I am co-founder of a public charter school, a public-school product myself, and a parent of three school-age children, one who is homeschooled, one who attends an online virtual school, and one who attends a private school. We all know how important school choice in South Carolina is. In the Republican primary runoff for State […]
Letter: Democracy or Dictatorship?
June 23, 2022 By
When I watch the recent meetings of the Fairfield County Council, I have come to a catastrophic conclusion. The five members of the Apocalypse do not care about the county, only themselves. I have been watching the pattern of their behavior for months and, sadly, it has gotten worse. Citizens come to the meetings to […]
Letter: Kudos to the Walking Club!
June 23, 2022 By
I am a Boyscout in Blythewood with Troop #224. I read the article in The Voice about the lady who was looking to meet people and get exercise. I think starting the Blythewood walking club was a great idea because when you have someone to walk with, it makes the time go by so much […]
Letter: We Support Weaver
June 23, 2022 By
We are proud to support the only conservative candidate for Superintendent of Education Republic Ellen Weaver in the only conservative candidate in the upcoming Republican runoff for State Superintendent of Education. Ellen is a lifetime conservative Republican, is the only real Republican running. Her opponent Kathy Maness has a strong Democrat history. Under Kathy Maness’ […]
Guest Editorial: Your Primary Vote is Your Voice
June 9, 2022 By
Would you feel democracy was at work if your local, county, or state elected official was chosen by only 8% of registered voters? Probably not, but winners of our South Carolina’s primary elections have historically been chosen by a small percentage of our state’s voters. June 14 is primary election day for South Carolina’s Democratic […]
Guest Editorial: When Will Enough Be Enough?
June 2, 2022 By
Bedtime for school-age children is usually a special time for both parents and their children to talk about the events of the day, a tender time to hug, say “I love you, sleep well,” and kiss goodnight. After May 24, however, for 21 families, bedtime has forever changed. We all know the story. It’s been […]
Letter: Things Aren’t Going Well
June 2, 2022 By
I continue to be a staunch critic of many members of the Fairfield County Council. It seems, instead of righting the wrongs they have done, they continue to disregard the advice and concerns of the public they serve. A few members try to fight for the right decisions, only to be cut off by the […]
Letter: Wants Versus Needs
May 26, 2022 By
“Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save themselves.” That old adage seems to have been written with the council 5 in mind. This past Monday night the 5 revealed their true self-serving selves with budget votes to enrich themselves at the expense of everyone else. Of course, their budgeted $15,000 for the bird cage liner […]
Guest Editorial: Abuse Victims Should Tell Someone
May 19, 2022 By
For the past fifteen years I have ministered to and assisted victims of crime, sexual abuse, and exploitation of minors. I want to encourage anyone in the shadows of abuse to come forward. Healing begins when the secret is brought to light. My previous involvement with local victims of Brian Watson and the recent arrest […]
Letter: Wow! Things are looking up!
May 19, 2022 By
Whatever happened to progress with the proposed water treatment plant? The “settlement” will soon be a year old, yet it hasn’t move ahead. But that’s ok, who needs to attract new industry, retail, and residential development when we are on track to get another empty rec center with a basketball court, which is next to […]
