Think It Through: Part II
I have lived in Darlington for over 6 years and while that seems to pale in comparison to some residents who can trace their roots to this area over many generations, let me assure you that I am part of this community.
Think It Through – August 17, 2016
First in a series of opinion/editorials shared with the News and Press from a citizen of Darlington, S.C.
Letters to the Editor – August 17, 2016
Darlington needs a recreation complex
Dad’s First Car!
By Bill Shepard It was a shiny black four door T Model Ford! Of course it was used, it seemed everything Dad bought was used! That was alright! Anyone who has kept up with my writings in the paper already knows the story about the car and how Dad became its owner, but for those that may not know, I will tell it again. After weeks of negotiations Dad purchased the car for twenty dollars. He was aiming at a price of eighteen dollars,...
Letters to the Editor – August 10, 2016
It’s time for a change On July, the Fourth, I rose, removed my hat and placed my hand over my heart as the band played the American national anthem. A mere six days later, I found myself at a gospel music celebration. But before the national anthem was observed, we were given the “talk.” The “talk” is a description of the normal scenario that an African-American citizen (especially young black males) of this country needs to be aware...