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• Race Relations In South Carolina

  

  By Ben Boozer with RJ Kraft on Jan 11, 3:12 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 1 Comment

  Trying to zero in on a discussion of race relations in South Carolina is extremely difficult. Books and essays have been written on this subject by observers far more erudite than I. It is also a topic that is profoundly impacted by our own individual experiences, many of which may not be reflective of the complexity of this topic. Most of us know in our hearts what is morally right. Most of us believe in the golden rule. Yet, our inability to face up to the ultimate challenge of our age remains evident...

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• My First Trip Across the Country

  

  By Ellen Wright with Sarah Peterman on Feb 1, 2:33 PM | Unpublish this post | 0 | 0 Comments

  When my husband, Ernie, was in the Army, stationed in California, I received a telegram saying, "stationed here permanently. Come on out." Since he thought he was on the way to the South Pacific, I kept my job and apartment in Columbia, South Carolina. First, I gave notice on my job that I would be leaving. Next, I started looking for someone to sub-let the apartment. This happened quickly, as I had a friend who needed a place to stay. Then I advertized in the newspaper for a female who would share the driving with me. This was more difficult. After several unsatisfactory responses, I was fortunate to be contacted by a mature lady, recently widowed, who my parents knew. After meeting, we agreed to set out on a sightseeing trip to the West Coast...
  
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