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Editorial cartoon: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023
Opinion: A bridge over troubled waters for local journalism
Among the liberties enshrined for Americans in our founding documents, freedom of the press stands first among equals. "A popular government, without popular information, or the means of acquiring it," wrote James Madison, "is but a prologue to a … more
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Opinion: Dealing with the challenges of Christmas
Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place of Christmas is often a question. Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. They had gone there to pay taxes. Paying taxes is never fun but something we have … more
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Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: May we never be categorized by God's Word as 'fake Christians'
I want to present this thought to your heart today, "Paul's Description of a Christian," and my text is Galatians 2:20, where we see, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live … more
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South Carolina editorial roundup: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023
Post and Courier Nov. 19 S.C. has bigger problems than controversial school library books Critics think S.C. Education Superintendent Ellen Weaver's proposal to let the State Board of Education decide which books are prohibited in … more
Opinion: Give thanks to the founders this season
There's plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season - at least if you take your eyes off a presidential race in which most voters want to reject both candidates with big leads for their parties' nomination and in which international news is … more
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Opinion: When lawmakers should be censured, expelled or reprimanded
Ideally, a House member credibly accused of as much cartoonish criminality as Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) would resign, if only to spare himself the humiliation of having his colleagues expel him. That was the norm in bygone eras, which is partly … more
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Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: We should give thanks to God, for He is good
Our devotion today is "Thanksgiving," and my text is Psalm 107:1-2, where we read these inspired words, "O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from … more
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Letter to the editor: Schools should focus on education instead of mascots
So a family member shared a letter in regards to Furman Middle School wanting input about changing the school's mascot. Their reasoning for this is along the lines of being culturally responsive, diversity and inclusiveness. Now, while I did not … more
Letter to the editor: Too many seem more loyal to their party than their country
I have voted for as many Democrats as Republicans in my life. I try to look at who I think will be best for the country ... what kind of person they are. And before someone responds with, "You must be a MAGA Republican" ... just stop. Believe me, … more
Letter to the editor: 7,000 Christians will save America on Nov. 7, 2024, enabling Jesus to transition America
In Romans chapter 1, Satan creates every defiled and false "image" (v. 23) from the "lusts" of men's and women's "hearts" (vs. 24) to be "worshiped and served" as a "creature" (vs. 25). Satan creates the widest variety so all human flesh will … more
Opinion: Memo to Hamas: Settler societies aren't evil
In the nauseating demonstrations celebrating Hamas' slaughter of Israelis, one hears repeated, again and again, the refrain that Israelis are "settlers" and "colonists" - and therefore, in the catechism inculcated in universities in recent decades, … more
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Editorial cartoon: Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
S.C. editorial roundup: Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
Post and Courier Nov. 15 Atlantic Beach election coup demands state action We're not sure what's going on in Atlantic Beach, but we're pretty sure of this: It shouldn't be. And although we're confident that a lawsuit will invalidate what … more
Opinion: The importance of continuous learning, going beyond the headline in public safety reporting
Hello local readers and our few but loyal cross-country subscribers - some of whom I've met. Many of you may be familiar with my byline through my arts and entertainment reporting. That's often how I introduce myself to our community. But there's … more
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Opinion: Health disparities among many challenges for people in rural America
HARTSVILLE - Where you live should not determine how long you live, particularly if you're one of the 61 million people - nearly 20% of the U.S. population - living in rural America. According to a 2020 presidential advisory from the American Heart … more
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Editorial cartoon: Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
Opinion: Meeting the education needs of our nation's military veterans
While most Americans recognize Nov. 11 as Veterans Day, few know that November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. Every November, the Defense Department and military community celebrate military families and veterans transitioning out … more
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Editorial cartoon: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023
Letter to the editor: People should be concerned about their sin and sin of others
I want to write a response to Pastor Durham concerning his devotion for Nov. 3, 2023, "Are you following Jesus or concerned about what other people are doing?" We are to do both. We follow our Savior, but we are to also be concerned about what … more
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