On Saturday March 10, as James and I turned onto Hwy 215 S., we saw smoke, people and a burned area not far from us. But help was on the way. As we started back up the road we met sheriff deputies, fire trucks, volunteers and the forestry personnel…all coming to serve and protect lives […]
Guest Editorial: Home fires burn quicker now
March 1, 2018 By
Today’s firefighter, with all the new technology and equipment, doesn’t fight the same fires his or her grandfather fought. The house fires of today present new dangers to firefighters and residents. In the homes of yesteryear (we call them legacy-built homes) heavier timber was used in construction, and the furnishings were mostly natural products like […]
Letter to Editor: Robbing the Poor to Pay the Rich
March 1, 2018 By
We must ensure more oxygen is pumped into the state legislators’ chambers, very quickly. Those whacky state legislators are at it again with their annual regressive assault on the incomes of our most vulnerable citizens. Their scheme is to raise the costs of basic necessities like groceries, healthcare and utilities via the elimination/reduction of life […]
Guest Editorial: Proudly Different
February 22, 2018 By
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times… Valentine’s Day at our school was a day of love and friendship, of chocolate and hugs. But as we were setting tables for our “high tea,” donning white gloves and silly hats, teachers in Florida were crouching behind their tables, trying to shield […]
Letter to Editor: Horror Story
February 22, 2018 By
Do your homework, listen to the citizens and put citizens’ well-being above your personal greed! Each new SCANA horror story screams the aforementioned message to all government bodies ever more loudly and clearly. The question is, will our elected officials hear and the message? The good news for Fairfield is the Council has had a […]
From the Pulpit: Growing in Grace
February 22, 2018 By
I spoke to a sister in Christ by phone recently, and she made a very candid admission to me. She stated that until recently she felt selfish in her faith because she knew she had been richly blessed by God and yet had not shared those blessings with others nearly as much as she should […]
Guest Editorial: Small newspapers make a big difference
February 15, 2018 By
Of the many factors that contribute to a community’s quality of life, one that’s often under-appreciated is the local newspaper. Small, weekly (or non-daily) publications are a form of public service. They bring us “good news” and recognize the efforts of hometown people who make a difference. On their pages you’re likely to find news […]
From the Pulpit: Effective Outreach
February 15, 2018 By
As Christians, we want to do our best in teaching the saving gospel message of Jesus to those who have not yet learned the truth. Because this is so, the question that needs to be answered then is, “What can we do to be most effective in reaching out to others with the truth of […]
From the Pulpit: Meditating Upon the Word of God
February 8, 2018 By
Meditating upon the word of God is a powerful tool we can use to deepen and strengthen our relationship with the Lord. God’s leader Joshua was told by God Himself just how powerful this practice can be. Joshua (1:8,9) says, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate […]
Guest Editorial: SC Newspapers Curbed Civil Rights
February 1, 2018 By
If 2017 is bookmarked in history it will be as the year of reassessment. During the year we’ve been urged to reassess the meaning of “sexual harassment.” We’ve been urged to reassess what is “normal” conduct for a President of the United States. And, sometimes with violence we’ve been confronted with a reassessment of those […]
