Video cameras bring sunlight to public meetings
Excellent article on the issue of cameras in Darlington City Council meetings. I commend Anna DeWitt and her desire to know and share with others the issues discussed in these meetings. The best way to hold our political leaders accountable is by transparency and an open flow of information to the citizens. I would remind (councilwoman Sheila) Baccus that she is the servant of the people, all the people, and not the other way around....
Why can’t the school district be a better community partner?
First, I want to commend your paper for the fine sets of articles on your front page Dec. 12. Every article complemented one another and perfectly showcased the crux of the problems (and the depth) in Darlington County. Thank you for your unwavering support of the public. A brief recap of the majority of the articles on Page One of the paper: 1) Darlington County schools are either barely passing or in one case, an abysmal failure...
The Christmas gift that keeps on giving
Christmas Day blesses us with good times with family and food, and, yes, it’s a day of giving, but how many gifts, among the many, do you remember?
A new start in a new year
We’re off to a new beginning!
It was a mill village Christmas
Not much remains of the way that it was in the year of which I write.
Living on Purpose – Others are watching and listening
Even though it rarely crosses our mind, there is always someone listening to what we are saying.