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“Bill Clinton was the first black president.”

The surprise would be if it did not. This is not the Dukakis 1988 campaign, but race is now pushing its head forward in a unique way and making it very difficult to explain, especially by those people of color ... via Village Soup

“I expect that Mr. Soros will continue to support grass-roots voter-mobilization efforts, as he has in the past.”

Senator John McCain at a Veterans Day ceremony Sunday in New Hampshire. Mr. McCain, an opponent of unlimited spending, has asked an interest group to end an ad featuring him. via New York Times

“The policemen are being paid on time, and they are developing great pride in their service.”

Ongoing training efforts, pay reforms and weeding out corrupt individuals have improved the image and performance of Afghanistan's police, a senior U.S. military officer said today. via Department of Defense News

“The Columbia division is one of the most sought-after divisions in the FBI”

The new head of the FBI in South Carolina sat in his corner office and smiled, recalling his work on the popular Fox television drama "24" and the film "The Matrix." "I did a lot of consulting on TV projects, ... via The State

“S.C. State University paid Dee Consulting and Mr. Darwin Rencher in full as per the terms and conditions of the contract”

Peabo Bryson's manager and the owner of a South Carolina sound company say South Carolina State University failed to pay them for performances during the school's homecoming last month. via Santa Maria Times

The University of South Carolina wants to create one set of standards for all new construction so buildings will have a similar look and feel to them. via WJBF-TV Augusta

“It deserves to be treated appropriately for its species, not as if it's a little human being in a fur coat.”

Visitors to Winterthur sometimes experience a 'Wow!' moment when touring the museum's permanent and traveling collections, but the newest exhibit offers a bit of a twist.

'Bow-wow!' might be the more appropriate response to 'Pets in America,' which traces Americans' love affair with their animals from the 18th century to the present.

In what may be a first for Winterthur, visitors can bring their own pet photos or portraits, which will be displayed and archived as part of the museum's record of the exhibit. Read more

“Decisions about sexual intercourse and marriage involve two people”

Submitted by lostinsc on Mon, 2007-11-05 23:05. If South Carolina continues on the trend of the last thirty years, we will become a state of bastards, crime will rise, a larger and larger percentage of the ... via The Beaufort Gazette

“Getting involved in political internships helps to combat the sense of apathy that is so common in our generation”

Students in capital city get politically involved, active at state headquarters Christina Elmore Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: News As republican and democratic candidates compete in the race to be president, ... via The Gamecock

People.com, TMZ.com, Fox News, other news services Kevin Federline 's lawyer is not letting up on Britney Spears , even though she's been ordered to contribute $154,500 toward his fees. via Dallas Morning News

COLUMBIA - More than 77 percent of South Carolina students passed the high school exit exam on their first attempt. via GreenvilleOnline.com

“I am very, very pleasantly surprised to find we're dead-on now”

South Carolina's economic advisers said Thursday that projections for this year's $7.1 billion state budget are "right on target," but they warn a economic slowdown is coming. via Charlotte Channel 9

Hillary Clinton still might lose, but if it's going to happen, she'll have to take it on the chin in the first contest on the nominating calendar, the January 3 Iowa caucuses. via Observer.com - All Articles

“Community makes us who we are and who we are becoming”

Bonnie Anderson, others urge Episcopalians to be informed and committed to mission. via WebWire

“This is a long process and I continue to be confident that Florida will ultimately seat its full delegation.”

The Republican Party announced today that it will punish five states for scheduling early nominating contests. via Boston Herald

“There indeed have been cases of children who murdered having recovered and were able to take their place in society, though not without much difficulty”

At the heart of the sentencing today for one of the youngest multiple murderers in Canada is the question of whether youth can somehow act as a cure for even the most heinous crimes. via Leader Post

The 23rd annual Clemson - University of South Carolina blood drive starts Monday and runs through Nov. via The Greenville News

“Bigotry and homophobia are sentiments that should never be allowed to permeate the American workplace”

The House yesterday approved the first federal ban on job discrimination against gays, lesbians and bisexuals. via Concord Monitor

“This is an issue that requires a lot more than talk”

The mayors of Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Beaufort are among 110 mayors throughout South Carolina who have signed an open letter to presidential candidates urging them to make solving climate change a top ... via The Beaufort Gazette

“While I was voting and working for the passage of a bill that outlawed sanctuary cities, Mayor Giuliani was going to court to overturn the bill that we had just passed”

When Republican White House hopeful Fred Thompson heard he was going to country-style restaurant in South Carolina, he said his eyes lit up, knowing a good Southern breakfast awaited. via Examiner.com