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The little girl with red dirt feet
Most husbands, if they carry a photo of their wives, like for it to be one of glamour and beauty. That would not be my husband.
Simon Baruch’s Reminiscences of a Confederate Surgeon
After the death of Dr. Yates Snowden, long time history professor at the University of South Carolina, his papers were placed in the South Caroliniana Library. After being accessioned, they were given a general description for the card catalog. Pamphlets and other publications were removed and given an individual card catalog description.
Supreme Court gets it wrong again
It seems like every year, I have to write a story about how the U.S. Supreme Court is continuing to make campaign finances worse and worse. In 2010, it was the court's Citizens United decision. In 2012, the court's refusal to even reconsider the Citizens United case. In 2013, I wrote about the arguments made in McCutcheon vs. Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Take a few right-hand turns
It's been a long, cold winter. Too many nights with sub-20 temperatures. Too many days of steady, cold drizzle.
Democrats acting desperately
WASHINGTON -- H.L. Mencken gets a workout in election years when voters are reminded by pundits of the curmudgeon's observation that no one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.
Bring on the spring
In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of … fishing! With apologies to poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, at this point in my life I think I'd rather feel a tug on my fishing line than on my heart strings. Cynical? No doubt, but at least I'm honest.
The road diet
Council and staff have as their primary goal economic development. We want greater prosperity for the business community. We are intent on creating jobs. We are developing a plan to market Camden to travelers from around the nation, who will find it one of the most appealing towns in the Southeast.
Lighten up on the first lady
WASHINGTON -- The past couple of weeks have marked a turning point in American ugliness as the mob has turned its full fury on First Lady Michelle Obama.
Why fake is sometimes OK
When it comes to tanning, fake is OK with me. Wait, let me clarify, fake in the sense of spray tan or self-tanners, not tanning bed fake. I think one realization I've come to over the years is that skin care is absolutely essential as I grow older. This includes moisturizing daily and always wearing sunscreen.
S.C. and missing the future
You may not know the name, but we in South Carolina need to listen to Larry Page. He is a very bright and very rich young man.
Fifty minus one and counting
In 362 days, I will be 50 years old. That means I am already three days into my 50th year of life. In other words, Friday was my 49th birthday.
Merging and purging
For years, I blamed it on those richly royal blue suede high heel pumps. The ones with the ridiculously tall, spiked heel and absurdly pointed toe. I was 22 when I bought them, 36 when I donated them to the Salvation Army.
Let’s fill up ‘The Cup’
What I am told is the biggest annual event in Kershaw County is tomorrow, and I get to experience it for the first time. The 82nd Carolina Cup is here, and as the newest member of the Chronicle-Independent staff, I get the honor of attending and documenting the event.
Frosts and Freezes not over, oh my!
To say these past few months have been cold is an understatement and while my northern roots have relished getting my wool sweaters out of the cedar chest, our trees and other plants have not had the ability to bundle up for warmth. No matter how you slice it, our woody friends have been exposed to dramatically cold temperatures this winter and even though spring is officially here, we have yet to see how Mother Nature's wintery touch has affected (or may still affect) all things green.
Dershowitz & Starr: A matter of principle
WASHINGTON -- When it comes to tackling complicated legal issues, one would be hard-pressed to conjure a less likely partnership than Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz and Baylor University President Ken Starr.
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The Trump letters
WASHINGTON -- As the first presidential debate approaches, fists clench, jaws tighten and invectives giggle in anticipation.
I miss making videos
When I first entered college, my goal was to be the journalist everyone loves. I am interested in journalism because one of my pet peeves ...
Trump’s truth sets us free
WASHINGTON -- At long last, Donald Trump has set himself free.
Fun with the family photo album
It's almost time for our annual family reunion, that one day of the year when you can go and actually see for yourself what ...
The week that was...embarassing
WASHINGTON -- America has had better weeks than the one just past.
Clowns to the left of me...
I have a confession to make, but these days, I'm not alone.
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