Opinion
Opinion
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter | Myrtle Beach being held hostage by Bikefest
It is beyond comprehension that possibly the most dysfunctional community leadership group in the state can hold the Governor’s office, the Mayor of Myrtle Beach, the City Council, and surrounding communities, hostage over Bikefest.
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A DIFFERENT WORLD BLOG
Blog | South Carolina: Choosing Ravenel over Graham would lead to more fun, less death.
Thomas Ravenel is making more embarrassing headlines but he would still be a better choice than Lindsey Graham.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters | Proposed North Myrtle Beach park will send visitor elsewhere; Myrtle Beach, what’s wrong with this Bikefest picture?; Tinubu will protect Social Security
If the Planning Commission approves the proposed amusement park in North Myrtle Beach it will forever destroy one of the most tranquil and beautiful areas in the state of South Carolina turning it into just another “honky tonk.” I suppose I will vacation elsewhere in the future if ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter | Rice best choice to represent our interests in Washington
I find the noted criticism of U.S. Rep. Tom Rice for voting a “straight party line” somewhat perplexing. What’s hard to believe is that his opponent for the 7th Congressional District seat, Democrat Gloria Bromell-Tinubu, would not be even more partisan regarding her support...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter | Keep South Carolina moving forward: Support Haley and Goldfinch
In South Carolina, voters don't register by political party as they do in many states, so anybody can claim to be affiliated with a party without ever having supported it. It is against this backdrop that we see the Vida Miller campaign dust off the old misdirection trick from the Democratic party...
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EDITORIALS
Editorial | Dallas misstep erodes public trust in U.S. Ebola fight
This editorial appeared in Sunday’s Washington Post:
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter | SCORE stands ready to help those in Myrtle Beach area seeking to launch a business
Found the Sept. 21 article, “Drop-off in startups: Where are the entrepreneurs?” very accurate and informative.
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OTHER OPINIONS
US finally joins effort to eradicate world of landmines
Princess Diana's legacy still inspires debate. The royal cover girl who historically sold greater numbers of magazine issues than any other celebrity was no more or less flawed than most human beings - just a lot more privileged and popular.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter | Literacy is also a health issue
The Horry County Literacy Council is promoting October as Health Literacy Month to raise awareness of the importance of providing health care patients the knowledge they need to address health issues. Only 22 percent of the adults in the United States have “basic” health literacy skills...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letter | ‘Hosanna’ to Arizona football coach who led his team in prayer
This letter is directed to the brave young men on the high school football team at Tempe (Arizona) Prep high school that voluntarily took to their knees in prayer after the game to pray and give thanks to God and the brave Christian coach Tommy Brittain who joined them. The coach was suspended for...