Are S.C. college grads educated?

Monday, Feb. 13, 12 00 a.m.

In their much-acclaimed book, "Academically Adrift," which was released last year, authors Richard Arum and Josipa Roksa use significant research to reach the devastating conclusion that college students study little and so, no surprise, don't learn enough. Now a report from the American ...     Read More

Social Security insecurity

Monday, Feb. 13, 12 00 a.m.

Republicans don't want to raise taxes on anybody. Democrats don't want to raise taxes on anybody but "the rich." So you need not worry about Congress raising Social Security taxes back to their normal level in this election year. You should worry, though, about the blatant folly of extend...     Read More

Kodak's enduring images

Sunday, Feb. 12, 12 00 a.m.

The 21st century news that Plymouths and Pontiacs were no longer being manufactured shook up many Americans who grew up with those cars. But those were minor jolts compared to Thursday's announcement that Kodak will no longer make digital cameras.     Read More

Welcome new tool for reform

Sunday, Feb. 12, 12 00 a.m.

Government reform has gained new traction in South Carolina with the broad expansion of the authority of the state inspector general to look into waste, fraud and abuse. The inspector general now can investigate all agencies -- not merely those in executive branch.     Read More

Go green with cruise ships

Sunday, Feb. 12, 12 00 a.m.

In an effort to enhance the port and its reputation as a first-class place to do business, the State Ports Authority plans to build a new terminal with dual rail access in North Charleston, move and upgrade the passenger terminal and help port trucks switch to cleaner fuel.     Read More

Past success guides County Council's future course

Monday, Feb. 13, 12 00 a.m.

Since I was elected Charleston County Council Chairman in January of 2009, I have enjoyed the opportunity to hold a leadership position on council in order to serve the citizens of this great county. All nine of your council member...     Read More

Two local parking proposals are all wet

Sunday, Feb. 12, 12 00 a.m.

The Charleston peninsula was once flanked by the Cooper and Ashley rivers. Now it's flanked by the Cooper River and an ever-growing boat parking lot.     Read More

Jimmie Hazzard lived up to 'Greatest Generation' billing

Saturday, Feb. 11, 12 00 a.m.

Last Saturday, James Daughtridge Hazzard's family and friends buried him after a nice family-and-friends funeral at Georgetown's Prince George's Winyah Episcopal Church.     Read More

It's not mathematics, it's ideology

Friday, Feb. 10, 12 00 a.m.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics gave a broad boost to President Barack Obama's quest for a second term a week or so ago when it announced a 0.2 percent drop in the nation's unemployment rate. That rate is now the lowest since February 2009, and the president was quick to take credit for it.     Read More

Komen Lowcountry uses donations locally

Friday, Feb. 10, 12 00 a.m.

Komen Lowcountry's mission is to reduce the barriers to breast health care and treatment for men and women in our local communities. Our most vulnerable and underserved populations face obstacles every day that many cannot even imagine.     Read More