I attended a presentation a few weeks ago to learn more about the proposed bond referendum for Richland Two. It is my understanding that Richland Two is requesting two separate votes for a total of $468 million dollars, calling it a referendum for mostly security items. I want safe schools like everyone in South Carolina. I was […]
Letter: $468M Bond Too Costly
October 4, 2018 By
I read the article on the 20th of Sept. and agree that we cannot afford another tax increase because of a school board when the previous bonds have not been repaid. We also cannot support a bond when the plan is to repair and improve the newest high school, Westwood High. Didn’t they just overpay […]
Guest Editorial: I can’t support $428M school bond
September 20, 2018 By
I attended the July School Board meeting when the Superintendent Baron Davis and the Board voted unanimously to remove the “absolute prohibition” from the by-laws that prevented board members from benefitting financially from their dealings with the school district. The district instead reverted to the state purchasing guidelines which have much more flexible acquisition procedures. […]
Guest Editorial: Watch for Social Security Scams
August 16, 2018 By
Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out there, and sometimes it’s difficult to tell what sources are credible. With millions of people relying on Social Security, scammers target audiences who are looking for program and benefit information. The law that addresses misleading Social Security and Medicare advertising prohibits people or non-government businesses from […]
Letter to the Editor: Exemption Could Save 126 Element Jobs
August 16, 2018 By
The national Fair Trade policy debate obscures the real Fairfield related issue – we can ill afford 126 job losses. Let’s support an exemption for Element and save vital jobs. The exemption’s impact on national policy would be so tiny it would not even register. However, an exemption’s impact on already fragile Fairfield would be […]
Harrison announces for Dist. 1
August 9, 2018 By
It is with great pleasure that I announce my intent to seek re-election as the Fairfield County School District One Representative. I have faithfully served this community as a change agent for more than 30 years, and honorably served District One, in the Ridgeway Community, for the past two years after the passing of my […]
Tax-Free Weekend Shopping Tips
August 2, 2018 By
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 […]
