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Charleston County EMS kudos
Employees of Charleston County EMS get a birds-eye view of devastating and gruesome scenes. They get the satisfaction of helping, when it is possible to help. Sometimes they get a thank you. And they get a modest salary.
Thursday September 2, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
The tree of hope lives on
Trees vividly -- and naturally -- symbolize life, growth and hope. Few folks are cynical enough to be unmoved by the wondrous transformation of a small seed growing into something big and beautiful, reaching upward and outward.
Thursday September 2, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Still Iraq's 'strong partner'
President Obama addressed the nation Tuesday night to mark that day`s official end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq. Fittingly, it was not a victory speech. Nor, however, was it even remotely an expression of defeat or retreat.
Thursday September 2, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Cainhoy, Daniel Island are overtaxed
South Carolina has an existing tax inequity that must be addressed. While blame rests with both the state and local government, it is our local governments that are receiving taxpayer funded windfalls and dragging their collective heels at finding a solution.
Thursday September 2, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
SC's Wilson under ethics investigation
U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson acknowledged Tuesday that he’s under investigation by the House ethics committee for his use of travel funds while on at least one congressional trip to Afghanistan.Wilson, a Lexington County Republican in a tough re-election fight with Democrat Rob Miller, said the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct — the official name of the ethics panel — is looking into ...
Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:26AM | thestate.com
Big waves, big reminder
Last week, Hurricane Danielle generated some good waves for local surfers as she roared up the Atlantic. This week, it`s Hurricane Earl`s turn to perform that service, with his only threat to the U.S. coast lying far north of here. But before becoming too fixated on that "surf`s up!" advantage of this storm season, don`t forget to keep your guard up until it ends.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Santee Cooper should do more to enhance fisheries' health
I noted a small blurb in the State News section of the Aug. 23 Post and Courier titled "Utility says saving fish may be pricey." Although the cost of fish passage is often expensive, the issue is one requiring much more thought and consideration than offered in this short news blurb.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Magna cum Pac-Man
Worried that your youngster is wasting his young life playing video games when he should be cavorting outside or studying classwork? Maybe he`s really preparing for a career.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Post-Lockerbie shame
The "compassionate release" of a convicted PanAm bomber in 2009 was an affront to justice and to the families of the 270 people who died in Lockerbie, Scotland, on Dec. 21, 1988. It looks even worse given the perspective that the following year has provided.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Don't keep ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
The time has come for all of our service members to be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. In order for this to happen, the failed policy known as `Don`t Ask, Don`t Tell` must be repealed this year.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Champion-charged Battery
Many South Carolinians eagerly anticipate this week`s college football openers. Yet Charleston is already a title town -- again -- in the game most of the world calls "football." Too bad neither The Citadel, Clemson nor South Carolina has won a league football championship since the Bulldo...
Tuesday August 31, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Leaner is better for CARTA
Here`s a CARTA cut we can live with: Those salary increases initially recommended for bus system administrators have been axed in the latest budget plan. During the recession, public bodies and private businesses alike have had to freeze salaries, furlough employees and eliminate position...
Tuesday August 31, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Immigration procrastination
The latest federal efforts to stem illegal immigration will have no serious impact so long as the government fails to enforce existing immigration law. They may, however, ease the political pressure faced by members of Congress during an election year. The House and Senate reconvened earl...
Tuesday August 31, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
Sanford wont block health care aid
Gov. Mark Sanfords office said Monday they will accept $127 million in federal aid to the state-run health care program for the poor and disabled. Governors must write a letter accepting the money.Even with the federal money the agency is facing an estimated $200 million deficit, S.C. Department of Health and Human Services spokesman Jeff Stensland said. The federal money could stave off cuts to ...
Tuesday August 31, 2010 12:59AM | thestate.com
Clyburn, Scott face off ... in Denver
Monday August 30, 2010 10:41PM | typepad.com
Mulvaney releases firstTV ad
Monday August 30, 2010 7:29PM | typepad.com
Sheheen challenges Haley to five debates
Monday August 30, 2010 4:34PM | typepad.com
Haley endorsed by gun owners group
Monday August 30, 2010 3:48PM | typepad.com
Geddings: ‘It’s been a nightmare for the last 5 years’
Ending what former N.C. lottery commissioner Kevin Geddings called a five-year nightmare, the same federal judge who sent him to prison more than three years ago has officially exonerated him.“It’s the first day in a number of years I didn’t wake up as a felon, so it’s a good feeling,” Geddings told the Observer on Saturday.“It’s been a nightmare for the last five years. I lost my ma ...
Monday August 30, 2010 4:53AM | thestate.com
Welcome plan for bike lanes
Adding bike lanes to a section of St. Andrews Boulevard should produce a double dividend. It will make the road safer for bicyclists -- and then, given a little time, should make it even safer for bicyclists. The bike lanes, which are scheduled to be painted on the stretch of St. Andrews ...
Monday August 30, 2010 4:00AM | charleston.net
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