Down South: An Afternoon For Redfish
Many years it’s been since I fished, forty at least.
Front Porch Memories
All of the houses that I lived in as a small boy had large front porches.
Where does S.C. Stand on School District Consolidation?
Each year, the state spends millions on duplicative administrative positions that could be used in the classroom.
Letter to the editor
Dear Editor, In today’s world of bickering, arguing, political attacks, political correctness and finger-pointing, I was thrilled to read your story about Eaddy Brown and the Belk Family. Mr. Brown was lucky to make his connection to the Belk Family back in the 1960’s. The Belk Family was very lucky to make its connection with Eaddy Brown! From the late Mr. Marion and Mrs. Frankie, through Sidney, his sons Curry and Jaby,...
Surplus is great news, but we can’t afford a spending spree
By Richard Eckstrom S.C. Comptroller First, the good news: South Carolina closed out the 2018 fiscal year, which ended June 30, with a $177 million revenue surplus. That’s encouraging not just because of what it means for the state’s finances, but because of what it says about the strength of the state’s economy – which is experiencing broad growth with increases in employment, personal income and take-home pay. (Certainly, our recent...
The Good Ole Summertime
The good ole summertime is here folk and there is not a doubt to be found about that!