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S.C. State team's winning ways offer opportunity
THE ISSUE: Saturday football game in Orangeburg

Vests protect those who protect us all
The men and women of law enforcement who protect our families and homes from violence and property crimes put their lives on the line. They operate in an environment in which even a routine call can turn tragic.

 

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S.C. State Bulldogs need your help
I think I speak for the entire Orangeburg community when I say how proud we are of Coach Buddy Pough’s South Carolina State University football team and its accomplishments this season. The Bulldogs have clinched their second consecutive MEAC title and a berth in the NCAA playoffs, and the university is hopeful that the college will be rewarded with a home game for the first round of those playoffs. Attendance is one of the many factors in determining which teams earn the right to host a first-round playoff game and the Bulldogs need our support.

Setting the record straight on Vietnam
On Nov. 11, I gave a presentation on the Blue/Gold Star Mothers of America. In this talk, I made the statement that 18,000 American soldiers lost their lives in the Vietnam conflict. This is incorrect. Our losses were actually a little over 58,000.

Hate crimes law attacks Christians
Liberal activists have once again used the Defence Authorisation Bill to enact policies that are detrimental to the country.

A week to be proud in Orangeburg
Orangeburg can be proud of the events of last week. Beginning with the moving memorial service at the new memorial site featuring native son, Lt. Gen. E.G.”Buck” Shuler, as the keynote speaker, through South Carolina State positioning itself to win another MEAC championship and culminating in the outstanding production of the musical “South Pacific.”

Are we asking too much?
While relaxing Sunday evening, contemplating how the Senate would vote on the upcoming health care legislation, I was overwhelmed by a multitude of self-imposed questions.

 

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Eric Holder's grave secret
WASHINGTON — Eric Holder — distinguished prosecutor, judge, foe of public corruption, basketball enthusiast, mentor to disadvantaged youth — seemed a reassuring choice for attorney general. When Holder affirmed during his confirmation hearing that America remains at war with terrorists, Sen. Lindsey Graham enthused, “I’m almost ready to vote for you right now.”

Bad connection
There’s a disturbing trend among our female callers, especially the ones who sound like they may be a little ... uh, older.

Growth is evidence of life
Some students have a knack of seeking, even at times demanding, special attention from their professors, advisers, mentors. With their own special ways, whims, attitudes, demeanor or even, at times, by annoyance, they end up occupying a special place in their targeted audiences’ hearts.

From hearse to grave
It was, as is said, a chance encounter. He was a patient in the hospital, and she was one of his nurses. Something clicked. He was interested.


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