Opinion

Guest Editorial: 9/11 by The Numbers

  • By Tom Emery
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The casualties from the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 were diverse in many ways. The deaths represented most U.S. states as well as 77...

Guest Editorial: Lock ’em up and throw away the key

  • By Andy Brack
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Now that the state of South Carolina has three court-approved methods that a condemned convict can choose from to meet his maker, it’s curious lawmakers...

Letter: Council must consider animals’ welfare!

  • By Randy Bright, Ridgeway
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Fairfield County’s animal welfare efforts have been stalled for years due to a lack of progress on the comprehensive animal ordinance and the construction of...

Letter: Small Things Matter

  • By Don Goldbach, Lake Wateree
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“If you’re too big to do the small things, then you’re too small to do the big things.”  I don’t know who deserves the credit...

Letter: Council Bringing Fire Service To Its Knees

  • By Randy Bright | Ridgeway
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In a recent story in The Voice (8/8/24), Fairfield County Fire Chief Jamie Webb said the county has only six full-time and one part-time paid...

Letter: Public Cries Out for Safety

  • By Jeff Schaffer | Lake Monticello
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Peggy Swearingen is the only Fairfield County Councilwoman who has dared to speak out and emphasize the importance of life-saving EMS services, well-paid law enforcement,...

Guest Editorial: What’s It Going To Take To Make America Safer From Gun Violence?

  • By Andy Brack
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Another horrific incident led S.C. Rep. Wendell Gilliard to do what he’s done many times in career: bemoan the continuing scourge of gun violence and...

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