A year and a half ago, the state was shocked by the videos of bear baying events in South Carolina released by animal activists. Leaders, residents and animal lovers around the state reacted with outrage, amazed that such a barbaric practice was still legal. Today, we’re still amazed that it is.

I don’t usually read articles written by Bailey since most of his columns are slanted on how great this administration is turning the country around, but I did read his column on refinancing.

Jesus had better not return to earth this week. We will be too busy with the Facebook IPO to deal with Him. “That’s very nice, Lord,” we’ll say, escorting Him to a chair in the corner. “But we’re looking at an initial stock price of $100! Initial! Do you know what that means?”