Advancing on the ethics front

Friday, Nov. 20, 12 00 a.m.

The State Ethics Commission's determination of probable cause in Gov. Sanford's case has been variously interpreted as a vindication by his attorney and a reason to proceed with impeachment by his detractors. More accurately, it's just too soon to say.     Read More

Sad lack of 'readiness'

Friday, Nov. 20, 12 00 a.m.

South Carolinians can and do share justified pride in our state's tradition of providing more than its share of brave Americans for military service.     Read More

Babbling by the brier patch

Friday, Nov. 20, 12 00 a.m.

The decision by the Obama administration to bring Khalid Sheik Mohammed to New York for trial -- a decision we strongly oppose -- seems to have unhinged its defenders in odd ways.     Read More

Mostly automatic pay hikes

Thursday, Nov. 19, 12 00 a.m.

A letter writer who recently admitted he wasn't aware that Congress had decided to withhold its expected pay raise shouldn't feel too badly about his error. Since Congress adopted automatic pay hikes in 1989, its members have only occasionally declined pay increases. So it was reasonable to expect that Congress would have followed its typical, self-enhancing routine.     Read More

It's time for ATV safety law

Thursday, Nov. 19, 12 00 a.m.

Maybe you wouldn't let your youngster drive an all terrain vehicle or do so without safety glasses and a helmet. Maybe you would insist that your child take a safety course before setting foot on a four-wheeler.     Read More

Boeing victory no reason for S.C. to rest on its laurels

Friday, Nov. 20, 12 00 a.m.

Wide-body jets used to be manufactured only two places in the world, but with Boeing's announcement for North Charleston that number goes to three. It represents the largest economic development announcement in South Carolina history.     Read More

Graham deserves praise, not censure, for climate change stance

Friday, Nov. 20, 12 00 a.m.

Sen. Lindsey Graham has been taking some heat since he stepped forward to seek a bipartisan compromise on critical climate change and energy security issues facing our country.     Read More

Dollar policy will cause standard of living to decline

Monday, Nov. 16, 12 00 a.m.

Old-fashioned parents know how important it is to teach their children the 'value of a dollar.' Uncle Sam doesn't seem to have learned this lesson though, which has grave implications for our future standard of living.     Read More

Local WWII vets reap uplifting kudos on Big Easy trip

Monday, Nov. 16, 12 00 a.m.

The twin motorcycle police escort, engines growling and blue lights dazzling, suggested something special about the buses approaching the airport in the foggy, misty pre-dawn darkness. North Charleston's World War II combat veterans were on the move again, this time headed for New Orleans and a day at the new National World War II Museum.     Read More

Legislative oversight leaders see shift in momentum at port

Monday, Nov. 16, 12 00 a.m.

A recent string of good news from the Port of Charleston has given South Carolinians reason to be optimistic about our future. From a new five-year contract with Maersk and major industry announcements, to the completion of a strategic plan, these successes have generated a positive spirit across the Lowcountry and throughout South Carolina.     Read More