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Story of a balloon ride
Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008
As a sponsor of the Balloon Festival we had the opportunity to take a ride in a hot air balloon and if we were interested we should let our boss know. Full story »
My Southern perspective: Who wants second place?
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
Hopkins wonders why anyone would want to be vice president. Full story »
Guest column: Targeted budget cuts better choice for South Carolina
Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
S.C. governor calls for targeted budget cuts, not across-the-board. Full story »
On My Mind: Living a dream, living a life
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
Bailey's path to the arts was paved with courage and strength. Full story »
My Southern perspective: Major players in what seems a minor event
Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008
Ping-pong had strange beginnings. Full story »
My Southern perspective: The year my Olympic dreams came true
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
Hopkins writes on a memorable trip to the Olympics, even without bringing a medal of his own back home. Full story »
Guest column: United community needed to aid education
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
The superintendent of the School District of Pickens County writes on the district's future, its problems and its positive aspects. Full story »
The Sharecropper's Daughter
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
She learned early in life not to take even the smallest blessings for granted. Full story »
My Southern perspective: Be the best you can be
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
It doesn't take being an Olympian to make your mark on the world. Full story »
Guest column: Retired Marine offers advice to other veterans
Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
Bill Cox points out what veterans need to get benefits they have earned. Full story »
Sex, violence get undeserved attention
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008
Easley teacher bemoans quality of television programming. Full story »
On My Mind: Your story is history
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
Words of wisdom can be preserved for future generations with a simple, inexpensive manuscript. Full story »
Ad did not represent South Carolina
Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008
The director of the state Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department responds to the furor over the "That's so gay" ad erroneously attributed to the state agency's promotion department. Full story »
Conserve to preserve
Thursday, July 24, 2008
The rewards of energy conservation include a sustainable future. Full story »
Succulents should feel at home in this part of the country
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Although we think of cacti as being a Southwest plant, they will grow almost all over our country except in really cold areas. Many will take cold down to 20 degrees Full story »
