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Friday, August 26 | Upstate South Carolina News, Sports and
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Opinion
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(Roger Harvell)
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Opinion
Tenenbaum's
leadership
When she leaves office
at the end of next year, state Education Superintendent Inez
Tenenbaum will be able to look back on a tenure of tireless
advocacy for public schools and solid progress in student
academic achievement.
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Opinion
Hincapie
parade
George Hincapie has
embraced Greenville, and on Sept. 9 the city will have a
chance to do the same to the winner of Stage 15 of this year's
Tour de France.
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Opinion
Research
opportunities hold promise for state economy
Recently, Clemson University and Greenwood
Genetic Center leaders signed an agreement to expand research
and graduate education in human genetics through the Genetics
Collaborative.
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Opinion
Aug.
26, 2005
Readers' letters:
Clemson, Texas A&M will honor veterans; Simpsonville's gag
violates Constitution; All religions have factions within
them; Humane Society deserves support; Rep.
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GUEST COLUMNISTS
By John Kelly and Karl Kelly: Research
opportunities hold promise for state economy
(08/26/05)
By Chris Lamb: Baseball
changed forever when Robinson stepped up
(08/25/05)
By Carroll A. Campbell III: Port
aids business partnerships, not union control
(08/24/05)
By Eric Hyman: USC
has reasons for new drug-testing rules (08/23/05)
By
Katon Dawson: Republican
leadership growing our economy (08/22/05)
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PREVIOUSLY
Tenenbaum's
leadership
When she leaves office at the
end of next year, state Education Superintendent Inez Tenenbaum will
be able to look back on a tenure of tireless advocacy for public
schools and solid progress in student academic achievement. The
popular superintendent, one of the few Democrats to earn statewide
election, announced Tuesday that she would not seek a third term
after eight years in office.
(08/26/05)
Hincapie
parade
George Hincapie has embraced
Greenville, and on Sept. 9 the city will have a chance to do the
same to the winner of Stage 15 of this year's Tour de France. (08/26/05)
Research
opportunities hold promise for state economy
Recently, Clemson University and Greenwood Genetic
Center leaders signed an agreement to expand research and graduate
education in human genetics through the Genetics Collaborative. This
partnership holds tremendous promise to generate better health for
both citizens and the economy in South Carolina.
(08/26/05)
Aug.
26, 2005
Readers' letters: Clemson,
Texas A&M will honor veterans; Simpsonville's gag violates
Constitution; All religions have factions within them; Humane
Society deserves support; Rep. Inglis should lead on energy; (08/26/05)
Few
winners in Vioxx case
Merck's future is
gloomy in the face of more lawsuits; the drug industry must brace
for higher costs and eroding trust.
(08/25/05)
Herlong
in runoff
Republican voters go to the
polls again Tuesday to nominate their candidate for the seat held
for 25 years by David Wilkins, who now serves as U.S. ambassador to
Canada. Two Republicans were eliminated in the Aug. 16 primary, and
now top vote-getter Bruce Bannister faces William Herlong in
Tuesday's runoff in the district that extends from Augusta Road to
the suburbs of Mauldin.
(08/25/05)
Baseball
changed forever when Robinson stepped up
On Aug. 28, 1945, Jackie Robinson, the shortstop of
the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues, went to the office of
Brooklyn Dodgers' president Branch Rickey, thinking that Rickey
wanted to sign him for a new team in black baseball. (08/25/05)
Aug.
25, 2005
Readers' letters: Reactions to
son please military mom; Not all customers pleased with Charter;
Politicians wink at illegal immigration; Flag is a symbol not a
sacred object; Intelligent design includes God's role; Greenridge
name doesn't fit new mall
(08/25/05)
Hospice
House to be a reality
South Carolina's
largest county should have a hospice house to offer compassionate
end-of-life care for Upstate residents. Thanks to the hard work of
local volunteers, a 30-room hospice facility will open a little more
than a year from now on the banks of the Reedy River in
Simpsonville. (08/24/05)
Underreported
sales
State should continue publishing
data. (08/24/05)
Port
aids business partnerships, not union control
My dad, former Gov. Carroll A. Campbell Jr., has
taught me many lessons, one of which is that the private sector can
do many things better and more efficiently than government. (08/24/05)
Aug.
24, 2005
Readers' letters: State's
hypocritical concerning gambling; Sanford's opposition easy to
figure out; We all need to be more accountable; Retirement system
unfair to some; To survive, textiles must be innovative. (08/24/05)
Property
taxes in the spotlight
Taxpayers love to
hate property taxes. These taxes are painfully obvious, with a
single bill coming just once a year. And these taxes generally go up
as a person's home, generally considered someone's most important
asset, increases in value.
(08/23/05)
New
ICAR tenant
News that a major
corporation is considering bringing a research facility to Clemson
University's International Center for Automotive Research is a
signal ICAR could be coming of age.
(08/23/05)
USC
has reasons for new drug-testing rules
There are many questions as to why the University of
South Carolina has changed its drug policy for student-athletes.
Much debate has gone on as to the prudence of such a change, but
many of the facts behind the change have not been properly
addressed. (08/23/05)
Aug.
23, 2005
Readers' letters: Media are
ignoring heroes in military; Islam does not support terrorism; One
person shouldn't just stay in an office; Gas prices symptom of
greater worries; Go easy on coaches this football season; Motorist
reached out to seniors in need.
(08/23/05)
Keep
state ports public
Carroll A. Campbell
III, the son of the former governor prominently linked to some of
this state's most significant achievements in economic development,
went on the offensive last week against a bad idea that was gaining
steam. (08/22/05)
Please,
not pro-family
Distance needed in the
Harrell family. (08/22/05)
Republican
leadership growing our economy
It's come
to my attention, and to my surprise, that recently there has been
some criticism by a very small minority of business leaders who feel
Gov. Mark Sanford has not shown the type of leadership they believe
this state needs to move forward.
(08/22/05)
Aug.
22, 2005
I can't begin to express my
disappointment with Greenville city officials for electing to
enforce Ordinance No. 98-39 regarding pets in event areas. (08/22/05)
U.S.,
China close to deal
Higher prices are
possible, but they are a fair price to pay if capping imports helps
preserve textile jobs.
(08/21/05)
Quitting
the habit
Program will cut costs,
improve health. (08/21/05)
Prepare
your children to be safe as school starts
Here are some ways you can help make sure the school
year goes well for your family.
(08/21/05)
Aug.
21, 2005
Letters: Inglis didn't listen
to his constituents; School band should get more respect; Referendum
voters got confusing facts; People downtown deserve some quiet; Bush
must own up to Iraq war disaster
(08/21/05)
Giving
kids a second chance
Building Dreams
gives the children of prison inmates a chance at something they've
lost -- a normal relationship with a stable adult. A $600,000 grant
from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ensures those
relationships will continue for at least three years. (08/20/05)
Thumbs
up, thumbs down
Thumbs Up to the
sponsors of tonight's Homeless Animals' Day ceremony that is part of
the national effort to remind people to work to reduce pet
overpopulation so animals will not be euthanized when they are not
wanted. In Greenville County, the observance takes place at the
Greenville City Hall courtyard on Main Street at 7:30 p.m. People
attending the event are asked to bring a bag of dog or cat food for
the Meals on Wheels Pet Food Assistance Program. For more
information, call 322-7626.
(08/20/05)
Radical
fugitive Leo Burt still missing 35 years later
What transformed Leo from an armchair radical to a
terrorist was being beaten by police.
(08/20/05)
Aug.
20, 2005
Readers' letters: Homeless
animals are focus today; Gas prices will force us to alter behavior;
I-85 observations miss the point; Wachovia has made a huge mistake;
Christians don't pose a threat to anyone; No explanations for war
are adequate. (08/20/05)
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OUR TURN
Do
Americans save too little of their money?
The national savings rate fell to zero percent in
June and, for the year, is expected to be the lowest since the Great
Depression. What are the consequences for the nation's economy and
for the prospects of a comfortable retirement for Americans? Do you
spend too much money and save too little?
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_____Columnists_____
 Beth Padgett
Greenville News editorial page
editor
 Paul Hyde
Greenville News editorial page
associate editor
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