By suddenly changing its rules in the middle of the ballgame, the South Carolina Supreme Court, with one brief stroke of the pen, killed the state's gun sales tax holiday.
Critics are charging the Court with legislating from the bench. At the very least the Court owed the legislature some consistency.
Read all about it today in my column at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
Thanks for clicking on the link and passing it along.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Swine Flu Hits Small South Carolina Town
All of these cases in South Carolina and around the nation have a direct Mexican connection.
Read all about it in my column today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
Read all about it in my column today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
Monday, March 02, 2009
Guns, Weapons Bills at the Local Level
For those interested in preserving and protecting Second Amendment rights, the following should be highly informative--'Guns, Weapons Bills at the Local Level.'
In this case we get a close up look at legislation in South Carolina. And this is my topic today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
There are links to the complete texts of the bills presented before both the South Carolina House and Senate.
Take a look, and pass it along. Thanks!
In this case we get a close up look at legislation in South Carolina. And this is my topic today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
There are links to the complete texts of the bills presented before both the South Carolina House and Senate.
Take a look, and pass it along. Thanks!
Columbia, Half of S.C. Under Winter Storm
Half of the state of South Carolina is either under a winter storm warning or a winter storm advisory until 7 AM Monday morning.
The Columbia area is under the advisory as conditions could become hazardous with sleet, freezing rain, and accumulations of ice on roadways.
The Upstate of South Carolina, including Greenville-Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and as far south as Laurens and Newberry, is under a winter storm warning with snow accumulations of up to 7 inches or more.
For more information on this significant winter storm, click here to go to Weather Underground.
The Columbia area is under the advisory as conditions could become hazardous with sleet, freezing rain, and accumulations of ice on roadways.
The Upstate of South Carolina, including Greenville-Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and as far south as Laurens and Newberry, is under a winter storm warning with snow accumulations of up to 7 inches or more.
For more information on this significant winter storm, click here to go to Weather Underground.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Needless Duplication of Government Services
Waste, inefficiency, and needless duplication of government services is the focus of my latest column at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
A perfect example of this is the University of South Carolina's elaborate regional campus system, even in a relatively small state such as ours.
The Governor has a proposal that will help fix some of that waste, but he is being met with heavy opposition. Take a look at the article on how one fiscally-responsible governor is going about eliminating duplication of services.
And please, spread the word. Thanks.
A perfect example of this is the University of South Carolina's elaborate regional campus system, even in a relatively small state such as ours.
The Governor has a proposal that will help fix some of that waste, but he is being met with heavy opposition. Take a look at the article on how one fiscally-responsible governor is going about eliminating duplication of services.
And please, spread the word. Thanks.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Governor Sanford Accused of Slander--Examiner Article
This is my very first article at Columbia Conservative Examiner. I encourage all of you to take a look and pass along the information about the column.
And yes, that's me, the Welshman. So now you know.
Here is an excerpt:
Read the rest at the link provided. I will deeply appreciate any support by word-of-mouth you can afford me as I get this column off the ground. And thanks.
And yes, that's me, the Welshman. So now you know.
Here is an excerpt:
With South Carolina's financial problems placing a strain on government services, the state's Employment Security Commission has been hard-pressed to keep up with the demand.
South Carolina's unemployment rate is one of the highest in the nation.
Yet an overriding issue that has plagued the Commission for years is its out-of-control spending and waste, although commissioners would deny that assertion.
Governor Mark Sanford has repeatedly called for independent audits of the Commission and a full financial accountability disclosure. He also threatened to fire the commissioners if they refused to provide the information.
In response to the Governor's reasonable request, the commissioners curiously charged Sanford of slandering them.
Read the rest at the link provided. I will deeply appreciate any support by word-of-mouth you can afford me as I get this column off the ground. And thanks.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Snow Moves Into the Carolinas
Most of the counties of the Western Carolinas are under a winter storm warning or a winter weather advisory for Monday night and Tuesday morning.
A broad section of the Carolinas are included in the weather alerts, and snow accumulations are expected to be in the range of 2-5 inches.
10 counties in South Carolina are under a winter storm warning. Another 31 counties are under a winter weather advisory.
Detailed weather maps and announcements concerning these conditions can be found here.
A broad section of the Carolinas are included in the weather alerts, and snow accumulations are expected to be in the range of 2-5 inches.
10 counties in South Carolina are under a winter storm warning. Another 31 counties are under a winter weather advisory.
Detailed weather maps and announcements concerning these conditions can be found here.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Bitter Cold Warnings for Western Carolinas
That Arctic Express that brought so much dangerous weather to a broad section of the United States continues to pose havoc for the South.
Newland, North Carolina--located in the mountains of Western North Carolina--had a high temperature today of only 16 degrees. Lows tonight are expect to dip near -4.
Greenville, South Carolina--in the Upstate of Western South Carolina--didn't make it to freezing today after all. The high temperature at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was only 31 degrees.
Tonight the low in the Upstate will drop to 11 degrees. Last night the low was 13 degrees.
Saturday will be another very cold day for the Western Carolinas with high temps reaching into the 20s and low 30s, before a moderating system moves in Sunday.
Yet there is a good chance for snow in the mountains, foothills, and piedmont regions of North and South Carolina for Sunday.
Citizens are urged to be extremely cautious in their travel and to dress warmly if they intend to be outside for even a brief period of time.
For some interesting weather stats in the North Carolina mountains, click here.
Newland, North Carolina--located in the mountains of Western North Carolina--had a high temperature today of only 16 degrees. Lows tonight are expect to dip near -4.
Greenville, South Carolina--in the Upstate of Western South Carolina--didn't make it to freezing today after all. The high temperature at the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport was only 31 degrees.
Tonight the low in the Upstate will drop to 11 degrees. Last night the low was 13 degrees.
Saturday will be another very cold day for the Western Carolinas with high temps reaching into the 20s and low 30s, before a moderating system moves in Sunday.
Yet there is a good chance for snow in the mountains, foothills, and piedmont regions of North and South Carolina for Sunday.
Citizens are urged to be extremely cautious in their travel and to dress warmly if they intend to be outside for even a brief period of time.
For some interesting weather stats in the North Carolina mountains, click here.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
New Budget Cuts Could Force Teacher Layoffs
Facing its worst financial and unemployment crisis in over 25 years, the South Carolina legislature slashed another $383 million from the state budget, bringing the total figure thus far to over $1 billion in cuts.
The crisis could force teacher layoffs and increases in class size.
Programs that help the elderly stay out of nursing homes would be slashed as well.
And in the higher education realm, such as the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, there could be more cutbacks, including unpaid leave, early retirement, and the loss of positions.
Read the complete story HERE.
The crisis could force teacher layoffs and increases in class size.
Programs that help the elderly stay out of nursing homes would be slashed as well.
And in the higher education realm, such as the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, there could be more cutbacks, including unpaid leave, early retirement, and the loss of positions.
Read the complete story HERE.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
MORGAN PLEADS GUILTY IN UNION STING
Former Union, South Carolina Mayor Bruce Morgan pleaded guilty Tuesday in a corruption scandal in which he and the city's zoning director accepted bribes for awarding lucrative city contracts.
The City's former zoning director Jeff Lawson also entered a guilty plea.
The big news of the day, however, is that the FBI disclosed that the whole thing was a sting operation set up by the agency in response to an anonymous tip.
Union city zoning director Jeff Lawson was the first to get caught accepting a bribe after the FBI had set up a hidden microphone during one of the bribe transactions. At that point Lawson agreed to wear a hidden microphone in order to catch his partner in crime, Bruce Morgan.
Mayor Morgan resigned his position the day the indictments were handed down. Lawson did not immediately resign but was placed on administrative leave by the city. He was later fired.
Both men face up to 40 years in prison for the corruption scandal. It is not immediately known when the sentencing hearing will take place.
Neither of the 2 men had any statement for the media following today's hearing.
The City's former zoning director Jeff Lawson also entered a guilty plea.
The big news of the day, however, is that the FBI disclosed that the whole thing was a sting operation set up by the agency in response to an anonymous tip.
Union city zoning director Jeff Lawson was the first to get caught accepting a bribe after the FBI had set up a hidden microphone during one of the bribe transactions. At that point Lawson agreed to wear a hidden microphone in order to catch his partner in crime, Bruce Morgan.
Mayor Morgan resigned his position the day the indictments were handed down. Lawson did not immediately resign but was placed on administrative leave by the city. He was later fired.
Both men face up to 40 years in prison for the corruption scandal. It is not immediately known when the sentencing hearing will take place.
Neither of the 2 men had any statement for the media following today's hearing.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Price-Gouging Investigations in Western Carolinas
The Attorneys-General of North and South Carolina are investigating thousands of charges of price-gouging on the part of gasoline stations in the area.
North Carolina Attorney-General Roy Cooper has already sent subpoenas to dozens of gas stations in western North Carolina alone concerning customer complaints of outrageously unnecessary price increases at the pump.
Henry McMaster, South Carolina's Attorney-General stated on Monday that there appears to be some price-gouging by certain gasoline vendors but that his investigations would need to be completed before any formal charges would ensue.
McMaster stated that he has requested records from the accused vendors which should show that the price they paid for gasoline is reflected in the price at the pump. The mere fact that gasoline is higher, he said, is no indication that the station engaged in price gouging.
Price-gouging is a term that refers to a business that charges customers significantly higher prices than the prices the business paid for the commodity, taking advantage of consumers particularly during emergencies such as the recent hurricane.
In both North and South Carolina, a business that is convicted of price gouging faces a fine of $2000 per customer that was impacted by the gouging. Such fines can easily run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single business, effectively bankrupting that business.
North Carolina Attorney-General Roy Cooper has already sent subpoenas to dozens of gas stations in western North Carolina alone concerning customer complaints of outrageously unnecessary price increases at the pump.
Henry McMaster, South Carolina's Attorney-General stated on Monday that there appears to be some price-gouging by certain gasoline vendors but that his investigations would need to be completed before any formal charges would ensue.
McMaster stated that he has requested records from the accused vendors which should show that the price they paid for gasoline is reflected in the price at the pump. The mere fact that gasoline is higher, he said, is no indication that the station engaged in price gouging.
Price-gouging is a term that refers to a business that charges customers significantly higher prices than the prices the business paid for the commodity, taking advantage of consumers particularly during emergencies such as the recent hurricane.
In both North and South Carolina, a business that is convicted of price gouging faces a fine of $2000 per customer that was impacted by the gouging. Such fines can easily run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars for a single business, effectively bankrupting that business.
Most of S.C. Declared Federal Disaster Area
As Governor Mark Sanford requested, all but 2 counties in South Carolina have been declared a federal disaster area due to the extreme drought. This will make it possible for farmers to receive low-interest government loans to help with their losses.
The 2 counties unaffected by the drought are Charleston and Georgetown.
Despite a recent increase in localized rainfall in certain areas affected by the drought, the amount of rain has not been enough to lift those areas out of the extreme drought status.
Spartanburg County, for example, is still over 11 inches behind normal rainfall for the year.
The drought has hit farmers hard, ruining crops and making it difficult to feed animals. Horse farmers, for example, have been forced to bring in hay from areas outside the state, driving up their costs and bringing some to the brink of losing their farms.
This is the scenario that the federal disaster designation is intended to prevent.
The 2 counties unaffected by the drought are Charleston and Georgetown.
Despite a recent increase in localized rainfall in certain areas affected by the drought, the amount of rain has not been enough to lift those areas out of the extreme drought status.
Spartanburg County, for example, is still over 11 inches behind normal rainfall for the year.
The drought has hit farmers hard, ruining crops and making it difficult to feed animals. Horse farmers, for example, have been forced to bring in hay from areas outside the state, driving up their costs and bringing some to the brink of losing their farms.
This is the scenario that the federal disaster designation is intended to prevent.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
South Carolina Democratic Chair Smears Palin
In an obvious attempt to smear GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin, South Carolina Democratic Party chair Carol Fowler stated that Palin's only qualification for office is that 'she hasn't had an abortion.'
Where does our state get these loony 'toons Democrats from?
Donald Fowler, South Carolina native and former Democratic Party chairman both on the state level and the national level recently joked that the hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast on the opening day of the GOP convention was a 'sign from heaven that God favors Democrats.'
And then he insulted the blogger who first reported the story, referring to him as a 'right-wing kook.'
Sorry, Mr. Fowler, but the kooks seem to be occupying the offices of the Democratic Party, such as yourself and Carol Fowler.
Oh, and by the way, Ms. Fowler, if Palin's only qualification is the fact that she hasn't had an abortion, then the only qualifications for Democrat females is that they have slept with at least 100 men, had three abortions, and are currently being treated for genital herpes.
That's a joke, in case you missed it.
Actually, Ms. Fowler, you paid Sarah Palin a great compliment by saying she hasn't had an abortion. I personally wish there were a lot more women who were among that number.
Here is the original story.
Where does our state get these loony 'toons Democrats from?
Donald Fowler, South Carolina native and former Democratic Party chairman both on the state level and the national level recently joked that the hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast on the opening day of the GOP convention was a 'sign from heaven that God favors Democrats.'
And then he insulted the blogger who first reported the story, referring to him as a 'right-wing kook.'
Sorry, Mr. Fowler, but the kooks seem to be occupying the offices of the Democratic Party, such as yourself and Carol Fowler.
Oh, and by the way, Ms. Fowler, if Palin's only qualification is the fact that she hasn't had an abortion, then the only qualifications for Democrat females is that they have slept with at least 100 men, had three abortions, and are currently being treated for genital herpes.
That's a joke, in case you missed it.
Actually, Ms. Fowler, you paid Sarah Palin a great compliment by saying she hasn't had an abortion. I personally wish there were a lot more women who were among that number.
Here is the original story.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
More Sex Charges Against Joey Pettigrew Sanders
The former director of the Miss South Carolina Beauty Pageant, Joseph 'Joey' Pettigrew Sanders IV, has been re-arrested on even more charges of engaging in sexual activity with a minor.
A 12-year-old girl alleges that Sanders engaged in sexual activity with her at his residence in Pickens County. The girl claims that the activity has gone on for most of the year.
Sanders had already been charged with engaging in sexual activity with a minor on allegations from a 16-year-old that she and Sanders had met for sex at a local motel several years ago when the girl was only 14 years of age.
Sanders had been free on bond when he was re-arrested Wednesday on the new charges.
A 12-year-old girl alleges that Sanders engaged in sexual activity with her at his residence in Pickens County. The girl claims that the activity has gone on for most of the year.
Sanders had already been charged with engaging in sexual activity with a minor on allegations from a 16-year-old that she and Sanders had met for sex at a local motel several years ago when the girl was only 14 years of age.
Sanders had been free on bond when he was re-arrested Wednesday on the new charges.
Morgan Pleads Not Guilty, Gets Continuance
Former Union, South Carolina Mayor Bruce Morgan pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges stemming from an alleged kickback scheme in which Morgan was paid cash for granting government contracts to businesses.
Morgan resigned from office the day the charges were handed down.
Both Morgan and former Union zoning director Jeff Lawson were scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, but their attorneys requested a continuance in order to have more time to prepare for the hearing.
The attorney for Morgan stated that his client has no plans to change his not guilty plea.
Morgan resigned from office the day the charges were handed down.
Both Morgan and former Union zoning director Jeff Lawson were scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, but their attorneys requested a continuance in order to have more time to prepare for the hearing.
The attorney for Morgan stated that his client has no plans to change his not guilty plea.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
S.C. GOVERNOR ASKS FOR DISASTER RELIEF
After touring some particularly hard-hit drought areas of the Upstate of South Carolina, Governor Mark Sanford formally requested federal disaster area relief on Wednesday.
The Governor requested that all but 2 South Carolina counties be designated as federal disaster areas, allowing farmers and others to apply for financial assistance and low-interest loans.
Sanford held an impromptu outdoor townhall meeting and news conference in Pickens County,
which is one of the 5 Upstate counties hit hardest by the drought. Farmers in the region stated that without significant rainfall soon, they will be forced to sell their farms.
The 5 Upstate counties of Spartanburg, Greenville, Cherokee, Pickens, and Oconee are suffering from 'extreme' drought conditions, the worst designation possible in the state. Rainfall totals are running 11-12 inches below normal just since the start of 2008.
The rest of the state is under either severe or moderate drought conditions with the exception of Charleston and Georgetown counties, both of which have received enough rainfall in the last month to bring them out of the drought.
Many areas throughout the state are also under either mandatory or voluntary water restrictions.
The Governor requested that all but 2 South Carolina counties be designated as federal disaster areas, allowing farmers and others to apply for financial assistance and low-interest loans.
Sanford held an impromptu outdoor townhall meeting and news conference in Pickens County,
which is one of the 5 Upstate counties hit hardest by the drought. Farmers in the region stated that without significant rainfall soon, they will be forced to sell their farms.
The 5 Upstate counties of Spartanburg, Greenville, Cherokee, Pickens, and Oconee are suffering from 'extreme' drought conditions, the worst designation possible in the state. Rainfall totals are running 11-12 inches below normal just since the start of 2008.
The rest of the state is under either severe or moderate drought conditions with the exception of Charleston and Georgetown counties, both of which have received enough rainfall in the last month to bring them out of the drought.
Many areas throughout the state are also under either mandatory or voluntary water restrictions.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
'Extreme Drought' Conditions Widen in South Carolina
The Drought Response Committee of the state of South Carolina met in Columbia on Tuesday and added 7 more counties to the category of 'extreme drought,' the state's highest level. 9 counties received a drought status upgrade.
Those counties are Union, Anderson, Abbeville, Greenwood, Newberry, Saluda, Edgefield, McCormick, and Laurens.
The Committee did not recommend mandatory water restrictions due to the fact that many areas within the extreme drought designation already have either voluntary or mandatory water restrictions.
Spartanburg Water System, for example, is located within the extreme drought zone but has managed to cut water usage with voluntary compliance. Officials at the Water System state that voluntary restrictions have reduced usage by 10 to 15 percent.
The 5 original counties under extreme drought conditions in the Upstate, located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, remain under extreme alert--Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Cherokee counties.
In spite of the continued bad news, the Committee did report at least some good news for two areas of the state that had formerly been under drought conditions. Rainfall totals in Charleston and Georgetown counties have been sufficient to remove the areas from the drought zone entirely.
For the complete story on the drought in South Carolina, click HERE to go to WSPA-TV News Channel 7.
Those counties are Union, Anderson, Abbeville, Greenwood, Newberry, Saluda, Edgefield, McCormick, and Laurens.
The Committee did not recommend mandatory water restrictions due to the fact that many areas within the extreme drought designation already have either voluntary or mandatory water restrictions.
Spartanburg Water System, for example, is located within the extreme drought zone but has managed to cut water usage with voluntary compliance. Officials at the Water System state that voluntary restrictions have reduced usage by 10 to 15 percent.
The 5 original counties under extreme drought conditions in the Upstate, located in the northwestern corner of South Carolina, remain under extreme alert--Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Cherokee counties.
In spite of the continued bad news, the Committee did report at least some good news for two areas of the state that had formerly been under drought conditions. Rainfall totals in Charleston and Georgetown counties have been sufficient to remove the areas from the drought zone entirely.
For the complete story on the drought in South Carolina, click HERE to go to WSPA-TV News Channel 7.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
SC Legislature Strips Doctors of Control of Care
Who, exactly, should be in control of the medical care of the sick?
According to the South Carolina legislature, it should be a bureaucrat sitting in an office somewhere miles away and NOT the patient's personal physician.
The fact that said bureaucrat has an M.D. beside his or her name is immaterial.
The legislature overrode Governor Mark Sanford's veto of a bill that effectively strips doctors of their control of their patients' care and places it squarely in the hands of unnamed bureaucrats sitting in plush offices in insurance companies.
Governor Sanford is to be commended for standing up to the special interests of the insurance companies and placing the health and well-being of patients first.
As for the South Carolina legislature, the Governor has had an exceedingly hard time gaining the cooperation of the supposed 'Republican-controlled' statehouse. Apparently many of these are Republicans in name only. Many of them have already been defeated in primaries and will not be serving again.
They can't begone quickly enough to suit us, in fact.
To be sure, patients are the ones who have ultimate control over their medical care. Outside of that, it is the patient's physician. Never was health insurance envisioned to be a mechanism whereby to override the judgment of the medical professional closest to the scene--the bedside physician.
For the legislature to take this time-honored, sacred trust and turn it over to anonymous pencil-pushers is nothing less than an outrage.
The Democrats in the statehouse, along with the few Republicans who joined them, should not be allowed to get away with this travesty. It is time for an accounting.
Be sure to read the entire article HERE. It names the names of the offenders. Glenn Reese, D-Spartanburg, is one of them.
According to the South Carolina legislature, it should be a bureaucrat sitting in an office somewhere miles away and NOT the patient's personal physician.
The fact that said bureaucrat has an M.D. beside his or her name is immaterial.
The legislature overrode Governor Mark Sanford's veto of a bill that effectively strips doctors of their control of their patients' care and places it squarely in the hands of unnamed bureaucrats sitting in plush offices in insurance companies.
Governor Sanford is to be commended for standing up to the special interests of the insurance companies and placing the health and well-being of patients first.
As for the South Carolina legislature, the Governor has had an exceedingly hard time gaining the cooperation of the supposed 'Republican-controlled' statehouse. Apparently many of these are Republicans in name only. Many of them have already been defeated in primaries and will not be serving again.
They can't begone quickly enough to suit us, in fact.
To be sure, patients are the ones who have ultimate control over their medical care. Outside of that, it is the patient's physician. Never was health insurance envisioned to be a mechanism whereby to override the judgment of the medical professional closest to the scene--the bedside physician.
For the legislature to take this time-honored, sacred trust and turn it over to anonymous pencil-pushers is nothing less than an outrage.
The Democrats in the statehouse, along with the few Republicans who joined them, should not be allowed to get away with this travesty. It is time for an accounting.
Be sure to read the entire article HERE. It names the names of the offenders. Glenn Reese, D-Spartanburg, is one of them.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Severe Water Shortages in the Southeast
The northwestern South Carolina town of Clemson, home of the famous ACC football team The Clemson Tigers, became the first municipality in South Carolina to enact a mandatory water restriction policy at its town council meeting last evening.
Clemson police will begin writing $50 fines for infringements such as watering the lawn, washing the car, hosing off sidewalks and driveways, and watering plants, flowers, and shrubs.
The mandatory restrictions were implemented as a result of the U.S. Weather Service's designation of 5 upstate South Carolina counties as under extreme drought conditions.
At the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, for example, rainfall totals for the year thus far are down by 10 inches.
Lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs in the area are not only feeling the brunt of the drought, but they are showing it. Clemson, for example, is a lake town, and each day residents can see with their own eyes how severe the drought has become by simply looking at lake levels.
The U.S. Weather Service reports that the only thing to provide longterm relief for the Southeast at this point is a mild tropical system stemming from a hurricane or tropical storm.
While the area has experienced rain on a daily basis since last Thursday from afternoon and evening thunderstorms, these storms have not provided sufficient rainfall to make a dint in the drought.
Clemson police will begin writing $50 fines for infringements such as watering the lawn, washing the car, hosing off sidewalks and driveways, and watering plants, flowers, and shrubs.
The mandatory restrictions were implemented as a result of the U.S. Weather Service's designation of 5 upstate South Carolina counties as under extreme drought conditions.
At the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport, for example, rainfall totals for the year thus far are down by 10 inches.
Lakes, rivers, streams, and reservoirs in the area are not only feeling the brunt of the drought, but they are showing it. Clemson, for example, is a lake town, and each day residents can see with their own eyes how severe the drought has become by simply looking at lake levels.
The U.S. Weather Service reports that the only thing to provide longterm relief for the Southeast at this point is a mild tropical system stemming from a hurricane or tropical storm.
While the area has experienced rain on a daily basis since last Thursday from afternoon and evening thunderstorms, these storms have not provided sufficient rainfall to make a dint in the drought.
Friday, July 04, 2008
Top News from the Western Carolinas for 7/4/08
Here are the top stories from the upstate, Piedmont, foothills, and mountains of western North and South Carolina:
The Watauga Democrat of Boone, NC provides a complete list of Independence Day celebrations and events for the High Country of the North Carolina mountains.
The Gaffney Ledger of Gaffney, SC announces the fireworks display at the historic Cowpens National Battlefield on July 5.
WSPA-TV News Channel 7 posts the story of a Cowpens, SC woman who was terrorized and tied up in a home invasion.
The Clinton Chronicle reports that the Clinton Downtown Association plans a major publicity blitz to tout the benefits of the South Carolina town.
The Chronicle also announces that Jason Crabb, a major Southern Gospel Music artist who formerly traveled with his popular family group, The Crabbs, will be headlining a concert in Clinton on July 4 at 7 PM. Click on the link above for full details.
WYFF-TV Channel 4 in Greenville reports that a Greenwood, SC man was arrested after he sent a lewd invitation for sex tucked in a Bible, of all places.
The Asheville Citizen-Times says that a number of major running events will take place around the North Carolina mountains this morning. Click on the link for places and times.
The Citizen-Times also announces that a major biker ride to benefit the family of slain N.C. State Trooper David Shawn Blanton, Jr. will be held in the mountains on July 12.
WBTV Channel 3 in Charlotte, NC reports that the mammoth Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system is eliminating 26 Assistant Principal positions in its middle and high schools.
The Watauga Democrat of Boone, NC provides a complete list of Independence Day celebrations and events for the High Country of the North Carolina mountains.
The Gaffney Ledger of Gaffney, SC announces the fireworks display at the historic Cowpens National Battlefield on July 5.
WSPA-TV News Channel 7 posts the story of a Cowpens, SC woman who was terrorized and tied up in a home invasion.
The Clinton Chronicle reports that the Clinton Downtown Association plans a major publicity blitz to tout the benefits of the South Carolina town.
The Chronicle also announces that Jason Crabb, a major Southern Gospel Music artist who formerly traveled with his popular family group, The Crabbs, will be headlining a concert in Clinton on July 4 at 7 PM. Click on the link above for full details.
WYFF-TV Channel 4 in Greenville reports that a Greenwood, SC man was arrested after he sent a lewd invitation for sex tucked in a Bible, of all places.
The Asheville Citizen-Times says that a number of major running events will take place around the North Carolina mountains this morning. Click on the link for places and times.
The Citizen-Times also announces that a major biker ride to benefit the family of slain N.C. State Trooper David Shawn Blanton, Jr. will be held in the mountains on July 12.
WBTV Channel 3 in Charlotte, NC reports that the mammoth Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system is eliminating 26 Assistant Principal positions in its middle and high schools.
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