It’s not too often that being the youngest member of General Assembly gives me insights that my colleagues lack, but as the Legislature begins to work on education reform, being the youngest member gives me a unique perspective on this important undertaking. As I have seen firsthand many of the changes our school systems have […]
Guest Editorial: New Chair Calls for Regional Cooperation
February 7, 2019 By
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 […]
Guest Editorial: Community bids farewell to FMH
December 20, 2018 By
After serving Fairfield County for 63 years, Fairfield Memorial Hospital is closing their doors. It has been a privilege to serve this community and we are so thankful for the years of support. Like most rural hospitals, the hospital has struggled financially for years. Many factors are contributing to the struggles of hospitals. Reimbursement has […]
Guest Editorial: Yes2ourstudents, LLC means NO
November 1, 2018 By
Based on my previous letter to the editor, several community members have asked my opinion on the school board applicants and the VOTE NO yellow signs in opposition of the school bond. First, I support the incumbents, for this election cycle who are Craig Plank, Amelia McKie, Dr. Cheryl Caution-Parker, and James Manning. There is […]
Guest Editorial: Wrinkle doesn’t put a hitch in RAC
October 11, 2018 By
The 22nd Annual Rock Around the Clock (RAC) Festival is in the books. And it was a good one. Even with the hot, humid weather it was a stellar turnout both Friday and Saturday. We would like to thank all of our sponsors who make the Festival possible. We have faithful sponsors who have been […]
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 […]
Guest Editorial: Mourning Annapolis
July 5, 2018 By
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and colleagues at the Capital Gazette. We live in difficult times, particularly for those who courageously cover the news even when they know the news may not be popular with everyone. It is particularly sad that as we approach Independence Day, the freedoms for which our founders […]
Guest Editorial: Ridgeway Council is overreaching
March 22, 2018 By
I found myself reminded today of the necessity to keep the relative size of things in perspective. The term big-government does not refer just to the number of people involved or the geographic area it represents. A prime example of that is the over-reach that the Ridgeway Town Council is executing over the monies raised […]
Guest Editorial: Thriving Local Businesses mean Thriving Communities
March 8, 2018 By
If you’ve got shopping to do, the national “big-box” and ecommerce retailers can seem like an appealing option. They’re often located close to the Interstate. With huge advertising budgets, they bombard us with tantalizing deals and “doorbuster specials.” And in the Internet era it’s easier than ever to make purchases with a few clicks on […]
