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NRA President at Furman
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- By Henry Pickard
Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow (CSBT) recently hosted a reception and speaking engagement featuring David Keane, President, National Rifle Association (NRA). The reception held in the University Center featured photos opportunities, personal conversation and discussion between gun enthusiasts, elected officials, the media and students with President Keane. Many of the local race candidates circulated freely in the reception meeting and greeting new and old friends and supporters. Local News Radio WORD FM personality Bob McLain was also on hand to greet Mr. Keane.
Shoopman Withdraws Name From District 5 Senate Race
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
State Party Exercises Discretion, Re-Opens Filing Period for 48 Hours
Greenville County Republicans were stunned when they learned over the weekend that their popular conservative State Senator Phil Shoopman was suddenly withdrawing his name from consideration in the upcoming Republican Primary in Senate District 5. The announcement came only three weeks after filing for re-election.
Shoopman, a Blue Ridge resident confirmed to The Times Examiner, Sunday evening, that he had notified SC GOP Chair Chad Connelly earlier in the day that he was withdrawing from the race because, “It has become obvious that I cannot continue to provide the desired level of service and maintain adequate time with my family and private work.”
Greenville County Candidates Filed for June 12 Primary
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If Obamacare Not Struck Down
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Rep. Trey Gowdy: “HHS Will Control Your Life”
Fourth District Congressman Trey Gowdy spoke his mind during a politics and policy session at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Greer,
Friday night. Some of his strongest words pertained to Obamacare, excessive regulations and judges making law from the bench.
“HHS will control your life” if this health care law is not struck down, said Gowdy, who was guest of Christian Talk Show Host Josh Kimbrell and Dickey’s Barbecue Pit of Greer.
Nonie Darwish Speaks to CSBT at Furman
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- By Henry Pickard
Ms. Nonie Darwish, director of Former Muslims United, spoke this evening at Furman University as part of the Cultural Life Program at the invitation of the Conservative Students for a Better Tomorrow. A noted, albeit somewhat controversial, author and national news commentator, she shared her thoughts and experiences with the gathered crowd of more than 75 students, faculty and citizens from the community. She spoke before the event with The Times Examiner and shared her personal thoughts and feelings.
Sheriff Loftis Seeking Reelection
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- By Henry Pickard
Sheriff Steve Loftis graciously welcomed The Times Examiner to his office recently and spoke to us about his bid for re-election.
“Don’t call me Sheriff” was the first thing he said, and he smiled broadly, extending his hand. He walked easily down the short hall and into his office offering a chair. He most definitely was comfortable with his surroundings. As he spoke of his beginning in law enforcement in Anderson, SC, as a ‘beat-cop’ in 1974 and then his move to Greenville in ’77, he stated matter-of-factly, “I enjoy coming to work!” Working his way up through the ranks under then Sheriff Johnny Mack Brown he learned “A professional character driven system.”
Rally for Religious Freedom
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- By Henry Pickard
From all parts of the Upstate, they came today to Greenville County Square, in support of the Nationwide Rally for Religious Freedom. An enormous cross-section of our country was present to express their support, concern with respect to current topics of Health Care and the issues at the Supreme Court of the United States. Young and old; Veterans from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan; Mothers and daughters; Fathers and sons; Family and friends; Elected officials and of course, the media, gathered freely to exercise their Rights of Freedom of Religion, Speech and Assembly.
- SCAT Dedicates Legislative Luncheon to Jim Keasler
- Netanyahu: “I Will Not Gamble With Security of Israel”
- Greenville County Republican Women’s Club Meets
- Josh Kimbrell Visits Upstate Republican Women
- Sullivan Runs for Senate District 6
- Sheriff Loftis To Seek Re-Election
- Jim Lee Campaigns for State Senate
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