Perhaps the entire editorial board of “The State” newspaper is more interested in control of our population rather than the prevention of disease. I say this due to the strange out-of-control fury in which “The State” advocates for the Government of South Carolina to begin “telling South Carolinians what’s expected of them – to wear […]
Guest Editorial: Vote for Calvin “Chip” Jackson, a true friend of Blythewood
June 18, 2020 By
Tuesday’s Primary election spawned run-offs for two-County Council District’s representing the Town of Blythewood. As Voters return to the polls on June 23 to decide who will represent District 9, Calvin “Chip” Jackson is a candidate and leader Blythewood can count on. He is clearly a friend of Blythewood and has stood up against developers […]
Letter: Let Me Breathe
June 11, 2020 By
When you look at black people, what do you see? Do you see a reason to clench your purse in fear or lock your car doors? Do you presume to get in front of them at the check-out line or call the authorities to “put them in their place”? Do you relish black culture but […]
Letter: Congrats Grads!
June 11, 2020 By
Congratulations to the Class of 2020. Not only have you made it through 12 years of school, but you are finishing the last few months with grace and courage in the midst of a pandemic. No one could have known what you would be facing in your last few months of high school, what important […]
Letter: Time to Bench Joyce
June 4, 2020 By
On June 9th, residents of Richland County will have an opportunity to decide if they want to score a win for their communities. They will have an opportunity to put Joyce Dickerson on the bench and put Derek Pugh on the team, by electing him to represent District 2 of Richland County Council. “The Capitals […]
Letter: Jackson Always Votes BW!
June 4, 2020 By
As we ponder who we want to give our vote to in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, I think it matters a great deal to know something of the person and character of those on the ballot. I think myself fortunate to have served the Town of Blythewood on the planning commission and as a […]
Guest Editorial: Vote for Pugh for District 2
May 28, 2020 By
On June 9, citizens of the Richland County communities of Blythewood, St. Andrews (Broad River) and Harbison and the rural areas in between will be given the opportunity to advocate for their District. Assessing appropriately and honestly, it’s time to elect a new voice for District 2 – that voice is Derrek Pugh. He is […]
James Albert Rauch, Jr.
May 28, 2020 By
BLYTHEWOOD – James “Pete” Albert Rauch, Jr., 72, of Blythewood, died at home on Friday, May 22, 2020. Born in Lexington, SC, on August 2, 1947, he was a son of the late James “Pete” Albert Rauch, Sr., and Lois Dixon Rauch. Pete was a graduate of Eau Claire High School and a very talented […]
Letter: Looking for Improvement
May 28, 2020 By
This is an election year. Where is the accountability… who do we hold accountable? When was the last time the county held a town hall meeting? When was the last time the county put themselves out for public questioning? When was the last time you saw a survey in this paper or online? For the […]
Letter: County Budget Mostly Good
May 28, 2020 By
Fairfield’s budget process has hit many high notes and some sour ones to date. On the positive side, there will not be any base millage rate increases. Also on the positive side, our Council has demonstrated prudent fiscal restraint on the most extreme requests such as the inane pitch for a $400K non-essential building/monument. Additionally, […]
