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The Super Tuesday results ensured the renominations of former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden, barring some unanticipated adverse health events. So, who's going to win in November?
Polls give us clues. Trump continues to have the …
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BY MICHAEL BARONE |
3/20/24 06:00 AM
Our devotion brings this thought, "Never Serve Sin," and my text is found in Romans 6:5-7, where we see, "For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our …
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3/20/24 06:00 AM
2/20/24 06:00 AM
If you're looking for a losing strategy for persuading the South Carolina Legislature to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana, check out the "S.C. Cannabis Supporters United" rally last month at the Statehouse, which …
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By THE POST AND COURIER |
2/24/24 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
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
The devotion on my heart for today is, "Three Important Questions." My scripture text is Genesis 1:1, where we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." (KJV)
So, what are these three important questions that most everyone …
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By JOEY DURHAM |
2/20/24 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
If the South Carolina General Assembly doesn't get the Confederate battle flag off the Statehouse grounds after what happened in Charleston this week, then we may as well replace the Palmetto Tree on the proper state flag - the beautiful blue one - …
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By GRAHAM OSTEEN |
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South Carolina has long experienced a shortage of registered nurses. By 2030, our state could face 10,000 vacancies in nursing positions.
The University of South Carolina system is the state's leader in addressing this need by awarding 900 …
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By Donna K. Arnett
Provost, University of South Carolina | 3/2/24 06:00 AM
Provost, University of South Carolina | 3/2/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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2/27/24 06:00 AM
4/6/24 06:00 AM
Our devotion today asks this question, "How dependable is the Bible?" My text is 2 Timothy 3:16, where we see these inspired words, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for …
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By JOEY DURHAM |
3/2/24 06:00 AM
5/11/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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3/2/24 06:00 AM
I read with interest the article on the many dirt roads in Sumter County. I can understand the complexity of the program of maintaining those dirt roads. But those who live on those roads pay taxes also, and something should be done other than …
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4/27/24 06:00 AM
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 …
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3/2/24 06:00 AM
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