Op-Ed Archives

This giving season, CHAIRish the children in your life

By Mandy Bullock and Kathryn Freedman For many years, our families have been lucky enough to be involved with one of the Upstate’s treasures—South Carolina Children’s Theatre. With each class…

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Why we’re voting ‘Yes’ on amendment

By Jim DeMint and Ellen Weaver On Nov. 6, South Carolina voters will be asked to vote on one of the most important reform initiatives they may never have heard…

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Imagine a Day Without Water

By Shelby Cohen It was another morning in China. The scent of street food hung in the air as thousands of scooters weaved in and out of traffic, beeping unapologetically.…

GUEST COLUMN: Affordable housing conversation needs to translate into action

By Don Oglesby Community conversations are raging about affordable housing. Some may be sick of hearing it. I’m reminded of the Elvis Presley lyric, “A little less conversation, a little…

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Physicals get advanced: For some patients, doctors take closer looks

By Leigh Savage Physicals can uncover important information about what patients can do to improve or maintain their health. But for some people — especially those with certain risk factors…

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Op-Ed: Greenville’s bus system leaves a lot to be desired

At first, I was uncertain about being a bus rider.

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Op-Ed: It’s time for bilingual education

This year, over 11,000 Hispanic youth were enrolled in Greenville public schools. 48% come from homes that speak English “very well.”

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Op-Ed: Our city’s defining symbol is a bridge, not a wall

Here's a little secret: Greenville is the city that globalization built.

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Op-Ed: It’s time for South Carolina’s leaders to talk about real issues

Now that the primary election has blessedly concluded, can we talk about some real issues here in South Carolina?

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Op-Ed: The South Carolina Conservation Bank stays in business

Gov. Henry McMaster recently signed into law a bill that reauthorizes the South Carolina Conservation Bank.

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Op-ed: 50 years after his assassination, Robert F. Kennedy still represents the type of leadership we need

The 1960s were a tumultuous time in the story of America.

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Op-Ed: Phil Noble: Why I am running for governor

I am running for governor because I believe our state government is so mired in corruption, one-party politics, and dark money that it cannot do what is right by our people.