Jilted Again We all know the story. First there’s a romantic proposal that sparks earnest commitments and undying vows. Subsequently, a date is set, and a protracted and expensive engagement follows. As always, complications arise and so do more expenses. Naturally, much hype and ballyhoo further heighten “the date’s” anticipation and angst. More promises are […]
We need Connelly
March 30, 2017 By
Why we need Chad Connelly for Congress. It’s rare that one of our finest Congressmen gets a promotion to manage the budget for the entirety of the United States, it speaks volumes about our choice in sending Mick Mulvaney to represent us in Washington DC. We are once again tasked with selecting the right candidate […]
I was only joking
March 30, 2017 By
“I Was Only Joking!” Words matter. They have the power to encourage, enlighten, and enhance the lives of others. At the same time, words also have the power to discourage, disappoint, and destroy people. Most certainly, all of us have been the recipients of both the positive and negative effects of words that have been […]
The madness of March
March 27, 2017 By
March Madness I am a basketball fan and in particular a college basketball fan. As a fan, I love it when March rolls around because the Big Dance, the season ending national tournament that ultimately crowns the national champion, is played. There is a gluttony of games that are played on the first weekend of […]
What about Merit Pay?
March 27, 2017 By
Merit Pay One has to wonder why Fairfield County’s local State and House Delegation is pushing to transform our school board from all volunteer to all salaried. Where would the money come from and what service would, subsequently, receive less monetary support? Does the Delegation feel a need to upgrade the school board talent pool […]
Treat Animals Right
March 16, 2017 By
It has been said, “The greatness of a nation [community] can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Certainly those are words Fairfield’s Council should embrace as it ponders amending the County’s animal care standards to address tethering, shelter and other aspects of animal care. However, if that paradigm needs further support, Council […]
Celebrate 20 years with us
March 16, 2017 By
Alcohol plays a major role in our society. People drink to celebrate, socialize and relax. But alcohol is the single most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. Over 17 million people (one in every 12 adults) suffer from alcohol abuse. Alcohol is the fourth leading lifestyle-related cause of death in the nation. While […]
Role model for the ages
March 16, 2017 By
A Role Model for the Ages W.L. Drummond was a native of Fairfield County, Among the ruins of what used to be the old Jenkinsville School lies a reminder of W.L. Drummond, a role model of days gone by. Drummond was born in 1892 and died in 1953. He was the School Superintendent for the Jenkinsville […]
Zoning Battle Continues
February 16, 2017 By
I wanted to write to say “thank you” and “congratulations” to the residents of the Rimer Pond Community for making their collective voice heard at the last meeting of the Richland County Planning Commission. The Voice also deserves praise for covering the continuing battle so thoroughly and getting the information out to their readers. While […]
Dog Story Touches Nerve
February 16, 2017 By
First of all let me extend my congratulations to The Voice for publishing this horrible story (“Charges pending in dog starvation,” Jan. 26) and the follow-up in the Feb. 2 newspaper, and a special thanks to the delivery person (if my memory serves me correctly) that reported this case to the proper authorities, to at […]
