0 Letter to the Editor: I want to take this opportunity to thank the Latta School District, Dr. John Kirby, Superintendent; Mr. William Kyle Berry, Board Chairman; Latta School Board members, Mr. George Liebenrood, Assistant Superintendent; and the Latta School District Athletic Hall of Fame committee for the creation of the Latta School District Athletic…
Tag: Opinion
Honoring A Hometown Hero
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Recently, we lost a man who, in my estimation, was a genuine hero and role model for all of us in Dillon County, especially the African-American community.
Part Four: Growing Old In Newtown
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I do not believe that it would be right or historically accurate for me to share memories of my childhood without including some of the naughty, dastardly deeds that I either perpetrated individually or those I was a participant in.
Part Three: Growing Old In Newtown
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These underappreciated, undervalued, and underpaid professionals are the unsung heroes and heroines in the stories of so many of our lives, particularly African-American lives like mine that arose in the era prior to the major accomplishments of the Civil Rights Movement in the rural South.
Op-Ed: Resolutions For Public Officials
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We can all afford to better ourselves in some way, and this time each year many us resolve to do so – whether it’s adopting a healthier lifestyle, working a little harder toward a goal, or learning a new skill.
Part Two: Growing Old In Newtown
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In my column last week, I shared some excerpts from my autobiographical book, Growing Old in Newtown.
Growing Old In Newtown
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Starting this week and continuing for the next several weeks, I will be sharing some excerpts from my autobiographical book, “Growing Old in Newtown.”
My Most Memorable Christmas Memories
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Invariably, one of the things that the holiday season ignites in most of us are memories of Christmas past.
Letter: JROTC Is A Life Experience
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Dear Editor:
Anyone who knows me, knows I am a huge fan of JROTC. I can’t say enough about this program and the impact it’s having on our youth, three of which are mine.
County Employee Comes To The Rescue
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0 To The Editor: On Election Day, Nov. 6, 2018, the Fork Voting Precinct was found with inadequate lighting. After many phone calls and reaching out for help to several different county individuals, Mr. Tony Caulder, came to the rescue! Tony is a county employee with the maintenance department. He took time out of his…