by The Standard | Sep 23, 2019 | Kathleen Marquardt
When I went to pick up my concealed carry permit at the Sheriff’s office in Montana, I was asked if I would wait a few minutes because the sheriff wanted to talk to me. I wondered if he was going to impress on me the importance of being careful, that a handgun was a...
by The Standard | Sep 23, 2019 | The Standard
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued an opinion on City of Columbia Ordinance 24-264, concluding that the the courts would most likely rule that this ordinance violates a state law that preempts the local regulation of firearms (SC Code of Laws, §...
by The Standard | Sep 21, 2019 | Johnnelle Raines
As the new 2019-2020 school year swings into action, many parents are thrilled to have their children back in their seats at government operated schools. This, of course, frees parents up during the day to pursue their own personal interests, or in some cases,...
by The Standard | Sep 21, 2019 | Johnnelle Raines
Earlier this year, January 2019, this reporter tried contacting and sent out emails to Clemson University as well as the University of SC for more information on their LGBTQ programs they have in place. The Standard has given ample time for response to our inquiry and...
by The Standard | Sep 20, 2019 | Joy Pullmann
At the American Library Association’s annual conference this summer, the nation’s librarians learned how to circumvent community objections to events like Drag Queen Story Hour and other outrageous, taxpayer-purchased materials. 21,460 attended the Library...