The run off on the 28th of this month should be a message politically and individually. To everyone and to all parties concerned and involved, all of us have an awesome obligation to vote for the most qualified person to do the task at hand. Not because we like their politics or the company they […]
Experience Counts
June 23, 2016 By
Experience matters, it matters a great deal! Sen. Creighton Coleman has 18 years of experience in our State Legislature. His opponent, Mike Fanning, has none; no experience at all in government. Sen. Coleman has built up 18 years’ worth of valuable relationships, networking and know-how. Fanning has built neither relationships nor networking in our government. […]
Why R.O.A.R. Over Sales Tax Exemptions?
June 23, 2016 By
Why has District 17 Senate candidate Mike Fanning campaigned so strongly against our state’s sales tax exemptions? If he would look into the actual dollars exempted he would discover that the exemptions manifest annual consumer savings of a whopping $585 million for prescription drugs purchased at pharmacies, and $354 million in grocery purchases. Plus, these “evil” exemptions […]
Fanning Tax Plan Targets Poor
June 23, 2016 By
One would think State Senate candidate Mike Fanning’s most glaring weakness would be his lack of experience in the legislature (zero vs. Coleman’s 18 years). Many, however, are more concerned that Mr. Fanning wants to tweak the state sales tax exemptions. The target here would be the poor and vulnerable. The bulk of South Carolina’s sales […]
No Time for Rookies
June 23, 2016 By
Eighteen to 0 does not reflect the latest sports blowout. Rather, it is the glaring legislative experience gap between State Sen. Creighton Coleman and his opponent Mike Fanning. If reelected, 18 years of legislative experience is the conduit of success Mr. Coleman will continue to leverage to create jobs and bring prosperity to District 17. […]
Left Out in the Cold
June 16, 2016 By
In response to an article posted on April 22, “County Weighs Salaries,” and for the County’s budget being finalized, I applaud the County Council for improving the pay of our County employees to a level to compete with neighboring counties. I am sure that those employees will be grateful for the increase in pay. I […]
We’re for Coleman
June 9, 2016 By
Next week, on June 14, we will have the Primary election for our State Senate Democratic candidate. Based upon our experience, we will be voting for our current State Senator, Creighton Coleman. We have three reasons for choosing Senator Coleman to be re-elected to represent us: 1. Sen. Coleman is an attorney. While we all […]
The Wall that Heals
June 9, 2016 By
Memorial Day weekend was an opportunity for the residents of Blythewood to come together and honor our fallen service members. Blythewood was blessed to be able to host the traveling Vietnam memorial wall. We had over 100 residents of Blythewood volunteer to assist our visitors at the Wall that Heals. These volunteers braved the heat […]
Vote to Win
June 9, 2016 By
Republicans have an interesting opportunity in the June 14 primary for the District 17 State Senate Seat. Of course, they can cast fairly meaningless votes for the State Senate seat or any of the Republican contests. On the other hand, they can vote in the Democratic primary and make their vote count since it is […]
Smalls Made Big Difference
May 26, 2016 By
In 2013 while on a scouting trip around Winnsboro for new businesses and possible Chamber members, I saw activity at the Bi-Lo Shopping Center. Armed with a business card I entered the construction site. I was welcomed by a tall, graying, distinguished gentleman. We introduced ourselves, shook hands and that is how I met Mr. […]
