With humble appreciation, I would like to thank everyone in District 3 who signed the petition to have me participate in the General Election on Nov. 4 as a nominee for the Fairfield County Council, District 3. I exceeded the minimal number of signatures required by state law and I have recently received my letter […]

In The State newspaper on July 9, Frank Bruni of The New York Times wrote an article on Charleston Mayor Joe Riley. He stated that he was curious about the perspective of a leader who had clearly gotten a whole lot right. The article stated Riley’s reasons for pushing for the Spoleto Festival as: “It […]

Why do Fairfield County Administration and Council members insist individual Council members get money each year to buy school supplies for students to attend school? At a recent Fairfield County School Board meeting it was revealed that the District had a $1.5 million fund balance left over from the year before. One Board member suggested […]

Are you kidding me? Just like hot dogs, apple pie and fireworks, going to yard sales is a tradition. Is that what we voted for you for, to limit yard sales and charge us fees on top of all the other fees and taxes we have to pay? I don’t think so. Also, what about […]

The towns of Blythewood, Ridgeway and Winnsboro are gearing up for the annual Big Grab 43-mile yard sale on Sept. 5 and 6. This is one of the largest events in the area and draws crowds from all over S.C. and N.C. to visit our towns, shop for antiques, collectibles and bargains, dine in our […]

Why do we settle for mediocrity? We here in Fairfield County should take great pride in the fact that during the “Drawdy Park Fiasco” no one died, not one person was fired, no one was reprimanded, no one in the County office was taken to task for accountability or responsibility. How fortunate are we? Very, […]

An open letter to Mr. Ed Parler: I am writing as a concerned property owner in the town limits of Blythewood. Concerning the Doko restaurant prospects, I have been told by several friends who own restaurants that they DO NOT own buildings, they lease them. I believe the owner of Camden’s Kendalls told you the same thing. Reason […]

Our public servants should treat their office as a public trust, only using the powers and resources of public office to advance public interests and not to attain personal benefits or pursue any other private interest incompatible with the public good. Public servants should assure that government is conducted openly, effectively, equitably and honorably, in […]

I take the opportunity to inform you that I will not seek re-election to the position of trustee for the Fairfield County School Board, District 5. I have had the pleasure and responsibility of serving as a representative for four years. It has been a rewarding experience, because I have been able to contribute to […]

Fairfield County voters should be aware of a problem like mine they might face when they go to the polls to vote on Nov. 4. Recently, without being notified, my voter status was moved from District 5 to District 3. I discovered this problem only when I offered to help a candidate for Fairfield County […]