SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea has spent decades screening refugees from a hostile neighbour but some enemy agents manage to get through, underlining the challenges Western nations face in dealing with a far larger influx of people escaping the war in Syria.
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea has spent decades screening refugees from a hostile neighbour but some enemy agents manage to get through, underlining the challenges Western nations face in dealing with a far larger influx of people escaping the war in Syria.
For the past decade, Ann Whalen has embraced Paradise Island, a remote piece of Awendaw on the northern side of the Wando River.
By now, every coastal municipality and the three coastal congressional representatives have rightly voiced opposition to drilling for oil and natural gas off the state’s coast. Fortunately, a much cleaner energy alternative is showing offshore potential.
The Donald Trump Show goes on ... and on ... and on. And while the bragging billionaire keeps drawing a presidential-campaign crowd, he also continues to deliver shallow policy proposals and controversial comments that would be heavy burdens in a general-election campaign.
"Riley in full sprint as finish line nears" (11/23/15) states, "Riley will tell you that the low point of his four decades in City Hall came on June 17th" — the day of the horrific massacre at Emanuel AME Church. The article goes on to enumerate the many accomplishments of Riley’s long tenure as mayor, as...
olitical State Infrastructure Bank, which controls money spent on our state roads. Its tendency is to fund pet projects instead of needed repairs to our roads and bridges.
According to last Sunday’s article, "Carriage clamor," some neighborhoods in the Historic District are seeing "more than their share of [carriage] activity." Ansonborough and some other areas were called "over capacity."
Following a recent financial audit of the Charleston County School District for 2014-15, the board of trustees ordered a forensic audit. Forensic audits are undertaken to determine — hopefully to rule out — whether fraud or other illegal activities may have occurred. Whatever the findings — incompetence, inattention, fraud, or...
As a lifelong fan and alumnus, I always find the University of South Carolina’s football season interesting — sometimes perplexing — as in its game against The Citadel.
ill introduced by Sen. Jim Inhofe, and discussed by Gail Collins on Nov. 22’s Commentary page, tries to eliminate the FAA-approved medical examination for private pilots. That move is just another example of why we need term limits and, quite possibly, mandatory retirement.
Contrary to a previous letter writer, I was not disappointed, but heartened by our mayor-elect thanking God on his election.
WASHINGTON — As the administrative state distorts America’s constitutional architecture, Clarence Thomas becomes America’s indispensable constitutionalist. Now in his 25th year on the Supreme Court, he is urging the judicial branch to limit the legislative branch’s practice of delegating its power to the...
Everyone loves early-childhood education. It provides free day care, which helps working parents, who vote. Boosters say that it can also reduce inequality, help disadvantaged kids get ahead, and … who knows, probably cure shingles.
Gracefully arched trim crowns the Marlowe’s porch, window and garage openings, while two stately columns stand sentinel on either side of the porch. This handsome contemporary home could easily be adapted for wheelchair accessibility.
Teresa Keller used to joke that she was pantry-challenged. She often relied on a flashlight to search the deep, dark cupboard that held her canned goods and other food items.
Oh Christmas Tree, oh Christmas Tree, how boring are thy branches?
When you think of fall-planted bulbs, it’s usually the flowering kind: old standards such as daffodils, tulips and hyacinth.
The holidays are a time to think of fish as well as turkey and ham. Fish for planting, that is, not for eating.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — The little-known Cambodia International Film Festival is getting a star-powered boost this year from Angelina Jolie Pitt.
NEW YORK — The original Captain Hook is coming back to "Finding Neverland" on Broadway.
Transition, it’s just life.
DECEPTION PASS, Washington — Amble along the trim walkway of the bridge above Deception Pass and gaze upon the breathtaking vistas, one oceanside and one facing Skagit Bay, and you might be forgiven for asking yourself the question, "Where is the deception here?"
USA Best Book Awards named "Edisto River: Black Water Crown Jewel," published by Summerville-based Joggling Board Press, the best photography book of 2015. It’s the second national award this title has received.
YEAR OF YES: How to Dance it Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person. By Shonda Rhimes. Simon & Schuster. 336 pages. $24.99.