Letters to the Editor – April 8, 2015
Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology gives thanks The 2015 Taste of Mayo was a HUGE success at the Darlington Raceway and we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for making it possible. Thank you to our Mayo Family for selling and purchasing tickets. Also thank you for your donations and for helping at the event. The community support was outstanding! We raised over $20,000 with the event and will use the funds...
Mug shot amendment repelled with help of SCPA members
By Bill Rogers, South Carolina Press Association Executive Director A major challenge to the First Amendment was repelled recently in the S.C. Senate Judiciary Committee. I believe this decision was prompted by the help of S.C. publishers and editors who let committee members know of their concerns. Thank you. Your calls and emails made the difference. An amendment offered by Sen. Paul Thurmond would have meant the government could...
About Gardening
According to the calendar, springtime is officially here. Experience has taught me that “old man’s winter” is a reluctant loser! He will fight to hold on to his position, but in the end he always surrenders. I am glad that he does, and I suspect I am with the majority. Bring it on!
Letters to the Editor – April 1, 2015
How to stop light pollution: well-planned lighting will allow us to see the stars; Uncle Albert seeks videos
Jay Lucas and Fixing Education in SC
Regular readers of this space know that I have basically two articles of faith about South Carolina — and this week they both came together in one joyous moment.
About Reminiscing
I think that most old men, women and even children like to reminisce about their yesterdays. Since I fall into one of the above categories, I shall continue on.