ORANGEBURG – In 2016, the FBI started to track animal cruelty, including neglect, torture and sexual abuse, because of disturbing connections between abuse and killing of animals and dong the same to humans… Desmond’s Law enacted in 2016 creates a program that allows courts to appoint supervised law students or lawyers to serve as volunteer […]
From the Pulpit: I Have Set the Lord Always Before Me
November 22, 2017 By
The psalmist David wrote the words found in the title of this article in Psalm (16:8). In stating he had set the Lord always before him, he was not making the claim he was sinless. He was merely stating that throughout his entire life, even in his times of weakness, he had the desire and […]
From the Pulpit: Have You Ever Struggled in Your Faith?
November 9, 2017 By
Have you ever experienced a time in your life when your faith has been shaken somewhat either because of some traumatic event you had to deal with or because of some spiritual struggle you were battling on a continual basis? Yeah, me too. It’s called being human. When those times occur, we truly want to […]
From the Pulpit: He Played the Fool
November 2, 2017 By
Because the nation of Israel had rejected God as being its king, God placed a man named Saul on the throne as the nation’s first earthly king. Saul was at first a humble leader; however, it seems as if the power and authority he was given changed him and caused him to do what he […]
Guest Editorial: Cambio Problems Mounting
October 26, 2017 By
Over the past few weeks, I have received several phone calls concerning Cambio Academy, which is located on Greenbrier-Mossydale Road. From what I understand, this academy is a private residential treatment and rehabilitation center for troubled teens. I understand the center houses females ranging in age from 13 to 18 years old. I was informed […]
Letter to Editor: Parking isn’t a problem
October 26, 2017 By
In regard to the Ridgeway Town Council passing a no overnight parking ordinance in the cotton yard, I asked one question: why? I have lived in the heart of Ridgeway for two years and from my front porch I can see the cotton yard in it’s entirely. I sit on my porch every day, walk […]
From the Pulpit: Have You Grown in Your Faith?
October 26, 2017 By
This week I celebrated my 56th birthday. Well, using the word “celebrated” is a bit extreme. I spent my whole birthday driving a box truck throughout eastern Kentucky for work. Nonetheless, I did turn 56 years old. Because I have some years on me, some might think that getting wiser and more mature is a […]
From the Pulpit: Together
October 19, 2017 By
The Bible stresses togetherness, especially togetherness in the Lord’s church. First and foremost, the Bible speaks that all of us are made alive together spiritually in Christ. Colossians (2:13) says, “And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses…” […]
Letter to Editor: More ?? for Legislators
October 19, 2017 By
At what point did you realize the significance of the red flags pointing out the nearly decade long series of nuclear plant construction record cost overruns, perpetually fluid deadlines, record rate hikes, and record SCANA profits ? At what point did you innate action to address the long running nuclear plant disaster? Randy Bright Ridgeway
Letter to Editor: Thanks for Support
October 19, 2017 By
On behalf of the Fairfield County Boards of Disabilities and Special Needs Board (FCDSNB), I would like to thank everyone who purchased barbecued Boston Butts and baked goods at our fall fundraiser. Dwight Robertson and the Ridge Riders deserve kudos for donating their time and talents to cook the barbecue. Others volunteered so graciously to […]
