Thank you so much for printing the letters to Santa. They actually made me cry. It’s been a tough year. Children are so sweet, and open, and resilient. H. Jones
Eleanor ‘Nora’ Kelly
December 17, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – With great sadness, the family of Eleanor “Nora” Kelly-Kelly announces the death of their beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt – Eleanor Kelly-Kelly – on Dec.10, 2020, at her home in Blythewood. Born Jan. 29, 1932. She was the third daughter and one of eight children born to Elijah and Alice Kelly of […]
Letter: Thank You!
November 12, 2020 By
I thank God for allowing me to serve in “His ministry” in such an awesome manner. Thank you to all family, friends and neighbors for your support and vote in both elections. Together, God has allowed us to accomplish and move forward more in four years than we could ever imagine. To Billy Smith our […]
Guest Editorial: Support Local – Especially When It Comes To News
November 5, 2020 By
In September, the Union Times announced it was closing its doors after 170 years, citing the economic effects of COVID-19. It’s a sad thing when newspapers like the Union Times close, but it’s no longer shocking. Newspapers have been plagued by declining circulation numbers and shrinking newsrooms for the past 15 years, and nearly a […]
Letter: Chamber Supports 1¢ Tax
October 29, 2020 By
Our great citizens of Fairfield County received another flyer in support of the sales tax increase into our homes. Both flyers failed to state the contents of the referendum itself, why? The referendum states IN THE EVENT SUCH SALES AND USE TAX IS INADEQUADE, SUCH BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE FROM A SUFFICIENT AD VALOREM TAX […]
Letter: Keep Joe Wilson & the military
October 29, 2020 By
I have known Congressman Joe Wilson for more than twenty years. Joe is a proven leader for the Second Congressional District. He has a keen understanding and passion for military personnel and their families having served in the military and currently serving on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee. In a state that is home […]
Letter: A Brighter Future
October 29, 2020 By
Much has been said about the proposed penny sales tax. As Chairman of the Fairfield Water and Sewer Authority I feel obligated to weigh in on this important issue. For the past thirty years I have witnessed industry leaving Fairfield County. This has resulted in little population and or job growth, which in turn requires […]
Letter: Harrison is Not Moderate
October 29, 2020 By
The DNC is trying to package Jamie Harrison as a nice guy/moderate. While he seems like a nice guy, South Carolinians deserve to know the whole truth. Jaime Harrison is not a moderate. He is a member of the liberal Democratic Party that is working to destroy American values across the nation. You may not […]
Guest Editorial: Don’t let Cedar Creek/Center Creek folks shut Fairfield down
October 29, 2020 By
Some citizens who live along Cedar Creek and in the Center Creek neighborhood are using fear-mongering and misinformation to try to trick Fairfield voters into defeating the three county council incumbents who have helped bring in 5 new industries, 800 jobs, almost $100 million investment in the county and the lowest unemployment rate in 20 […]
