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U.S. editorial roundup: Saturday, July 27, 2024
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: The New York Times July 19 Russia is silencing journalism The only surprise in the guilty verdict against Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal correspondent who was … more
Letter to the editor: Those with good medical coverage should try to help low-income residents get insurance
Just finished the complete 16-page report released by George Washington University’s research arm and Cover SC, a nonprofit group here in our state focusing on health care issues, particularly … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Letter to the editor: We should pursue more care in our actions and words
It's not my practice to watch the Trump rallies. On the day of the assassination attempt, I had just settled in from my usual habits on Saturdays, which includes cooking supper for the household in thanks for not complaining about my golf outing! I … more
Letter to the editor: Work to maintain Sumter's cleanliness never gets done
I used to be proud to say I was from Sumter. Not anymore. Sumter used to be a well-maintained city. Not anymore. One of the first impressions formed in your mind entering a city is its cleanliness. I've been told by a new resident that Sumter … more
Guest column by Duke Buckner: For good of 6th District, Biden and Clyburn must go
My name is Duke Buckner, and I am the Republican Party's nominee for U.S. Congress in South Carolina's Sixth Congressional District. I'm writing to discuss the crisis facing our nation and this district. The last several weeks have revealed that … more
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Editorial cartoon: Saturday, July 20, 2024
U.S. editorial roundup: Saturday, July 20, 2024
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: The Washington Post July 12 Young people in America and national service Polls suggest young Americans are less enchanted with their country than previous generations. … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Opinion: Our monarchical presidency
Fourteen days after his disastrous debate, President Joe Biden is still in the race for reelection. Multiple elected Democrats, New York Times editorial writers and columnists and Democratic Party megadonors - "elites," sneers the perceptive David … more
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to Sumter for sacrifices while line workers help in Texas
Please allow me to write with deep gratitude to the many families of your community that are making do with one less important adult in their homes for the time being. For four days, I have watched as Sumter Utilities trucks have lumbered through … more
Letter to the editor: Teacher shortage results from lack of discipline, support in schools
This is in reference to the July 13-16 article about international teachers. This will be a detriment to students. The language barrier will be a huge problem. The teacher shortage is because there is a lack of discipline in the schools. Teachers … more
Letter to the editor: Penny tax projected revenue should be divided by area
I am continually astonished how the county's chairman and the city's mayor sleep at night while a large number of Sumter citizens are struggling to survive and obtain basic living. The questions for elected and individuals seeking our vote should … more
Opinion: Fail-safe institution proves not so safe
Between 1998 and 2003, the budget of the National Institutes of Health was doubled. This was an extraordinary enterprise after the multi-year, post-Cold War decline in defense spending and at a time when government agency budgets tended to be … more
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Letter to the editor: Freedom meant something to the founders
I hope you had a great Independence Day celebration. We cooked hotdogs, shot a few fireworks and watched our grandboy entertain us with his glorious almost 2-year-old activities! In the background was all the noise about the debate and who will or … more
Letter to the editor: Reading about good people like Miss Judy will cause us all to strive to be better
Thank you for writing that article about Judy Lessard. It is refreshing to read stories about good people who are kind and make a positive contribution in our community. Please keep finding those people and writing articles about them! Judy … more
Column: One of Morris College's best, Dr. Staggers, leaves school
Anyone familiar with the idiom "hit the ground running" knows it accentuates how serious Dr. Leroy Staggers was about the tremendous responsibility of leading Morris College and transitioning it into an even stronger center of higher education. The … more
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A tale of two debates
The debate featured "an extraordinarily aggressive, top-to-bottom attack," Politico wrote. "Over and over," one candidate's "tactic of choice was a gut-level punch." An "alpha-male display," Britain's left-wing Guardian headlined. The dominant … more
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Editorial cartoon: Saturday, July 6, 2024
Letter to the editor: Is U.S. leadership prepared for now and the future?
On this day, I am so thankful that I was born in the 1930's and not in this century. What a wonderful time to live. We were respected not only from within, but even by our adversaries. Sure, we had WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, but … more
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