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We have a new American flag - it's solid white. You know, the one you hoist when you surrender. Yesterday, 12,000+ illegals stormed across the Southern border. Those are the ones we know about. We're getting 300,000 - 400,000 per month. The … more
And here we are ... what millions heard in the special prosecutor's report of President Biden's handling of classified documents ... paraphrased. "We can't hold an 80-year-old man, confused about life ... in fact, sweet old grandfather that … more
Would anyone choose a foul-mouthed, narcissistic, woman-shaming bully to serve as their family doctor, advisor, minister or representative? Then why in the world would one choose such a person for president? I believe character and integrity … more
Back in 1969, my 6-year-old boy, Jimmy, kept getting sick. The doctor said he had a recurring stomach virus. The beginning of summer, The NWMS (Nazarene World Missionary Society) held their annual convention in Columbia. I was one of the delegates. … more
Please pass this message to Ward 2 Rev. James Blassingame. Since 2020 I have made every professional attempt to schedule a sit down with him in reference to the current state of Black and minority-owned businesses in Sumter without success. I have … more
Happy New Year! I hope it is. Who will be elected president this coming November? What will be the status of Ukraine? What will be the news out of the Middle East? How about inflation, or racism, or diversity, or political correctness, or … more
If you are going to vote in the GOP primary, please consider these facts. There are not enough MAGA voters to reelect Trump, so to win he would need to attract independents and swing voters who don't like him very much. Remember the 2022 red wave … more
I was just wondering how any individual that has any self-respect and biblical training could vote for Donald Trump. There are several really good Republican candidates that are not habitual liars, fear mongerers or racists like Trump. Trump cannot … more
I saw this coffee cup in the Dollar store and had to buy it. My granddaughter, Jessica Coleman, works at the Second Chance Animal Shelter in Clarendon County. We love our animals. They become a part of the family. A few years ago a friend of mine … more
In a recent column in your paper, Michael Barone, apparently one of your favorite conservative columnists, stated that Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon were ousted incumbents. Neither of these men was ousted in the way his column uses the … more
One candidate says we must save democracy. The other says we must save America. Winston Churchill saved Great Britain, but I cannot think of any other I would celebrate with such words. Most of us do not think very much of the idea of seeing … more
How long must families wait? It's been nearly two months since the House has passed a bipartisan expansion of the Child Tax Credit and sent it to the Senate. Estimates are that this bill will benefit 16 million children in families with low incomes, … more
I am writing to express my concern and opposition regarding a recent trip made by Clarendon County Deputy Administrator Sharmane Anderson. Ms. Anderson had the opportunity to visit the White House and participate in an interview with First Lady Jill … more
My late wife, Connie, and I, both Sumter natives, were excited when I was able to begin medical practice here in our hometown in October 1967. And how fortunate we were to raise our family here! We often hear that the years go by so quickly. With … more
At the Feb. 12, 2024, Sumter County School Board meeting, the board decided to spend almost $400,000 of your tax dollars to fund upgrades to "athletic facilities" at the closed Mayewood/Brewington Academy. This vote is irresponsible, and it is not … more
Generosity throughout Sumter contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan's Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the U.S., the project collected 10 million shoebox gifts in 2023. … more
After reading The Sumter Item article titled, "Board votes 6-3 for new Mayewood athletic building," dated Feb. 14, 2024, my faith in the Sumter School District Board of Trustees is highly restored. On Feb. 12, 2024, I addressed the SSD Board of … more
It worries me that people often do not say what is really on their minds. It worries me even more that some people cannot resist always saying what is on their mind. One of the things I appreciate about pithy bits of wisdom is that they tend to be … more
There were decisions made as far back as 1995 that are currently affecting our children's education in Sumter County. Dr. William Wright is moving the school district in a positive direction to improve our school system for all of our children. I … more
I am responding to nauseating noise about Morris College facilities and issues on the campus. I am a former student of Morris College. Morris College is a very fine and excellent institution with marvelous and superb facilities. The late Dr. Luns C. … more
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