Clearer laws may save state embarrassment
Sheriff H Wayne DeWitt of Berkeley County was arrested for allegedly driving a county pickup under the influence and leaving the scene. The case raises questions about a South Carolina law that allows arrest by the highway patrol rather than a coroner, the only official empowered to arrest a sheriff, potentially making the arrest illegal. DeWitt faces up to a year in jail and a six month license suspension after refusing a breath test. The episode, one of several since 2010, underscores calls to reform the law to ensure proper investigation and accountability for sheriffs.
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al Cannon
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Judge vacates conviction in George Stinney case
A 14th Circuit judge on Hilton Head Island vacated George Stinney’s 1944 conviction, citing denial of constitutional rights and a rushed trial in a segregated town. The ruling, while not addressing guilt, highlights racial injustice in South Carolina’s history and urges all institutions to uphold constitutional protections.
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Carmen Mullen
Hilton Head Island
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Alcola
Clarendon
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Brown Vs. Board of Education
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Think About It Faith and Doubt Quote by Wilson Mizner
A concise reflection quotes Wilson Mizner, noting respect for faith while asserting doubt fuels education. The line underscores critical thinking guided by skepticism and curiosity, attributed to the American playwright.
The American decline as empire era ends in 2014
Cal Thomas argues that 2014 amid high markets masks decline in core American institutions and family structure. He invokes the Glubb model of empire aging, noting growing decadence, entitlement, and distrust, urging a revival of American spirit and duties.
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Letter to the Editor on Obama climate actions and policy
A letter criticizes President Obama for advancing climate policy via executive order and an international accord with China. It cites lack of congressional support for cap and trade, immigration actions bypassing laws, and past warnings against similar moves. The writer argues the president lacks popular or legislative backing and relies on teleprompter status.
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