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Letter to the editor: Our district superintendent is moving in the right direction
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
Letter to the editor: Students who don't appreciate hard work to make Morris college great need to go
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
Letter to the editor: Children aren't learning most basic math skills today
Just a thought. With math scores so incredibly low in Sumter School District, how about kids K-8th grade are not allowed to use calculators or phones for basic math? Our kids are not learning even the most basic of math skills. They need to … more
Letter to the editor: We should fully support our school superintendent. I do
First, I want to thank Sumter Item, editor and staff for allowing Sumter residents to express their opinions by publishing all letters that meet the standards in the opinion page. I was not only offended by and I was taken aback with the articles in … more
Letter to the editor: Biden administration isn't doing its job of protecting America
I just opened my newspaper and what did I see, another person who watches the lying channels. How do I know? They believe everything that the lying channels tell them. I have some questions for the man who wrote a letter to the editor on Jan. … more
Letter to the editor: Leventis family is proud to call Sumter home
Feb. 1, 2024 This is a special day for our entire family. It was 50 years ago on Feb. 1 that our young family, my wife of four years, our son Gregory, then 2, with our second child on the way, returned to South Carolina. I had been out of my … more
Letter to the editor: 1980s song has relevance in our community today
"You got a fast car I want a ticket to anywhere Maybe we make a deal Maybe together we can get somewhere Any place is better Starting from zero, got nothing to lose." - Tracy Chapman, "Fast Car," 1988 Lyrics from the beautiful … more
Letter to the editor: More than 1 Democrat is on the primary ballot
This is in reply to the person from Georgetown who wrote a letter to the editor on Jan. 19. I believe and agree with your whole first paragraph. That's where it stops. If I were guessing where you relocated from it would be in the general area of … more
Letter to the editor: The party of the Kennedys is dead now
And again, I feel the need to say, I am no fan of Trump, not a Republican, and was, past tense, a registered Democrat. Never again will I vote for a Democrat. Not now. Mob mentality is not my thing. What's terrifying is the governor of New York … more
Letter to the editor: Letter writers offer no solutions to country's problems
The recent letters of "Trumpians," especially Sellars and Hughes, reveal them to be obvious classmates of Jethro Bodine. At least Jethro Grad-U-Ated. One declares how he will never vote for a Democrat again while the other laments the $40,000 they … more
Letter to the editor: Our children are worthy of taxpayers' investment in education
After reading the letter to the editor from JP Reilly on Feb. 20, 2024, titled, "Tax dollars funding upgrades to facilities at closed school," it reminds me of the adage, "If it don't come out in the wash, it will come out in the rinse." Mr. Reilly … more
Letter to the editor: Don't taxpayers deserve to choose to continue paying school tax?
In response to Senator Johnson’s press release on the 1% school debt tax, I think it’s important to remember that a lot of talk is always given, but the actions to back it up are always … more
Letter to the editor: Are Biden's actions saving the democracy of the United States?
Just so I am clear on this, my president, Joe Biden, is attempting to save the democracy by defeating a man he tried to keep off the ballot through his DOJ? That's democracy? Does saving the democracy also include ignoring Supreme Court rulings … more
Letter to the editor: Spiritual diversity in the world put wrong 'god' in charge
My topic explains diversity in the spiritual realm that put the wrong "god" in charge and in complete control over every aspect of America's government and outcomes since 1776 causing America's historical abominations (slavery is just one), … more
Letter to the editor: Problems from school district consolidation should have been handled years ago
I am greatly disappointed to read in The Sumter Item, on Jan. 22-25, 2024, about an issue that should have been resolved years ago. Let's be honest. To put the blame on Dr. William Wright, current superintendent of Sumter School District, about … more
Letter to the editor: Comments in letter perfectly describe Biden administration
In reference to Ralph Sanders' letter to the editor published Jan 24, 2024. I completely agree with comments by Ralph Sanders with one exception. The wrong name was used. The comments perfectly describe the present administration. Under President … more
Letter to the editor: School board trustee should have shown respect for NAACP
"At the trustees' last meeting on Jan. 22, Area 2 Trustee Brittany English said in the Board Communications section that she had received the letter from the NAACP regarding the board and essentially threw it away. 'I just wanted to let you guys … more
Letter to editor: Lengthy bridge closure has caused hardship for residents, businesses
I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment over the more than two-year closure of the bridge on East Red Bay Road. This bridge is a vital link for many residents and businesses in the area, and its prolonged closure has caused a lot … more
Letter to the editor: Education is key to having a great quality of life
The United States of America was built on the commonwealth and common defense for this country. The purpose written by Thomas Jefferson was "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their … more
Letter to the editor: Lawyer commercials on TV are redundant nuisances
I have been subscribing to The Item for years and have no complaints. I prefer a hard copy of the local news over the online option. I also have antenna television, and my complaint with it is the number of lawyer commercials shown. There are sooo … more
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