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Letter to the editor: Thank you to all who made inaugural 5K event successful
April 20, 2024, was perfect weather to grab your swim gear and head on down to Myrtle Beach for a day of fun in the sun with family and friends. But yet, so many wonderful families traveled near and far to Patriot Park in Sumter, South Carolina, to … more
Letter to the editor: Public safety, economic development should be top concerns for all
As Sumter is growing, I estimate that by 2030 our city will grow to a population of over 50,000. Public safety and economic development should be our top concerns for all the citizens. I pray safety and development is done equitably. A new form of … more
Opinion: Using a 'sham case' to undermine democracy
"A sham case, and everyone knows it." So writes the iconoclastic Matt Taibbi, once counted as a left-wing writer, and he's not the only one from outside MAGA precincts who has been appalled by the Manhattan district attorney's case that produced a … more
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Opinion: S.C. Freedom Caucus wastes money, blocks serious work with stunts
No one should be surprised that SLED determined that all the hysteria around S.C. voter registration forms sent to noncitizens was totally and completely unfounded. Likewise, we shouldn't be surprised that members of the S.C. House's self-styled … more
Letter to the editor: Trial opened Pandora's Box
After that trial in NYC, can you imagine what they would have done with Donald Trump if he had erased 30,000 emails that had contained evidence? Or smashed Blackberries with hammers that also contained information of wrongdoing? Or, they had him on … more
Letter to the editor: We should all refresh ourselves about what Constitution says
Most of us don't care too much for controversy. Arguing a point is fine, but trying to have a conversation today with someone who has a different view is increasingly a challenge. Of course this doesn't even begin to touch the issue of what people … more
Column by S.C. Speaker of the House Murrell Smith: We cannot tolerate lawlessness in Sumter
There is no greater responsibility for government than to ensure public safety. No other part of society can function adequately without fundamental law and order. That is why the recent violent events throughout the City of Sumter have been … more
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Opinion: McMaster is tired of lawmakers rewriting history, and so are we
Gov. Henry McMaster doesn't veto a lot of bills. Aside from those single-county bills that violate the state constitution he swore an oath to preserve, protect and defend, you can count each year's vetoes on a single hand.So all of his statewide … more
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to all who participated in inaugural Patriot's Wounded Warrior 5K
April 20, 2024, was perfect weather to grab your swim gear and head on down to Myrtle Beach for a day of fun in the sun with family and friends. But yet, so many wonderful families traveled near and … more
Opinion: Why doesn't the Biden ditch unpopular border policy?
For three-and-a-half years, the Biden White House has seemed remarkably leakproof. Even amid popular backlash to administration policies - the spending splurge in 2021 that was followed by sharp inflation in 2022 and 2023, the changes in enforcement … more
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to everyone who made donation to Air and Spaces Forces group possible
Editor's note: The Swamp Fox Air and Space Forces Association received $1,452.50 for its Wounded Warriors Project. The Swamp Fox Chapter of the Air and Space Forces Association, YMCA of Sumter and the Shaw Gamecock Chapter of the Air Force … more
Letter to the editor: Zell will be transparent, caring leader in S.C. Senate
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Jeff Zell as the next South Carolina state senator for District 36. In these challenging times, our community needs a leader who embodies integrity, vision and a genuine commitment to public … more
Letter to the editor: More members of city, county government should have attended Memorial Day ceremony
My husband and I attended the Memorial Day ceremony at Sumter Veterans Flag Park, as we have every year. Thank you to Col. Bush Hanson and the host of volunteers who helped create such a solemn ceremony. My father and his two brothers served in … more
Column: Our state is increasingly attractive to military retirees
South Carolina is historically a military-friendly state. And it's getting more that way. With May being Military Appreciation Month, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on the Best & Worst States for Military Retirees in … more
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Letter to the editor: Thank you to voters for support for 20 years; Lee would serve Sumter well
This is an "open letter" to the voters and children of Sumter County Council District 7. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you for 20 years (Jan. 1, 2005, to Dec. 31, 2024). As your councilman, I greatly appreciated your … more
Opinion: Legislature can slow growth of electricity-guzzling data centers
The central focus of the legislative debate over how to meet South Carolina's growing electricity needs was a massive bill that was rushed through the House before crashing headlong into a wall of resistance in the Senate, where more members … more
Letter to the editor: If we don't turn country around, young people won't be celebrating Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time to remember and pay tribute to our fallen. This year I had the opportunity to sponsor an inscribed brick along one of the walkways at The National Museum of The Marine Corps … more
Letter to the editor: Opponent in Democratic Primary for Senate District 36 attempting to mislead voters
As the current senator for Senate District 36, I am enjoying my time on the campaign trail as I work toward reelection to a position that has allowed me to help many people over the years and to … more
Letter to the editor: Ask candidates questions about transportation, education, accessibility for disabled residents
I am continually amazed 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 … more
Letter to the editor: Authoritarian countries want Trump to be president again
In response to Saturday's letter to the editor. Most of the countries in the world don't want trump elected president in 2024 including the USA. Russia, Saudi Arabia and all the other "authoritarian" countries do, including China and North … more
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