Fresh evidence confirms an increase in the number of former Guantanamo inmates who have rejoined their jihadist brethren, further strengthening the already strong case against closing the prison. It also bolsters the case against bringing the terrorist detainees housed there to the United States.
The party’s presidential primary and caucus results reflect deep divisions over which candidate to nominate for president. Fears persist that picking the controversial front-runner, who has remarkably high "unfavorable" poll ratings, could cost the party dearly in November — and not just in the White House race.
It was with much interest that I read the Feb. 29 article regarding first responders attending to the emotional needs of people in crises. Sadly, I have never seen an article published in the paper that addresses the emotional needs of first responders. Whether it is a police or sheriff’s officer, fireman, EMT or chaplain, our first...
I have no doubt that historians will someday deconstruct the international chaos likely to occur during the second and third decades of the 21st century should either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton become our president. It will likely occur not just in America, but potentially worldwide (especially in Europe and in the Mideast).
With the presidential nominating season in full swing and the media in full panic mode perhaps it is time to think about what is going on.
I am responding to the Feb. 28 article about Trident Tech and short or compressed courses.
Sen. Larry Grooms and even Gov. Nikki Haley are considering $400 million to get the ball rolling to repair and maintain the state’s roads and bridges without a raise in the gasoline tax. This is a pure expense with revenue coming from the income taxes of all citizens. To me that’s as amateurish as it can get. It encourages even more...
The Republican Party and many of its members, including a number of senators and congressmen, are conducting a very negative campaign which is not listening to the American people. Dirty mudslinging and personal political attacks are not helpful in providing information about what the candidates can do, if elected, to resolve many major problems...
Do you hear from many moms who miss their minivans? I transitioned to a Pontiac Vibe eight years ago, after driving minivans for 15 years. Although I enjoy the Vibe, and it has been a good vehicle, I miss sitting higher, as well as being able to sit four adults comfortably. Plus, those kids I hauled in the minivans may be providing...
Good news, the cost to insure a vehicle in the Palmetto State pales in comparison to the rate in Michigan. Bad news, South Carolina’s bill tops the national average — and 33 other states.
Patrick Quigley said he couldn’t help but notice an older man staring at his finely restored, canary yellow 1949 Dodge Wayfarer on display at a special showing March 6 at Citadel Mall.
SALT LAKE CITY — Jason Langlois and Will Bladh are in the early stages of making plans for their summer 2017 wedding, and they don’t want their excitement pierced by the pain of being rejected by a venue, florist and photographer who have a legal right in Utah to refuse to serve a gay couple.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis imposed new financial accountability regulations on the Vatican’s multimillion-dollar saint-making machine this week after uncovering gross abuses that were subsequently revealed in two books.
In my role as a hospice chaplain, I ask patients about their final goals. I ask things like, "Do you have any place you’ve wanted to go, but have never gone? Have you left anything undone or unsettled?"
When Craig Ellis was growing up, he picked up the sort of adventure book meant for a boy looking to serve God. The book, "Shadow of the Almighty," told the story of Jim Elliot, a young American evangelist killed while doing mission work in Ecuador.
WASHINGTON — A rare letter written by the poet Walt Whitman for a wounded Civil War soldier has been found in the National Archives.
In her new film "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot," Tina Fey plays a TV reporter named Kim Baker, on her first international assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan.
NBC’s "The Carmichael Show" has a simple message: America, we need to talk.
MOUNT PLEASANT — As the town prepares to examine the short-term rental business Tuesday, the battle lines will be familiar.
Part of the bottom of the fabled Georgetown Hole will be closed to fishing by 2017, if not sooner.
The Medical University of South Carolina plans to raze three early 20th century buildings on Fort Johnson despite advice from the State Historic Preservation Office that they speak to the area’s history.
March 11 (Reuters) - Marquis Dendy leapt 8.41 metres to record the best long jump of the year at the U.S. indoor championships in Portland, Oregon on Friday, while Ryan Hill won a high quality 3,000 metres.
March 11 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods is toiling diligently to improve his short game but there is still no timetable for his return, the former number one said on his website on Friday.
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday made a passionate case for mobile devices to be built in a way that would allow the government to gain access to personal data if needed to prevent a terrorist attack or enforce tax laws.
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has spurned lucrative offers from overseas and re-signed with New Zealand Rugby until the end of 2017, according to local media reports on Saturday.
