- Ten Toes In: Why Trump Accounts Make Sense for North Carolina's Small Businesses
- Remnant Called -
- Former Moms for Liberty Chairs in South Carolina Address Massive Departure from Organization
- Same Job. Two Résumés. Graham and Norman Make Their Case for the US Senate
- Back to Basics: Understanding Your Greenville County Property Tax Bill from Start to Finish
- AIPAC Lobbyists Grip on Congress
- The Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Wildberries
- Turkish Naval Force Deploys in Eastern Mediterranean
- Hunting Island's Lighthouse Was Built to Outsmart the Atlantic's Shifting Shoreline
- Briefing Notes from the Ukraine and Persian Gulf Wars
- Saudi Arabia’s Iran War Dilemma
- South Carolina Gas Tax Climbs From Near Bottom Nationally to 30th in 2026
- Invalid and Valid Iran-Vietnam Analogies
- Correcting Widespread Misconceptions about the Vietnam War
- 'Trapped Inside Myself' Explores One Man's Journey from Self-Destruction to Hope and Personal Transformation
Political
Economic Summit Could Be Precursor to S.C. Currency
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- By Steven Yates
The Monday before last (February 7), the South Carolina Sound Money Economic Summit convened in Columbia. There were two separate events. The first was Monday evening for dinner and several speakers. The second (which due to a schedule conflict I could not attend) was held Tuesday afternoon with the Senate Banking Committee on the State House Grounds.
Let’s Ruin a River for the Agenda
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- By David Knapp
A person’s property is a projection of life itself; its an extension of the person’s life, energy, and ingenuity. The families owning property along the South Saluda River take care of the land. Now they are being pushed around, ignored, and their concerns over a reckless project discounted. A public-private partnership with big plans and a time table has little concern for longtime residents along the river.
Joint House-Senate Hearing Held on Sound Money Legislation
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- By Jeff West
A joint hearing between the S.C. House and Senate was held on Tuesday, February 8, to consider sound money legislation, the day after the S.C. Sound Money Committee held a conference on the subject. The Committee set up a presentation for the legislators similar to that shown at their conference, allowing Dr. Larry Parks and Dr. Edwin Vieira to talk to the legislators remotely via the Internet. These experts related the same evidence as the previous evening, that the Federal Reserve and the U.S. dollar are headed for a collapse, and outlined legislative steps that S.C. can take to protect the financial interests of our citizens by promoting alternate currencies.
Battle for Property Rights in Our Back Yard
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
For Fish or Man: Plot to Kayak through Private Property?
A very important battle with far-reaching consequences is taking place in northern Greenville County. The battle involves the most basic constitutional right – the right to own and secure property.
Public-private partnership can be beneficial in cutting through bureaucratic “red tape,” but offers opportunities to subvert the will of the people and benefit some while harming others.
The Wisdom of Ronald Wilson Reagan
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
A Tribute to President Reagan on the 100th Anniversary of his birth.

Many people in the media refer to President Reagan as the “Great Communicator.” He rejected that characterisation, by saying it was the message and not the messenger that was more important.
Ronald Reagan clearly had the training and experience of an actor that aided him in communicating effectively, but his quotes on important issues reveal his wisdom and deep commitment to his country. A selection of quotes that illustrate the wisdom and patriotism of Ronald Wilson Reagan follow:
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann to Address Republican Women
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- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Bachmann Will be Guest Speaker at SC Federation of Republican Women
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann will be the guest speaker at the winter board meeting of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women in Columbia Saturday, February 19th.
Mike Scruggs Named Chairman, Henderson County, N.C. Republican Party
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- 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.
- Council Announces Pay Raise Rejection
- GCRW Luncheon Featured Goodwin String Quartet
- Council Actions Draws Ire of Coalition
- McCain Describes Repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell “Dangerous”
- Floyd Won’t Seek Re-election as SCGOP Chairman
- Lee Announces Plans to Run for Senate in 2012
- Bolton: Adversaries View Obama as Weak Inviting Challenges We are Not Ready to Handle

