July 25, 2008 RSS feed / Opinion/Crime

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Thirty- something speaks

No bouncy house...no fun
Mike Maddock
My five- year- old son is a really good kid. He just doesn't realize it sometimes. He has the ability to speak clearly, carry on lively conversations, and socialize like a sorority girl during rush week. More...

Wrong time for 1¢ sales tax

Letter to the Editor

Richland County Council is hotly debating whether to put a 1¢ sales tax to the voters of that unfortunate county. With at least six left- leaning politicians thereon, the odds of that measure not appearing on the ballot in November are zero. More...

Never interrupt a Marine while he is eating

There's a story circulating on the Internet about a retired Marine down in Plantation, Fla. who was eating his lunch peacefully in a local sub shop. This Marine, we'll call him Hondo, is 71 years old. More...

It's not a criticism, it's an observation.

Not old yet
Mike Cox

Dearie. That's what she called me - Dearie. I was in Publix when this young lady asked how I was. I told her I was fine and asked how she was, just like my momma taught me. She replied, "I am doing great. Thanks for asking, Dearie. More...


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