Wade Hampton Memorial Service
- By Robert Slimp
The Wade Hampton Camp No. 273 held it’s 11th annual celebration of the life and accomplishments of one of South Carolina’s most distinguished heroes on Sunday afternoon, April 7, at 2 o’clock.
More than one hundred people attended this event – besides the Wade Hampton Camp, SCV members, and interested people from different parts of South Carolina.
The Memorial service itself, was held in Keenan Chapel, which is part of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Immediately prior to the program was a concert by the Maplewood band, led by CPA Don Jones. They played on string instruments, The Rebel Soldier, What A Friend We have in Jesus, and The Old Rugged Cross, and, of course, “Dixie.”
Betty Poe Reelected Greenville County GOP Chair
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Sen. Tim Scott Headlined Convention Speakers
More than 500 delegates from precincts across Greenville County elected Betty Poe to serve another term as Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party. Mrs. Poe has devoted more than a decade of her life almost exclusively to strengthening the Republican Party in Greenville County and South Carolina. As president of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club, president of the South Carolina Federation of Republican Women and chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party, Betty Poe is known across the nation as the Republican woman of action in the Palmetto State. She recently became the first South Carolinian in more than three decades to be elected to an office of vice president on the staff of the National Federation of Republican Women.
Top Ten Finalists for 2013-14 GCS Teacher of the Year
- By Press Release
Ten finalists have been selected in the 2013-14 Greenville County Schools Teacher of the Year program.
They are, in alphabetical order: Angie Cooley, music teacher at Mitchell Road Elementary; Anne Kelsey-Zibert, seventh grade social studies teacher at Northwest Middle; Adam Massey, business teacher at Greer High; Libba Mattison, science teacher at J. L. Mann High Academy; Clint Nalley, seventh grade science teacher at Bryson Middle; Alyson Nelson, anatomy and biology teacher at Mauldin High; Kim Phillips, special education teacher at Bethel Elementary; Tom Rogers, science and math teacher at Southside High Academy; Mandy Waters, first grade teacher at Westcliffe Elementary; and Jan Woodward, dance teacher at The Fine Arts Center.
The Pulpit Is Responsible For It
- By Chuck Baldwin
The famed 19th Century revivalist and major contributor to America’s “Second Great Awakening,” Charles Finney, said the following: “If there is a decay of conscience, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the public press lacks moral discernment, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the church is degenerate and worldly, the pulpit is responsible for it. If the world loses its interest in Christianity, the pulpit is responsible for it. If Satan rules in our halls of legislation, the pulpit is responsible for it. If our politics become so corrupt that the very foundations of our government are ready to fall away, the pulpit is responsible for it.” I believe Finney was absolutely correct.
Immigration Reform: Plan to Perpetuate Democrat Control for a Century
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Democrats have a plan to retain control of the United States Government for the next century. They already own most African-Americans. They will have a long-term lock on “modern slavery” if they can own several millions more Hispanic-Americans. President Obama has already taken a major step in that direction by giving status to all Hispanics born and schooled in this country to illegal aliens and others. They may bring their relatives across the border to join them. The administration plans to seal the deal with “Immigration Reform.”
The Gang of Eight in the United States Senate have agreed on a plan that appears to have smooth sailing through the Senate. The plan would apparently allow all illegal “immigrants” to remain in the country and be given work permits in return for promises that security on the southern border would be tightened.
Annual Minority Health Summit
- By Gilbert Scales
The 7th Annual Greenville Health System Minority Health Summit was held at the Bi-Lo Center on Saturday.
The focus of this year’s event was obesity and the toll it takes on African-Americans in Greenville County.
“Greenville County alone has a 67% obesity rate – yet weight has a way of faking us out,” said Summit Organizer Melinda Hudson Gillispie, BSN, RN, Coordinator GHS Community Relations. “Most of us may think we could ‘stand to lose a few pounds,’ but very few of us realize where we actually stand in relationship to being obese or overweight.”
Samuel Harms Runs for SCGOP Chairman
- By Press Release
This week, Samuel Harms announced that he was running for Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party. Harms is the former Chairman of the Greenville County Republican Party. In his announcement that he was running, Harms stated that when he was responsible for precinct reorganization, 1069 people came to the precinct meetings in Greenville County. It was the largest reorganization effort in the State that year, and the largest in Greenville County for approximately the past 20 years. At the county convention that he managed, there were 812 delegates. To put that in perspective, there are only 860 (whole) delegates at a State Party convention.
Cash To Challenge Lindsey Graham
- By James "Chip" Moore
Powdersville businessman Richard Cash has announced that he will run against Senator Lindsey Graham. Cash declared an official candidacy in his home county, speaking before the Anderson County GOP Convention on Monday night, April 15th. In 2010, Cash came close to capturing the GOP nomination for the third congressional district, losing in a run-off by a narrow margin to Rep. Jeff Duncan.
Cash says, “After 20 years in Washington, Senator Graham is out of touch with South Carolina values and voters. It is time for a new voice in Washington. We need a voice that represents Christian, conservative, and Republican principles instead of the latest bi-partisan ‘deal’ that simply makes matters worse.”
Obamacare Driving Doctors from Practice?
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Gaston Memorial Hospital in North Carolina has Reportedly Lost 20 Doctors in Recent Months
Patients are already feeling the impact of Obamacare. Suddenly there are very few physicians with private practice. They have been bought up by hospital conglomerates as the result of the necessity to have access to hospitals for their patients, to benefit from group insurance rates and other reasons.
Hospitals are now reportedly receiving financial incentives from the government for reducing the cost of treating Medicare patients. This creates a barrier between the patient and the physician who can no longer treat the patient to the best of his ability, but must follow guidelines required by the government and imposed on the physician by the hospital system.
Calvin Newton
This week’s article is somewhat unusual in that I am writing about someone who sang gospel music but along the way made some mistakes and had to pay for his mistakes and is currently back singing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This person is Calvin Newton.
His music career begins, as so many folks do, by singing with his family. Calvin’s father was a Church of God minister and had high hopes for his son to follow in his footsteps but Calvin had other ideas. Newton said that he had seen the hardships his father had gone through as a minister and he did not want to face those same hardships. While singing with his family Calvin had been a part of a radio broadcast on WEBQ out of Harrisburg, Illinois, so he decided that maybe he could be a gospel singer. His father wanted him to attend Lee College so he did for a while and this is where his singing career got a jump-start.
One More Time!
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Blue Ridge native Aaron Tippin launched his musical career with a song titled: If You Don’t Stand for Something, You Will Fall for Anything. The common-sense song was very popular during the Gulf War.
It is also instructive to recognize that “the people perish for lack of knowledge.” Our nation is in jeopardy and Americans are in danger of losing their freedom for lack of knowledge and unwillingness to take a stand against evil. Thousands of young adults voted for Barack Obama twice because of a lack of truthful knowledge. Thousands of Conservatives and Christians failed to vote in the presidential election due to lack of knowledge of the impact of their actions.
Downtown Memphis – Guitars, Chinese Art, Firefighting and a Pyramid
- By Terry M. Thacker
“If you are caught taking pictures inside the factory you will be removed from the tour and your pictures will be deleted.” This was the general gist of a statement that I and a group of more than a dozen other tourists heard before we embarked on a guided tour of the Gibson guitar plant in Memphis.
I was three days into a sight-seeing trip to northern Alabama, northern Mississippi and southwestern Tennessee this past August when I found myself on the receiving end of this stern warning. After visiting several other sites in the Memphis area, I left my car at the Tennessee Welcome Center, located near the Mud Island tourist attraction, and rode the trolley to Main Street, where I disembarked.
“Civil War” Cockades Presented by Heather Sheen
- By Jennifer Sawyer
The JB Kershaw Chapter UDC was delighted to have Heather Sheen of Greenville #51 UDC present “Civil War” Cockades at their March 19 meeting. Heather has probably become a national authority on the subject as she began researching the topic before the Sesquicentennial of the Firing on Ft. Sumter, April, 2011. In fact, she was contacted by the producers of the recent movie “Les Miserable” and asked if she could provide 3000 cockades for opening night of the movie! Little did they know that these are hand-made and could not be done in three short weeks.
Chapter ladies found the topic very interesting as well as the items she brought with her, some of which she had made, and others from different time periods in history. Heather apologized for calling it the “Civil War” as that is not the correct name for this period in history. But, in order to move along quickly and cover a lot of information, she used this shortened name.
Sheriff’s Office Receives Annual DUI
- By Deputy Jonathan Smith
On April 3rd the South Carolina Department of Public Safety held its 8th annual DUI enforcement recognition and 2012 Law Enforcement DUI Challenge Ceremonies in Columbia. Law Enforcement officers and agencies were recognized for their efforts in 2012 to enforce that state’s DUI laws by locating and arresting impaired drivers from South Carolina’s roadways.
Special Operations Veterans Demanding Benghazi Justice
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
“They Went to the Sound of the Guns. They Were Saving People, but they Couldn't be Saved Themselves Because of the Ineptitude or the Political Chicanery of an Administration that doesn't even care about the Military.”
Seven hundred retired military Special Operations personnel who voluntarily put their lives on the line for their country, have signed a petition demanding that the U. S. House of Representatives convene a special (select) committee to uncover the answers to lingering questions about the Benghazi terrorist attack that killed a U. S. Ambassador and three others, including two Navy SEALs. Members of the Special Operations “brotherhood” ranging from four-star generals to Army privates signed the petition, according to a spokesman for the veterans group Special Operations Speaks. A letter to Congressional leaders contained 16 questions that veterans believe need better answers.
Weak Republicans in the U.S. Senate
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is the man Republicans count on to make a maximum effort to defeat Obamacare in the United States Senate. He sounded great on C-Span when he denounced Obamacare at the Conservative Political Action Conference. He dramatically stood by the six-foot tall stack of more than 20,000 pages of regulations that have been issued so far to implement Obamacare, and announced that 828 pages of new regulations had been issued in just one day.
McConnell sounds tough on the Senate floor with television cameras present. “This law is a disaster waiting to happen,” he insisted. “Imagine the burden we’re placing on the single mom who wants to open her own store. Or the young entrepreneur who wants to sell some new idea. Or the business owner we all know back home – the folks who employ so many of our constituents. We’re hitting them with a brick of regulations.
Opening of the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library at Beauvoir, Biloxi, Mississippi
- By Pam Evans
The Sons of Confederate Veterans held its 2013 Sesquicentennial Heritage Rally on Saturday, March 16, 2013, in Biloxi, Mississippi, at the opening of the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library and Museum on the grounds of Beauvior, the last home of President and Mrs. Jefferson Davis in the years following the War Between the States. Beauvoir was the site of his retirement and the place where he wrote his two-volume memoir, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government. Following his death, the home was sold to the Mississippi Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans with two stipulations:first, the property was to be used as a Confederate Veterans Home for the veterans and their widows at no charge to them.
Greenville Begins Bike Share Program
- By James "Chip" Moore
Scheduled to open in the Spring of 2013 Greenville County will begin in the next-next-generation bike-sharing program. With several stations located around Downtown, participants will be able to rent bicycles from a B-cycle station and return it to any other B-station when they are done.
B-cycle is the only bike-sharing program that measures the actual distance traveled on each ride and keeps track of the calories burned and the carbon emissions prevented. This service is available for members that sign up online by creating their own personal online profile.
Republicans Urge Withdrawal from “Common Core State Standards Initiative”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Resolutions Passed Opposing Federally Dictated Intrusive Unfunded Education Mandate
The Greenville County Republican Women’s Club during their March luncheon meeting at the Poinsett Club unanimously passed a resolution asking state leaders to take four actions to distance South Carolina from the education Common Core State Standards Initiative and the SBAC assessment scheme.
Common Core is described by opponents as “an attempt by progressive education “reformers” in Washington, D.C. to herd the states into national standards, eventually culminating in a national curriculum. The Obama Administration used stimulus money and “Race to the Top” grants to create incentives for 45 states and the District of Columbia to accept the mandates. Currently sixteen states have withdrawn or are in the process of doing so.
“Uncle Joe” Learning to Waste Money
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
As a career United States Senator, Vice President Joe Biden made a big deal out of riding the train from Delaware to Washington. He identified with the “common man” and “blue collar” worker. As Vice President in his second term and visions of never being held accountable for his actions, he has “thrown caution to the wind.” Into his fifth year as partner with the spender in chief, Uncle “crazy” Joe has learned to live “high on the hog” using the taxpayers’ money.
Biden has apparently always played the dual roll of “poor man” and the “elite Senator,” depending on who he is with at the time. Some would say he is a very versatile phony. When he was contemplating running for president, Biden visited a church in Greenville. The church family prepared a fantastic breakfast of eggs, bacon, gravy, hot “cat head” biscuits and a variety of fruit and treated Biden with the highest degree of Southern hospitality.
Gangs a Problem in Greenville
- By James "Chip" Moore
Let there be no mistake, Greenville County does have a gang problem. The Sheriff’s office has dedicated two officers to deal solely with gang trends and people, and another officer has been dedicated to deal with gangs in school.
Even though it is a problem, the Sheriff’s office is hitting it head-on. In Greenville County there have been no less than 57 documented gangs such as street and biker gangs. Each gang is classified on different levels.
Tim Tebow and the Preacher
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Pastor Responds to Tebow Cancellation of Speaking Engagement
New York Jets Quarterback Tim Tebow had been scheduled to speak at the dedication of Dallas, Texas, First Baptist Church’s new $130 million campus next month.
First Baptist Pastor Robert Jeffress has been a strong advocate for traditional marriage between one man and one woman and has been an uncompromising supporter of Biblical truth.
The liberal media, politicians and some so-called Protestant pastors have attacked Pastor Jeffress for his lack of support and agreement with Muslim, Catholic and Mormon doctrine.
Senator Tim Scott Opens Greenville Office
- By Cheryl Teague
Member of “Greatest Generation” Turns 90
- By Jennifer Sawyer
Luther Conway “Skip” Shelton born March 12, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, turned 90 this Mar. 12, 2013.
Skip, as he is known, is a decorated WWII veteran and part of what the writer considers the “greatest generation” – those who gave all to save the world from dominance by Germany and Japan. Skip was raised in Greenville and joined the Air Force in 1943, halfway through the war. He trained as a pilot in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. Skip attended bomber school in Washington State and was sent to England later in 1943.
Cal Thomas Challenges Pro-Life Audience With Chilling Reality
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Author and television commentator Cal Thomas kept his audience of more than a thousand sitting on the edge of their chairs as he brought them from laughter to tears and back to laughter.
Thomas was the guest speaker at the Piedmont Women’s Center Annual Banquet for Life. He wove a brilliant blend of tasteful humor with the very somber subject of life, death, murder and the wrath of God.
Prior to his presentation, Thomas and his audience witnessed live ultrasound images of 12 and 14 week old unborn babies in the womb of volunteers on the large
TD Center screen. A guided tour of the developing infant was led by a Piedmont Women’s Center staff nurse.
Nullification Hearing Draws Crowd of Supporters
- By James "Chip" Moore
Walter Williams and Kent Masterson Brown were high profile speakers in support of nullification
An overflowing crowd of supporters showed up to witness the second SC House subcommittee pass legislation for the nullification of Obamacare. Due to the large crowd the Master-at-Arms had to turn people away once they ran out of chairs. An overflow room was set up where the event could be listened to by concerned citizens.
With a limited amount of time for the subcommittee to make a decision there was only enough time for two speakers to speak before representatives. Dr. Walter Williams, a George Mason University professor, and Kent Masterson Brown, a constitutional attorney, were the speakers.
What Has Your Pastor Done?
- By Coach Dave Daubenmire
I love Jesus and I am not ashamed to say so. But I don’t love him in the way a lot of you reading this do.
I don’t want to sit on His lap and I don’t want to have Him wrap His arms around me and hug me.
I love him like a marine loves his drill sergeant; like a boxer loves his trainer; like a football player love his coach. I love him the way a warrior loves a warrior. I want to fight for Him. I want to defend His Name. I want to help Him expand His Kingdom.
Senator Rand Paul Lights Fire Under Rinos
- By Frank Raddish
Senator Rand Paul's filibuster for about thirteen hours was to draw attention to the possibility that an ever encroaching federal government could use drones against its own people. A few years ago the Department of Homeland Security sent out a memo to police agencies across the country labeling those who are strongly against abortion as right wing terrorists. This certainly included Bible believing Christians who are opposed to abortion and same-sex marriage. It is not unthinkable that the abuse of power by a President of this country could result in using drones against American citizens that are considered enemies of the state because of their political activism. Ask the Chinese and Russian peoples about such a possibility like this happening. I disagree with Senator Paul on a few issues, but he is a sincere individual who is not a “yes” man for the Rino establishment in Washington, D.C.
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The SPLC Is At It Again
- By Chuck Baldwin
Well, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is at it again. In their typical obsessive hate-filled paranoia, the SPLC has issued another baseless assassination piece against anyone whom they consider to be “right-wing.” They call their hit piece, “The Year in Hate and Extremism.” Of course, only “right-wing” leaders are so characterized. According to the SPLC, left-wing leaders are always the voices of reason and goodness. Barf!
The SPLC article lists several conservative leaders as examples of “hate and extremism.” They include Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), U.S. Representative Trey Radel (R-FL), former Arizona Sheriff Richard Mack, Matt Barber of the Liberty Counsel, FOX News radio host Todd Starnes, and ConservativeDaily.com’s Tony Adkins. “Even further to the right,” according to the SPLC, are Oath Keepers (founded by Stewart Rhodes), Judicial Watch’s Larry Klayman, and, yes, yours truly.
Is it Ethical to Make Unethical Activities Legal and Profitable?
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Hundreds of private citizens in South Carolina are appointed by elected officials to serve on state and county level boards and commissions. Most citizens who serve in these government positions are unpaid, but receive a few perks. And most seek these appointments for honorable purposes. They want to serve their communities, county or state to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the agencies they would oversee.
At the state level, appointed boards and commissions regulate the energy companies that operate a monopoly in the state and the department that contracts for road and bridge building and scores of others including medical and legal associations. Without adequate oversight, there are opportunities for these appointments to be enthusiastically sought after and very beneficial financially by those who would abuse their power.
BJU Hosts Gold Rush Daze
- By Lee B. Miller
On March12, the Bob Jones University student body came together for a day of friendly competition, fun and fireworks during “Gold Rush Daze.”
The Gold Rush Daze competition happens just once every four years. BJU senior Victoria Sparkman said this time frame helps the student body look forward to it. “I think of it like the Bob Jones Olympics,” Sparkman said.
The BJU student body was divided into two teams, Green Thunder and Red Lightning, with faculty being able to join either team. While the competition games kicked off in the afternoon, the day was started with faculty members serving breakfast in bed to students in the residence halls.
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