September 25, 2009  / Opinion/Crime

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New technology gives advantages and keeps communities safe

A new technology is giving advertisers the unparalleled ability to change their ad messages quickly and efficiently. The same technology is making communities safer by helping catch fugitives and find lost children. More...

It’s not a criticism; It’s an observation

In praise of older women

I don’t remember her name. If the truth be told, I probably was too dumbstruck to ask her in the first place. Growing up in the rich urban environment of River Bend, Alabama, gave me a lot of exposure to many cultural experiences. More...

We are Olympia holds monthly meeting

By Josh Cruse

We are Olympia held its monthly meeting Monday September 21. Jim Jaco announced that flu shots will be given to seniors at the Pacific Lodge at 717 Maryland Street Thursday, October 8 from 10 am to noon. More...

All we need is love

Amid the recent positive media hype about The Beatles Rock Band video game, let’s not forget their partnership also produced sentimental, poetic melodies, that endure as serene classical music. More...

Keep the electronic billboards in our county

I am in support of the change in the Richland County sign ordinance that would allow electronic billboards in our county. More...

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Thirty–something speaks

Quality time in the mud

By Mike Maddock

Since the fall of 1997, my wife and I have probably been without our children about two or three times a year. I’m not complaining – that’s just the way it is. More...

On the weapons range

When my friend was a pastor of a church up north he made friends with the local police chief. They’d meet frequently for a Coke and to swap stories as guys like to do. More...