Where does S.C. Stand on School District Consolidation?
Each year, the state spends millions on duplicative administrative positions that could be used in the classroom.
The passing of trailblazer Sarah Leverette
COLUMBIA – The Smith/Norrell campaign issued the following statement about the passing of Sarah Leverette, who died last week at the age of 98: Sarah Leverette was a pioneer who never made a big deal about it. Graduating from USC law school in 1943, she not only found a lot of doors were closed to her, they were “locked.” She didn’t let that stop her. She went on to become law librarian at USC Law School, where she taught legal...
McLeod Home Health recognized for Patient Satisfaction
McLeod Home Health recently received Strategic Healthcare Programs’ (SHP) Best Superior Performer award for achieving an overall patient satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20 percent of all clients in 2017. The annual SHP Best program was developed to recognize home health agencies across the country that consistently provide high-quality service to their patients. SHP Best award recipients are determined by ranking the overall...
Natural ways to fight fall allergies
As the days become shorter and the weather cools down, a new crop of allergy symptoms can arise, turning the autumn season into one marked by sneezing, scratchy throats and itchy eyes. Medications can alleviate such symptoms, but allergy sufferers may want to investigate some natural ways to beat allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, ragweed is one of the more common triggers of autumnal...
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, In today’s world of bickering, arguing, political attacks, political correctness and finger-pointing, I was thrilled to read your story about Eaddy Brown and the Belk Family. Mr. Brown was lucky to make his connection to the Belk Family back in the 1960’s. The Belk Family was very lucky to make its connection with Eaddy Brown! From the late Mr. Marion and Mrs. Frankie, through Sidney, his sons Curry and Jaby,...
