Councilman Cooper announces candidacy for Mayor of Darlington
Darlington City Councilman James “Jimmy” Cooper III formally announced Monday July 6th his candidacy for Mayor of Darlington. Cooper was elected to Darlington City Council in 2011, and is the fourth-generation proprietor of Cooper’s Barbershop in Darlington. He has also served on the Darlington City Planning Commission and the Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association. His speech was provided to the News and Press, as...
Turning the Page – One SC
As these words are being written, the ceremony of lowering the Confederate flag at the capital is happening – literally.
Too Busy?
Are you a 12-minute Dad? If so, stop it now; you are laying the groundwork for regret, later in life. Recently, I read the findings of a survey that was done among dads of children between the ages of two and twelve year olds. The survey showed that these dads spent 12 minutes a day with their children. That report went on to say that 12-minute dads contribute greatly to 12-year-old delinquents. Think about it! We are reading and...
Letters to the Editor – July 8, 2015
Dog Days On July 6th Earth reaches “Aphelion” at 94,506,507 miles, its farthest distance from the sun all year. You might ask, “Why isn’t it cooler?” The answer is that during the summer the northern hemisphere is tilted 23.5 degrees towards the sun. What affects our temperature the most is the direct angle at which sunlight strikes the ground. Also, our short nights don’t allow time for the heat...
Darlington City Councilman Cooper announces candidacy for Mayor
With family, friends and supporters at his side, Darlington City Councilman James “Jimmy” Cooper III formally announced Monday his candidacy for Mayor of Darlington, S.C. Councilman Cooper shared his speech prior to press time with the News & Press, and cited the challenges and accomplishments that have occurred in Darlington since he was elected as an At-Large Councilman. Cooper indicated that although progress has been made...
Watermelon and Junebugs
It’s here, folks! It seems such a short time ago that I was asking myself, “Will warm weather ever get here?” I have my answer. Summer is here! The temperatures last week and this week have convinced me that summer has arrived! I am already anticipating the cooler days of late September and October! But first, June, July, and August hold much to be enjoyed and endured. This is vacation time! School is out and for many,...