MLK Observance Featured Box to Cover George Washington
- By Chris Sullivan
The annual MLK observance at the state house in Columbia, SC had an interesting twist this year. The event is held on the north side steps of the statehouse. Prominent at that location is a large bronze statue of George Washington. This year a "box" to conceal the Father of His Country from view was constructed apparently so that participants would not be offended by his presence.
Bolton: Adversaries View Obama as Weak Inviting Challenges We are Not Ready to Handle
- By Thomas C. Hanson
John Bolton: “Dangerous Time for the United States”
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton spoke at Furman, Monday evening, in an event hosted by Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow.
In an interview with The Times Examiner before his address on “The Case Against Global Citizenship,” Bolton said President Obama “is the most radical president who has ever been elected. His obvious priority is domestic policy, restructuring our economy in a whole variety of ways people are familiar with. I think it is a very dangerous time for the United States.”
A Random Act of Kindness
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Recently a friend sent me a story about legendary coach Bear Bryant of Alabama. Bryant had complimented the “chitlins” prepared by a small restaurant owner during one of his first recruiting trips. Bear sent the man an autographed photo and the small act of kindness resulted in a surprise reward years later.
The story reminded me of an experience in occupied Germany during the 1950’s.
Mike Scruggs Named Chairman, Henderson County, N.C. Republican Party
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Mike Scruggs, Historian, noted author, Vietnam War Veteran and columnist for The Times Examiner has been elected chairman of the Henderson County, North Carolina Republican Party.
Mike has years of experience working with the Republican Party and was Chairman of the Horse Shoe Precinct at the time of his election as County Chairman.
In 1984 he was State Finance Director for Jesse Helms’ successful U. S. Senate campaign against Jim Hunt.
Spartanburg County GOP Silver Elephant Dinner
- By Marlene Dowd
Former Sen. Lewis Vaughn with Rep. Rita Allison and wife Lila foreground.
Secession Hill Dedication, November 20th, 2010
- By Jennifer Sawyer
Local Event Marks Beginning of Sesqui-centennial of the War Between the States
Several events in the upstate have been held to mark the beginning of the Sesquicentennial of the War Between the States. Abbeville, SC was the site of many of the secession speeches held throughout the state in 1860. And November 20, 2010, was the 150th anniversary of these speeches. Mr. Robert Hayes of Abbeville was in charge of the Olde South Thanksgiving weekend in Abbeville. The weekend included vendors on the square, a parade , a dedication on Secession Hill, and a Grand Secession Ball in the evening.
Christmas In Dixie at the Confederate Museum
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
During the first three Friday nights in December each year, the Museum and Library of Confederate History in Greenville, South Carolina, present “Christmas in Dixie.” The event is free and open to the public. The evenings are filled with music, stories for children, food, decorations, costumes, arts, and crafts of the un-reconstructed Southland and weapons of the War for Southern Independence.
Spartanburg County GOP Silver Elephant Dinner
- By Marlene Dowd
Army Court Dismisses Flight Surgeon from Service, Confines for 6 Months
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Judge Refused to Allow Discovery, Planned Defense Because Revelations Might Prove “Embarrassing” to Obama
Lieutenant Colonel Terrence L. Lakin lost his medical practice, his military career, his veteran benefits and his freedom attempting to force reluctant military officials to determine the place of birth of Barack Obama and, therefore, his constitutional qualifications to be Commander in Chief of the US Armed Forces.
The Most Critical Event of 2010
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The General Court Martial of Lieutenant Colonel “Terry” Lakin may become the most critical event of 2010. He was charged with failure to follow a direct order and refusing to go to Afghanistan unless President Obama shows evidence that he meets the constitutional requirement of being born in the United States in order to be eligible to become President.
Private citizens raised the question even before the election and several have gone to court in efforts to obtain proof of eligibility with no success. Some backed away from discussing the issue due to bogus charges of racism. The Democrat controlled Congress, the national media and the 50 states failed to require candidate Obama to provide proof that he was born in the United States and thereby eligible to hold the office of President under the Constitution of the United States.
Council Announces Pay Raise Rejection
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Tactics Overshadow Coalition News Conference
The tactics of Greenville County Council Chairman “Butch” Kirven to outflank an announced Conservative Coalition news conference scheduled 30 minutes before the regularly scheduled December 7 meeting of council was effective in keeping the Coalition criticism of Council actions from daily newspaper and television headlines.
The news conference was originally set for 5:30 p.m. and the regular council meetings begin at 6:00p.m. Citizens are allowed to speak during the meetings according to council policy.
SAR Marks 235th Anniversary of Battle of Great Cane Brake
- By Thomas C. Hanson
SIMPSONVILLE — The South Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution (SCSSAR) celebrated the 235th anniversary of the Battle of the Great Cane Brake, Saturday, at Historic Hopkins Farm near the battle site.
Charlie Porter, a past SCSSAR president, was master of ceremonies and organized the event. SCSSAR President Ted Morton and Redding I. “Rick” Corbett III, vice president general of the SAR’s South Atlantic District, spoke to the assembled guests.
Wisdom in Living Life Ministry Banquet
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
“Our Students Come Back and Share Their Stories of Freedom from Addiction”
Kimberly Kelly with WSPA TV’s Your Carolina was guest speaker for Wisdom in Living Life Ministry’s Fourth Annual I’ll be Home for Christmas Banquet. She discussed a personal story of the impact of addiction on family members. She has a family member who had apparently become a victim of substance addiction and is currently attending classes at the ministry training center.
Army Flight Surgeon Facing “Certain Conviction” for Questioning Obama’s Eligibility
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Lt. Gen. McInerney Calls on New Congress to Intervene, Investigate, Hold Hearings
The General Court Martial of Lt. Col. Terrence Lakin was set to begin Tuesday, December 14, 2010. He is charged with disobeying a direct order to report to duty in Afghanistan on March 30, 2010. Lakin refused the orders because he believes the current Commander in Chief has not proven he is eligible to hold office.
“I am today compelled to make the distasteful choice to invite my own court-martial, in pursuit of the truth about the president’s eligibility under the Constitution to hold office,” he said at the time of his decision.
“Don’t Leave High School Without It”!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The 5,000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World is the book used in the RINO Hunt class on the Constitution of the United States. It is the book President Ronald Reagan wanted taught in all high schools. It is the book that lists and explains in the words of the Founders, the 28 principles of Freedom our Founding Fathers said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. It also teaches how adherence to these beliefs during the past 200 years has brought about more progress than was made in the previous 5,000 years.
GCRW Luncheon Featured Goodwin String Quartet
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Donation Presented Miracle Hill Ministries
The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club December luncheon was held at the Poinsett Club and featured music by the Goodwin String Quartet.
A check from the club’s Pennies from Heaven collections was presented by club president Kathy Davis to Frankie Powell, Vice President of Development for Miracle Hill Ministries.
Council Actions Draws Ire of Coalition
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Council Chair Accused of Changing Meeting Schedule to Spoil Coalition Plans to Seek Redress of Concerns
Greenville County Council meets each first and third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. December 7 is the first Tuesday in December. Citizens are allowed to speak at those meetings for no more than 3 minutes each regarding items on the agenda if no public hearing has been held on the item and on any subject near the end of the meeting. Total time allotted for public input is 30 minutes.
McCain Describes Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell “Dangerous”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Opposition by Sixty Percent of Army, Marine Combat Troops Discounted
President Obama and Democrats in control of Congress until January are determined to repeal the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy governing homosexuals in the military during the “lame duck” session of Congress as part of the Defense Authorization Act.
A study conducted by the Department of Defense was released last week and the US Senate held hearings before the week ended, questioning the service chiefs, who are hard pressed to oppose a decision by the Commander in Chief they have sworn to obey.
MOAA Celebrates 40 Years in Greenville
- By By Brenda Jansons, 1LT. USA (Ret)
Members of the Greenville Chapter, Military Officers Association of America celebrated the 40th Anniversary of the chapter by honoring past presidents of the Chapter during a dinner at the Greenville Hilton. Each past president present for the event was presented with a small gift as a token of appreciation for service to the chapter and the local community.
Marxist Homeschooling
- By Heather Sheen
For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge. Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. (Romans 10:2-3)
Here’s a good stuffy, scholarly-sounding quote to throw around next time you get into a discussion about Karl Marx’s theory of economics: “The relative values of commodities are, therefore, determined by the respective quantities or amounts of labor, worked up, realized, fixed in them.”
The 'Redistributing' of Other Peoples' Money by Obama
- By James Aldridge - Anderson, SC
Obama is the epitome of what often happens to a politician after he or she gets elected. Historically, Americans have been disappointed by politicians in both Parties who have campaigned to right past wrongs; and then, after getting to Washington, forget their promises and become concerned, primarily, with retaining the money (a Senator earns $193,400 for part-time work), power and perks which they quickly become accustomed to. As Gary Mauser, professor emeritus at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, says in NRA's December's America’s First Freedom magazine, “Politics is about promises, not the delivery of those promises.”
South Carolina Must Strengthen Procurement Laws
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
It is a well-known fact that South Carolina has some of the weakest procurement laws in the nation. Our state is used in academic case studies of waste and fraud through loose procurement laws. These laws must be strengthened if the Palmetto State is to get a handle on spending through waste and opportunities for fraud at all levels of government.
Floyd Won’t Seek Re-election as SCGOP Chairman
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Replacement to be Elected by State Delegates in May 2011
South Carolina Republican Party Chairwoman Karen Floyd has announced she will not seek another term as state party chairman.
Floyd said she has accomplished the goals set when she was elected in 2009 and is ready to move on and let someone else set new goals and set new records of accomplishment.
Lee Announces Plans to Run for Senate in 2012
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Former Congressional Candidate Remaining Active, Engaged
Jim Lee barely missed the runoff in the Republican Congressional Primary Election last spring that pitted Trey Gowdy against incumbent Bob Inglis. The rest is history. Gowdy defeated Inglis and went on to defeat a Democrat opponent in the General Election and is now the Congressman-elect for the Fourth Congressional District.
The Battle to Preserve Property Rights
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
The preservation of property rights will be one of the major issues facing Americans, South Carolinians and county governments in 2011. The battle lines are already drawn. The forces endangering the rights of citizens to buy, sell, own and do as they please with private property are organized, well funded and have a number of unconstitutional laws and government funding sources on their side. Tragically, property owners are not organized and many are not well-informed and lack the truth that can set them free from the assault on their constitutional rights.
The World’s Largest Ten Commandments Display
- By Terry M. Thacker
In the first installment of this new travel series I told you about the first leg of my trip to Chattanooga. We got as far as the Nantahala Outdoor Center on US 74, which is several miles south of Bryson City.
I continued south along 74 towards my next destination, the town of Murphy. A few miles past the Outdoor Center the two-lane highway ceased to hug the Nantahala River and began to straighten out into gently rolling country.
The Extraordinary Rabbits of Garden Gate Rabbit Park
- By Press Release
Garden Gate Rabbit Park is home sweet home to many rare and fancy breeds of rabbits. The Glenn Hayward family raises several rabbit breeds ranging in size from small Netherland Dwarf, Jersey Wooly, and Mini Rex to medium size breeds of Dutch, Holland Lop and Satin as well as the larger breeds including Beveren, Silver Fox, English Lop, and Flemish Giants. A simple love of a few rabbits became a fascinating family business for the Haywards. Their “Rabbit Park” includes generations of over 130 pedigreed award winning rabbits that travel to ARBA shows and a variety of family events.
RINO Hunt Spreads to Alabama
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Tony and Bonnie Libhart, above, with Harry Kibler have invited Kibler, founder of RINO Hunt in South Carolina, to help them start a RINO Hunt organization in Alabama. Bonnie is host of a television talk show in Huntsville and Kibler will be featured on two upcoming programs discussing the origin, growth and success of RINO Hunt activities in South Carolina.
Abuses of the U.S. Constitution Stimulate Public Reaction
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Classes on Constitution Springing Up Across Upcountry
Abuses of the Constitution of the United States by elected officials at all levels of government have fueled an explosion of interest by patriotic private citizens in studying the Constitution and its value to a free republic.
Harry Kibler and RINO Hunt started the first class in Greenville County two months ago. Kibler announced at his monthly meeting last Friday night that classes are being planned by groups of interested citizens in several counties in the Upcountry.
Gullicks Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
- By Roy Gullick
Roy M. and Leona L. Gullick were married November 11, 1950. They celebrated their 60th Anniversary with a special dinner prepared by their son Roy Junior. They were joined by daughter-in-law Sarah and granddaughter Jessica and her friend John.
James D. Vaughn
- By Keith Crowe
It seems only fitting that since this year marks the 100th anniversary of Southern Gospel Music that I feature the founder of Southern Gospel Music who was James D. Vaughn. America had been torn asunder by the Civil War. Atlanta lay in smoldering ruins and General Sherman and 60,000 Union troops were approaching Savannah, cutting a fifty-mile-wide swath through the Georgia countryside from Atlanta to the sea. The entire South was devastated by the war. On the evening of December 14, 1864, with Sherman only a week out of Savannah, a baby boy was born to George Washington and Eliza Vaughn in Giles County, Tennessee. The boy’s parents named him James David Vaughn. His life spanned 77 years, ending February 9, 1941, ten months before Pearl Harbor. What happened to James D. Vaughn between the burning of Atlanta and the bombing of Pearl Harbor was significant in the annals of American music. He helped develop and popularize a new folk form of American music known today as Southern Gospel Music.
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