AMERICAN VALUES AND FUTURE ARE UNDER ATTACK
I find it very interesting that every time a new major story about Hunter Biden hits the news wire, a new accusation or possible action against Trump …
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7/29/23
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By Vicki Brown
My husband and I went to the beach for the afternoon to enjoy the cool breeze, beautiful waves, and crazy people.
Now, most people aren’t crazy who go to the beach, just …
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7/15/23
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"The common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of (political) party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it.
It serves always to distract …
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7/15/23
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By Vicki Brown
Whether you are starting a new job, or going to work for the very first time, plan on making mistakes and feeling stupid.
When I was 15, I lied about my age so I could get …
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7/8/23
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By Vicki Brown
I HATE coming home after vacation. I am usually tired, fed up with riding in a car for hours, and dreading having to unpack.
Then there’s the unpacking. A mountain of …
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7/1/23
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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY IT IS OUR NATIONS BIRTHDAY
Congress voted to declare our independence on July 2nd and it was announced two days later on July 4th . What the July 4th holiday …
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7/1/23
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By Vicki Brown
Every family has an interesting character, and ours was Granny Freeman.
When I knew her, she was already aged and white haired, but she was funny, warm hearted and …
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6/24/23
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Biden Disrespects our Flag
As the picture above illustrates, President broke traditional flag protocol by placing the pride flag in center of two American flags. In addition, the American flag …
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6/24/23
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By Vicki Brown
When we were first married, we lived in a VERY small town. There was one stop sign, one store that sold snacks and bait, and a volunteer fire station.
When the fire siren …
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6/17/23
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By Vicki Brown
Usually, Memorial Day is special for my family and acknowledged by attending a memorial service, honoring those who gave their lives for our freedom, and remembering my …
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6/10/23
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My father was killed during WWII when I was two years old. During my childhood, I watched my friends as they shared time and fun with their fathers and I always wondered how that felt. When we played …
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6/10/23
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By Vicki Brown
I have always been a lousy traveler. I get car sick, air sick, sea sick, and just plain sick when anything is in motion. As a child, car travel caused me no end of grief. My …
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6/3/23
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For the Press and Standard
Dear Editor,
I am troubled. It seems our nation, especially in some cities, is experiencing lawlessness. Those in authority sometimes choose to look the other way, …
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6/3/23
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By Vicki Brown
If you have ever watched the Carol Burnett Show on TV, I am sure you have seen the cartoon of Burnett dressed as a maid. She looks ragged and has a bucket with an assortment …
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5/27/23
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For The Press and Standard
By mid-December 1944, the World War II in Europe appeared to be nearing its close. The Germans seemed finished after the hectic charge across France to the Siegfried …
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5/27/23
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By Vicki Brown
It’s always amusing to sit back and watch families interact and that is just what I recently did. I was privileged to watch a great comedy involving a family. But this just …
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5/20/23
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THREE MONKEYS DOMINATE MISINFORMATION
HEAR NOTHING; SEE NOTHING ; DO NOTHING
FBI - CIA - BIG MEDIA - SOCIAL MEDIA
I am retired and have time to watch out various media news casts. I am …
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5/20/23
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By VICKI BROWN
Our first grandchild was born in 2016 after a long, long wait. It seemed as though everyone else our age had grandkids except us. But when we finally set eyes on our granddaughter, …
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5/13/23
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Editor:
African safaris have come a long way since Teddy Roosevelt traveled the country looking to collect “specimens.” Today’s safaris are the polar opposite: The goal is to protect …
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5/13/23
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Dear Letter to the Editor:
I would like to thank God for giving me the strength and ability to serve as Children’s Librarian for 28 years at the Colleton County Memorial Library in Walterboro, …
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5/13/23
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