Greenville Family Partnership Adds to its Red Ribbon Workshop with “Leading to Change”
Gearing up for 2012’s “Red Ribbon Week” which encourages young people to avoid drugs, alcohol, tobacco and the pitfalls associated with their abuse, Greenville Family Partnership (GFP) is inviting principals, teachers, PTA presidents, Red Ribbon coordinators, and others who work with youth to attend its “Red Ribbon Workshop” on August 28-29 at Buncombe Street […]
We Deserve Better from Network News
By: Taft Matney Much like the winds from Tropical Storm Isaac now making its way to the Gulf, network television news blows. NBC dedicated each of its affiliated networks to 17 days of live Olympic coverage – even a streaming web site and mobile apps – so we could watch the trampoline finals and […]
CRESCENT PEOPLE: Congressman Mick Mulvaney — Husband, Father, and Not Your Average Republican
Congressman Mulvaney says and does things you might not expect. For example, you don’t expect a leader in the Republican Party to say things like, “I hate the Republican Party talking points. They make me sick and tired.” Okay, then. It’s just another example of being an independent thinker. Sure. He very frequently votes […]
Edisto Winds Down With Late Summer Events
With school starting back and summer days shortening, the Edisto Island and Edisto Beach communities await the seasonal shift with a lineup of events for the fall season. On Labor Day weekend, Edisto will savor the last few “official” days of summer with the Edisto Music & Shag Fest, loaded with music, dancing, shopping […]