Opinion

Government business should be open to the public for inspection

  • By Andy Brack
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South Carolinians share a common value that public meetings and the work of government should be done in public so it is open and transparent...

Guest Editorial: Democracy can’t be fully realized without government transparency

  • By Taylor Smith
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If governmental transparency is not achieved, our democracy will also never be fully realized. Rejoice, though, the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (SCFOIA) exists...

Guest Editorial: Detention Center needs more staff, better pay, return of Ms. Lawson

  • By Shaniqua Cook, Fairfield County Detention Center Officer
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I am appealing to the administration and council on behalf of myself and the Fairfield County Detention Center staff. The county is about to receive...

Guest Editorial: Inadequate staffing puts detention center employees in danger

  • By Iesha Dupree, Fairfield County Detention Center
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This editorial was presented as a public comment during the July 25 Fairfield county council meeting. As a 17-year experienced detention officer and supervisor in...

Letter: Pay Poll Workers

  • By Darlene Embleton, Ridgeway
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I was surprised to see the half page ad in several South Carolina newspapers the week of July 24 – 30 thanking the people of...

Letter: It’s time for a hero in Fairfield

  • By Joe Novaro ( The Forgotten 58)
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After months in the planning, the five majority council members have dealt more misery to Fairfield County, approving an industrial area next to residential areas....

Letter: Our County Leaders Need Fiscal Common Sense

  • By Randy Bright, Ridgeway
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Administration and Council obviously require full fiscal transparency to manifest optimum usage of county resources. The path to transparency starts with council ensuring county financials...

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