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  • Perspective - WIS editorial opinion

  • Thursday, May 16 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:06:28 GMT
    With a large military presence here in the Midlands, most of us are stunned by a Pentagon report exposing the military sexual assault crisis. A culture of increasing sexual violence and fear of retribution is
    With a large military presence here in the Midlands, most of us are stunned by a Pentagon report exposing the military sexual assault crisis.

  • A Chapin teacher who made national headlines when he stomped on an American flag in front of his students is now receiving an $85,000 settlement. It's a complicated story involving free speech, patriotism,
    A Chapin teacher who made national headlines when he stomped on an American flag in front of his students is now receiving an $85,000 settlement.

  • Tuesday, May 7 2013 12:23 PM EDT2013-05-07 16:23:42 GMT
    We recently editorialized for the preservation of the historic Palmetto Compress warehouse. The city council has since voted to buy the building for future development, but their plans for financing that purchase
    We recently editorialized for the preservation of the historic Palmetto Compress warehouse.

  • Thursday, May 2 2013 6:21 PM EDT2013-05-02 22:21:28 GMT
    Just when you thought  Richland County election leadership was getting resolved and public trust reinstated,   dysfunction raises its ugly head again.  It seems that miscommunication is once again the
    Just when you thought  Richland County election leadership was getting resolved and public trust reinstated,   dysfunction raises its ugly head again.  It seems that miscommunication is once again the

  • Monday, April 29 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:30:18 GMT
    While Washington struggles with a solution to our nation's debt crisis, little attention is being paid to the real threat this burden represents to the next generation of Americans. It promises to be
    While Washington struggles with a solution to our nation's debt crisis, little attention is being paid to the real threat this burden represents to the next generation of Americans. It promises to be crushing, and some have dubbed it generational theft.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:25:16 GMT
    According to the Dalai Lama XIV, "There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'  No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope,
    According to the Dalai Lama XIV, "There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.'  No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster."

  • Monday, April 29 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:17:59 GMT
    WIS' recent efforts to obtain information from the City of Columbia regarding Chief Randy Scott's leave of absence reinforced the need for reforming the freedom of information law in South Carolina. Too
    WIS' recent efforts to obtain information from the City of Columbia regarding Chief Randy Scott's leave of absence reinforced the need for reforming the freedom of information law in South Carolina.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:17:14 GMT
    While it's good to see Tiger Woods back on his game, I think the new series of Nike ads featuring him with the slogan "winning takes care of everything" sends the wrong message.  Athletic prowess, focus
    While it's good to see Tiger Woods back on his game, I think the new series of Nike ads featuring him with the slogan "winning takes care of everything" sends the wrong message.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-04-29 19:50:48 GMT
    Columbia is a city rich in history and heritage neighborhoods, and that's why I'm glad City Council voted to purchase the century old Palmetto Compress warehouse.  Over the years, developers, property
    Columbia is a city rich in history and heritage neighborhoods, and that's why I'm glad City Council voted to purchase the century old Palmetto Compress warehouse.

  • Monday, April 29 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-04-29 19:49:28 GMT
    My favorite Mouseketeer,  Annette Funicello, is gone, but my memories of her  will live on forever.   She's been described as wholesome, perky and  spunky….descriptions that apply to most of my TV star
    My favorite Mouseketeer,  Annette Funicello, is gone, but my memories of her  will live on forever.   She's been described as wholesome, perky and  spunky….descriptions that apply to most of my TV star

  • Friday, April 26 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-04-26 21:18:46 GMT
    This week is "Stay Safe Online Week" at WIS News 10.  All week long we have been investigating and alerting you to the dangers of Internet crime against children. We've spoken to the attorney general
    This week is "Stay Safe Online Week" at WIS News 10.  All week long we have been investigating and alerting you to the dangers of Internet crime against children.

  • Monday, March 11 2013 4:19 PM EDT2013-03-11 20:19:39 GMT
    Automatic cuts in the federal budget, known as sequestration,  went into effect last week, and the latest poll shows most Americans, 46 percent, believe the cuts are bad for the country.  34 percent said
    Automatic cuts in the federal budget, known as sequestration,  went into effect last week, and the latest poll shows most Americans, 46 percent, believe the cuts are bad for the country.

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 7:27 PM EST2013-03-08 00:27:53 GMT
    {OSCAR} Are you sick and tired of our broken government?  Politicians seem to argue constantly - blaming each other - or the other party - unable to fix anything   {JIM} This broken system - funded by special
    Commentary: New Party

  • Thursday, March 7 2013 7:23 PM EST2013-03-08 00:23:46 GMT
    Obesity is a major problem in South Carolina and DHEC Director Catherine Templeton is making it one of her top priorities.  While that's laudable, seeking a waiver to limit food stamps to the purchase
    Obesity is a major problem in South Carolina and DHEC Director Catherine Templeton is making it one of her top priorities.

  • Friday, February 22 2013 7:48 PM EST2013-02-23 00:48:34 GMT
    South Carolina has made significant strides in attracting manufacturing investment  to the state, but one of the nagging impediments to future growth and development is funding  our transportation infrastructure.
    South Carolina has made significant strides in attracting manufacturing investment  to the state, but one of the nagging impediments to future growth and development is funding  our transportation infrastructure.

  • Friday, February 15 2013 8:57 AM EST2013-02-15 13:57:38 GMT
    If you're like me, you are alarmed at the number of violent crimes in the Midlands. Shootouts at a local bank, multiple armed robberies  and home invasions. When asked about this seemingly alarming trend,
    If you're like me, you are alarmed at the number of violent crimes in the Midlands. Shootouts at a local bank, multiple armed robberies  and home invasions. When asked about this seemingly alarming trend, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott dispelled a myth.

  • Wednesday, February 6 2013 10:48 AM EST2013-02-06 15:48:44 GMT
    So far, the political debate about Medicaid expansion has been about the role of federal and state governments in providing financial support for healthcare services and the impact that may have on our
    So far, the political debate about Medicaid expansion has been about the role of federal and state governments in providing financial support for healthcare services and the impact that may have on our state budget.

  • Thursday, January 31 2013 4:42 PM EST2013-01-31 21:42:30 GMT
    Heart disease is the #1 killer in America claiming over 2000 lives a day. Heart disease is particularly deadly for women, surpassing deaths from all cancers combined. The American Heart Association invites
    Heart disease is the #1 killer in America claiming over 2000 lives a day. Heart disease is particularly deadly for women, surpassing deaths from all cancers combined. The American Heart Association invites

  • Thursday, January 24 2013 3:16 PM EST2013-01-24 20:16:05 GMT
    It took two months for Lillian McBride and those responsible for hiring and firing her to decide that she should resign her position as director of elections in Richland county. Now it seems that she may
    It took two months for Lillian McBride and those responsible for hiring and firing her to decide that she should resign her position as director of elections in Richland County.

  • Thursday, January 17 2013 7:57 PM EST2013-01-18 00:57:06 GMT
    What in the world is going on? The past weeks' headlines could have read "Teachers Gone Wild" with some very questionable behavior on the part of some educators exposed here in the Midlands. First, a
    What in the world is going on? The past weeks' headlines could have read "Teachers Gone Wild" with some very questionable behavior on the part of some educators exposed here in the Midlands.

  • Thursday, January 10 2013 9:43 PM EST2013-01-11 02:43:08 GMT
    If you haven't visited the downtown ice skating rink on Main Street, you're in luck. Columbia City Council just approved keeping the rink open for another 2 weeks. Since opening on Thanksgiving, the
    If you haven't visited the downtown ice skating rink on Main Street, you're  in luck.

  • As we ring in the new year, we naturally wonder just what's in store for us in 2013.  The biggest headline for the past few weeks has been the fiscal cliff negotiations, and although Congress successfully  rappelled
    As we ring in the new year, we naturally wonder just what's in store for us in 2013.  The biggest headline for the past few weeks has been the fiscal cliff negotiations, and although Congress successfully  rappelled

  • Friday, December 21 2012 7:50 PM EST2012-12-22 00:50:26 GMT
    This editorial received so many positive comments when it aired several months ago, that I decided to repeat it. It's about the drug problem I had growing up. As a youngster, I was drug to family reunions
    This editorial received so many positive comments when it aired several months ago, that I decided to repeat it. It's about the drug problem I had growing up. As a youngster, I was drug to family reunions

  • Thursday, December 20 2012 2:31 PM EST2012-12-20 19:31:49 GMT
    We are mere weeks away from the expiration of Bush-era tax cuts, or the fiscal cliff, and our congressional leaders are still bickering. Call me a skeptic, but I think it's all a bunch of posturing. The same
    We are mere weeks away from the expiration of Bush-era tax cuts, or the fiscal cliff, and our congressional leaders are still bickering. Call me a skeptic, but I think it's all a bunch of posturing. The same folks that drafted the expiring cuts are now trying to unravel them, and trust me, they understand the ramifications.

  • Thursday, December 20 2012 2:22 PM EST2012-12-20 19:22:41 GMT
    The unspeakable horror of last week's mass shooting of 20 innocent children and the educators who tried to protect them has triggered both national mourning and a renewed call for gun control. As a nation,
    The unspeakable horror of last week's mass shooting of 20 innocent children and the educators who tried to protect them has triggered both national mourning and a renewed call for gun control.

  • Thursday, December 13 2012 11:21 AM EST2012-12-13 16:21:25 GMT
    Jim DeMint's announcement last week to step down early from his Senate seat took everyone by surprise. His resignation to join a powerful Washington think tank speaks volumes about his resolve to be in a
    Jim DeMint's announcement last week to step down early from his Senate seat took everyone by surprise. His resignation to join a powerful Washington think tank speaks volumes about his resolve to be in a

  • Thursday, December 6 2012 9:25 PM EST2012-12-07 02:25:11 GMT
    Nearly a month afterRichland County’s botched election, we are still in the dark as to exactly howthis mess happened, who’s responsible, and what measures will be taken to makesure it never happens again.In spite of investigations by County legislatorsand the SC election commission, we still have no closure.
    Nearly a month afterRichland County’s botched election, we are still in the dark as to exactly howthis mess happened, who’s responsible, and what measures will be taken to makesure it never happens again.In spite of investigations by County legislatorsand the SC election commission, we still have no closure.

  • Tuesday, November 27 2012 11:31 AM EST2012-11-27 16:31:17 GMT
    It's that time of year once again when  WIS and the Palmetto Project partner for Families Helping Families. This year marks our 22nd anniversary and Families Helping Families was recently recognized by
    It's that time of year once again when  WIS and the Palmetto Project partner for Families Helping Families.

  • Friday, November 23 2012 5:15 PM EST2012-11-23 22:15:41 GMT
    As we celebrate our nation's holiday of Thanksgiving, I urge you to reflect on what that holiday should really represent. A day of "thanks" – giving. It's really my favorite holiday because it brings
    As we celebrate our nation's holiday of Thanksgiving, I urge you to reflect on what that holiday should really represent. A day of "thanks" – giving. It's really my favorite holiday because it brings

  • Wednesday, November 21 2012 10:28 AM EST2012-11-21 15:28:58 GMT
    What is it about some charismatic, powerful men that causes them to do dumb things that ruin their careers, their reputations and their families?  Is their status so intoxicating that they just can't help themselves?
    What is it about some charismatic, powerful men that causes them to do dumb things that ruin their careers, their reputations and their families?

  • Monday, November 12 2012 3:33 PM EST2012-11-12 20:33:39 GMT
    One of the strengths of our community and state is the rich diversity of our backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and opinions. This diversity can make us better citizens and neighbors if we choose not
    One of the strengths of our community and state is the rich diversity of our backgrounds, experiences, beliefs and opinions.

  • The hacking of  SC Department of Revenue's database has stunned and frightened everyone in our state.  As vulnerable as this makes us feel, the hacking scandal should also serve as a wake up call to take
    The hacking of  SC Department of Revenue's database has stunned and frightened everyone in our state.  As vulnerable as this makes us feel, the hacking scandal should also serve as a wake up call to take

  • You may have noticed some changes recently in the wistv.com comment system.  While we invite and encourages our online readers to weigh in on stories that we post, over the past several years we've seen
    You may have noticed some changes recently in the wistv.com comment system.  While we invite and encourages our online readers to weigh in on stories that we post, over the past several years we've seen