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It's Friday, July 31st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Syrians in America have to leave the country The expiration of Temporary Protected Status for Syrians in America this week has renewed attention on the fragile security environment facing civilians in Syria, particularly Christians who remain vulnerable 18 months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship in this 87% Muslim country, reports International Christian Concern. Temporary Protected Status is a humanitarian immigration designation that allows nationals of countries experiencing armed conflict to remain and work legally in the United States for a limited period. The designation does not provide a pathway to permanent residency but shields recipients from deportation while conditions in their home country are deemed unsafe for return. In December 2024, rebel forces, led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, forced al-Assad from power.  Al-Sharaa's group had previously been associated with Muslim jihadist movements, including al-Qaeda. Before the Syrian civil war, Christians represented a significant minority of Syria's population concentrated in Damascus — where the Apostle Paul was converted on the street. While Christians have not experienced the same level of targeted mass violence as other groups, there has been harassment and attacks on Christian communities. President Trump floats temporarily pulling Blache nomination to be AG President Donald Trump said on July 30 that he was willing to temporarily withdraw his nomination of Todd Blanche to be Attorney General until next year, if two Republican senators continued to withhold their support, reports The Epoch Times. Blanche's nomination has been held up in the Senate Judiciary Committee after Republican Senators John Cornyn of Texas and Thom Tillis of North Carolina said they would not back bringing it to the floor for a full vote. Those two votes are necessary for the nomination to advance. Earlier this year, both Cornyn and Tillis lost their bid for re-election after President Trump endorsed their opponents during the primaries. The president now intends to wait them out. In the meantime, Blanche will remain the acting head of the Department of Justice. You can express your objection to the senators for dragging their feet by calling Senator John Cornyn at 202-224-2934 and Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina at 202-224-6342. You can call 24 hours a day/7 days a week and leave a voicemail. Dr. Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment 90 times in GOP-led committee In a hearing of the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 29th, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, announced in his opening statement that he would invoke the Fifth Amendment and not answer any questions about his culpability in a cover-up about the source of the COVID-19 virus or what happened subsequently. Listen. FAUCI: “Members of the committee, I served at the NIH for over 54 years, 38 of those as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Over that period, I proved that I believe in and respect the value of legitimate congressional oversight. In fact, I testified before and/or briefed Senate and House committees well over 200 times over those 38 years. During and after the COVID pandemic, I have appeared multiple times for hearings in the Senate and the House, usually under oath, and sat for several days-long, transcribed, sworn interviews answering questions about the very issues that are now the subject of this hearing. “However, given Senator [Rand] Paul's obvious obsession with calling for my prosecution, his repeated slanderous comments about me, and recently his publicly releasing my unredacted personal diary aimed at embarrassing and intimidating me, the only conclusion I can reach is that the sole reason he is calling me before this committee is to get me to say something, anything, that could vindicate his repeated public pledges that I end up, in his words, ‘behind bars'. “Any reasonable person who has followed his unhinged obsession with me would readily come to the same conclusion. Therefore, although it pains me to do so because of the respect I have for the legislative branch of government and my decades-long record of cooperating with Congress, under the advice of my attorneys, I will invoke my right, under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution, to refrain from answering your questions.” Over the course of his time in front of the Senate Committee, Dr. Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment a whopping 111 times, reports Fox News. Dr. Fauci stonewalled Senator Rand Paul numerous times Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly stonewalled Republican Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, the Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The senator started with asking about former President Joe Biden's bizarre “full and unconditional” pardon of Dr. Fauci. PAUL:  “As a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, or the White House COVID-19 Response Team, or as Chief Medical Advisor to the President, have you refused this pardon? Or do you have any reason to believe this full and unconditional pardon, this grant of immunity, would somehow require you to plead the Fifth Amendment?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL: “Based on the facts presented, I'm going to direct you to answer the questions. The committee has issued a valid subpoena. They have requested your presence here. The questions are very pertinent to your decision making as head of [the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases], as well as a chief advisor to the president, do you still refuse to answer the questions?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Were you ever made aware of gain-of-function research on monkeypox being conducted at the National Bio Defense Analysis and Countermeasures Center, and back at Fort Detrick, [the center of the U.S. biological weapons program from 1943 to 1969]?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” PAUL:  “Dr. Fauci, did the CIA ever transfer funds to [the National Institutes of Health] under interagency agreement?” FAUCI: “On the advice of counsel, I respectfully decline to answer, based upon my rights under the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution.” And Senator Rand Paul took this parting shot. PAUL: “The chairman has denied your assertion of privilege and directed you to answer, but you nonetheless refuse and stand on privilege despite the existence of the pardon. The committee will have to consider after this hearing what appropriate action should be taken against you for the failure to testify after being directed to do so. “It's against the law to obstruct an investigation of Congress. There will be repercussions to your refusal to testify today.” Watchdog group: Medical groups should condemn transgender surgeries on minors The medical watchdog group, Do No Harm, is calling on 10 major medical associations to explicitly condemn transgender genital surgeries on minors, reports The Daily Signal. On July 29th, Do No Harm sent open letters to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Medical Association among others. In the letter, the group wrote, “Do No Harm, and its 54,000 members, are calling on your society to publicly reject genital surgery on minors for the purpose of producing [so-called] ‘gender transitions.' While this process is uncommon, we believe that it should never occur.” In Matthew 19:4, Jesus asked, “Have you not read that [God], who created them from the beginning, made them male and female?” Marijuana should not be reclassified as a less dangerous drug Marijuana could be reclassified as a less dangerous substance under federal law. Kevin Sabet, CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana and the former drug policy advisor for the Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama presidential administrations as well as President Trump's former U.S. Attorney General William Barr, thinks that would be a terrible idea. He said that reclassifying marijuana as a drug with accepted medical use and a lower risk of abuse than drugs subject to greater controls would be reckless. Sabet added, “The evidence presented at the hearing confirmed what decades of data have shown: Raw marijuana has no scientifically established medical value and carries a high risk of abuse. Today's marijuana is more dangerous than ever before. [Reclassifying] marijuana would create the false impression that it is safe, would reduce penalties for peddling the drug illegally and would give those who purvey it legally a huge tax windfall. That would be a disaster.”  The Department of Justice held a hearing last month to consider it at President Donald Trump's request. Despite the fact that President Trump is a teetotaler who eschews alcohol and drugs, he told his administration last December to push forward on easing marijuana restrictions, after an aggressive lobbying push by advocates including a cannabis CEO, a Florida sheriff, and a Mar-a-Lago member, the Wall Street Journal previously reported. Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, previously wrote, “Use of cannabis increases a person's chance of developing a bipolar disorder or schizophrenia by an average of 47%. It's also shown to significantly increase hallucinations and paranoia. “In fact, it's been determined that regular use of medical marijuana leads to a higher chance of heart attack, stroke and coronary artery disease. … If the established goal is to make America healthy and great again, this objective will not be reached by increasing access to poisonous pot.” In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, the Apostle Paul asked, “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, Who is in you, Whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” Montana listeners like our brevity and updates on the persecuted Here at The Worldview in 5 Minutes, Winston and Heather Royal in Helena, Montana, wrote, “Adam, we appreciate the newscast because it's short, to the point, and from a Christian perspective. We appreciate hearing about our Christian brothers and sisters around the world. And we often listen to it at breakfast time. Thank you for your work!” Texas listener values boldness and truthfulness of The Worldview And Byron Barlowe in Plano, Texas wrote, “Adam, your newscast is something I've evangelized about for four reasons. I find the integration of a Biblical worldview into reporting the news to be effective and refreshing. Brevity matters more than ever. I also relate to the brevity of your newscast since Probe Ministries, a group I write for, produces a 3-minute daily feature. The candor among you and the two other writers of The Worldview is bold, truthful, and necessary. For example, I appreciate your reference to homosexual faux marriage instead of so-called ‘gay marriage.' Spade-calling is truth-telling and, when done in a gracious spirit led by the Spirit of God, can have good effect. You have a golden radio voice that emanates masculinity without undue forcefulness. Both women and men need that in the era of so-called ‘toxic masculinity' and the feminized Church which follows a confused culture. I just like it, too.” Byron, thanks for your encouragement as we use the instruments of our laptops and voice to communicate. 23 Worldview listeners gave $13,150.04 And finally, by Thursday night at 9:00pm Central, 23 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate and invested their treasure to fund the 6-member team behind The Worldview for another year. Our thanks to Jerry in Angie, Louisiana and Thomas in Spartanburg, South Carolina – both of whom gave $25 as well as David in Wilmington, Ohio and Lori in Rockford, Illinois – both of whom gave $50. We appreciate Tony and Jennie in Palmdale, California who gave $80.04, Samuel in Greensboro, North Carolina who gave $90, and Jeanne in Thomasville, North Carolina and Ron in Orange Park, Florida – both of whom gave $100. We're grateful to God for Jody in Westerlo, New York and Kevin and Shelly in Columbus, Nebraska – both of whom gave $200, Glenn and Linda in Palmdale, California who gave $240, Marlowe in Freetown, Prince Edward Isalnd, Canada who gave $250, Kelly in Rio Rancho, New Mexico who pledged $25/month for 12 months for a gift of $300, and Vanessa in Templeton, California and Nicki in Carthage, Missouri – both of whom pledged $35/month for 12 months for a gift of $420. We were touched by the generosity of Serge in Simpsonville, South Carolina who gave $500, Charles and Pamela in Sierra Madre, California  who gave $500, Sean in Burlington, Wisconsin who gave $500, and Francesca in Rockaway Township, New Jersey who also gave $500. All four of them were matched by our friend in Naples, Florida who gave another $2,000. And we were blown away by Frederick in Gainesville, Florida who pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600, Jeff in Sevierville, Tennessee who gave $1,000, and Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas who gave $5,000. Wow! Those 23 gifts add up to $13,150.04. That's the largest total amount in a single day throughout this July 2026 fundraiser. Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $94,270 (sound effect of people cheering) We need to raise $29,230 by midnight tonight, July 31st! That means in order to hit our final goal of $123,500 by midnight tonight, Friday, July 31st, God needs to prompt folks to give an astounding $29,230 in order for the 6-member Worldview newscast team to be fully funded for another year. So, as I've said over the last several days, if you have been waiting until the last minute, this … is … it!  We could really use your help.  The finish line is upon us. Perhaps in our national audience, there are three others, just like Steve and Carla in Katy, Texas, who feel led by God to give a one-time gift of $5,000. If that $15,000 comes in, we would need just 15 people to either give a one-time gift of $1,000 or make a monthly pledge of $83.33 for 12 months which adds up to $1,000. If all of that is way out of your budget, just give what you can. $10. $20. $30. Every dollar gets us closer. Now, if you can't give a dime, then pray. Pray that God would stir the hearts of those who can give! Just go to TheWorldview.com, click on Give, select the dollar amount, and make sure to click on the “recurring” button if that's your wish.  And remember this, if you want to continue your monthly pledge to The Worldview that you started prior to July 1, 2026, please let me know so we can count your generous ongoing gift toward our total. This newscast team champions the truth and uses the Bible as our plumbline.  We actually cite relevant Bible verses that really come alive as we look at the news of the day.  Plus, we report, and we're unique in this, on the persecuted church, the battles for life and a godly perspective on sexuality, often including action steps on how you can make a difference as a believer. Don't forget: The Worldview in 5 Minutes is also commercial free. We have no sponsors. Nor do we have a pay wall.  Anyone who wants to access this newscast can get it for free. So, all we have is you! What is God prompting you to do right now? 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Host Charlie James opens the segment by reflecting on Mark Sanford's 2019 symbolic presidential primary challenge against Donald Trump, using it to criticize establishment Republicans for lacking a genuine fighting spirit. James argues that conservative voters want leaders who actively fight for their platform—such as passing the SAVE America Act and eliminating the Senate filibuster—rather than yielding to Democrats or giving up on key legislation. He praises senators who refuse to support a Senate recess until legislative goals are met, while calling out Senator Tim Scott for not joining them. Later in the segment, caller Larry from Spartanburg reminds listeners that today is the deadline to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming South Carolina special Senate primary, advising voters to submit or hand-deliver their ballots promptly to ensure they are processed on time.

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell have some questions about a Spartanburg County Police report… made by none other than Debbie Barbier… When Greg Parker's attorney Deborah Barbier told Spartanburg police she'd been “harassed” in a hotel lobby the morning of Mandy's contempt hearing on June 22, 2026, the department did something our team has never seen done so thoroughly for a harassment complaint made by a woman: it investigated.  Multiple officers. Multiple weeks. Untold public monies. Search warrants signed by magistrate judges with no explanation of what probable cause existed — including a search of Mandy's Marriott room records and private guest information divulged over the phone. Hours of surveillance footage later, police could not locate the confrontation Barbier described, and the case is now listed as "inactive". We're revisiting what South Carolina's harassment statute actually says, and ask why protected first amendment activities keep getting recast as crimes… and why behavior matching the statute is disregarded.  Then we relook at McClatchy reporter John Monk's coverage of Mandy's contempt proceedings through the prism of his 44 year old son's federal indictment on child sexual abuse material charges — to which Monk Jr. has pleaded not guilty. We have questions… Let's Dive In…

“S” is for Spartanburg Pellagra Hospital. The pellagra hospital in Spartanburg was the nation's first facility dedicated to discovering the cause of that baffling and serious disorder.

During this segment of The Charlie James Show, the host takes a series of phone calls from local listeners sharing personal observations and opinions on public health policies. The conversation begins with Gerald calling from Spartanburg to describe a long wait at the health department where several people were turned away due to a card-only payment issue, leading to a lighthearted debate with Chuck from Mills River about payment preferences and broader political figures like Dr. Anthony Fauci. Callers Colleen from Fountain Inn and Joyce from West Pelzer join the dialogue to express skepticism regarding COVID-19 safety guidelines, questioning the shift from traditional handwashing to hand sanitizers and voicing concerns over how hospital protocols and financial incentives influenced pandemic-era care. Charlie wraps up the segment by previewing upcoming topics, including emails regarding NIH data on mask efficacy and President Trump's reaction to regional military developments in Jordan.

Investigative journalists ⁠⁠Mandy Matney⁠⁠ and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠⁠ and producer of journalism David Moses are recording near Washington, D.C. for a special episode on an explosive FOIA returned from Spartanburg PD. First, David opens with gratitude for the listeners who requested a GoFundMe and refused to let Mandy stand alone. Then we're examining the very relevant Spartanburg Police Report that Deborah Barbier filed claiming that a man stood up in the AC Hotel's lobby area, photographed her, “kept screaming her name” — and that “Mandy Matney” was somehow involved.  The report on the June 22, 2026 incident was released after Mandy's contempt order was issued and it is stunning: a search warrant, a thumb drive, an IT department, roughly four hours of hotel video — and a police lieutenant who wrote that he was “unable to locate the confrontation Mrs. Barbier advised”.   Mandy, Liz and David unpack what's in the report and what's very obviously not.   Join LUNASHARK Premium on Patreon Support Our Legal Defense GoFundMe: Help Journalist Mandy Matney Fight $176,500 Contempt Order Or support our reporting: ⁠https://lunashark.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ ☕ Cups Up! ⚖️ Lawyers & Judges: Send legal suggestions or offers for Pro Hac / Pro Bono representation to legal@lunasharkmedia.com Episode References Mandy joins Laura Richards on Crime Analyst Ep #357

Mike Switzer interviews Beth Jeter Hrubala, a certified financial planner in Spartanburg, SC.

“S” is for Spartanburg (Spartanburg County; 2020 population 38,732).

A sermon on Romans 9:25-33 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on July 26, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

In this broadcast of The Charlie James Show on NewsTalk 98.9 WORD, host Charlie James discusses the approaching midterm election, highlighting that there are only 99 days left until election day. He contrasts the messaging strategies of the Democratic and Republican parties, emphasizing economic concerns like inflation, government spending, and the border. Later in the segment, a caller named Steve from Spartanburg joins the show to discuss the historical context of the Senate filibuster under Harry Reid and lightheartedly suggests adding a football-themed ballot question to boost voter turnout. Charlie concludes by teasing an upcoming segment about a new poll in a ten-candidate Senate race and actions by candidate Darlene Graham.

The Mary Black Foundation in Spartanburg, SC is turning 30 this July. As an independent grantmaking organization that aims to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities of Spartanburg County, Mary Black Foundation has invested more than $74.5 million into the Spartanburg community during the past 30 years.

South Carolina recently experienced the largest measles outbreak in modern American history, and for Dr. Huntley, who lives and works in the state, this wasn't a distant headline. It was a story unfolding in her own backyard. In this episode, Dr. Huntley sits down with Scott Thorpe, Executive Director of the Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership, to unpack what actually happened in Spartanburg and what helped bring the outbreak under control. They also talk about why the real work is only beginning now that the crisis has passed. Resources ▶️ Join the PHEC Podcast Community ▶️ Visit the PHEC Podcast Show Notes ▶️ DrCHHuntley, Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting  

A sermon on Romans 9:17-24 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on July 19, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

During this segment of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James takes calls from listeners discussing political developments following the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham. A first-time caller, Carol from Spartanburg, questions Charlie's stance on Darline Graham's potential Senate candidacy. Charlie clarifies that his concern stems from the process, as initial reports indicated she would act as a temporary placeholder rather than running in the primary. Another caller, Dave, voices concerns about legislative earmarks and advocates for locked infrastructure funding while stressing the importance of voter turnout. Additionally, a caller named JD half-jokingly points out the timing of Darline Graham appearing in recent campaign ads. Finally, Charlie outlines the official funeral arrangements for Senator Graham, which include lying in honor at the U.S. Capitol, a service at the Washington National Cathedral featuring a tribute from President Trump, a public procession and funeral in Columbia, South Carolina, and a private family burial in Pickens County.

During the July 21, 2026 broadcast of The Charlie James Show (Hour 3), host Charlie James engaged with local callers on pressing regional and national topics. The discussion opened with callers from Spartanburg and Pickens debating the rapid expansion of local data centers, weighing the necessity of technological infrastructure and AI progress against environmental side effects like constant noise, diesel emissions, and high water and energy demands. The conversation then shifted to national issues, specifically election integrity and public healthcare. James analyzed reports regarding non-citizen voter registration data and criticized political leadership over election security transparency. Additionally, he discussed local political figures, addressing claims made about South Carolina's healthcare system by contrasting political campaign messaging with the financial realities of corporate healthcare structures.

In this segment of The Charlie James Show, radio host Charlie James takes calls from listeners addressing localized community concerns and broader national trends. A caller named Billy from Spartanburg defends local data center development as a critical step in maintaining technological competitiveness with China, though Charlie questions the burden placed on local residents regarding noise, pollution, and lack of government transparency. The conversation transitions to caller Eric from Pickens, who shares his frustrating experience attempting to buy over-the-counter Ivermectin in Tennessee, highlighting retail refusal and regulatory confusion. Finally, Patrick from Pickens calls to warn about impending electricity and water rate hikes driven by the high resource consumption of new data centers.

During the second hour of The Charlie James Show on July 21, 2026, host Charlie James tackled key local political developments and national news. The episode opened with a deep dive into Spartanburg County's controversial data center project, where local advocate Eric Allison shared residents' heightened concerns regarding air quality, noise pollution, massive water consumption, and chemical storage. Charlie reflected on tax burdens before transitioning to the South Carolina Senate race, evaluating prospective candidate Darline Graham's track record in state agency growth and spending. Callers weighed in on local land options and political dynamics following the passing of Lindsey Graham. Finally, U.S. Representative William Timmons joined the show to discuss a Capitol Hill hearing on ideological influences within the Smithsonian Institution, the future direction of the Democratic Party, and upcoming memorial arrangements for Senator Graham.

Charlie James opens the segment by announcing that NewsTalk 98.9 WORD will soon be broadcast nationwide via SiriusXM Radio, expanding its reach across multiple platforms. He takes a call from John in Spartanburg, who shares his thoughts on local data center placements, suggesting an abandoned, water-filled rock quarry as a more practical location. After the call, Charlie lightens the mood by acknowledging World Collie Day in honor of his dogs, Artie and Sophie. He then transitions into a passionate rant expressing his intense frustration over personal property taxes after receiving a steep tax bill for his new truck.

During The Charlie James Show on July 21, 2026, host Charlie James interviewed Eric Allison from the "No Data Centers in Spartanburg" Facebook group regarding the Spartanburg County Council meeting. Tensions ran high as council members referred to concerned citizens as "the mob," sparking outrage among residents. Despite heated public opposition over environmental, health, and quality-of-life concerns—including air pollution, extreme noise, heavy water usage, and local chemical storage—the council unanimously passed the second reading of a 12-month data center moratorium. However, the moratorium does not halt the massive 450-megawatt natural gas-powered facility currently under construction. Residents expressed deep frustration, arguing that local officials failed to perform due diligence and granted the developer a 40-year tax break (reducing taxes from 10% to 4%) in exchange for only 27 jobs.

On the Monday, July 20, 2026 broadcast of The Charlie James Show, host Charlie James dives into the escalating public outcry surrounding a multi-billion dollar data center project in Spartanburg County. Highlighting a clip from the Theo Von podcast featuring environmental activist Erin Brockovich, James criticizes local officials for classifying a massive development project as a minor land change, arguing that it lacks transparency and ignores serious environmental and resource impacts like high water and electricity usage. The show fields numerous listener calls from locals concerned about imported out-of-state jobs rather than local hiring, as well as the depletion of local resources. Later in the hour, James addresses the political eligibility of state senate candidate Darlene Graham and comments on an arson attack near a DHS facility in New York, using a speech from British headmistress Katharine Birbalsingh to criticize modern societal structures and the prevailing cultural focus on oppression.

During this opening segment of The Charlie James Show on Monday, July 20, 2026, host Charlie James discusses the growing public opposition surrounding a proposed data center in Spartanburg County. He references a feature from the Theo Von podcast containing Aaron Brockovich that highlights a resident lawsuit against Spartanburg County and Valera Holdings LLC. The core controversy stems from a $2.8 billion project being classified under "minor land development" despite plans including massive square footage, four buildings, a power yard, internal roadways, and mechanical cooling systems. Charlie argues that there is absolutely nothing "minor" about the project, comparing minor developments to simple additions like a new convenience store or gas station. He stresses that residents are deeply concerned by a lack of transparency from county leadership, as well as the ambiguous environmental and infrastructural impacts of the site—ranging from heavy electricity consumption to the loud humming of diesel generators. The segment wraps up with the note that the Spartanburg County Council is scheduled to meet that afternoon to address the legalities and discuss a potential one-year moratorium on similar data center developments.

Host Charlie James opens the floor to a spirited debate regarding the development of new data centers in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Callers express severe skepticism about the project, voicing privacy concerns over automated "flock cameras" and noting that promised tech positions are frequently outsourced to out-of-state workers rather than benefiting the local workforce. However, one caller, an experienced tech professional named James, argues passionately that these facilities drive essential technological and AI advancements—such as medical innovation—while utilizing self-generating natural gas power to minimize the strain on local consumers. Ultimately, both the host and callers agree that a severe lack of transparency from local politicians has rightfully fueled deep suspicion and distrust within the community.

Host Charlie James begins the second hour of his Thursday afternoon show by playing a crowd chanting the Pledge of Allegiance and the national anthem, reminding listeners of his upcoming 4:35 PM interview with South Carolina Democratic Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews. He then launches into a segment arguing that the Democratic Party has a "man problem" and is struggling to appeal to male voters after years of promoting theories of "toxic masculinity". Highlighting an article from The Atlantic written by Russell Berman, James mocks progressive efforts to reclaim traditional masculinity by spotlighting blue-collar Democratic candidates like Brian Poindexter and utilizing running mates like Governor Tim Walz. He asserts that these depictions are nothing more than a superficial, theatrical pantomime of manhood. Finally, he takes a call from listener Dave in Spartanburg, who raises questions about how Dr. Andrews was recruited and whether she will remain a moderate or flip to progressive stances once elected.

During this segment of The Charlie James Show, a listener named Mike from Spartanburg called in to share his personal healthcare experience. He described how his persistent physical symptoms were repeatedly misdiagnosed by physicians who prescribed ineffective psychiatric medications. It wasn't until he researched his symptoms himself and successfully pushed for specific testing that he was correctly diagnosed with an H. pylori bacterial infection. Host Charlie James validated Mike's situation, agreeing that patients often intuitively understand their own bodies. James then previewed an upcoming national address by President Donald Trump, which he noted would detail specific evidence of Chinese interference in the 2020 election. The segment concluded with a humorous preview of a new book written by President Joe Biden, alongside criticism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Host Charlie James takes calls from listeners discussing political ideology, religious values, and healthcare in America. Caller Chuck from Mills River speaks against socialism, arguing that life doesn't owe people anything and that the growth of the welfare state has led to massive national debt. Donald from Spartanburg attributes social shift and young people's leaning toward socialism to the removal of the Bible from schools, warning that such trends historically lead to authoritarian leadership. Later, Gus from Asheville joins the conversation to discuss healthcare accessibility, prompting James to clarify that America possesses a world-class healthcare system, but that greedy insurance companies and high insurance costs create a barrier for hard-working citizens.

In this episode, Allen, CEO of OneSpartanberg Inc., shares insights into their innovative community and economic development strategies, including programs like Redegree, Edge, and Power Up, which are transforming Spartanburg. Discover how these initiatives are creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and fostering regional growth. Transcript and show notes found at this link. Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors. Community Matters, Inc. chamberchatpodcast.com/podcast App My Community appmycommunity.com/chamberchat Resource Development Group rdgfundraising.com Swypit chamberchatpodcast.com/cc Mike Conn Consulting chamberchatpodcast.com/mikeconn

A sermon on Romans 9:14-16 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on July 12, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

A sermon on Romans 9:6-13 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on July 5, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

A sermon on Romans 9:1-5 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on June 28, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

In the first hour of The Charlie James Show (June 26, 2026), Charlie James focused primarily on South Carolina politics, sharply criticizing Republican "RINOs" for blocking legislation that would have made ivermectin available over the counter after it had already passed both legislative chambers with bipartisan support. He accused Republican leaders of siding with Democrats for political retaliation against Freedom Caucus members following the primaries and argued that elected officials become less accountable once elections are over. James also warned listeners to watch for renewed support of controversial data center projects, highlighting a Spartanburg public meeting where nearly all attendees opposed a proposed facility while one Republican county council candidate remained seated. Callers expressed concerns about government surveillance, AI, Flock cameras, privacy, and the rapid expansion of data centers. In the second half of the hour, James shifted to national politics, reacting to New York City's Democratic primary by arguing that the Democratic Party is moving further toward socialism and communism, citing criticism from political strategist James Carville and questioning Democratic leaders' willingness to distance themselves from the party's progressive wing. He concluded by arguing that socialism is politically appealing because it promises "free" benefits, while asserting that such promises ultimately come at a significant cost.

Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ dig into the spectacular self-destruction of Weldon Boyd's case against attorney Mark "the Tiger" Tinsley—the wannabe blueberry farmer who sued the lawyer representing the family of the man he killed. Spoiler: Judge Hyman tossed it. We walk through the June 10 hearing, Desa Ballard's baffling "declaratory judgment" demand, and the question nobody could answer: what exactly are we trying to remedy here?Then there's Ken Moss's bizarre motion to recuse Judge Eugene Bubba Griffith, built on a mysterious affidavit he refuses to produce—and a subpoena aimed straight at LUNASHARK®...?Plus: Mandy reports back from her Spartanburg contempt hearing, where Greg Parker's attorneys want her to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars - we think - to a gas-station billionaire. We're broadcasting all four hours Thursday, June 25th at noon on Facebook - watch it with us or catch the replay only on LUNASHARK® Premium afterward.Let's Dive In…

Mike Switzer interviews Becca Mathis, a certified financial planner with Jeter Hrubala Wealth Strategies in Spartanburg, SC.

A sermon on Luke 9:46-62 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on June 21, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

[Part Two of Two] Before we return to the Horry County internal affairs files, we have to talk about the civil contempt hearing on Monday June 22 at 9am in Spartanburg - see y'all there! In our opinion, team Greg Parker's last-minute attempt to bar LUNASHARK® from filming a public courtroom tells you everything about who fears the sunlight.  Then investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ dig into CSI investigator Shellneil Tamasi, a by-the-books officer whose IA interview cuts through the spin. She didn't like towing Scott Spivey's truck with his body still inside. She questioned why guns went back untested. She noticed the rush to "self-defense" before the vehicles were even processed, and the people who didn't belong at the round table.  Amid a department we've criticized hard, here's a rare bright spot: a cop who documents, and who says what too many wouldn't.  Let's Dive In…

This week we continue the epic story of Night Demon's fall 2024 tour supporting King Diamond and Overkill across America. We resume the tale on an off night for the King Diamond tour, which Overkill and Night Demon parlayed into a club gig at the Ground Zero in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The guys explain in some detail the venue setup, the setlist, the strategy for the evening, and a technical issue that derailed "Outsider" almost immediately. From there, the band traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the next King Diamond show at an ornate theater called The Eastern, with Jarvis's family and other special guests in attendance. Jarvis breaks down the setlist and explains why Night Demon chose to emphasize older material on this tour.Become a subscriber today at nightdemon.net/subscriber. This week, subscribers have access to the bonus content below:Streaming Audio: Full Show - Atlanta, GA: October 25, 2024Streaming Video: Escape From Beyond - Spartanburg, SC: October 24, 2024Streaming Video: The Howling Man - Spartanburg, SC: October 24, 2024Streaming Video: The Howling Man - Atlanta, GA: October 25, 2024LINKSGround Zero -https://www.facebook.com/groundzeroSC/Buc-ee's -https://buc-ees.com/The Eastern -https://www.easternatl.com/ Listen at nightdemon.net/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook

[Part One of Two] Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ dig into the Horry County Police Department's internal affairs investigation of the Scott Spivey case and the looming presence of former Deputy Chief Brandon Strickland throughout it.  Strickland insists he "stayed out of it" and "distanced" himself — yet there he is on recorded calls with Weldon Boyd admitting he was "working in the shadows," and — according to his own colleagues — sitting in on a meeting about Weldon Boyd's phone, and walking into the evidence room to say "just give Weldon and Bradley their guns back."  We break down the IA interviews and learn more about what went on in the investigation leading up to the decision not to charge Weldon and his co-shooter. The interviews shed light on why the guns weren't tested by SLED, how investigators determined the outcome before evidence was even collect and the odd emergence of the “steroid theory.”  Plus: why we'll see you inside the Spartanburg County Courthouse (Courtroom 6d) on Monday, June 22 @ 9am (The 5 Year Anniversary of MMP #1). Wear pink.  Let's Dive In…

BMW vuelve a situarse en el foco informativo. En la jornada de hoy, sus acciones han sufrido una caída superior al 7% tras comunicar el día anterior un ajuste a la baja de sus previsiones. Esta decisión responde al empeoramiento acelerado del mercado chino, así como a las consecuencias derivadas del conflicto en Irán. La compañía estima ahora que su beneficio antes de impuestos disminuirá por encima del 15%, lo que ha generado un impacto negativo no solo en su cotización en la Bolsa de Frankfurt, sino también en el conjunto del sector automovilístico. Ante este escenario adverso, la firma alemana ha optado por reaccionar con rapidez y reforzar su estrategia. Con el objetivo de recuperar terreno frente a sus competidores, ha decidido impulsar el lanzamiento de una renovada versión del BMW X5. Este modelo no se limita a ser una simple actualización, sino que introduce una propuesta innovadora al incorporar cinco sistemas de propulsión distintos, algo inédito hasta ahora dentro de la marca. El nuevo X5 contará con motorizaciones diésel y de gasolina, además de una variante híbrida enchufable. También incluirá, por primera vez, una opción completamente eléctrica, y se prevé que en 2028 llegue una versión impulsada por hidrógeno. Actualmente, el vehículo se encuentra en su etapa final de pruebas en la planta de Spartanburg, en Carolina del Sur, donde será producido. A diferencia de otros fabricantes, BMW mantiene su compromiso con la electrificación, lo que explica los recientes cambios en su cúpula directiva. En diciembre pasado, la empresa anunció la salida de Oliver Zipse como director ejecutivo tras siete años en el cargo. Su sustituto, Milan Nedeljkovic, proveniente del área de producción, ha sido clave en el desarrollo de vehículos eléctricos y de la nueva plataforma “Neue Klasse”. Con esta estrategia, BMW busca hacer frente a la creciente competencia china, especialmente en Europa. Recuperar el mercado chino resulta fundamental, tras una caída del 13% en ventas en 2024 y una estabilización en 2025, en un contexto donde la cuota de marcas extranjeras sigue reduciéndose.

A sermon on Luke 7:36-50 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on June 14, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

[Part Two of Two] In Part Two of this two-part episode, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ share some big news that SLED teams searched the home, business and possibly farm of one of Scott's shooters, Weldon Boyd.  Also in the civil wrongful death case against Weldon Boyd and Bradley Williams, Weldon filed a motion on Tuesday asking that Judge Eugene “Bubba” Griffith — who denied Stand Your Ground immunity to Weldon and Williams — recuse himself from the Spivey case altogether, claiming that Judge Griffith tried to get Bradley to lie in exchange for immunity.  Weldon's attorney accuses Judge Griffith of violating the most technical rules on allowing the media to film court proceedings. We also share insights on the appointment of Judge Debbie McCaslin who will oversee all decisions in Alex Murdaugh's murder retrial. Plus a quick look at the Netflix Murdaugh 'Instadoc' and the unsealing of court records dealing with the dismissal of Murdaugh juror 785… Let's Dive In…

[Part One of Two] In Part One of this two-part episode, investigative journalists Mandy Matney and ⁠Liz Farrell⁠ put it all on the table as the Beach family civil conspiracy case against billionaire gas station owner Greg Parker gets EVEN MORE CHAOTIC. Through motions filed Friday, the Beaches accuse Parker, his bank and his counsel of lying, hiding or not producing relevant records and telling a research company to willfully disobey a lawful subpoena.  According to the filing, Greg Parker wired $383,000 to an Israeli defense contractor — Demoman International Ltd.— that, according to a 2023 news investigation, serves as a middle man for the sale of highly sophisticated bot-farm software (Advanced Impact Media Solutions) to unscrupulous politicians, governments, corporations and wealthy businessmen to manipulate public opinion using fake social media accounts.  Parker unequivocally denies releasing photos of Mallory's dead body to the public, but this latest development raises serious questions about who else might have gotten the photos and why.  Plus, why Greg Parker says he can't get a fair trial in Hampton County and says Judge Kelly needs to move the case to … Spartanburg? Let's Dive In…

H3-S1 full 00:07 Tanda wanted to know where to vote in our poll here on the Charlie James show. Here's what you do. You text, now this is between Pamela Vett and Alan Wilson. uh Just an informal poll to find out who you guys want to be the Republican nominee for the governor's race. um If you would like Pamela Vett, text Pam, P-A-M to 800-9050-989. oh 00:36 If you would like Alan Wilson, text Alan, A-L-A-N to 800-9050-989. Same numbers, the numbers are text lined. It's scrolling across the screen right there over on the stream. um It's the text line. So let us know, either Pam or Alan, let us know who you would like to be the next governor. Just taking a quick look, let's do a little refresh here, see how we stand on this. It is now, it's still 95 to five. 01:05 Still 95 to five. Let's go to Everett in Spartanburg. How you doing Everett? 01:10 Charlie how you doing good man? What's up? two things Allen Wilson if he's so good How come we got so much illegal immigration and they got and they I've been fighting this no cash bond for over two years in the upstate they Hello, excuse me Hobart Lewis said they don't even arrest them They take the vehicle let them go if you do that you don't even have a record you don't know how many they are here 01:37 That's thing, we don't, we don't. I've asked several of the candidates during our Governor Series, do we have a, are we a sanctuary state? And you know, it's looking like in some cases the answer to that is yes, because we don't have, well here's what Alan Wilson wants to do. He wants to enact the 287G program, which would deputize all, you know, every member of law enforcement to be ICE agents. Now that doesn't mean we're gonna be pulling them. 02:06 off of their duties to go round up people, if they come across somebody, you see, but here's the thing Everett, that is the way the law reads. That's the way the law reads. check it out. He said one thing, he said he had reached across the aisle. The only reason I'd reach across the aisle is to grab him up by the sack of swivel. There's nothing like this. There's nothing like this. I don't know what a sack of swivel is, but I can just picture it. 02:35 Yeah, it's okay. Don't explain. Don't explain. I just want to say one other thing. Well, the war in the Strait of Hormuz today in Google News, read a Military Watch article. It'll tell you why we're losing in Iran. Thank you very much. Well, we're not losing in Iran. Sorry to... If you read that I don't need to read somebody to... I mean, I got my own eyes there. I appreciate it. We're not losing. We're not losing. 03:02 Stop that, that's anti-Trump, that's anti-American BS. We're not losing. We got more guns, we got more ammo, we got more of the big bombs than they've got. We're not losing. Sorry, we've been in control the entire time. 800, 905, 098, 9. We're getting a lot of people voting in this poll now. Listen to this, I we've got, I didn't even know this. 03:31 Do know when I found this out? It was a couple of weeks ago when we found out that our Congress, our House of Representatives in Washington, they passed a bill. Are you ready for this? This is crazy. They passed a bill to defund the Taliban. 03:53 Well, wait a minute, hold on. What are you talking about? Defund the Taliban. So if our Congress passed a bill to defund the Taliban, what does that tell you has been going on for a while now? We've been funding the Taliban. 04:14 Over in Afghanistan. 04:17 because of the abysmal and who did that? Well, that was the Biden administration with that pullout of Afghanistan. We're now funding those people. But listen to this. This is from, uh I think it's Allison in the know over at Lindale TV um talking to John Thune. Listen to this. House passed Tim Burchard's bill to div on the Taliban. I think it was 11 months ago. Every week that goes by, they get another $40 million. When can the American people expect to see a vote on this? And do you expect it to pass? 04:47 uh.. ... 438 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:19:00 +0000 eOBpiDvZG1vo6D4pQcr8JRXyJOikzeiP news The Charlie James Show Podcast news H3-S1 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fe

Hour 3 full 00:14 Tonda wanted to know where to vote in our poll here on the Charlie James show. Here's what you do. You text, now this is between Pamela Vett and Alan Wilson, um just an informal poll to find out who you guys want to be the Republican nominee for the governor's race. um If you would like Pamela Vett, text Pam, P-A-M to 800-9050-989. oh 00:43 If you would like Alan Wilson, text Alan, A-L-A-N to 800-9050-989. Same numbers. The number is our text line that's scrolling across the screen right there over on the stream. uh It's the text line. So let us know, either Pam or Alan, let us know who you would like to be the next governor. Just taking a quick look. Let's do a little refresh here, see how we stand on this. It is now, it's still 95 to 5. 01:11 Still 95 to five. Let's go to Everett in Spartanburg. How you doing Everett? 01:17 Charlie, how you doing? Good man. What's up? Two things. uh Allen Wilson, if he's so good, how come we got so much illegal immigration? I've been fighting this no cash bond for over two years in the upstate. Hobart Lewis said they don't even arrest them. They take the vehicle and let them go. If you do that, you don't even have a record. You don't know how many they are here. 01:44 That's thing. We don't. We don't. I've asked several of the candidates during our Governor Series, do we have a sanctuary state? And you know, it's looking like in some cases the answer to that is yes, we don't have... Well, here's what Alan Wilson wants to do. He wants to enact the 287G program, which would deputize all, you know, every member of law enforcement to be ICE agents. Now, that doesn't mean we're to be pulling them. 02:13 off of their duties to go round up people, if they come across somebody, you see, but here's the thing Everett, that is the way the law reads. That's the way the law reads. Check it out. He said one thing, he said he had reached across the aisle. The only reason I'd reach across the aisle is to grab him up by the sack of swivel. Hey, they're nothing like us. They're nothing like us. I don't know what a sack of swivel is, but I can just picture it. 02:41 Yeah, it's okay. Don't explain. Don't explain. I just want to say one other thing. the war in the straight-o-road news today in Google News, read a Military Watch article. It'll tell you why we're losing in Iran. Thank you very much. Well, we're not losing in Iran. Sorry to... If you read that article, you'll I don't need to read somebody to... I mean, I got my own eyes there. I appreciate it. We're not losing. We're not losing. 03:09 Stop that, that's anti-Trump, that's anti-American BS. We're not losing. We got more guns, we got more ammo, we got more of the big bombs than they've got. We're not losing. Sorry, we've been in control the entire time. 800, 905, 098, 9. We're getting a lot of people voting in this poll now. Listen to this, I we've got, I didn't even know this. 03:38 Do know when I found this out? It was a couple of weeks ago when we found out that our Congress, our House of Representatives in Washington, they passed a bill. Are you ready for this? This is crazy. They passed a bill to defund the Taliban. 04:00 Well, wait a minute, hold on. What are you talking about? Defund the Taliban. So if our Congress passed a bill to defund the Taliban, what does that tell you has been going on for a while now? We've been funding the Taliban. 04:20 Over in Afghanistan. 04:23 because of the abysmal and who did that? Well, that was the Biden administration with that pullout of Afghanistan. We're now funding those people. But listen to this. This is from, uh I think it's Alison in the know over at Lindale TV talking to John Thune. Listen to this. Thune, the House passed Tim Burch's bill to defund the Taliban. I think it was 11 months ago. Every week that goes by, they get another $40 million. When can the American people expect to see a vote on this? And do you expect it to pass? 04:53 uh... don't know when ... 1937 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:05:00 +0000 MiiITdXJZYY0ho7Ta48O35nGlbj4CwiH news The Charlie James Show Podcast news Hour 3 The Charlie James Show originates from News/Talk 989 WORD, The Upstate's #1 Talk Station, weekdays 3-7pm. Charlie tackles the topics that matter to the Carolina's. He interviews the movers and shakers while letting listeners sound off on the news of the day. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2F

Some of the best opportunities in the Upstate aren't the ones making headlines. Stan shares 10 underrated communities offering everything from mountain living and large acreage to established neighborhoods, strong value, and easy access to Greenville, Spartanburg, and beyond.As always, if you have any questions or comments (or, of course, need a realtor), feel free to reach out to Stan McCune directly by phone/text at (973) 479-1267 or by email at smccune@cdanjoyner.com

A sermon on Luke 7:36-50 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on June 7, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

A sermon on Luke 7:1-10 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on May 31, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

A sermon on Luke 5:12-16 by pastor Andrew Dionne. Preached on May 24, 2026 at Trinity Presbyterian Church (Evangel Presbytery) in Spartanburg, SC.

Pastor Kris Kilgore, lead pastor of Fairforest Church of God in Spartanburg, SC, gives a presentation on the friendship King David had with Jonathan. He emphasizes the importance of pastors having a friend as they lead their churches.

Pastor Kris Kilgore, lead pastor of Fairforest Church of God in Spartanburg, SC, gives a presentation on the friendship King David had with Jonathan. He emphasizes the importance of pastors having a friend as they lead their churches.

Most people know DJ Horton is a Senior Pastor near Spartanburg, South Carolina, and hosts  From the Pulpit to the Pickup podcast. And he hunts--deer, ducks, squirrels, rabbits and especially turkeys. We talk first hunts, early mornings, and the kinds of lessons learned only while patiently sitting still long enough. Somewhere along the way, the conversation turns to the gap between what a man says he believes and how he actually lives his life---whether in a duck blind or real life. No sermon. Just a real-world, grownup conversation that might stick with you longer than the fading memories of your best season   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Create the X Habitat Management App Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com   .  

Happy Thursday! Apologies for the missing creep case today, Morgan was under the weather battling a 400 degree fever (per Tay). But the crime takeover??? OMG Besties.. just hold on tight. This is the most INSANE case. Taylar covers the Spartanburg Serial Killer. A man who doesnt even deserve his name in our description that was able to hide in plain sight for so long. No youtube today!! See you next week, and PINKY PROMISE that all is well