Five More Musical Pioneers Named to SC Gospel Music Hall of Fame
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- By Keith Crowe & Bob Dill
The final five musical pioneers elected to the South Carolina Gospel Music Hall of Fame by members of the South Carolina Gospel Music Association last month are Marshall Pack, Hovie Lister, Allen Lovelace, Carl Whitman and Joe Brown.
Marshall Pack owned and operated WCKI, a Christian radio station in Greer, South Carolina, for many years until his death. WCKI was the station that provided listeners in the Upstate with the latest in Southern Gospel music. Rev. Pack also pastored a local church and was a talented poet and songwriter. He was known for his ability to write poetry and have it set to music and in many cases appeared with groups to sing and recite some of his work.
Why The Vietnam War Matters Today
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- By Mike Scruggs
The Battle for Historical Perspective
Why does a war that ended more than a generation ago matter today? The answer is: Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Iran, Lebanon, Israel—the entire Middle East— North Korea, growing Chinese power, and resurgent Russian ambition. There are important lessons to be learned from the Vietnam War, but most of the mainstream media and academia got them wrong during the war and still have them wrong today. Consequently, our political leaders are vulnerable to repeating the same tragic mistakes that led to 58,000 American dead and the abandonment of South Vietnam and Cambodia to a Soviet sponsored and equipped invasion by the North Vietnamese Army in 1975. As a result, over three million innocent South Vietnamese and Cambodian civilians were brutally murdered, starved to death, or drowned in the South China Sea trying to escape Communist oppression. Millions of others would be abandoned to cruel tyranny and economic misery.
Republican Women Providing Leadership for GOP Comeback
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Republican women are making a dynamic effort to lead their political party to greatness through open, moral and ethical leadership based on tried and tested conservative principles that have been lacking in government at all levels in recent years. Former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin added a needed spark to the lackluster campaign of Sen. John McCain in the 2008 presidential campaign. Her fresh, honest, open approach to communicating with people and dealing with political issues shook the foundations of the "business as usual" political establishment and may have saved the fragile GOP from self-destruction. Although there are other potential Republican candidates at the national level, Palin is and will continue to be the national figure that challenges conservatives and terrifies progressives (liberals).
An ACORN-Friendly, Big Labor-Backing, Tax-and-Spend Radical in GOP Clothing
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- By Michelle Malkin
Here's the dirty little secret about political candidates and officeholders labeled by the mainstream media as "moderate Republicans": There's usually nothing moderate about them. Consider the case of "moderate Republican" Dede Scozzafava, the GOP nominee in the New York 23rd congressional district's special election.
If Obama Had Told Us Before His Election
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- By Phyllis Schlafly
If Barack Obama had campaigned on what he has actually done in his first 300 days in office, would he have been elected? That's the question so many are asking today.
If Obama had told us he would appoint 34 Czars, reporting only to himself and not vetted or confirmed in the constitutional way, building a powerful unitary executive branch of government, would he have been elected? What if he had told us that his Green Jobs Czar had been a Communist, that the Science Czar wrote in a college textbook that compulsory "green abortions" are an acceptable way to control population growth, and that the Diversity Czar has spoken publicly of getting white media executives to "step down" in favor of minorities?
The Democrats’ Coming Defeat
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- By Mona Charen
"There is a tide in the affairs of men" -- Shakespeare
Yes, but undertows, too. As Obama, Pelosi, and Reid rush to transform America into a European-style social democratic state, they must be nervous; they must feel the sand sliding under their feet. The 2010 elections are just over the horizon and the omens are not encouraging for them. Thomas Jefferson warned that "Great innovations should not be forced on slender majorities." Maybe so. But the Democrats may be calculating that a slender majority is better than an anorexic majority, or no majority at all.
The Three State Solution
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- By Dr. Al Snyder
The United States, the United Nations, the European Union, and virtually the entire world are pressuring Israel for a "Two State Solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian Arab conflict. But former Israeli MK and Minister of Tourism, Binyamin "Benny" Elon, contends that what they are really calling for is not a "Two State Solution," but rather a "Three State Solution." His opinions are printed in a book entitled, "God's Covenant with Israel."
The Isaacs
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- By Keith Crowe
This week’s article features the Isaacs, a family group that has traveled for over 30 years, are based out of LaFollette, TN. Current group members are Lily Isaacs, Ben Isaacs, Sonya Isaacs, John and Rebecca (Isaacs) Bowman. They have a unique style that marries bluegrass harmonies and instrumentation with modern southern gospel lyrics.
South Carolina Should Keep Primary Status
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- By Karen Floyd
The existing system of selecting the Republican nominee for president of the United States works well.
Wisely, it starts with small states: the first caucus in Iowa and the first primary in New Hampshire. Then the eyes of the nation turn to South Carolina, home of the first-in-the-South contest. It is a bellwether event in American politics.
Greenvillian to Lead SC Federation of Republican Women
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Betty Poe of Greenville was elected President of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women for 2010 and 2011 during the biennial convention of the SCFRW in Beaufort last weekend. Linda Garner also from Greenville was elected Treasurer.
Geri Warren, president of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club, the largest GOP Women’s club in the state, was named President of the Year and LaDonna Ryggs, Chairman of the Spartanburg County Republican Party was named Woman of the Year.
Convention attendees heard presentations by South Carolina Gubernatorial candidates Gresham Barrett, Larry Grooms, Nikki Haley and Henry McMaster.
Prepare Now for Global Cooling
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- By Jeff West
The American public has been inundated with global warming propaganda by the media for years, while millions of their tax dollars have been wasted studying something that doesn’t exist. The arrogance of man shows as many scientists, politicians and the media have attempted to make us feel guilty about emitting too much carbon dioxide and heating up the planet. They actually believe that man is so powerful as to exert that much influence over global weather.
Troop Morale Sags as Washington Stalls on Strategy, Troop Strength
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- By Bob Dill
Perceived Indecision May be Planned Strategy to “Change” Complexion of Armed Forces
Word coming from the White House is that it may be “weeks” before a decision is made on strategy for Afghanistan and the level of troop strength to carry out the strategy.
In the meantime, troop morale is sagging. The Times of London interviewed U. S. Army Chaplains in Afghanistan recently and published a report October 8th.
“American soldiers serving in Afghanistan are depressed and deeply disillusioned,” the report began.
US Navy Visits Greenville
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- By Gilbert Scales
The U.S. Navy Office of Community Outreach chose twenty-three cities in the U.S. for a group of Navy officers and sailors to visit, and explain to citizens what the U.S. Navy is doing with regard to the “War on Terror,” including humanitarian projects.
The officer in charge of the Greenville visit was Rear Admiral John W. (Bill) Goodwin, a graduate of the University of South Carolina who was commissioned in May 1975 and started his training as a naval aviator in February 1977.
SAR Dedicates Patriot Grave at Reedy River Baptist
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Ed Butler, president general of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR), dedicated the grave of his patriot ancestor Rev. William McClanahan (1732-1802) at Reedy River Baptist Church, Oct. 7.
Larry McClanahan, president general of the NSSAR in 2001-2002, and also a descendant of Rev. McClanahan, participated in the ceremony.
Reedy River Baptist Church was organized in 1789 and is celebrating its 220th anniversary this year. The church’s cemetery contains many graves of Revolutionary War veterans, soldiers who fought in the War Between the States, and slaves.
Musical Pioneers Named to SC Gospel Music Hall of Fame
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- By Keith Crowe
Three of the 12 artists added to the Hall of Fame by the South Carolina Gospel Music Association for 2009 were reported last week. They were Ken Turner, Sandy Knight and Bobbie Jean White.
Another recipient, Burl Strevel, came to Upstate, South Carolina from Knoxville, Tennessee, where he had a reputation of a “smooth” bass singer. He sang with the Popular Blue Ridge Quartet based in Spartanburg in the 1950s and left to sing with the Sunshine Boys when the legendary J. D. Sumner left that group and joined the Blackwoods.
The Court and The Cross
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- By Christian Newswire
Supreme Court to decide fate of Veterans' Cross in Mojave Desert
WASHINGTON, Christian Newswire -- The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Salazar vs. Buono, better known as the Mojave Desert Cross case. World War I veterans erected a cross 75 years ago on land that was open range to honor those who had died serving America in the war. In 1994, the Clinton Administration federalized the land. The ACLU sued to remove the cross, which is literally in a desert and difficult to find, on behalf of a former National Park Service worker who lives in Oregon.
Olde South Ball Coming to Greenville
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- By Holly Sheen
A grand Olde South Christmas Ball will be held in Greenville at the Greenville Marriott on December 12, beginning with check-in at 6:00 p.m.
The Olde South Ball, formerly held in Augusta, Georgia, has moved to Greenville. Want to re-live the ambiance of the Olde South and dance the old dances of the 1860s? Would you love to experience an evening of glittering hooped ballgowns and dashing uniforms? Then please join us!
Grooms: Tire Kingdom Decision Means More Jobs Coming
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The road to prosperity involves the Port
Today's announcement of Tire Kingdom incorporated's plans to open a major distribution facility near Charleston, means new jobs and a stronger economy according to Senate Transportation Chairman Larry Grooms.
Are We Victims of Leftist "Kooks"?
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Some days we wonder if everyone has gone crazy. Almost overnight virtually everything that made our republic different and wonderful and worth fighting for seems to be slipping away. We were warned that if we elected Democrats at the national level a tax cheat would be writing tax laws, leftists would oversee the Justice Department and appoint federal judges, and people who “loathe” the military would direct the Pentagon. We allowed it to happen, and got what was promised.
What about the man who was elected President and Commander in Chief? Do we really know who he is? Does he know what he is doing, or is he just taking daily ego trips in Air Force One? That is a question that must be answered in the minds of every rational, responsible American, including many who voted for him, if we are to survive as a constitutional republic and a free people after Obama.
Elites and Tyrants
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- By Walter Williams
Rep. Diane Watson said, in praising Cuba's health care system, "You can think whatever you want to about Fidel Castro, but he was one of the brightest leaders I have ever met." W.E.B. Dubois, writing in the National Guardian (1953) said, "Joseph Stalin was a great man; few other men of the 20th century approach his stature. ... But also -- and this was the highest proof of his greatness -- he knew the common man, felt his problems, followed his fate." Walter Duranty called Stalin "the greatest living statesman . . . a quiet, unobtrusive man." George Bernard Shaw expressed admiration for Mussolini, Hitler and Stalin.
The Nobel Prize For Potential Goes To President Obama
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- By Tony Beam
Ask most Texans the meaning of the word potential and they will say, “It means you ain’t done nothing yet.” It may not be eloquent but what it lacks in eloquence it makes up for in accuracy. Merriam-Webster may have said it better defining potential as, “existing in possibility or capable of development into actuality,” but the meaning is the same.
United Daughters of the Confederacy – Winnie Davis Chapter No. 442 Members attend 113th Annual SC Division Convention
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- By Martha R. Van Schaick
The SC Division United Daughters of the Confederacy held their 113th Annual Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn, Rock Hill, SC, October 1-3, 2009.
Members of Winnie Davis Chapter No. 442 attending were Martha Van Schaick, Dona Morgan, Cherry Gentry, Eleanor Campbell, Martha Bailey and Patsy Swygert.
The convention was well attended with ladies from across the state enjoying the wonderful hospitality of the members from the Cherokee District. A reception honoring SC Division President, Henrietta Tindal, was held on Thursday evening at the lovely restored antebellum home of Judy McCardle.
Gravely Named 2010 Miss NGU
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Tigerville, SC - Autumn McAbee, Miss North Greenville University 2009, passed her crown to Leah Ann Gravely, of Pickens, at the 55th Miss NGU Pageant on Saturday, October 3 in Turner Chapel.
Gravely won a $1,000 scholarship and will compete this summer in the Miss South Carolina Pageant.
First runner-up Lauren Dorrity of Greenville won the lifestyle and fitness award.
Republicans Select Attorneys to Pursue Litigation Against State
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- By Bob Dill
Challenging Election Laws that Permit Open Primaries, Require 75 Percent Super Majority to Select Candidate in Convention
The South Carolina Legislature, while claiming to be dominated by Republicans has failed to take action to solve the problem of open primaries that has proven detrimental to Republicans in many instances. Some candidates who seek office as Republicans are simply taking advantage of flawed election laws to deceive voters and are Republicans in name only, hence the term RINO to describe those candidates and elected officials.
Joe Wilson Gets Hero’s Welcome in Upstate
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Warm Reception at Tommy’s Ham House in Greenville
Rep. Joe Wilson made new friends in Upstate South Carolina when he yelled out “You lie!” during President Barack Obama’s Joint Session of Congress to hawk his plan for the government takeover of healthcare in the United States.
Residents of the Spartanburg and Greenville areas of the Upstate had an opportunity to express their gratitude and admiration to Congressman Wilson in person during his brief visit to the area late last week.
In Greenville, Wilson was accompanied by his son who is a candidate for South Carolina Attorney General to replace Henry McMaster who is not seeking reelection but is one of the candidates running for Governor.
DeMint Returns from Honduras “Very Encouraged”
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Senator Challenging Obama Support of “want-to-be” Dictator
Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) a member of the U. S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chairman of the Senate Steering Committee returned to Washington, D. C. Friday, October 2nd from a fact-finding mission to Honduras. Sen. DeMint led a delegation of U. S. Congressmen including Aaron Schock (R-Illinois), Peter Roskam (R-Illinois), and Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado). They met with Honduran President Roberto Micheletti, members of the Honduran Supreme Court, leading candidates for the upcoming November 29 elections, election officials, and Honduran business and civic leaders.
Twelve Musical Talents Named to South Carolina Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame
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- By Bob Dill & Keith Crowe
The second South Carolina Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held September 19th at Washington Baptist Church. Twelve individuals who brought honor to the Palmetto State through use of their God given musical talents in the field of Southern Gospel Music were honored. Inductees were nominated and elected by members of the Association.
Keith Crowe, president of the Association and author of the weekly Southern Gospel Music Corner column that appears in The Times Examiner, was Master of Ceremonies and made the presentations. Special music was presented by The Travelers and Account of Grace.
Afghanistan: Obama’s ‘Waterloo’
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Eight United States Army soldiers along with ten Afghan troops were killed Sunday when insurgents stormed a remote outpost in eastern Afghanistan. It was the deadliest battle of the year near the border with Pakistan, the U. S. military reported.
Insurgents attacked from a local mosque and village in a battle that lasted 13 hours, after an announcement had been made that American troops would be pulling out of remote areas and going back to protect population centers until President Obama decides what policy he will follow in the war against the insurgents in Afghanistan.
The Noble "Sacrifice" of Michelle Obama
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It's hard out there for a first lady of the United States. Take it from travel-weary Michelle Obama. On Tuesday night, she boarded a luxury 757 for Copenhagen. Think of the stairs she had to climb. Oh, the agony of the feet!
Upon arrival, Mrs. O, her "chit-chat buddy," Chicago-based talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey, and Chicago powerbroker/interest-conflicted real estate mogul/senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett immediately embarked on a grueling, grip-and-grin campaign to secure the Olympics for their hometown. Our smile muscles ache in sympathy.
- Singing Heil Obama in New Jersey
- U.S. To Break Up Soon?
- We Have Met The Enemy – And He Is Us!
- Netanyahu's Offer
- Handing Out Snakes
- A Tale Of Two Generals (With apologies to Charles Dickens)
- The Booth Brothers
- Some Businesses Concerned About Closure of I-385 North
- Cal Thomas Speaks On BJU Campus
- High School Enrollment Drops in Greenville Schools
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