Apparently, Sen. Fanning is heck bent on marching forward with “Operation Chaos in Fairfield” via his latest appointee upheaval – the possible reappointment of the election commission this time. Once again, is Fanning’s whim going to place the county at risk by trading qualified experience for his costly agenda – an all-at-once upheaval instead of […]
Guest Editorial: Red Gate proposal unacceptable
June 20, 2019 By
As you might have read in this paper, at the June 3, 2019 Blythewood Planning Commission meeting, the following agenda item was approved: “Zoning Map Amendment – – Rezone portion from (PD) Planned Development to (PD) Planned Development (Blythewood/Muller/Syrup Mill Roads) (TMS# 15100-10-01/TMS# 12600-02-01/TMS# 12700-01-21)” This proposed development started with Richland County back in 2007 […]
Letters: What in the Heck
June 20, 2019 By
What in the heck was Sen. Fanning thinking when he set in motion the now- exposed-as-farcical Great Magistrate Upheaval? Why did we need a wholesale Magistrate change in the first place? Did he really believe the public would be silent about a tainted selection process which included a heavy dose of good ole boyism in […]
Letters: Redemption for JWC
June 13, 2019 By
Events surrounding the Jenkinsville Water Company clearly indicate its prudent path to redemption is to join the Fairfield Water Authority. First, it makes common sense to have a coordinated and united water authority to facilitate growth and welfare for the county. Second, JWC could use the help. Clearly, JWC has a history of troubling challenges. […]
Letters: Keep Up The Fight
May 30, 2019 By
I think most would agree that the bringing forth of life is a tremendous blessing. However, we can’t look past the fact that women experience pregnancy in many different circumstances, some extremely difficult and even life threatening. The right to make decisions about what is best for her own body is just that… her decision. […]
Letters: Where Did The Money Go?
May 30, 2019 By
The Board of Directors is at fault for the condition of the Blythewood Chamber. They weren’t watching the store. Why wouldn’t the Board have insisted on financial statements and accountability? Why didn’t the Treasurer insist on regular financials and then report to the Board when he wasn’t getting them? The problem should have been spotted […]
Editorial: I Have Arrived
May 23, 2019 By
Between 1980, when I became counsel to the S.C. Press Association, and today I have given more seminars and participated in panel discussions regarding our state’s laws on open meetings and open records than I have kept count of. I have been asked to give these presentations to school boards, state boards and commissions, state, […]
Letters: R2 Must Follow the Law
May 23, 2019 By
The law is absolutely clear. Mrs. McKie was not eligible to take the oath of office on November 13, 2018, because she had not filed her Statement of Economic Interests Report (SEI). Therefore, the oath that she did utter on November 13th is worthless and invalid. Mrs. McKie first became eligible to take the oath […]
From the Pulpit: God is Worthy to be Praised
April 18, 2019 By
Throughout the Bible, a multitude of people are recorded as having praised God for His goodness. For example, the psalmist David writes the following words in Psalm (63:3-5): “Because Your loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise You. Thus I will bless You while I live; I will lift up my hands […]
Guest Editorial: Keep a Close Eye on Vet Charities
April 11, 2019 By
At first glance, they appear to be the noblest of causes. Their brochures feature images that tug at the heartstrings – perhaps a uniformed man in a wheelchair, or a tearful widow accepting a folded U.S. flag. They use patriotic-sounding names like “Honor America’s Veterans” or “Salute our Soldiers.” But too often, so-called “charities” purporting […]
