Tim Scott Sworn In Signals Subtle South Carolina Shift
Tim Scott becomes the first black senator from the South since Reconstruction, signaling a notable but not radical shift in South Carolina politics. He unlike some fellow conservatives pushes a more targeted approach with his Opportunity Agenda while opposing a higher minimum wage, and his rise sparks talk of future ambitions including possible runs for governor or president.
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John Moniz
North Charleston
Think About It Quote on Resented Jokes
A saying by Georg Christoph Lichtenberg notes that a person exposes character through the jokes he resents. The remark emphasizes how humor reveals inner attitudes and moral posture.
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Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
Smoking rates fall as control efforts show results
The CDC reports 2013 adult smoking at 17.8 percent, the lowest since 1964, with men at 20.5 and women at 15.3. Fewer daily smokers and fewer cigarettes per user reflect progress, but reaching 12 percent by 2020 will require more quitting and preventing new smokers, along with stronger policies like Beijing's indoor bans.
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Education reform as SC partners for equal schooling
In a column, Nikki Setzler urges bipartisan action after the South Carolina Supreme Court Abbeville ruling to overhaul the entire K-12 system. He notes poverty as a root issue, cites high free lunch eligibility, and calls for systematic changes beyond funding to ensure every child has a quality education across districts.
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Letter on fashion and modesty across eras
An eighty-something letter writer laments modern fashion's tight hip-hugger styles and public exposure, contrasts with past graceful draped clothing, and critiques department store ad trends while recounting a puritanical upbringing and societal changes in taste. He notes Sears Belk and other stores decline as shoppers favor looser, refined garments and compliments from men follow modest attire.
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