Hearing loss doesn't stop FMU grad

FLORENCE - Surgeries to remove brain tumors left Jonathan Smith nearly totally deaf. But he still graduated close to on-time from Francis Marion University, thanks to help from those on the Florence County campus.

Extra Effort: Central student turns hearing loss into opportunity to excel

Megan Mikkelson can hear her future calling her. Tied for first in her class of 318, the Central High School senior isn't about to let anything stop her - least of all profound hearing loss.

Recto: Palace backing on bill scrapping common carriers tax sought

January 31, 2012. Sen. Ralph G. Recto yesterday said the passage of a proposed measure eliminating common carrier's tax (CCT) on international carriers would boost tourist arrivals by 70,000 more on the first year and help create 70,000 new jobs. "If we remove it, they will come. And it would be truly 'fun' to come...

Mega Buzz: Grey's Career Change, NCIS' No-Go Romance and a New Vampire Gal

Every week, editors Adam Bryant and Natalie Abrams satisfy your need for TV scoop. Please send all questionsto mega_scoop@tvguide.com. Will Meredith ever go back to neuro on Grey's Anatomy? ? Jenny NATALIE: Meredith will finally make her way back to neuro in an upcoming episode, but don't expect it to be a permanent stop, according to Ellen Pompeo. After Derek practically begs her to return to ...

Marquette hands Pitt its sixth straight loss

Marquette coach Buzz Williams was pleased his team played well for more than one half Saturday.