Mitt's Hour of Power Written by Pat Buchanan    Dec 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM If Mitt Romney wins the Republican nomination, it will be due in large measure to his splendid and moving defense of his faith and beliefs delivered today at the George Bush Presidential Library. Read more... Board Member Debi Bush to be Sworn In Saturday as President of SCSBA Written by Press Release    Dec 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM Greenville, SC – Debi Bush, school board member for Area 19, will be sworn in Saturday as president of the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA). She was elected December 1 to represent the statewide professional organization for the state’s 85 local school boards. She will serve a one-year term. Read more... What Has Happened to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness? Written by Tony Beam    Dec 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM No one knows for sure when it happened but sometime over the last forty years or so the word “pursuit” was dropped from the Declaration of Independence and the words “life” and “liberty” migrated from the unalienable to the alienable category.  These words survived the first one-hundred and ninety years or so but somehow their true meanings were lost during the turbulent decade of the 60’s. Read more... Greenville County Republican Women’s Club Installs 2008 Officers Written by Thomas C. Hanson    Dec 12, 2007 at 12:00 AM LaDonna Ryggs, President of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women, installed the 2008 officers of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club during their December 2007 luncheon at the Poinsett Club. he officers above are from left to right, Geri Warren, GCRWC president; Kathy Davis, first vice president; Carol Cobb, Second vice president; Pat Jenkins, recording secretary; Mary Carolyn Gorton, treasurer; and Betty Orders, corresponding secretary.   Read more... Meadows Questions County Paving Savings Written by Bob Dill    Dec 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM Detailed Review of “Design Build” Costs May Force Changes Greenville County Councilman Willis Meadows is convinced that the county is paying too much for road paving and called on the county to do the work in-house rather than paying a single contractor to manage the paving program for the county.   Read more...

Duncan Hunter Brings Presidential Campaign Back to the Upstate Written by Thomas C. Hanson    Dec 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM Rep. Duncan Hunter of California brought his presidential campaign back to the Upstate after a lengthy absence with an appearance Nov. 29 at Tommy’s Ham House in Greenville. Read more... Witherspoon Seeks Graham’s Senate Seat Written by Thomas C. Hanson    Dec 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM Greenville County State GOP Committeeman Doug Wavle at left shakes hands with SC National GOP Committeeman Walter “Buddy” Witherspoon who is now running for Graham’s US Senate office. GREENVILLE—Dr. Walter “Buddy” Witherspoon of Lexington declared his candidacy Nov. 26 for the Senate seat held by Lindsey Graham. Witherspoon, state committeeman to the Republican National Committee, announced his candidacy at Tommy’s Ham House in Greenville before embarking on a two-day multi-city tour of the state. Read more... Resolution Honors Senator DeMint Written by Bob Dill    Dec 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM The Greenville County Republican Party Executive Committee voted unanimously Monday night to extend their “heartfelt appreciation, thanks, and support to Senator Jim DeMint.” Read more... The Times Examiner Will Salute World War II Veterans Written by Bob Dill    Dec 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM Series to Begin in Early January 2008 Elbert L. Watson The Times Examiner will begin publishing a series of articles saluting veterans of World War II in early January 2008. The series by professional historian and speaker Elbert L. Watson will be taken from his forthcoming book to be published in the spring of 2008 titled “Epic Moments of World War II.” The Times Examiner is privileged to be chosen to publish this series by Mr. Watson that honors the patriotic service of Americans who made unbelievable sacrifices and accomplished virtually the impossible to ensure freedom for their families and neighbors and a lifestyle never before achieved that has lasted for more than 60 years.  Watson was author of the interesting article on the passing of his friend Paul Tibbets, the pilot that dropped the first atomic bomb on Japan and brought an abrupt ending to World War II in the Pacific. The article featured in The Times Examiner, November 7, 2007 edition.  Things to Ponder in the New Year Written by Bob Dill, Publisher    Dec 05, 2007 at 12:00 AM Rebekah Sutherland has dispatched The Times Examiner and others “three things to ponder,” They are cows, The Constitution and The Ten Commandments. I shall add a fourth: Control. “Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of Washington? Read more... Reedy River Baptist Special Veterans Day Service Written by Carol Hightower Leake    Nov 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM The Duckett Family: Forest Duckett, Sr., Veteran US Marines; Mrs. Lucille Ducket; their son, Forest Duckett, Jr., Veteran US Air Force; their daughter and son-in-law, Col. Cheryl Duckett Allen USAF, & Col. Gregory Allen USAF. Reedy River Baptist Church held a special Veterans Day Service Sunday, Nov 11, 2007. Col. Cheryl Duckett Allen, USAF and Col. Gregory Allen, USAF posted the colors.   Adam Burgess, Minister to Students and US Army veteran, led the pledges and gave an inspiring personal testimony of his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan. The congregation joined in singing "The National Anthem," "America the Beautiful," and "America." Read more... Tree Ordinance Blocked – For Now Written by Bob Dill    Nov 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM City Dwelling Ordinance Advocates Stunned by Defeat The comprehensive tree ordinance that advocates claimed was needed to protect Greenville County trees from destruction by uncaring developers went down to defeat Tuesday, November 20th with a tie-vote by 12 members of Greenville County Council.   Read more... World War II Veterans Day Weekend Celebration at the Upcountry History Museum Written by Bob Dill    Nov 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM The Dolly Cooper Family from Piedmont, SC were guests of honor during the World War II Veterans Day Weekend Celebration at the Upcountry History Museum. Mr. Cooper, a World War II Veteran and former state Legislator is pictured with his wife, Melba, his daughter Beth and Daughter-in-law Ellie. Council Challenged for Limiting Public Dialogue Written by Bob Dill    Nov 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM Council Treatment of Public Likened to “Mushroom Management” Citizen Ed Paxton, Tuesday evening, challenged Greenville County Council to stop trying to impose what he described as   “mushroom management” on the public and tell citizens what is going on in detail “before they hold a public hearing.”  Read more... Next Move on the Tree Ordinance Written by Bob Dill, Publisher    Nov 28, 2007 at 12:00 AM With the proposed Greenville County Tree Ordinance killed by a diverse bipartisan vote, the question becomes: Will it remain dead or will it once again regain life and become a threat to the property rights of Greenville County home and land owners? Read more... WGGS-TV Goes Digital Written by Bob Dill    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM “Sixteen Too” and “Harmony Gospel Music TV” Channels Added There is a lot of excitement in the studios of WGGS – TV Channel 16 on Rutherford Road in Taylors, South Carolina. special program was held last Wednesday announcing that the television station founded by the  Rev. Dr. Jimmy and Joanne Thompson 35 years ago has converted to digital technology. WGGS has been a pioneer in Christian broadcasting and has now added two new stations with different programming.    Read more... South Carolina’s GOP National Committeeman Eyeing Graham Challenge Written by Bob Dill    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM Dr. Walter “Buddy” Witherspoon South Carolina Republican National Committeeman Dr. Buddy Witherspoon is considering a run for the U. S. Senate challenging incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham in the June 10, 2008 primary. Read more... The Mound and The Pen Written by Terry M. Thacker    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville, West Virginia. After a foggy ride north on West Virginia Route 2, which hugs the Ohio River, and after passing through a number of small burgs, I finally made it to my first destination of the day - Moundsville. More specifically, Grave Creek Mound. First, I want to say that it struck me as a big coincidence that there is a huge Indian mound in a town that just happens to bear the name “Moundsville.” I’m still scratching my head on that one. Read more... Northwest Middle School Students Honor Veterans Written by Administrator    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM Northwest Middle School Assistant The eighth grade students at Northwest Middle School in Greenville County presented a certificate to each military veteran attending their Veterans Day program. The printed document stated: “The 8th grade students at Northwest Middle School would like to recognize the sacrifices you have made so that we may enjoy the freedoms and opportunities that are available to us today. We thank you.” Assistant Principal Elaine Hitch was in charge of the program that featured music by the Northwest Middle School Band and lunch for attending veterans. U. S. Marshall Johnny Mack Brown was the guest speaker at the event that is hosted each year by the school to honor local military veterans.   Memorial Service Held for Major Anderson Written by Bob Dill    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM A memorial service was held in honor of the late Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., November 11, 2007, at his gravesite in Woodlawn Memorial Park. Read more... Christians Should Support Constitutional Government Written by Chuck Baldwin    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM I was honored to speak before the National Committee of the Constitution Party on Thursday, October 25, 2007 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Today's column is a condensed version of that address. Daniel Webster is regarded as perhaps America's most notable jurist. Webster said, "Hold on, my friends, to the Constitution and to the Republic for which it stands. Miracles do not cluster, and what has happened once in 6000 years may not happen again. Hold on to the Constitution, for if the American Constitution should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world." Read more... What Republicans Want In A Presidential Candidate Written by Phyllis Schlafly    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM The media have designated the frontrunners for Republican and Democratic nominations for President and seem to expect American voters to line up behind one of them right now even though the national nominating conventions won't take place until next summer. Most Republicans are still shopping, and here are some of the statements they would like to hear from a presidential candidate. Read more... Constitutional Convention Not Necessary Written by Phillip Shoopman    Nov 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM The authority to address illegal immigration already exists in our government – Constitutional Convention not necessary For quite some time, South Carolinians and the rest of the nation have been waiting on Congress to respond to the problem of illegal, undocumented workers in this country. Read more... Record Number of Veterans Day Events Held Written by Bob Dill    Nov 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM The Sons of the American Revolution / Veterans Service Corps of South Carolina Joint Color Guard at the Bi-Lo Center. A record number of events associated with the Veterans Day holiday were held in Greenville County over the weekend. One of the earliest events was held at Northwest Middle School, Friday morning, with a number of World War II Veterans guests of honor and US Marshall Johnny Mack Brown featured guest speaker. Marshall Brown, retired Greenville County Sheriff, talked about the transition of Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Read more... Council Delays Vote on Tree Ordinance Written by Bob Dill    Nov 14, 2007 at 12:00 AM Time Allowed for Public Hearing Inadequate A slim majority of Greenville County Council voted to delay a second reading vote on the proposed tree ordinance until November 20, supposedly to allow time for more needed changes. The delay was proposed by Councilman Fred Payne who represents the rural lower end of Greenville County.  Read more...

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