It’s that time of year! The season of searching for #2 pencils, brightly colored binders, and that oh-so- special book bag is here. It’s an exciting time, full of anticipation for children and their parents. As the first day of school approaches, families often find shopping for crucial school supplies comes with a heavy price […]
Letter to the Editor: Missed Opportunities
July 26, 2018 By
Sometimes in life we miss opportunities that we later regret. I had one of those this morning. On Monday, July 23, 2018, my wife and I attended the loving funeral service of Mr. Lee Dawkins. During the service there was an opportunity to speak about the deceased. As the service continued, it didn’t take long […]
Letter to the Editor: Abusers Get A Pass
July 26, 2018 By
Now that we have a Sheriff whose office enforces the animal cruelty cases reported in Fairfield County and makes arrests, there remains negligence on the part of the judicial system to adjudicate those who commit the crimes. Allowing dogs to literally starve to death on chains and locking a “pet” pig in a building with […]
Guest Editorial: Sneaky Agenda Moves
July 19, 2018 By
I was in Mount Pleasant recently. It had been years since I had driven north of Shem Creek on Coleman Boulevard. My drive north in search of lunch put into context the Save Shem Creek movement and the desire of many residents to slow development in the town. My drive was educational. Low rise, lower […]
Letter to the Editor: 450 Homes on the Green?
July 19, 2018 By
I’m sad to inform you that the Golf Course of South Carolina at Crickentree has closed its doors. Golf courses are having a tough go of it lately so some might say this is just a sign of the times. The northeast Columbia area has an oversupply of golf courses and all are struggling. But […]
Letter to the Editor: A Library in Town
July 19, 2018 By
Caring Ridgeway residents have sparked a constructive discussion about the new library. Clearly, all of the input thus far has been heartfelt and useful to ponder. I too have some thoughts to share: We need a library now. The temp facility is a good low cost solution for the time being. A permanent facility solution will […]
Guest Editorial: Mourning Annapolis
July 5, 2018 By
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and colleagues at the Capital Gazette. We live in difficult times, particularly for those who courageously cover the news even when they know the news may not be popular with everyone. It is particularly sad that as we approach Independence Day, the freedoms for which our founders […]
Tech Bytes: Safe Internet Purchases
July 5, 2018 By
We know security breaches are common these days, and it’s hard to avoid sharing credit card information with companies you interact with daily. Think about online shopping and banking or even companies you don’t interact with online; they can all be breached and expose your personal and financial information. Protect yourself with good password habits […]
Letter to the Editor: Clear Case of Contempt
June 28, 2018 By
It is hard to believe that the Town of Ridgeway officials do not have a clear understanding of the powers given by the constitution to judges, police chiefs and council members. If what I read is factual in “The Voice of Fairfield County” the article concerning the removal of the police chief, etc. and the […]
Letter: Thank You for Your Support
June 25, 2018 By
It has been a privilege and, most of all, an honor to serve and represent the citizens of District 41 in our S. C. House of Representatives. These past 6 years have provided many opportunities where I have found help for many throughout the district. Constituent service(s) is where I found the most satisfaction in […]
