As we ponder who we want to give our vote to in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, I think it matters a great deal to know something of the person and character of those on the ballot. I think myself fortunate to have served the Town of Blythewood on the planning commission and as a […]
Guest Editorial: Vote for Pugh for District 2
May 28, 2020 By
On June 9, citizens of the Richland County communities of Blythewood, St. Andrews (Broad River) and Harbison and the rural areas in between will be given the opportunity to advocate for their District. Assessing appropriately and honestly, it’s time to elect a new voice for District 2 – that voice is Derrek Pugh. He is […]
James Albert Rauch, Jr.
May 28, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – James “Pete” Albert Rauch, Jr., 72, of Blythewood, died at home on Friday, May 22, 2020. Born in Lexington, SC, on August 2, 1947, he was a son of the late James “Pete” Albert Rauch, Sr., and Lois Dixon Rauch. Pete was a graduate of Eau Claire High School and a very talented […]
Letter: Looking for Improvement
May 28, 2020 By
This is an election year. Where is the accountability… who do we hold accountable? When was the last time the county held a town hall meeting? When was the last time the county put themselves out for public questioning? When was the last time you saw a survey in this paper or online? For the […]
Letter: County Budget Mostly Good
May 28, 2020 By
Fairfield’s budget process has hit many high notes and some sour ones to date. On the positive side, there will not be any base millage rate increases. Also on the positive side, our Council has demonstrated prudent fiscal restraint on the most extreme requests such as the inane pitch for a $400K non-essential building/monument. Additionally, […]
Letter: R2 Zaps Public Comment
May 21, 2020 By
The Richland 2 School Board stuck it to the voters, taxpayers, parents, staff and students on May 12, when it voted to suspend Board Policy BEDH – Public Participation at Meetings. Not suspend it temporarily, as Amelia McKie explained. There was no “temporarily” about it. They voted 6-1 to suspend it. That means it is […]
Letter: Vote Integrity for Senate
May 21, 2020 By
Republicans in Fairfield, Chester, and York Counties, I ask you to vote for MaryGail Douglas in the democratic primary on June 9th! Why would the Fairfield County Republican Party Executive Committeeman ask you to vote in the democratic primary? We simply have to vote out Liberal Democrat State Senator Mike Fanning. Fanning demonstrated questionable behavior […]
Letters: Enough of Joyce
May 14, 2020 By
On June 9, 2020 we have the opportunity to stop a pandemic. I am not referring to COVID-19, I am referencing the Richland County Council. We must vote to oust our current council member Joyce Dickerson. We require new leadership for our district. The current Council is responsible for misspending millions of our tax dollars […]
Guest Editorial: Death Certificates in the Time of Corona
May 7, 2020 By
When I die, I expect friends, acquaintances, and perhaps strangers to ask a common question, “How did he die?” The answer to that question for all persons who die in South Carolina is recorded on an official state record—a death certificate. If a death is attended by a physician, the physician states the manner and […]
Letter: Vote Erin Mosley
April 30, 2020 By
We need a State Senator who can manifest meaningful legislation. Despite his high drama and overblown theatrics, Senator Fanning’s legislative achievements (see link below) are largely in the form of feel good honorariums, structure naming, and inane amendments. Vote Erin Mosley for District 17, a state senator who will prioritize working with her colleagues to […]
