Children of Confederacy Active in Community Service
- By Pam Evans
The Joseph Evan Davis Chapter #907 Children of the Confederacy has been actively participating in service projects for their community and around the world. In September, the Chapter collected school supplies for Armstrong Elementary, to be distributed to needy students. In October and November, the children collected Toys for Tots that were donated to the Marine Recruitment center for distribution to needy children in December.
PWC Banquet Provides Funds for New Grove Rd Facility
- By Henry Pickard
The TD Convention center filled quickly tonight, as more than 1000 invited guests, staff, friends and family gathered for Piedmont Women’s Center’s annual Banquet for Life 2012, “Righting the Wrong.” Lenna Fox Neill welcomed the crowd with her spontaneous enthusiasm and sparkling personality. She took the stage and grabbed the attention of everyone in the room with a simple statement, “We have saved 243 babies.” That simple remark underscored the complete purpose and mission for the Piedmont Women’s Center and the evening itself.
Palin Speaks at BiLo Center
Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate in 2008, speaks at the Extraordinary Women Conference at the Bi-Lo Center, Saturday. Palin spoke about how she became a Christian, and about our country's Christian heritage, her family, especially Trig, her son with Down Syndrome, and the Obama administration. The Palin address may be seen at SouthCarolinaConservative.com.
SCAT Dedicates Legislative Luncheon to Jim Keasler
- By Henry Pickard
The South Carolina Association of Taxpayers held it’s 16thAnnual Legislative Luncheon on March 7th, 2012. The luncheon is held annually to honor the legislators and organizations that have protected and served the taxpayers and citizens of South Carolina. President Don Weaver welcomed all and dedicated the luncheon to the memory of Jim Keasler [Greenville, Vice President SCAT], who passed recently, for all of his tireless efforts on behalf of South Carolina taxpayers. Jim selflessly devoted his life to promote less spending and more accountability in S.C. government. Jim’s wife Pat and son Colton were on hand in his honor. Also in attendance were David James, Mark Johnson and Stephanie Hale, officers of SCAT.
SCV Sesquicentennial Heritage Rally 2012
- By Pam Evans
The Sons of Confederate Veterans held its 2012 Sesquicentennial Heritage Rally in Richmond, VA, on Saturday, February 25, 2012. The day dawned sunny, clear and beautiful, but bitterly cold. The first event of the day was the Heritage Parade. It was spectacular, with many in Confederate uniforms, holding our flags high, marching in a long procession to the Lee Monument. Once assembled, the attendees remembered the inauguration of President Jefferson Davis, heard stirring greetings, and enjoyed a message from Commander-in-Chief, R. Michael Givens. He explained the meaning of liberty, as understood by our country's founders, and that our Confederate relatives were contending for the same liberty. Overhead, a plane circled, pulling a banner that called Richmond to remember its Confederate heritage. Those in attendance were encouraged by this opportunity to honor the valiant efforts of our Southern ancestors.
The Ken Ard Tragedy
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Ken Ard is now history. He was Lt. Governor of South Carolina and resigned before the end of his term due to ethics charges. As a candidate he appeared to be a good family and businessman and a fiscal conservative. Ard is on probation for 5 years, will pay a $5,000 fine and will do 300 hours of “community service.”
The State Grand Jury charged Ard with developing a scheme to create the impression that he was getting a lot of public support for his campaign, but the money was coming from his personal funds or from others not correctly reported. He spent money from the campaign fund illegally; apparently thinking it was legal because he had donated the money. His attorney said he could have written himself a reimbursement check for up to $25,000 from campaign funds, but spent the money on unauthorized purchases directly from the campaign fund in violation of the law.
Beware of Leftist Dirty Tricks
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Readers of this publication don’t need to be reminded that we are living in very dangerous times. The radical anarchists of the 1960s are now in charge of many of our government agencies, universities and corporations. Although they have cleaned up their outward appearance, they remain the radicals that they have always been and are actually more dangerous than before because they now have friends in high places and have no fear of the law.
Last year a column appeared on the internet allegedly written by Dr. Walter Williams, one of our syndicated columnists. It had to do with the electability of Barack Obama. We received many copies of it with some senders asking if it was really written by
Thaddeus Sammons, A Christian Gentleman with Many Talents
- By Press Release
Thaddeus Edward Sammons, Jr., 88, of Taylors, husband of Racheal Lollis Sammons for 64 years, joyfully entered into his long-awaited heavenly home to be forever with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 29, 2012, following an extended illness. Mr. Sammons loved the Lord first and made it his life’s mission to win as many people to Christ as he could. He was very successful in this ministry, enthusiastically sharing the Gospel with family, friends, and strangers wherever he went. With his winsome personality and genuine compassion for people, he seldom ever missed an opportunity to be a witness. He was an ordained deacon and long-time member of Mountain Creek (Greenville) and Cresthill (Savannah) Baptist Churches and later a member of Pelham Road Alliance Church and currently, of Milford Baptist Church.
James F. Keasler, Sr. Business Executive, Christian Educator, Persistent Friend of Taxpayers
- By Press Release
Jim Keasler went to his eternal home Monday, February 27, 2012. A celebration of life was held at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors on Thursday. He is survived by his beloved wife Pat of 25 years and 3 children and 2 stepchildren.
Jim was born January 23, 1932, graduated from Inman High School in 1950 where he played football and was president of his senior class. He graduated from Spartanburg Junior College and received a degree in business from the University of South Carolina in 1958 after serving a tour in the United States Air Force as a volunteer in the Air Force Cadet Program.
The Leap Year Triplets
- By Press Release
Triplets, Harris, Elizabeth, and Andrew Rowe will have a special birthday on Wednesday, February 29, a Leap Year birthday! Born on February 29, 2004 at MUSC in Charleston, SC, these spontaneous triplets are very rare. The odds of being born on Leap Day are 1 in 1,461 and the odds of being a spontaneous triplet is 1 in 8,100 births. Therefore, the odds of being a spontaneous triplet born naturally (not via C-section) on Leap Year are virtually non-existent; the Rowe triplets may be the only set in the world. Born full-term at 37.5 weeks after an uncomplicated pregnancy, the healthy triplets at almost 17 pounds collectively went home after 2 days of "rooming" in with mom and dad, Jeff and Kelly Rowe formerly of Mt. Pleasant now livng in the upstate of SC. They continue to be active 8 year olds, home-schooled, and involved in sports, cub scouts, church, and their large family of nine.
Netanyahu: “I Will Not Gamble With Security of Israel”
- By Press Release
Editors note: Greenville and Spartanburg County Republican Party Chairmen Betty Poe and LaDonna Riggs attended the AIPAC gathering in Washington, D.C. Riggs dispatched the following report from Washington immediately following the Netanyahu speech.
While President Obama asked Israel to wait, again, for the sanctions against Iran to fully work, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave a rousing speech to AIPAC (America Israel Public Affairs Committee) saying that for “15 years he had been warning the world that Iran was a dangerous country; for 10 years the international community had tried diplomacy, and for 6 years sanctions had been used, and it has not worked. Israel has patiently waited through diplomacy and sanctions, but it cannot afford to wait much longer.” Then one of the best lines of the speech: “I will never let my people live in the shadow of annihilation.”
Washington Center’s Dr. Wanda Brownlee Honored as SCCEC Principal of the Year
- By Press Release
Dr. Wanda Brownlee, principal of Washington Center, has been recognized as the South Carolina Council for Exceptional Children (SCCEC) Principal of the Year.
Since being named Washington Center principal in 2007, Dr. Brownlee has served the needs of about 130 moderate to severely disabled students, ages 3 to 21, who exhibit severe cognitive challenges and medical fragility.
The Delphi Technique of Manipulation
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
On February 1, in this space, we discussed Saul Alinsky, Cloward-Piven and the Delphi Technique and how these three describe Barack Obama and his success in deceiving and manipulating large groups of people who are ignorant of his methods.
Longtime readers of The Times Examiner are familiar with the Delphi Technique and are not fooled by liberals and leftists using the technique. Tragically, those Americans unfamiliar with the technique are vulnerable to manipulation and played for fools. They have unknowingly been willful partners in the destruction of our constitutional republic and the demise of personal freedom.
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Greenville County Republican Women’s Club Meets
- By Henry Pickard
Debbie Spaugh, President of the Greenville County Republican Women’s Club, greeted over 90 members, friends and invited guests to the Poinsett Club meeting Thursday. The beautiful ballroom was filled with excited conversations and catching up with the latest events of the Upstate and in particular the Republican primaries. Several candidates for the upcoming Senate and other office races for the June 12th Primary Election day made their way around the room, speaking to supporters and friends.
Spartanburg Sheriff Speaks at RINO Hunt Meeting
- By Henry Pickard
Sheriff Chuck Wright was a popular guest at RINO Hunt.
Josh Kimbrell Visits Upstate Republican Women
- By Henry Pickard
The stately room at the Poinsett Club in downtown Greenville filled quickly with a group of about 25 from the Upstate Republican Women’s Club. Phyllis Foster greeted everyone with a bright smile and her natural Southern charm. She quickly moves the meeting to order and gives the room the latest updates to activities and interests. When she called for information from the members, Ruth Templeton gave a detailed account of her son, Larry Templeton, a US Army Officer who was injured in a rocket attack in Afghanistan; it focused the thoughts, emotions and feelings in the room sharply. Chaplain Shari Chavers’ invocation earlier led the group in a request for Larry and his recovery. Ruth praised the Army and Government for doing everything it could and being very supportive of not only Larry, but his wife and his parents, just a reminder of how ‘close to home’ a war can be.
Sullivan Runs for Senate District 6
- By Henry Pickard
Like the textile industry in the Upstate, threads of involvement run deep in Chris Sullivan’s family. He gathered more than 75 of his family and friends at Tommy’s Ham House to officially kick-off his campaign to replace South Carolina Senate District 6 incumbent Mike Fair. His family involvement in the political arena dates back to the early 20th century where his paternal grandfather G. Heyward Mahon was mayor of Greenville from 1903 – 09. His father Hewlett was instrumental in Bob Watkins’ campaign in ’64. Chris worked in 2000 to help break the Democratic majority and has been personally involved in the campaigns of Representatives Stringer, Chumley and Bedingfield as well as Senator Bright.
“The Cost of Lincoln’s War” Topic for Stephen Dill Lee Institute
- By Marlene Dowd
Recently the Stephen Dill Lee Institute held its annual conference at the DeSoto Hilton Hotel in historic Savannah, GA. The topic this year was The Costs of Lincoln’s War. The Institute is an educational tool for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Scholarships for teachers and students are available.
Derrell Stewart
A few years ago I had the opportunity to talk with several of the Southern Gospel Music legends at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion. This week’s feature is one of the true legends. He is Derrell Stewart, one of the main stays of The Florida Boys before they retired and Charlie Waller began to carry on the group. Darrell was born in Brunswick, Georgia. Derrell began to play piano at five years of age and continued to take lessons all through school. He stated that his introduction to Southern Gospel Music was through the all-day singings and other church related musical events.
Jim Lee Campaigns for State Senate
- By Henry Pickard
Jim Lee and his wife of 31 years, Laurie, bustled into the room, prepared and ready to campaign. It was pretty obvious that the retired USAF MSgt was not at his first rodeo. He smiled and greeted those nearby, only after making sure Laurie had her campaign station up. Shirts, stickers, volunteer forms and email contact list all there and ready. She had it all under control (like always), and Jim could relax.
Sheriff Loftis To Seek Re-Election
- By Press Release
Steve Loftis will seek a third four-year term as Greenville County Sheriff.
“Today, Greenville County is a safer place to live, work and raise a family. The time it takes for us to respond to a priority call has been cut in half. Violent crime is down by more than 10% and robberies, auto thefts and burglaries are all down as well. Last year, we seized more than 500 pounds of drugs worth more than $4 million. We led the state in DUI arrests last year, which helped reduce the number of traffic-related fatalities.
Scouting for Food Campaign
- By Henry Pickard
The number of young boys from Boy Scout Troop 107 in Taylors, SC, just about matched the number of degrees the thermometer registered. It was in the low 20s Sunday morning and the pavement in front of Taylors First Baptist Church were cold and unforgiving. But the boys were there, in full uniform, and smiling! It was the second part of Scouting for Food Campaign, an annual event by Scout Troops around the country that provides a collection of non-perishable food stuffs for distribution to families in need. The Scouts met church-goers as they made their way to the building with plastic and paper bags holding food. They were all smiles as the Scouts approached them, and cheerfully asked, “May I take that for you sir or ma’am?” It was genuine American generosity with a helping “Doing a Good Deed” on the side.
RNC Passes Resolution Exposing Dangers of UN Agenda 21
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Rejects Destructive Strategies of “Sustainable Development”
The Republican National Committee unanimously passed a resolution exposing the dangers of UN Agenda 21 and the destructive sustainable development strategies. The Resolution was passed during the January 13, 2012, meeting of the RNC.
The RNC Resolution exposes the dangerous intent of UN Agenda 21 and resolves that “the U. S. Government and no state or local government is legally bound by the United Nations Agenda 21 treaty in that it has never been endorsed by the U. S. Senate.”
Tyrants Thrive on Ignorance, Stupidity
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Former presidential candidate Herman Cain speaking at CPAC this weekend once again said: “stupid and ignorant people are destroying America.”
Some people vote for presidential candidates because of their looks, personality, charisma, peer pressure, intimidation, bribery or race. They are stupid. It is a waste of time to attempt to convert them to accept truth. They are void of a capacity or desire to know the importance of truth. They have a herd mentality and can be persuaded to trade their freedom for promises by slick-tongued community organizers.
FOX Dropping Judge Napolitano Show
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
of Glenn Beck, Freedom Watch is the hardest hitting conservative program dealing with public affairs and the federal government.
WND Editor Joseph Farah described the program as “uncompromisingly conservative” and maybe “the only show on TV that measured politics and economics through the lens of the U. S. Constitution.”
Blue Ridge Students Attend Council Meeting
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Mrs. Wood’s Government students from Blue Ridge High School attended the February 6th meeting of Greenville County Council at County Square. District 17 Councilman Joe Dill presented each student a commemorative Greenville County lapel pin.
Family and Friends Remember Hero
- By Henry Pickard
There were stars out at Furman University today, so many you could hardly count them all. White ones on a field of blue, blue ones on a field of white, and gold ones. These were not stars of stage or screen, nor were they TV reality show stars, they were just ordinary people wearing badges of honor. Many of those stars hid deep scars of pain, loss and anguish. Many were proudly displayed as a sign of those who are currently serving. And everywhere you looked; there in plain view were the Stars and Stripes, the symbol of our country that proudly waved today.
Jon Voight tells the truth about Obama. Wake up America.
- By YouTube
Saul Alinsky’s “Rules For Radicals”
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
President Barack Obama is a dedicated disciple of Saul Alinsky and is skilled in the tactics of Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals.
Let us not forget that Alinsky dedicated his book of rules to Lucifer, “the first radical known to man.” The book describes Obama’s purpose and tactics. This is Obama. The words to follow are those of Alinsky.
In this book we are concerned with how to create mass organizations to seize power and give it to the people; to realize the democratic dream of equality, justice, peace... “Better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.” This means revolution. P.3
Freedom Works School Choice Night Packs House
- By Henry Pickard
Spartanburg, SC – 2 February 2012
David Spielman, who travelled to South Carolina from Washington, DC, to stay here in the School choice effort as Campaign Coordinator was busy tonight. He and the Southeast Coordinator for Freedom Works, Allen Page, expected a crowd to hear former US House Majority Leader Dick Armey. Their plan and effort paid off. The Cleveland Park pavilion in Spartanburg was standing-room only! Parents, educators, fact-finders and many local, State elected officials as well as many candidates for office gathered this evening for a School Choice event. Freedom Works is a nationwide non-profit organization built on the principles of, “Lower taxes, less government, more freedom.” Freedom Works with over 1.5 million across the US, 20,000 of which are here in South Carolina, were here to promote awareness and support for the South Carolina School Choice Bill H.4576. David Spielman spoke to the audience to open the event and said, “I came down here to get this bill passed, and I will stay ’till it is done!”
CWP Classes Overflowing as Firearm, Ammo Sales Increase
- By Bob Dill, Publisher
Uncertainty, Fear of Criminal and Gang Activity Spur Self-Defense Training
The six o’clock news is saturated with gruesome stories of murders, home invasions, rape of young women, car-jackings, robberies and scams designed to take advantage of vulnerable senior citizens living alone.
The liberal media and school officials are mostly silent on the fact that no less than 135 gangs, including some of the most dangerous in the world are operating in the upstate cities of Spartanburg, Greenville and Anderson, but informed citizens know the danger and are very concerned.
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