Following the Feb. 7 meeting at Doko Manor with Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson, Crickentree neighbors, residents of other golf courses and E-Capital representatives, I met with Geo Price, Richland County Zoning Administrator and Deputy Director of Planning. He informed me that the presentations by E-Capital which featured a reduced number of housing units (247) […]
As Blythewood Turns: R2 board condones bad behavior
February 21, 2019 By
Some Richland Two school board members have gone months – years, even – without addressing unfiled ethics forms, with five-figure fines levied against two elected officials. The Richland Two Board of Trustees had an opportunity to institute a sound system of accountability by amending board policy so that a member’s board office title could be […]
Letters: My Humble Reply to NPR
February 21, 2019 By
My response to the recent program aired by NPR about the third anniversary of the closing of Winnsboro’s Wal-Mart store. Fortunately, Fairfield choose to hold a county revival rather than a Wal-Mart-closing wake. Clearly, the Wal-Mart closing and the VC Summer fiasco served as wake up calls to the county. I’m happy to report that […]
Letters: McKie Thumbs Her Nose
February 21, 2019 By
The proposed board policy addressing removal from office was motivated by the failures of Board Chairwoman Amelia McKie. She failed to file numerous required documents with the S.C. Ethics Commission and is thumbing her nose at the Ethics Commission by not making any payment on her fines and penalties. The confrontation that resulted in Elkins-Johnson’s […]
From the Pulpit: Cleaning Up a Big Mess
February 21, 2019 By
In my work, I pick up a lot of donations that come in many forms: food, clothing, furniture, and even change cans that have been filled. Securing these items in my truck during transport is of the utmost importance. On my last trip, however, I did a poor job securing the tower of change cans […]
From the Pulpit: Do Not Lose Heart
February 14, 2019 By
The apostle Paul addressed many challenging aspects of what it is to be a Christian. In II Corinthians (4:7-10) he wrote, “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are […]
Guest Editorial: Why I Support Education Bill 3759
February 14, 2019 By
It’s not too often that being the youngest member of General Assembly gives me insights that my colleagues lack, but as the Legislature begins to work on education reform, being the youngest member gives me a unique perspective on this important undertaking. As I have seen firsthand many of the changes our school systems have […]
Guest Editorial: New Chair Calls for Regional Cooperation
February 7, 2019 By
I’m often asked why I continue to serve after having spent 28 years as a member of Richland County Council. The answer is simple: This is home. I enjoy public service and giving back by helping my community become a place where those who grow up here want to stay and raise their children, new […]
From the Pulpit: A Gift from the Heart
February 7, 2019 By
In my occupation as one who collects donations for a children’s home, I see a lot of sacrificial giving. This past week, one of the greatest examples of sacrificial giving I have seen since I have begun my work came from a ten year-old boy. It was his birthday, but he wasn’t interested in receiving […]
Letters: Bear Down on R2 Board
January 31, 2019 By
I had intended to stay at the Richland 2 board meeting until the bitter end but, when the Board couldn’t efficiently get through the student transfers, I left. I was already impatient over the lengthy MLK “Inspirational Moment” and the unwillingness of the Board to speak up and be heard throughout the room. I hope […]
