"Just moments ago, Rush Limbaugh made a startling announcement on his syndicated radio program." That was the lead story on the CBS Radio newscast at 3 p.m. Friday. I was in my truck listening when the anchor rolled a sound bite of Limbaugh admitting he was addicted to prescription pain killers. I had missed the broadcast of Rush's confession that aired live about five minutes earlier. So, when I got home, I hit the Internet to find out exactly what Rush had said. "I am addicted to prescription pain medication," Limbaugh told his huge radio audience, promising to check himself, for the third time, into a clinic to "once and for all break the hold this highly addictive medication has on me." I have never tried to hide the fact I have always admired Rush. He was a fat kid who grew up in a small town then followed his dream of working in radio, starting with a small station in his hometown. I was a fat kid who grew up in a small town and followed my dream of working in radio. [continues 801 words]
For most people, Hank, an 18-month-old yellow Lab, is a friendly dog who loves to play and have fun with people. But for drug dealers in Georgetown County, this adorable canine may be an incriminating adversary. Hank, who was introduced at a recent press conference, is the newest officer of the Sheriff's Department's drug team. Hank was donated to the department by Paul and Eydie McCombs of Mayesville, S.C., owner of Fallen Rock Kennels. The dog is trained to detect a variety of illegal drugs including marijuana, heroine, cocaine and crack cocaine. "We are both police officers," Eydie McCombs said. "We do this as a side business. [continues 489 words]
Georgetown County School District officials are continuing to try to find ways to cut at least $6 million from the proposed 2002-03 budget, but Superintendent Dr. Chuck Gadsden said there will be no teacher layoffs and class size will not be increased in those cutbacks. At a meeting Monday afternoon at Waccamaw High School, Gadsden told the 30 or so employees and members of the public "we don't intend to cut or eliminate any persons from the district. There are, however, vacant positions that will remain unfilled, but that will not affect the student/teacher ratio in the classroom." That's the good news Gadsden had to share. [continues 425 words]
