Samuelson And now comes the life-expectancy gap. It may change the national conversation over Social Security and an aging society — for the worse. We all…
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