The Crime of “Shooting” Police
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit noted that the First Amendment protects the filming of government officials in public spaces, and explained that this protection applies to both citizens and professional journalists in light of technology that enables the recording of current events by cell phones and digital recorders in the hands of bystanders.
Letters to the Editor – March 9, 2016
Elaine Ross Reed candidate for Darlington City Council Ward 2 is challenging her opponent to a debate or forum to discuss the issues facing Darlington.
Sheriff Byrd to seek re-election
I will make an official announcement that am offering for the Office of Sheriff of Darlington County at the March 8th, Society Hill Town Council meeting. This has become a tradition; starting the campaign among my family and friends, in the Town where I was born, and where I started my Law Enforcement career in 1987. Having been born and raised in Darlington County, I have spent my entire career serving the Citizens of Darlington...
Mill Village Boy returns to the classroom
The year was 1949. I was seated in the registrar’s office at Emmanuel College. I was applying for admittance to the school under the G.I. Bill that was provided for veterans of World War II. This mill village boy was going back to school!
‘Welcome to the new South Carolina’
In the closing days of the Republican presidential primary, the image that dominated S.C. media was Tim Scott and Nikki Haley campaigning with Marco Rubio.