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Opinion: A fail-safe society is sure to fail
When are we going to trust our fellow Americans again? When are we going to allow qualified individuals with responsibility to make decisions without consulting detailed rulebooks and formal procedures? Those are questions New York lawyer and … more
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Letter to the editor: Are Biden's actions saving the democracy of the United States?
Just so I am clear on this, my president, Joe Biden, is attempting to save the democracy by defeating a man he tried to keep off the ballot through his DOJ? That's democracy? Does saving the democracy also include ignoring Supreme Court rulings … more
Editorial roundup: Saturday, April 13, 2024
Post and Courier April 6 Loftis' performance should earn a spot on S.C. ballot - but not for reelection South Carolina's elected state treasurer made quite a spectacle of himself on Tuesday, demonstrating far better than state senators ever … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Letter to the editor: Possible penny tax projects should benefit everyone
I hope the new list for the Penny for Progress are items that will be of value to all and not just a benefit for some. I voted against the last one because I felt it was full of fluff. I am a conservative. But I am not a Republican, the party of no. … more
Opinion: Disorder on the border remains problem for Democrats
What were they thinking? Did President Joe Biden and the folks who put together his immigration policy imagine the voting public would celebrate policies that resulted in a record-high number of migration encounters - more than three-quarters of a … more
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Column: Give students, teachers grace during testing season
We are quickly approaching testing season for students across the state. This season is a time of stress for most involved in education. For those that are unaware, the SCReady is a test that measures student grade-level performance based on the … more
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Letter to the editor: Education is key to having a great quality of life
The United States of America was built on the commonwealth and common defense for this country. The purpose written by Thomas Jefferson was "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their … more
Opinion: S.C. Senate should shield free speech
When Kevin Hennelly read a news article in 2017 about an effort to rezone a Hilton Head golf course to allow a sprawling residential and commercial development, he posted an online comment criticizing his local newspaper for leaving out what he … more
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Letter to the editor: Clarendon district must be transparent about need for tax
My name is Jeff Zell. I am a current Sumter School Board member. I want to offer a press release regarding my thoughts on the Clarendon County School District debt maintenance tax. "We demand transparency from our government officials and … more
Letter to the editor: May Jesus' peace be with you during this holy season
Every year during Holy Week I make a trip to Pack's Landing and head out to the Santee River. There I sit and fish and wait and think. It really doesn't matter whether a striped bass comes along or not. Most I release anyway. The movement of the … more
Letter to the editor: Don't taxpayers deserve to have voices heard on school tax?
In response to Sen. Johnson's press release on the 1% school debt tax, I think it's important to remember that a lot of talk is always given, but the actions to back it up are always lacking. To prove that, I just have some follow-up questions and … more
Letter to the editor: Push to extend school tax raises questions about necessity
I am writing in response to Rep. Fawn Pedalino's recent post regarding the renewal of the school debt tax in Clarendon County. The issues raised by Rep. Pedalino are of significant concern and warrant further discussion and … more
Letter to the editor: Clarendon County excited about economic growth S.C. supports
Clarendon County does NOT have any available (product) including existing buildings, speculative buildings and/or warehouse space. All buildings are occupied by manufacturers which have provided $38 million in Cap X and 250 jobs in 2023, and $210 … more
Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: Has the Lord really forgotten you?
Our devotion for today asks this question, "Lord, Have You Forgotten Me?" Our text is Psalm 13:1, where we read, "How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? forever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?" (KJV) Have you ever experienced … more
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Letter to the editor: Singleton deserves recognition for feeding those in need
We have someone in Sumter who deserves recognition. For the past three years, my wife and I have helped Geraldine Singleton feed people who might not otherwise get a meal on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last Saturday we delivered about 90 … more
Letter to the editor: God's blessings to Sumter's Dr. Britton in his retirement
Dr. J. J. Britton is a great man of character, compassion, dedication and devotion. He has been a friend and colleague of ours for the past 42 years. We absolutely LOVE J. J. Britton! His friendship has always been one of kindness, sincerity and … more
Letter to the editor: Don't taxpayers deserve to choose to continue paying school tax?
In response to Senator Johnson’s press release on the 1% school debt tax, I think it’s important to remember that a lot of talk is always given, but the actions to back it up are always … more
Column by Sen. Kevin Johnson: Penny out of $1 for schools not too much to ask
Approximately 20 years ago, legislation was passed to impose a 1% school district tax for Clarendon County public schools. Several other counties also have this school district tax, counties with very little tax base and sources of revenue like … more
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