Wade Hampton: Southern Gentleman
- By Bob Dill - Founder of The Times Examiner
The Life and Times of Gen. Wade Hampton, His Upstate Roots, Military Record and Political Impact on South Carolina History
When we think of historic figures who have had an impact on South Carolina history, we may thing of John C. Calhoun, “Pitchfork” Ben Tillman, J. Strom Thurmond, House Speaker David Wilkins or Rev. Jesse Jackson.
The single individual who has had the greatest impact on South Carolina History, in my view, was a man with Upstate roots, whose grandparents, uncles and aunts were massacred by Indians while living in a log cabin on the Tyger River near what is now Greer, South Carolina.
He is honored with a large statue on the grounds of the state capitol. A highway and school are named for him in Greenville County, yet the truth of his historic impact on the state has been mostly hidden from students in recent years.
Quotes from America’s Forbidden Historical Narrative
- By Mike Scruggs
Freedom without Truth Is an Impostor
William Wallace, Aberdeen, Scotland
ot long ago, I ran across a quote attributed to Scottish martyr and hero William Wallace, depicted by Mel Gibson in the 1995 movie, Braveheart. Wallace warned against the consequences of crushing the cultural heritage, symbols, and traditions of conquered peoples.
“Any society which suppresses the heritage of its conquered minorities, prevents their history or denies them their symbols, has sown the seeds of their own destruction.”—William Wallace, circa 1297-1305
Born in 1270, Wallace was a Scottish Knight who became one of the main leaders of the First Scottish War of Independence (1296-1328). Scotland had been independent until 1296, when England’s Edward I, tried to force the Scots to make him Lord Paramount of Scotland. Along with Andrew Moray, Wallace defeated an English army of King Edward I at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in September 1297 and was appointed Guardian of Scotland. In August 1305, Wallace was captured, sent to London, tried, and publicly executed for treason with barbaric cruelty.
Dems Crack under Pressure, Handing Tuberville a Massive Military Win
- By Press Release
More than a few people scratched their heads when one of the most successful college football coaches in history took a run at the U.S. Senate. Two years later, Democrats are struggling to understand something else: how to shut the Auburn icon down.
On Wednesday, deep into his seven-month goal-line stand, the Left learned a lesson that most of Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) opponents already have. This coach doesn’t quit. The man who said the pressure of politics is nothing compared to the heat of SEC football has proven it, singlehandedly holding up hundreds of military promotions until the president’s team rolls back their rule allowing taxpayer-funded abortions in our armed forces.
Democrats have hemmed and hawed, blaming Tuberville for everything from bad recruitment to China’s possible invasion of Taiwan. Even a handful of Republicans lobbed grenades, urging the longtime coach to get back on the sidelines and let the nominations run their course. Tuberville refused, reminding both parties that there were plenty of ways to end this standoff: the Biden administration could withdraw its unconstitutional policy or Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) could force the chamber to do its job and vote.
If Eternal Vigilance Is Still The Price For Our Freedom, Why Have So Many Americans Refused To Pay That Price?
- By W.H. Lamb
“The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance, which condition if he break, servitude is at once the consequence of his crime and the punishment of his guilt.”
John Curran (1750-1817), Irish lawyer and statesman. From a speech given in Dublin, Ireland on July 10, 1790. (Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations, John Bartlett, Ed., Brown & Co., 1968, p. 454).
It has long been postulated that it was Thomas Jefferson who first said, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty”. However, it’s now considered very doubtful that Jefferson ever uttered those famous words. Others of our Founders may have expressed similar thoughts during their conflict with Great Britain, but it was Irishman John Curran who iscredited with the original coining of that sentiment. Without any doubt, constant vigilance has always been a key element in the eons-long battle of mankind to attain or retain some degree of freedom and limited self-government, two indispensable elements in the forging of a life worth living that have been historically denied far too often to most of mankind by conniving and ruthless parts of the human “herd”.
Are Ordinary Americans Buying 'Bidenomics'?
- By Veronique de Rugy
As election season approaches, Democrats are touting the economic results of Biden administration policies aimed at improving the lives of working Americans and creating a more equitable economy. But ordinary Americans aren't feeling the so-called success of "Bidenomics."
Superficially, the economy looks solid. As measured by real GDP, it increased at an annual rate of 2.1% in the second quarter of 2023. While August's unemployment rate rose to 3.8%, that's still considered full employment by economists. Wages are rising, and we are often told that we're in a manufacturing boom.
Bill Gates Funds Tree-burial Project to Save Mother Earth
- By Rebecca Terrell - The New American
Bill Gates wants to destroy 70 million acres of trees across the United States and bury the timber underground.
According to SlayNews, it’s part of the billionaire eugenist’s plans to save Mother Earth from climate change.
The project is a venture of Kodama Systems, a fledgling forest-management company that aims to thin overgrown forests and “utilize excess biomass at scale.”
Last December, several investors, including Bill Gates’ private investment firm, Breakthrough Energy, pumped $6.6 million dollars into the project.
Christian Revelation and the Origin of Races
- By Winston McCuen - South Carolina
The great theologian Bonaventure, eight centuries ago, observed how unbelieving thinkers are prone to two great and critical failures: the failure to ask the right questions; and the failure to avoid wrong conclusions. In the 1850s, Charles Darwin, by failing to believe and comprehend Genesis, wrote fundamentally flawed books on the origin of species and on the so-called "descent" of man. By these errant but influential tomes. Darwin has misled, and continues to mislead, legions of the unbelieving and anti-Christ.
A Rifle Loan to Local Military Museum
- By Tony A. Dunn
Harry Stone put on loan a raffle to the American Legion Post 214 Cecil D. Buchanan Museum of Military History Taylors, S.C.
March for the Martyrs to Advocate for Persecuted Christians on September 30th in Washington D.C.
- By Christian Newswire
"This march serves as a tangible way to stand in solidarity with persecuted Christians– to raise our voices where theirs have been silenced."
WASHINGTON -- For the Martyrs, a nonprofit organization advocating for religious freedom and persecuted Christians, will host its annual March for the Martyrs on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 in Washington, D.C. The event aims to raise awareness about the increasing crisis of Christian persecution globally and promote religious freedom.
NGU Climbs in Annual Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
- By Billy Cannada - NGU
For a third consecutive year, North Greenville University (NGU) continues to climb in the annual rankings of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Regional Universities” in the South, jumping two spots in the 2023-2024 report.
U.S. News & World Report released its Best Colleges rankings on Monday, evaluating nearly 1,500 colleges and universities on up to 13 measures of academic quality.
NGU tied for 36th in the 2023-2024 rankings, marking the highest rating the university has received in its region.
Becoming 'A Country I Do Not Recognize'
- By Star Parker
If there is one overriding theme of the Biden years, it is the systematic degradation of American freedom, pushing the lives and freedom of private citizens aside as government expands and takes over.
This is done under the rubric of the left that "government knows best."
Day by day, we are becoming what the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia described as "a country I do not recognize."
House Republicans Grapple Over Appropriations
- By Eagle Forum
Government Shutdown Showdown
With the government’s fiscal year ending on September 30th, Congress has only a few days to act to keep the government open. The House must act first on spending bills as required by the Constitution. With ten of the twelve appropriations bills passed out of committee and a Republican majority, sending a package to the Senate before the October 1st deadline should have been easier. However, progress came to a halt over the last two weeks. With a diverse caucus of conservatives and moderates, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has the weighty task of uniting the party behind spending and policy limits. Can he pull it off before the government shuts down?
Funding Negotiations Stall in U.S. House
- By Joshua Arnold - The Washington Stand
U.S House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday delayed a vote on a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government from September 30 — the current deadline — until October 31. “I’m just recircling it; we have people talking together,” McCarthy told reporters. “It’s coming up.” The delay signals a lack of agreement among Republicans, whose slim majority makes it necessary to gain the support of nearly every single member.
Also on Tuesday, five House Republicans joined all House Democrats to defeat (212-214) a procedural vote to advance the fiscal year 2024 defense appropriations bill. Such procedural votes usually fall along party lines with no drama. When House conservatives helped defeat a procedural vote to advance a bill in June, it was the first time such a vote had failed since 2002.
Joe's Version of the Art of the Deal
- By Gary Varvel
Appeals Court Upholds Lawsuit Claiming FDA Overreached in Condemning Ivermectin
- By Bob Adelmann - The New American
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s ruling on Friday, sending the case back “for further proceedings.” At issue is the overreach by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when it excoriated the legitimate use of ivermectin in treating Covid-19 during the pandemic.
Rather than just issuing “information” about ivermectin (and hydroxychloroquine), it strongly advocated against their usage and, by implication, the preferred use of the experimental and highly profitable alternatives developed by the industry that long ago captured the agency.
Greenville Sheriff Hobart Lewis to Speak to GCRW
- By Press Release
Pastor David Gallemore Celebrated 40th Anniversary at Rock Springs Baptist
- By James Spurck, Publisher
Upstate Pastor Is Presented The Order of the Palmetto from SC Governor
Sunday, September 10th during the morning service at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley (RSBC), SC Senator Rex Rice (District 2 in Pickens County) presented in special recognition to Pastor David Gallemore for his 40th Anniversary as Pastor of RSBC. After jokingly referring to himself being nervous as a Presybertian in front of a Baptist pastor and recognizing his military service for our country, Sen. Rice presented to Pastor David Gallemore a South Carolina Senate Congratulatory Resolution on behalf of his 40th Anniversary as Pastor of RSBC. Rice said that not only do you have over 6,000 members to look over, but you have a large community that knows you well and knows you as an anchor to this community.
Elect Patti Black as Water Commissioner
- By Patti Black
Dear Blue Ridge Rural Water Community,
My name is Patti Black. I have been a member of Blue Ridge Rural Water for many decades. I am excited to share my vision for our future, one that brings new ideas and fresh perspectives to the ever-increasing complex and evolving challenges we face as a community. Here are the exciting ideas I am eager to implement:
- Infrastructure Modernization: Aging infrastructure can lead to water quality and supply issues. I am committed to investing in our water delivery systems, ensuring reliability, and improving overall efficiency.
- Community Engagement: Your input is extremely important and invaluable to me. You deserve someone who will include you in the decision-making process. Making sure your needs and concerns are heard and addressed.
- Emergency Preparedness: In an ever-changing world, being prepared is essential. We need plans that ensure you have access to essential water services in times of crisis.
As a native of the area and have been actively involved in the community throughout those years.
Sen. Tim Scott Presented the Distinguished Christian Statesman Award by the D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship
- By D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship
WASHINGTON -- The D. James Kennedy Center for Christian Statesmanship honored Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) with the 2023 Distinguished Christian Statesman Award for his character and commitment to Christian values over partisan politics. The award was presented during a ceremony on Sept. 19 at the JW Marriott Washington, D.C.
"The future of our nation depends in large part on the character and integrity of our leaders," said Dr. Rob Pacienza, Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church and President and CEO of D. James Kennedy Ministries. "We are grateful for Sen. Scott's commitment to stand boldly for truth and righteousness in his service to God and our nation and are honored to present him with this year's Distinguished Christian Statesman Award."
Why Natural Selection Is To Broad for Universal Common Descent to Work
- By Charles Creager, Jr.
In order for the notion of universal common descent evolution to be true there needs to be a mechanism capable of producing the many gigabytes are complex specific information that is found throughout the DNA of all living things. No natural process has ever actually been demonstrated to be capable of accomplishing this task. The solution proposed by Charles Darwin and blindly accepted as workable by evolutionists to this day is called Natural Selection. The problem is that there is no real evidence that it really exists let alone that it is capable of what is subscribed to it.
Bob Jones University to Host Georgia Boy Choir
- By Press Release
Bob Jones University will host the Georgia Boy Choir on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium.
For over two decades, David R. White, director of the Georgia Boy Choir, has conducted and toured with various choirs across the globe. He holds a BMus degree in Voice Performance from Georgia College and is active as a lecturer, adjudicator, and conductor for choral and vocal competitions, workshops, and festivals. He currently holds the position of Repertoire and Standards Chair for the Georgia Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.
Councilman Benton Blount Says Most Embarrassing Moment On Council
- By Greenville County Councilman Benton Blount
What kind of message does it send to the future leaders of Greenville County to see adults acting like many of the bullies they encounter on their school playgrounds?
First and foremost, it is an honor to serve the people of Greenville County. I undertake the stress of the job, the severity of the issues, and offer the following opinions based solely on my desire to see Greenville County continue to grow properly and follow the framework of the institution designed to ensure its success.
The County Council Meeting on 9-19-23 was the most embarrassing moment I've had as a Councilman so far. We have not only our constituents watching us act like children, but we potentially have children watching us act like children. What kind of message does it send to the future leaders of Greenville County to see adults acting like many of the bullies they encounter on their school playgrounds? This is not about any particular event that took place. There were many failures on each side of any given situation that could have been handled much more reasonably. We are better than that. And if we are not better than that, we need a massive change in both leadership and members until the problem is solved. Talking over each other, shouting, getting in each other's faces, preventing Councilmen/women from speaking, preventing the public from speaking, not respecting the gavel, continuing to approach fellow Councilmen/women as if they have "picked a team”, calling fellow Councilmen/women "racist bastards," and having to be separated and escorted to vehicles by law enforcement, do nothing but ensure that we will never get on the same page enough to accomplish actual work for Greenville County. Fortunately, the citizens are excellent bosses, so I am hopeful they are already discussing the best courses of correction. I say "we" because I have to take ownership of the Council's failure, even if I am not directly involved in the incidents. That's how real leadership achieves true stability.
‘Disturbing’ and ‘Inarticulate’: Pro-Life Leaders React to Trump’s Abortion Comments
- By Ben Johnson - The Washington Stand
Pro-life advocates have called Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump’s comments “disturbing” after the 45th president said he will “bring peace” on abortion by negotiating a plan that pleases “both” abortion foes and activists — and attacked some of his rivals’ more comprehensive protections for life.
“I would sit down with both sides, and I’d negotiate something, and we’ll end up with peace on that issue for the first time in 52 years,” President Trump told Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” Sunday. When asked directly whether he will sign national legislation protecting unborn children from abortion beginning at 15 weeks, he replied, “I’m not going to say I would or I wouldn’t.”
Presidential Candidate E.W. Jackson Threatens RNC with Lawsuit Over Exclusion of His Candidacy
- By Press Release
RICHMOND, Va. -- Presidential candidate, E.W. Jackson has sent a letter threatening Ronna McDaniel and the Republican National Committee ("RNC") with a lawsuit to force them to recognize his candidacy. The RNC's list of "Declared Republican Candidates" has excluded Jackson. State and local Republican officials, taking their cue from the RNC, are also victims of what Jackson calls "fraud" and "election interference." The candidate credits Christian media for covering him but says both liberal and conservative secular media have tried to suppress his campaign.
Greenville County Friends of NRA
- By Press Release
Bob Jones University Ranked by U.S. News & World Report 2024
- By Courtney Montgomery - BJU
In its 2024 Best College Rankings, U.S. News & World Report again recognized Bob Jones University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South. BJU’s rankings have consistently improved each of the last seven years.
Additionally, U.S. News recognized BJU in other major categories including:
- Best Value Regional University in the South: 2
- Top Performers on Social Mobility among Regional Universities in the South (tied): 2
Among Regional Universities in the South, BJU is the highest-ranked university for Best Value in the Carolinas.
US Flag Retirement at Post 214
- By Tony A. Dunn
Irish Angel Bass Fishing Tournament 2023
- By Press Release
The Surprising, Uplifting Truth About Inequality
- By Veronique de Rugy
Today's hyperpartisan and frequently negative news cycle ignores one significant and uplifting story: the precipitous decline of global inequality. It's a subject that deserves our attention, for it reveals the power of markets, trade and human ingenuity to lift up societies.
For decades, critics of globalization lamented the chasm that trade and a growing economic interdependence among nations would ostensibly create between the rich and the poor. In the last few decades, however, we've witnessed a clear reduction in global inequality quite contrary to the doomsayers' old predictions. Emerging economies -- many of which were once considered backwaters destined to languish -- have taken giant leaps forward by joining the global economy. Millions of people have been raised from abject poverty and wealth disparities have narrowed.
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