October 23, 2009  / Opinion/Crime

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S.C. should keep primary status

The existing system of selecting the Republican nominee for president of the United States works well. Wisely, it starts with small states: the first caucus in Iowa and the first primary in New Hampshire. More...

Thirty–something speaks

Thirty–something no more

By Mike Maddock

Ten years ago my 30th year of life started with the birth of my second child. More...

Homeless shelter will cost much more than advertised

The State's editorial claim Sept. 28 that it will take only $2 million annually to run the proposed homeless shelter is wishful thinking. More...

Lower standards hurt students

No one likes standardized tests. Students dread them. Parents wonder about their effectiveness. Teachers find them time consuming. More...

Take back Columbus Day

More than a century ago, America celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage of discovery by hosting an enormous world’s fair on the shores of Lake Michigan. More...

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

Rush and the NFL

By Mike Cox

Rush Limbaugh needs a hug. The poor man just lost out on an opportunity to become part owner of an NFL franchise and is really despondent. More...

Eyewitness on the telephone

This story comes from a friend who swears it’s true: The phone rings during suppertime and Glen, my retired cop buddy, picks up the telephone. More...