Category: Opinion

Editorials and opinions from the editor of The Dillon Herald, Dillon, SC, guest columns, and letters to the editor

Not Forgotten

To The Editor:
My name is Frank Hildreth, from Zephyrhills, FL.  Recently my wife and I were visiting Dillon.

Are We Satisfied With Our Military Having No Protection for Themselves?

To The Editor:
We trust our military service people to fight for freedom around our world and they carry a gun to protect themselves.

Editorial: The Red Cross Wants You

The Dillon County Chapter of the American Red Cross wants you.  Our local chapter is in dire need of volunteers who have some time to give back to their community and who can pass a background check.

Opinion: Avery McCall Shunned By Shrine Bowl

Three consecutive State Championship football rings in his fourth season as quarterback for the Dillon High School Wildcats, and senior Avery McCall has been shunned by the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Selection Committee! Well, go figure!

Writer Values Bishop’s Ministry

0 To The Editor: Someone gave me a copy of an article that was in your paper on September 24, 2015.  This article was written by Bishop Michael Goings and is entitled “Rome, America and the Road to Ruin.”  I truly enjoyed and was enlightened by his ability to correlate the comparison of Ancient Rome…

Opinion: In An Age Of Misinformation, Newspapers Still Shine

It’s National Newspaper Week and our theme this year is The Power of the Press.

Article Takes Letter Writer Way Back

Dear Editor,
I was just in Dillon not long ago visiting relatives and friends. I happened to pick up and look through your newspaper and saw one of Mr. Jim Goings’ sons and read his article. I liked it because it took me way back.

Reader Has Admiration For Goings

Dear Editor,
Being originally from Dillon, I read your paper as often as I get a chance. I especially like reading some of the articles that are written by Preacher Goings.

Shape Up, Latta Council

To the Editor:
This is an open letter to the Latta Town Council. Recently I attended a council meeting; I saw firsthand how uncivil and unchristian things have become.

Writer Thanks Herald

Dear Editor:
I am writing this letter to commend you and the Dillon Herald for the progressive change I have noticed in your paper for the last few years.