The events of August 1945 that brought a conclusion to World War II 77 years ago are not to be forgotten. With the expected loss of millions of lives -- American and Japanese -- if Allied forces invaded the islands of Japan, President Harry S. Truman made the decision to use a new weapon in …
The traditional definition of a recession is consecutive quarters of a shrinking national gross national product. At least until now.
There are other big players in the retail marketplace, but Walmart is the one that is always watched by economic analysts.
It's hard to find anyone unfamiliar with the cellphone robocalls pitching vehicle warranties.
South Carolinians and the people of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts know what it’s like to live with the threat of nature’s biggest storms – hurricanes.
The last World War II recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Hershel “Woody” Williams, received one of the greatest honors granted an individual by the U.S. government by lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
After coronavirus vaccinations became available, an old problem surfaced: Not enough people were willing to take the shots.
The last World War II recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Hershel “Woody” Williams, received one of the greatest honors granted an individual by the U.S. government by lying in state at the U.S. Capitol.
Getting your life back on track after a major crisis is never easy, but it’s perhaps even tougher when your reputation is on the line.
After coronavirus vaccinations became available, an old problem surfaced: Not enough people were willing to take the shots.
The Times and Democrat’s fourth “Stories of Honor” series concluded July 17 with a special section bringing together the stories of 12 veterans having served our country in the Armed Forces. The series began in May, with each Sunday’s Magazine through July 12 featuring an honoree.
Donald Trump’s whisperers are saying he may soon announce his plans to run for president in 2024, and Democrats are keeping their fingers crossed that he does. Since his surprising victory in 2016, Trump has been the main cause of Democratic electoral success.
The Orangeburg County Community of Character program is a success story.
South Carolina traffic deaths are down from this time a year ago, but before you think there is any kind of good news from the state’s highways, know that more than 500 people have been killed.
Google “common sense” and you’ll get this: “Common sense is a form of practical decision-making and the ability to imagine the consequences of something you do. It stops us making irrational mistakes and makes it easier to make choices on what to do. We aren't born with common sense, we deve…
Though South Carolina did not have major controversy following the 2020 election, state lawmakers saw the need for election law changes that capitalize on pandemic-inspired methods and prevent future problems with the integrity of the vote.
It’s rare that a diverse group of public officials can agree so quickly on a course of action. Agreement appears to be the case with a budding partnership between Orangeburg’s Regional Medical Center and the Charleston-based Medical University of South Carolina.
“Let’s see what we can get away with.”
The people of Calhoun County are not inclined to say let’s make changes just because everyone else does things a different way. But when it comes to their form of county government, the voters should look positively on a change that formalizes the roles of the elected county council and the …
These are the “Dog Days” of summer — that period characterized by unusually hot and sultry weather conditions.
The Guardian reported in January 2018: “In order to meet its share of the carbon pollution cuts needed to achieve the 2°C Paris international climate target, America’s policies are rated as ‘critically insufficient”’ by the Climate Action Tracker. The Trump Administration has taken every pos…
The July 4th holiday weekend brought sad news with the death of Lawrence Taylor Garick Jr. of Orangeburg. Many knew Garick as a businessman of 50 years, a lifetime member of Orangeburg Lutheran Church and an assistant scoutmaster for nearly 40 years with Troop 45 in Orangeburg. Less known wo…
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Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
Content by Brand Ave. Studios. The annual Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 and 13, and per usual will offer discounts on many of your favorite things.
A provision of the 2018 Farm Bill was important in providing “fair access” to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.
The Supreme Court set off political fireworks this year with divided opinions on gun rights, abortion, religious liberty and more. So it’s worth highlighting the court’s unanimous June decision that reinforces a core tenet of the U.S. legal system (Ruan v. U.S.)
Gregg Robinson likes the fact that industrial parks will be a major component of his legacy as Orangeburg County Development Commission executive director.
Once a reference to “outdoors” activity referred largely to boating/fishing and hunting. No more.
Orangeburg County continues to focus on development, looking to market itself as an ideal location between Charleston and Columbia. A key component of any development plan is showing prospects that the community has quality health care.
The question comes periodically to the editor: Why in stories is "Black" capitalized when referencing people in a racial, ethnic or cultural context while "white" in the such context is not capitalized?
President Joe Biden is said to be very frustrated with Democrats and the media amid his falling poll numbers. The president does not like expressions of doubt about his ability to run for re-election and the open debate about his present abilities to serve.
It’s not unusual that we urge safety over the Fourth of July holiday. Customarily the focus is on safety on the road and in the water, and with fireworks.
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