On Education, Mississippi Shows the Way
Mississippi leads the nation. That’s not a typographical error. And it’s not just a gotcha phrase, preparing the reader for learning that Mississippi leads the nation on all sorts of negative things. Once upon a time, that was true, and in some respects it...
‘Founding Mothers’ Day’ recognizes SC women’s contributions to The American Revolution
For the inaugural event, historians recalled the siege of Fort Motte, assisted by Rebecca Brewton Motte FORT MOTTE — When Patriot officers told Rebecca Brewton Motte on May 12, 1781, they needed to set fire to her house — which British soldiers had turned into a...
‘People You Should Know’ Is a Love Letter to Bottom-Up Solutions
FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia — Steve Hotz started Black Horse Forge, a nonprofit organization that provides support for veterans, active-duty military personnel and first responders through the ancient art of blacksmithing. The retired sergeant, who served 17 years in the...
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TEXAS: ‘Come and take it’ | Texas lawmaker wants to enshrine the cannon as a Texas state symbol The resolution argues that cannons have been instrumental in Texas history. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas has a plethora of state symbols, from the blue bonnet to the...Obiter Dicta
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VIRGINIA: SCC commissioner, former NextEra attorney declines to recuse herself from merger case On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger Read More