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An appreciation of Michael Crichton

1 hour 24 min ago
He imagined dinosaurs created from fossilized DNA, a deadly virus from outer space, killer gorillas and many other scenarios involving the intersection of man, nature and technology.

Seneca’s Marshall Parker: Elder statesman of Oconee had impact on politics, education

1 hour 28 min ago
Marshall Joyner Parker, who died Saturday at age 86, leaves a long life of accomplishment and public service behind.

Some good news among the bad

1 hour 30 min ago
The financial news continues to pound us day after day: volatile stock market, companies lining up for bailouts, companies laying off employees. Even so, there are a few things to be cheerful about.

CEOs who ask for bailout should prepare to suffer, too

1 hour 33 min ago
We had never heard of Daniel P. Amos until last week, when the CEO of Aflac Inc., the health insurance company with the funny duck commercials, made an amazing announcement.

Good-bye, Uncle Ted: Alaska senator and convicted felon concedes election

6 hours 31 min ago
South Carolinians can surely understand how Sen. Ted Stevens almost won re-election after being convicted of felony charges relating to actions in office. After all, we kept re-electing Strom Thurmond after it was obvious he didn’t have the physical or mental capabilities to serve effectively.

Don’t ignore the arts: They are essential in intangible ways

Fri, 11/14/2008 - 00:00
The arts add something special to our lives. They need the public's support.

Broun’s words backfire

Thu, 11/13/2008 - 00:00
Oops, maybe I shouldna said that

‘Brainwashed by media’

Thu, 11/13/2008 - 00:00
Reader fears abolishment of Bill of Rights

All must obey law

Thu, 11/13/2008 - 00:00
Some in administration should be charged

When life begins

Wed, 11/12/2008 - 10:55
Life begins at conception, says reader

Shop at home: Mistletoe Market a good starting point

Wed, 11/12/2008 - 00:00
Support area businesses with your shopping dollars

Honor our veterans

Tue, 11/11/2008 - 00:00
Veterans deserve our thanks every day -- not just today.

Pray for rain

Tue, 11/11/2008 - 00:00
At least give it a try.

No excuse for comments

Tue, 11/11/2008 - 00:00
Comments about McCain were disrespectful.

Offended by cartoon

Tue, 11/11/2008 - 00:00
Another word would have sufficed.

What’s next? Who knows?: Find alternative funds

Mon, 11/10/2008 - 00:00
With sales tax referendum's failure, council has work to do.

Say ‘thanks’ to veterans

Mon, 11/10/2008 - 00:00
Repay our debt to veterans

Now we begin: Problems won't be solved overnight

Sun, 11/09/2008 - 00:00
Forget the campaign; new president needs country behind him.

Guest column: An indomitable spirit will live on

Sun, 11/09/2008 - 00:00
Frances Symons' spirit will live on

On My Mind: No Big Box

Sat, 11/08/2008 - 22:56
Proposed shopping center would be detrimental to surrounding homes and scenery