They say bad luck comes in threes. True to form, I was just struck: First, I got a piece of glass stuck in my foot — ouch and yes, expensive! Next I got food poisoning — ouch and yes, expensive. Lastly, I got a crummy phone — ouch ... 

Have you ever listened to the conversations that kids have? Sometimes when I overhear the conversations my kids are having with each other, I catch them plotting something. Like how to strap a saddle on the dog while no one is looking. Or, who&rsquo ... 

I don't understand the entire objection against photo identification in order to vote. And, I have a personal example of why we should always fight voting misdeeds. When I moved back to South Carolina, I had to re-register to vote. I went to the boa ... 

This column is dedicated to Georgetown County history.  The people, places and events I write about are always related to Georgetown County . . . except for this time. I’m making an exception because I’ve finally had the opportuni ... 

“A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.” Eccle 3:8   Thirty days hath September April, June, and November All the rest have thirty-one Except February alone Which hath twenty-eight, in fine, Till le ... 

When I think back, one of my earliest memories is of a pick up truck. We were home on leave and were staying at Granddaddy’s, and he had just come home from work. I don’t remember what kind it was, I just remember it had a round top like ... 

It seems as though weekly, if not daily, we are all bombarded by economic statistics from the Federal Reserve, the Department of the Treasury, the Congressional Office of the Budget and economists from across the political spectrum. For the next ten ... 

I  must have missed a really important parenting class. This class is one that I really would have liked to have taken. This class would have taught me how to teach my children to think for themselves. I mean I want them to be obedient, but when ... 

By Mark Shields One of the real pluses of the South Carolina primary was the chance to tap into the fresh wisdom of an authentic American giant, the 90-years-young Fritz Hollings. A vintage sample from an earlier speech: “Having been governor ... 

Several years ago, I wrote about the schizophrenic thinking of the extreme liberal members of our society. Actually, my subject covered the ambivalent notions of the far-far-left components of our great nation. Nothing has occurred in the interim th ... 

Editor’s Note: While this column is prompted by the loss of a particular child in a traffic accident, the thoughts contained in it are universal. Oh Most Gracious and Loving Heavenly Father, We come to you today with a heavy heart; another pr ... 

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article may include historical materials that could contain offensive language or negative stereotypes. Such materials must be viewed in the context of the relevant time period. The Georgetown Times does not endorse the view ... 

By Steve Jacob   The coming year will determine whether — or in what form — health reform survives. The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on reform’s constitutionality before it adjourns in June. If it survives the court ... 

Today I took a cold shower, and sadly this was not my first. My family loves taking showers; the hotter, the better. Eric included, they would each take two showers a day, if they could.  Chandler would like to move into the bathtub permanentl ... 

As you grow older, memory seems to slip. I have certainly found that to be the case and I have resorted to all sorts of gimmicks to help me remember something from yesterday or for that matter — an hour ago. I can remember who sat behind me in ... 

By Rep. Chip Limehouse (R – Charleston) In a state of 2.7 million registered voters, miscounting more than 212,000 voters can represent a major problem – especially if it was done intentionally. A recent AP news report uncovered finding ... 

By Paige Sawyer It’s a common part of just about any conversation. Georgetown is not business friendly. After hearing this repeatedly from several people, I decided to find out if what I was hearing were true. I talked to several planners or c ... 

By Elaine Kamarck and James Pinkerton The nation is still trying to work its way out of one of the worst economic slumps in the post-war period. In South Carolina, where the unemployment rate continues to hover around 10 percent, the need to create ... 

Every four years there is a job opening. It is called the President of the United States. It is uniquely different than other positions, particularly when it comes to the application for and the securing of this position. Simply stated, usually two ... 

Occasionally, I  think my children’s brains have been taken over by aliens. This is not good news for me, since I have a serious fear of any and all aliens. Yes, this includes E.T.  Don’t judge me. Sometimes, I will tell th ... 

There are many things in this world that I think are unreasonable. Ever so often I write about one. I was reminded of this recently when I was looking over my tab at a nearby restaurant and noticed that my wife had ordered iced tea, something that ma ... 

I have an old joke I tell folks when they find out that I spent most of my formative years traveling with Mom and Dad when he was in the Air Force. Most times they ask me where I was born, and I say, Joel, he was born on Guam, Roger, well he was born ... 

Help! I need a cure for the hair of the dog. And no, I’m not talking about alcohol, hangovers or even wild parties. I am literally talking about the hair of the dog, the dog in question being Gus. I received a lot of positive feedback when I w ... 

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article may include historical materials that could contain offensive language or negative stereotypes. Such materials must be viewed in the context of the relevant time period. The Georgetown Times does not endorse the view ... 

I am actually going to complain about the weather. I know, it’s very clique to do so, but I feel justified in my complaint. I grew up in hot Florida. The weather was either hot, hotter, or raining. Before anyone who lives in Florida, or is from ...