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As an unusually mild, rainy summer was melting away or rather frosting its way into autumn, I took to noticing signs that our mountain people have always used to judge the forthcoming severity of winter.
September 08, 2014
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By Ronda Rich
www.rondarich.com
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Columns
Three school board members in the Lowcountry took a courageous step recently when they refused to attend an executive session they felt was illegal.
September 08, 2014
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By Bill Rogers
S.C. Press Association Executive Director
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Columns
In general, these columns are devoted to broad topics like the changing environment of healthcare or our recent Core Measures success and what that means to patient quality and safety. These are matters that can apply to hospitals in virtually any community, and are certainly excellent choices for discussion. However, this time, I'd like to address something anyone who has visited the Medical Center in Camden recently is certain to have noticed -- the renovations taking place, particularly in the emergency room entrance and the main lobby. They're bringing big changes to the hospital, inside and out.
September 08, 2014
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By Terry Gunn, interim KershawHealth CEO
C-I contributing columnist
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Columns
Walk by the First Baptist Church in Camden and you'll notice a sign marking the birthplace of Bernard Baruch, who went on to earn millions on Wall Street and become an advisor to presidents.
September 05, 2014
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Glenn
Tucker
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Columns
WASHINGTON -- The word of the day is herky-jerky, which is a polite way of saying erratic.
September 05, 2014
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By Ruth Marcus
Washington Post Writers Group
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Columns
"There's no place for the kids to hang out!" How many times have I listened to that plaintive cry? Some parents want the skating rink returned. Others want an indoor swimming pool. A third set of parents insists to the contrary, "My kids come home to do homework; don't yours?" The good news: according to Joe Eason, director of the Kershaw County Recreation Department, we have more activities for kids than just about any other county in South Carolina. Sometimes, with all due respect, one just needs to look around.
September 05, 2014
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By Camden Mayor Tony Scully
C-I contributing columnist
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Columns
I really like entertainment, in most of its forms. I enjoy a variety of music. The style depends on the setting and circumstances and what else is going on at the time. I like television shows and I like movies. Most movies I watch any more are on TV, either on a network or satellite channel or on a DVD. The hassles and aggravations of going out to a movie theater are just usually not worth it for me.
September 05, 2014
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Gary
Phillips
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Columns
The end of summer is approaching quickly, which means that fall will soon begin.
September 03, 2014
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Simone T.
Owens
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Columns
Betrothed women of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your husbands' names.
September 03, 2014
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By Catherine Rampell
Washington Post Writers Group
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Columns
I can see him just out of the corner of my eye. Felt him first, even as he scampered mindlessly across the back of my hand. He's waving at me now, obviously a gesture of defiance and derision. He knows he's already won.
September 03, 2014
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By Jim Tatum
Summerville Journal Scene reporter
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Columns
A while back, a messy problem loomed ahead. I don't like confrontation. If that makes me less than a person then consider me to be itty bitty. Life, I figure, is too short for squabbling. My motto is "whenever possible, step out of the way."
September 01, 2014
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By Ronda Rich
www.rondarich.com
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Columns
Recently an inquiry came to the South Caroliniana Library from the Adirondack Museum in Saranac Lake, N. Y., concerning an Edward T. Start (1867-1952) photograph in their collection. Along with the inquiry came a copy of the photograph and Start's obituary from the February 5, 1952, Adirondack Daily.
September 01, 2014
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By Harvey S. Teal
Provided by the Kershaw County Historical Society
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Columns
I love my job. As harried as I can be sometimes, I really do love it. I think long-time readers of this column know that by now -- that I love to write stories about Kershaw County, especially in Camden, which has been my primary beat (along with healthcare) for 14 years. You know that I'm passionate about the S.C. Freedom of Information Act and that I truly believe it doesn't just benefit journalists like myself, but individual citizens like you.
September 01, 2014
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Martin L.
Cahn
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Columns
Let's talk about grumpy people. Fie on them.
August 29, 2014
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Glenn
Tucker
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Columns
I was truly proud to be able to report during the past week an historical event right here in Camden. It was the naming of the I-20 bridge that crosses the Wateree River for Kershaw County's three Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of Honor is the greatest and most prestigious award bestowed on those serving in the United States military and to receive it means you've done something exceptionally special, often at the cost of your life.
August 29, 2014
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Gary
Phillips
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Columns
