I’m often asked why I continue to serve after having spent 28 years as a member of Richland County Council. The answer is simple: This is home. I enjoy public service and giving back by helping my community become a place where those who grow up here want to stay and raise their children, new […]
From the Pulpit: A Gift from the Heart
In my occupation as one who collects donations for a children’s home, I see a lot of sacrificial giving. This past week, one of the greatest examples of sacrificial giving I have seen since I have begun my work came from a ten year-old boy. It was his birthday, but he wasn’t interested in receiving […]
Letters: Bear Down on R2 Board
I had intended to stay at the Richland 2 board meeting until the bitter end but, when the Board couldn’t efficiently get through the student transfers, I left. I was already impatient over the lengthy MLK “Inspirational Moment” and the unwillingness of the Board to speak up and be heard throughout the room. I hope […]
Letters: Census Jobs Available
I am a recruiter for the 2020 Census, employed with the Department of Commerce. We are reaching out to the community in order to reach a goal from applicants who are interested in seeking a temporary, part or full time job or career. There are opportunities after the census to qualify for permanent Federal government […]
Letters: R2 Board should set good example
I have been reading the articles recently regarding the Richland Two School Board members’ lack of responsibility in properly following the rules of board membership – filing required forms. Why does a person in the responsible position of leading our schools not realize children learn by example? Why does a person expect others should respect […]
Letter: JWC Must Join Water Authority
The Jenkinsville Water Company’s annual meeting last week was disappointing. More than 800 JWC members and their families have no say in the company. The JWC Board supposedly acquired a loan for $800,000 to put in a new well with the same old deteriorating system in place –risking big money on a small, failing unproductive […]
Small papers make a big difference
COLUMBIA – Of the many factors that contribute to a community’s quality of life, one that’s often under-appreciated is the local newspaper. Small, weekly (or non-daily) publications are a form of public service. They bring us “good news” and recognize the efforts of hometown people who make a difference. On their pages you’re likely to […]
Tech Bytes: Creating Characters not on Keyboard
The original way to create special characters not found on the keyboard. Ensure that the Num Lock key has been pressed, to activate the numeric key section of the keyboard. Press the Alt key, and hold it down. While the Alt key is pressed, type the sequence of numbers on the numeric keypad. Release the […]
A New Years Eve Tail… Two Tails
BLYTHEWOOD – Well, it was an interesting early New Year’s Eve. I went out to the dog kennels to feed and discovered two of my female beagles were gone. We had just erected three new chain-link kennels adjoining my old kennels and these two dogs were quartered in the end kennel. One was Walking Tall […]
Letter: Show Fairfield Respect
Note to out-of-county media – I have grown weary of you using error-filled and sensationalized articles to portray Fairfield County as some sort of pathetic and helpless victim. The State’s story, ‘Nobody deserves a Christmas more than Fairfield County,’ (Dec. 18, 2018 issue) was no exception in a long line of outside media stories belittling […]