Letter to the editor: Thank you to Gen. Lloyd Newton for selfless sacrifice and service, making historic difference

Posted 3/8/25

In honor of Black History Month 2025, I would like to take a moment to salute a servant military and community leader who profoundly shaped my journey.

A native of Ridgeland, South Carolina, Gen. Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton came from humble beginnings …

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