As Christians, we want to do our best in teaching the saving gospel message of Jesus to those who have not yet learned the truth. Because this is so, the question that needs to be answered then is, “What can we do to be most effective in reaching out to others with the truth of […]
From the Pulpit: Meditating Upon the Word of God
February 8, 2018 By
Meditating upon the word of God is a powerful tool we can use to deepen and strengthen our relationship with the Lord. God’s leader Joshua was told by God Himself just how powerful this practice can be. Joshua (1:8,9) says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate […]
Guest Editorial: SC Newspapers Curbed Civil Rights
February 1, 2018 By
If 2017 is bookmarked in history it will be as the year of reassessment. During the year we’ve been urged to reassess the meaning of “sexual harassment.” We’ve been urged to reassess what is “normal” conduct for a President of the United States. And, sometimes with violence we’ve been confronted with a reassessment of those […]
From the Pulpit: With Her
February 1, 2018 By
Isn’t it amazing how it is possible to read the same story multiple times and yet miss an important detail? This was true for me when I recently reread in Genesis (3) the story of how sin entered the world. I always pictured in my mind Eve as the one who was chiefly responsible for […]
From the Pulpit: Here Comes the Snow
January 25, 2018 By
Snow it is so very pretty when it falls, but we all know the havoc that snow can cause. Where there is snow, people fall and hurt themselves, individuals have auto accidents, and then there is the shoveling! Now even though I am not a fan of snow, there is one aspect of snow that […]
Guest Editorial: Disinheriting a Crime, Inheriting its Booty
January 25, 2018 By
There are certain circumstances that follow a crime. Particularly, a federal crime. Take bank robbery. It is under 18 U. S, code #2113. The punishment is a fine or imprisonment of not more than twenty years, or both. The FBI reports that there are approximately 5000 bank robberies reported to them each year. Approximately 98% […]
Letter to the Editor: Scheme or Plan
January 25, 2018 By
It was a sad moment at the Fairfield County Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 22, when it was revealed that only the Council Chairman and the County Manager had read the Town of Winnsboro deed transferring Mt. Zion property to Fairfield County. Councilmen Trapp and Robinson voted against the transfer. The issue is informed decision-making […]
News Analysis: Comptroller issues warning on filing
January 18, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – Each October, many state agencies – including public colleges and universities – are required to submit to me their financial statements for the previous fiscal year. I use those statements to produce South Carolina’s financial report, which is used by lawmakers, credit rating agencies, and others to assess the state’s financial condition. An […]
Letter to the Editor: SCANA Wins, We Lose
January 18, 2018 By
According to the latest reports, there seems to be a plethora of winners in the proposed sale of SCANA to another utility company. State legislators are already basking in the benefits of influence peddling. The utility oversight board members will continue to drink from the good ol’ boy trough. Certainly, the stock holders will reap glorious […]
Guest Editorial: Non-profits need to be watched
January 11, 2018 By
COLUMBIA – There is a wolf in sheep’s clothing working its way through our state legislature. The bill purports to be a transparency bill, but it is anything but… and it will hide how millions of taxpayer dollars are spent. The wording begins saying any non-profit entity that “received more than one hundred dollars in […]
