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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 …
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2/13/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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2/17/24 06:00 AM
I hope the new list for the Penny for Progress are items that will be of value to all and not just a benefit for some. I voted against the last one because I felt it was full of fluff. I am a conservative. But I am not a Republican, the party of no. …
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4/10/24 06:00 AM
My name is Jeff Zell. I am a current Sumter School Board member. I want to offer a press release regarding my thoughts on the Clarendon County School District debt maintenance tax.
"We demand transparency from our government officials and …
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4/3/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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2/2/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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1/24/24 06:00 AM
Every year during Holy Week I make a trip to Pack's Landing and head out to the Santee River. There I sit and fish and wait and think. It really doesn't matter whether a striped bass comes along or not. Most I release anyway. The movement of the …
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4/3/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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3/27/24 06:00 AM
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, …
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3/27/24 06:00 AM
I am writing in response to Rep. Fawn Pedalino's recent post regarding the renewal of the school debt tax in Clarendon County. The issues raised by Rep. Pedalino are of significant concern and warrant further discussion and …
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4/3/24 06:00 AM
Clarendon County does NOT have any available (product) including existing buildings, speculative buildings and/or warehouse space. All buildings are occupied by manufacturers which have provided $38 million in Cap X and 250 jobs in 2023, and $210 …
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4/3/24 06:00 AM
We have someone in Sumter who deserves recognition. For the past three years, my wife and I have helped Geraldine Singleton feed people who might not otherwise get a meal on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last Saturday we delivered about 90 …
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4/3/24 06:00 AM
Dr. J. J. Britton is a great man of character, compassion, dedication and devotion. He has been a friend and colleague of ours for the past 42 years. We absolutely LOVE J. J. Britton! His friendship has always been one of kindness, sincerity and …
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4/3/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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2/8/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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3/20/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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2/20/24 06:00 AM
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. …
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1/30/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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2/20/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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1/30/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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2/24/24 06:00 AM
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