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Letter to the editor: Possible penny tax projects should benefit everyone
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. … more
Opinion: Disorder on the border remains problem for Democrats
What were they thinking? Did President Joe Biden and the folks who put together his immigration policy imagine the voting public would celebrate policies that resulted in a record-high number of migration encounters - more than three-quarters of a … more
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Friday, March 4, 2022
Column: Control your thoughts or they will control you
We all know the feeling of having something on our minds that we have a difficult time letting go of. Similar to an image or a catchy song that gets stuck in our head, commonly called an earworm, negative thoughts can be very difficult to remove, … more
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Letter to the editor: Clarendon district must be transparent about need for tax
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 … more
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Column by Manning Pastor Sam Livingston: Our posture tells the story
Most humanistic settings require a certain posture from the participants. A boxer enters the ring with his fist clenched and somewhere near his chin. A baseball player places a glove on the non-throwing hand and leaves the dominant hand free to … more
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Letter to the editor: May Jesus' peace be with you during this holy season
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 … more
Letter to the editor: This year's election boils down to one issue
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
Letter to the editor: Don't taxpayers deserve to have voices heard on school tax?
In response to Sen. 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 lacking. To prove that, I just have some follow-up questions and … more
Letter to the editor: Senators blocking tax cut for families for political gain
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
Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: We should be grateful for God's love
Today's devotion is centered on celebrating the blessing of Resurrection Sunday that is coming up this week. My thought is found in Romans 6:8-11, as we see the words contained therein, "But Alive unto God." This passage reads like this, "Now if we … more
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Letter to the editor: Push to extend school tax raises questions about necessity
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 … more
Letter to the editor: Clarendon County excited about economic growth S.C. supports
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 … more
Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: Has the Lord really forgotten you?
Our devotion for today asks this question, "Lord, Have You Forgotten Me?" Our text is Psalm 13:1, where we read, "How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? forever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?" (KJV) Have you ever experienced … more
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Letter to the editor: Singleton deserves recognition for feeding those in need
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 … more
Letter to the editor: God's blessings to Sumter's Dr. Britton in his retirement
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 … more
Letter to the editor: Public money used for trip is problematic, concerning
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
Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: Don't let anyone minimize repentance for sin to you
Today's devotion is, "The Hallmark of a False Prophet." My text is Jeremiah 28:15, where we read, "Then said the prophet Jeremiah unto Hananiah the prophet, Hear now, Hananiah; The LORD hath not sent thee; but thou makest this people to trust in a … more
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