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BJU Named as 15th Best Value College in the Nation
- By Press Release
Bob Jones University has been named the 15th Best Value College in the nation by Educate to Career College Ranking Index – 2014 (ETC).
According to ETC, the index analyzes the quality of students when they enter a given college, the total costs related to attending the college and the outcomes of the students when they enter the labor market. The rankings results are determined by which schools did the best job of improving the earnings and attainment of quality employment of their students.
“Our goal at BJU is to prepare students for life,” said BJU President Steve Pettit. “ETC provides yet another measure of the value of a BJU education in helping our students succeed in life and in their chosen vocation.”
The ETC College Rankings Index is comprised of accredited 4-year colleges with annual enrollments greater than 1,000 students. The Index analyzes publicly available data for more than 1,200 colleges, representing 94% of all students enrolled in 4-year colleges. The index may be accessed at www.educatetocareer.org
Obamacare, Goebbels and Ginsburg
- By Dr. Keith Smith
A friend recently opined to me about his increasing frustration with those who are unable to distinguish between politics and religion, particularly those for whom politics is their religion. This describes statists of all stripes, I think. Folks either want to use the power of the state to abscond with the property of others in order to better complete “the Lord’s work,” or they justify the state’s trampling of individual rights in the name of “the greater good.” The fascist, Joseph Goebbels had the following to say:
“My party is my church and I believe I serve the Lord best if I do his will, and liberate my oppressed people from the fetters of slavery. That is my gospel.” Or how about this one from Mr. Goebbels: “I am only the instrument that God uses to sing his song. I am only the vessel that nature smilingly fills with new wine.”
The Worst Days of our Lives
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Dill Family began the month of August 2014 with one car each and a 20-year-old backup. Then the car demons struck.
Valvoline insisted on flushing the radiator. LaVerle reluctantly agreed. Partway through the process, they said there was a crack in the reservoir and they were unable to complete the process. They sent her on her way without replacing the cooling fluids and the car overheated in less than a mile. For a fee of $75 the Cadillac Dealer in Greer found no crack in the reservoir but overheating necessitated replacement of head gaskets. The estimated cost $6,000.
LaVerle began driving the 20-year-old Cadillac that had been driven very little for several years. On Tuesday night three weeks ago, LaVerle headed home and I was in Travelers Rest when my car overheated.
My Dad Was A Visionary
- By Johnnelle Raines - Pickens, SC
My dad, J. M. Jenkins, way back in the 70’s knew what was going to be the downfall of our great Nation ... I remember it very well, sitting around the kitchen table listening to him talk about HUMANISM ... and he was so right on target ... what a visionary. I can now see that his concern for HUMANISM was well-deserved. I honestly believe HUMANISM is the root cause of all the problems we now face. My dad was a visionary. This great Nation is in free fall due to HUMANISM.
For those of you who do not know what HUMANISM is: It is a form of religion that attaches prime importance to the human being rather than GOD. It stresses the value of humans’ needs, and seeks solely to use rational ways of solving problems. It is all about social justice and equality for humans based on each human’s wants or needs ... NOT based on what God’s will is.
Scott, Gowdy Show Their Lighter Side at Greer Event
United States Senator Tim Scott was the featured speaker at a dual county fundraiser last Tuesday evening.
Spartanburg and Greenville County Republican Parties teamed up to sponsor the event held in Greer and attended by a packed house.
Fourth District Congressman Trey Gowdy, the serious former prosecutor and chairman of the select committee investigating the Benghazi scandal, demonstrated that he has a sense of humor, as he introduced Senator Scott.
The American Legion National Convention
- By Gilbert Scales
The American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger (Va.) called to order the 96th Annual American Legion National Convention held in the Charlotte Convention Center, Tuesday, August 26.
The Advancement of the Colors was performed by Harrisburg Post 472 Color Guard from Houston, Texas.
Montel Williams, a power Emmy Award-winning television personality for more than 17 years was Master of Ceremonies.
Williams began his military career in the US Marine Corps. He was the first African American Marine selected to attend the Naval Academy Prep School. He later graduated from the US Naval Academy.
He is a decorated former Naval Officer and inspirational speaker, and prolific author of practical and uplifting books.
Declare War!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Congress must declare war. Pardon me for being blunt, but every day we fail to deal with the radical Islamic threat, we are contributing to the eventual death of more Americans. It is the constitutional duty of Congress and no one else has that authority to declare war. Our nation and our people are being attacked and killed by a global enemy. The United States is engaged in an undeclared global war. Many Americans are in denial. Elected officials and the dominant liberal media are lying to the trusting citizens of this country.
Wake up people!
This enemy is more vicious than either the Nazi’s or Japanese. If we don’t stop them there, they will kill you and your loved ones here.
Greenville County Council Honored Stevens with Proclamation
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Lisa Stevens, selected by Greenville County Council to chair the 19 member Greenville Citizen Roads Advisory Commission, was presented a Proclamation by Council Chairman Dr. Bob Taylor on August 19th honoring her for her leadership while heading the commission.
Wife of Navy Seal to Speak at GCRWC Luncheon
Stacey Shea, president of Adamantine Alliance, and co- author with her husband, retired Navy Seal Thom Shea, of a best selling book titled Unbreakable: A Navy Seal’s Way of Life, will be speaking at the August meeting of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club.
International Youth help Taylors Lions Club with “Angel Flowers”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Students from fourteen nations participating in the Lions Club International Youth Exchange assisted the Taylors Lions Club with their project “Angel Flower” recently. Taylors Lions under the leadership of President Donna Henson, assisted by the International Youth members arranged and delivered flowers to nursing homes in the Upstate.
The South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind in Spartanburg provided housing facilities for the students while in the Upstate.
Lockheed Martin Celebrates Thirty Years in Greenville
- By Press Release
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] celebrates 30 years of operation in Greenville, S.C., this week as an aircraft modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MMRO) facility. The company signed a lease with the Donaldson Development Commission on August 27, 1984, to begin operations as the Lockheed Aeromod Center, Inc.
The original footprint of the two hangars and one office building, located at the former U.S. Army Air Force base, quickly expanded to accommodate the influx of military and commercial aircraft. The inaugural team of 12 employees welcomed a P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft to the facility as the first aircraft in work.
The Fine Arts Center Announces Partnership with Clemson University
- By Press Release
Greenville County high school students will soon benefit from the efforts of Clemson University to attract talented student artists. The Fine Arts Center is pleased to announce an educational partnership between its Performing and Visual Arts programs and Clemson University.
Beginning in the 2014-15 academic year, students are eligible for up to 9 credit hours for achieving an “A” Visual Arts courses and up to 3 credit hours for achieving a “B” or better in Acting and an award of 3 credit hours in Technical Theatre with a “B” or better in an equivalent course at The Fine Arts Center. These credits can be applied to the Clemson University Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts or a Bachelor of Arts in Production Studies.
Walk Through the Fire – the Journey thru Cancer
- By Jennifer Sawyer
2nd of a two part series on cancer care in the upstate
CANCER – the word puts a pit in your stomach and sometimes a hole in your heart. Most of us look at such a diagnosis as the beginning of the end, a death sentence. But, then there are those of us who refuse to give in to this or any catastrophic illness and determine to fight, and even more so, to win. This article is written to provide hope to any and all facing such a diagnosis. It follows the article on Dr. Steven Trocha, surgical oncologist with the University Medical Group of Greenville, and outlines this patient’s journey through cancer with this amazing surgeon.
My journey is a long one, spanning six years from August, 2008 through August, 2014. It began with simple pain in the back around the kidney. For three years I saw one doctor after another including general practitioners, orthopedic doctors, pain management doctors, and rheumatology doctors. I also went to a variety of chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncture specialists, and physical therapists. Many tests were run on me, just not the right ones. In April of 2011 I was diagnosed at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center with an extremely rare form of cancer called leiomyosarcoma.
New Anti-American AP US History
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The educational establishment in the United States is no longer sneaky about their indoctrination efforts. The new Anti-American Advanced Placement United States history course, currently under review, is the latest and most blatant effort to convert the best and brightest high school students into Anti-American Communist and Socialist robots.
The new course is based on the College Board’s reinterpretation of United States history. It is based on an inaccurate view of many important facets of American history, and it presents a relentlessly negative view of American history, emphasizing every problem and failing of our ancestors while ignoring or minimizing their achievements.
Allen West: “Obama is an Islamist”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
“Barack Hussein Obama is an Islamist in his Foreign Policy Perspectives and Supports their Cause”
With most of the television media in Obama’s pocket and powerful Senators and Congressmen either in support of, or afraid of the president, only retired military officers appear bold enough to speak the truth about our current president and his political appointees.
Allen West, Lieutenant Colonel USA (Ret.), a former congressman, expressed his views on why President Obama seems to always support the terrorists on his web site last week.
Greenville Tea Party Featured Sheri Few and Thomas Ravenel
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Bill Rhodes and the Greenville Tea Party had two interesting and controversial guest speakers at their Thursday, August 14, meeting.
Few, the founder of South Carolina Parents Involved in Education (PIE), challenged the public education establishment and led a valiant battle against the implementation of the controversial Common Core Education Standards in South Carolina as candidate for Superintendent of Education.
Ravenel is a petition candidate and the “third man” in the race to challenge incumbent United States Senator Lindsey Graham in the November 2014 General Election.
Ravenel is a developer and builder from Charleston and former Republican State Treasurer. He was removed from the position as the result of drug charges. With his sentence served, he has decided to enter the race for senate as an independent.
Ravenel, a former conservative Republican, came across in his comments as being sort of a left-leaning libertarian, if there is such a label. He received enthusiastic applause when he struck clear disagreement with Graham, but drew a few blank stares when he described a muddled plan for dealing with the open border, illegal immigration problem.
Veterans Corridor of Honor Ceremony Set For Sept. 5
- By Rudy Jones
US Rep. Trey Gowdy Will Be Guest Speaker
The Veterans Corridor of Honor Ceremony has been moved to a new location.
The Sept. 5 unveiling ceremony for signs designating a portion of I-385 the Veterans Corridor of Honor has been moved from sites along the highway to the Railhouse Restaurant in Fountain Inn.
U.S. Rep Trey Gowdy (R-SC) will attend the 10 a.m. event. The Railhouse Restaurant is at 1003 North Old Laurens Road in Fountain Inn, off Exit 22 on I-385.
A 12-mile portion of Interstate 385 in Greenville and Laurens counties is being designated the Veterans Corridor of Honor to recognize those who served in 20th- and 21st-century wars involving the United States of America.
Verdin, Neal Wedding Announcement
- By Tammy Hughes
Annemarie Verdin of Laurens and Sean Douglas Neal of Heath Springs were united in marriage Aug. 9, 2014, in Laurens.
The Rev. Barry Owens of Charleston officiated at the 6 p.m. ceremony.
Wedding music was provided by organist Dr. Leigh Fleury of Clinton and vocalists Dr. Andrew Verdin of Laurens and Mrs. Kate Spigener of Clinton.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride’s grandparents in Laurens.
The bride is the daughter of The Honorable and Mrs. Daniel B. Verdin III of Laurens.
Adam Scheuch 2014-15 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year
- By Press Release
Greenville County Schools Superintendent W. Burke Royster today announced the selection of Adam Scheuch, band director at Mauldin High School, the 2014-15 Greenville County Teacher of the Year.
When he was a junior in high school, Mauldin High Band Director Adam Scheuch realized that he wanted to pass along his own enjoyment of music to the next generation. Encouraged by his teachers, he began teaching private trumpet lessons to middle school students, and soon discovered that he wanted to become a teacher.
He graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Education, and earned a Master of Music Education from VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. He has served as Band Director at Mauldin High since 2004.
Scheuch says he learned a lot during his first year of teaching that helped him become the teacher he is today. The most important lesson was that all students want to be loved for who they are. “Students participate in band for a wide variety of reasons, least of which is to become the best musician in history. The one common bond among all of my students is that they still seek the love and approval of the adults in their lives,” said Scheuch.
Unsolved 39 Year Old Murder in Greenville
- By Charles W. Aiken - Greenville, SC
On May 29, 1975, Charlie Russo was killed al Ye Olde Fireplace Restaurant on South Pleasantburg Drive.
Shortly after midnight two robbers entered through the kitchen door affer the restaurant was closed for the night. One robber was wearing a brown floppy hat, a red and while bandana over the lower part of his face, with a tan long sleeve button-up shirt with the shirttail out, blue jeans and tennis shoes. He had a blue steel automatic pistol.
the second robber was in his twenfies, weighed abouf t60 pounds and was abouf 5-9 in height. He had dark curly hair. .He wore a blue and white bandanna across his face, a light brown floppy hat with the brim pulled down, a yellow and black T-shirt, gloves with the fingers cut out. Both robbers were Caucasian.
Columbia Reacting to Plans to “Gut” Fort Jackson
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Worst case Scenario Post Would Lose 3,100 of 7,000 Permanent Military and Civilian Personnel
Fort Jackson has been added to a list of United States Army posts being considered for major personnel reductions. The Columbia Chamber of Commerce is reacting quickly to “build a network of stakeholders to reach elected officials of both parties at the local, state, and federal level. “
Under the worst case scenario, the Army’s Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Assessment (SPEA) projects that Fort Jackson could lose 3,100 of its 7,000 permanent party Army soldier and civilian population.
“This reduction would be devastating to the Midlands, and doesn’t account for the associated economic decline in the ensuing reduction in basic trainees,” said the Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber estimates that losing 3,100 jobs would equate to a population loss of 7,733, including direct, indirect employees, spouses and dependents.
Slater-Marietta Lions Honor Brock Adams
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The Slater-Marietta Lions Club was joined by more than a hundred leading citizens at Marietta First Baptist Church, Saturday afternoon, to honor a true gentleman and a living example of honesty, integrity. charity, modesty and unconditional love as described by his pastor, his barber, his friends and neighbors, his children and grandchildren.
Brock Adams will celebrate his 99th birthday this month. A farmer and textile worker for most of his life, Adams has arguably had a positive impact on more lives than any living resident of the Slater-Marietta community.
His County Council member, state Representative and Senator read proclamations enumerating his many accomplishments and contributions to his community, proclaiming a day in his honor.
His current pastor commended him for not being a “church hopper” and moving from church to church because of disagreements. Being disagreeable is not a part of Brock Adams. He has been a member of the same church most of his life and at age 99 continues to serve as a deacon.
Dr. Steven Trocha, the UMG, the MDC – Making a Difference, Saving Lives
- By Jennifer Sawyer
Dr. Steven Trocha of the University Medical Group and the Multi-Disciplinary Clinic is making a difference in cancer care not only in the upstate of South Carolina, but the entire southeast of the US. He and his team of surgical oncologists of the University Medical Group (UMG) work with medical oncologists and radiation oncologists of the Multi-Disciplinary Clinic (MDC) to provide cutting edge and often radical treatment for cancer patients. Dr. Trocha received his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and did his residency in Louisiana. However, at the John Wayne Cancer Institute of Santa Monica, California, he had specialized training not only in surgical oncology, but specifically melanoma and sarcoma.
Grave Marker Dedication
- By Pam Evans
Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Holds Grave Marker Dedication in Remembrance of William Dennis Crain, Jr., Private, 16th Infantry Regiment, Co. D, “Elford Guards,” Confederate States of America
Oliver Thompson Chapter 1850, United Daughters of the Confederacy, held a Grave Marker Dedication service at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Greer, SC, on July 26, 2014, in remembrance of William Dennis Crain, Jr., Private, 16th Infantry Regiment, Co. D, “Elford Guards,” Confederate States of America. Over 100 family members and friends were in attendance at this ceremony.
The 16th SC Color Guard of Honor presented the Colors. A biography of William Dennis Crain, Jr. was presented by Mrs. Dot Bishop, Past President, Travelers Rest Historical Society. Part of Private Crain’s biography read as follows:
“William Dennis Crain, Jr., had five brothers at the start of the Civil War. When the war was over, he had two. Two brothers, Jasper and John, were excused from military duty because of their occupations. Jasper was exempt based on his textile mill duty in Augusta. The south needed cloth for uniforms, blankets and the like, so Jasper stayed behind. John was a bridge designer and builder and was exempted from military duty because the South desperately needed bridges and railroads for troops and supplies.
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- Chuck Wagon Gang
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- Teddy Bears for Deputies
- The Bible Belt Under Shariah Assault
- Judge Chumley Discussed “Nullification and the South”
- Illegal Immigrants Bring Risk of Ebola and Global Array of Viral Illnesses
- “After America Comes North America”
- Korean War Veterans Presented Medals
- Commandant of Marine Corps Critical of Commander-in-Chief Policies, Actions
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