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Letter to the editor: Only God in His time will give us the help we need
I would like to share a lifetime story about my childhood in Sumter. I was raised until 1949 on Hunter Street. Beside Hunter Street was Laverne Street. This was during the Second World War. There were seven men on both streets to volunteer to serve … more
Letter to the editor: Kenneth Pressley's record is unbroken nearly 40 years later
I heard the desk jockey say, "I am immortal at Newberry College and I helped to fund many of the new buildings and academic programs you will now see on the campus." Then his loving wife laughed admiringly yet hilariously at his unwavering bravado … more
Letter to the editor: Tide is turning drastically against Republicans
I read with amusement the Sellar and Richardson (Bob) attempts to show their MAGA credentials. Totally incoherent ramblings that even Jethro Bodine would not utter; Jethro admits he has a sixth-grade education. Once again the November presidential … more
Letter to the editor: We already pay county, city enough in various taxes
The Sumter Item recently published an article on the proposed Sumter County "Penny for Progress" sales tax increase that will be up for vote in November, that even included the wish list of projects the money would be used for. After reading the … more
Letter to the editor: Priceless shotgun was earned through hard work
In 1959, I was 12 years old and wanted to hunt with my friends. My friend, Jimmy Barwick, had a .410 shotgun for sale for $10. I asked my Dad to give me $10 to get the gun. He refused but told me how I could earn the $10. We had some dirt under our … more
Letter to the editor: All Christians 'hold to' foundational Old Covenant commandments of god
Mark 7:6-8 describes every Trinitarian worldwide, "And he said to them, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, 'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
Opinion: Lots of tumult, little bounce this election year
What if they held a tumultuous election, with an early one-sided debate, a candidate substitution and third-party withdrawal, and no voters changed their minds? Well, that's not exactly what has happened in America's 60th presidential election year, … more
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Open letter from new Sumter school board Chairwoman Bonnie Disney
On Aug. 26, 2024, the Rev. Ralph Canty resigned as Sumter School District's Board of Trustees chairman. As the 2022 elected trustee for Area 9 and current trustee elected to be the vice chair, I, Bonnie Disney, now am the chairwoman of the SSD Board … more
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Letter to the editor: Present alternative plan before discarding system
I found myself compelled to respond to the 746-worded commentary written by the Republican nominee for S.C. Senate District 36 in the Aug. 24, 2024, edition of The Sumter Item. I will quote Dr. King again: "It's all right to tell a man to lift … more
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024
Letter to the editor: Biden, Harris administration making up job numbers
800,000+ jobs just disappeared off the claims of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris that they "created" these new jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics tell us those jobs NEVER existed. Never. You know, Bidenomics. "Created" is a nice way of saying lied. … more
Letter to the editor: We should support Sumter schools' superintendent
Hypocrisy is when someone pretends to have beliefs, opinions, virtues or feelings that they do not actually possess. It is often seen as a form of deceit because the person's actions contradict their stated beliefs or values. For example, if someone … more
Guest column: 50% grade floor policy caused more harm than good
It's important to acknowledge the role of our community in advocating for change. Sumter School District's mandatory 50% grading floor policy, which requires teachers to adjust a student's grade to a minimum of 50%, even if they earned less or … more
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Guest column: A promise broken: Democrats, Jim Clyburn and American Jews
In 1790, George Washington corresponded with members of Touro Synagogue in Rhode Island, discussing religious liberty in our new nation, welcoming the Jews and promising them safe haven. He ended his letter with these words: The citizens of the … more
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Letter to the editor: Be an informed voter, do research before you choose
So, here we are, with two of the worst presidential tickets in history. Not one of the four candidates, presidential or VP personalities do I like, but elections are not a popularity contest. Voting should be based on one's vision and hopes for … more
Opinion: Competition and the freedom to choose
In 1975, I bought a four-cylinder Chevrolet Monza. In my opinion, it was a terrible buy and a lousy car. There was one episode after another of maintenance issues, and the four-cylinder engine was just a piece of junk. I survived that car long … more
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Letter to the editor: City's street-sweeping resources are underutilized
The City of Sumter discriminates against select neighborhoods by failing to perform the basic public service of street sweeping. Some streets are swept too often, and some streets are not swept at all. One local street hasn't been swept in over two … more
Opinion: Who's for the First Amendment - and who's against
"There's a lot of opposition to just hearing what President Trump has to say," Elon Musk said at the beginning of his two-hour interview on X with the 45th and would-be 47th president. Musk noted, "I got a letter from the EU Commission, like, … more
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Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024
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