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Letter to editor: Lengthy bridge closure has caused hardship for residents, businesses
I am writing to express my frustration and disappointment over the more than two-year closure of the bridge on East Red Bay Road. This bridge is a vital link for many residents and businesses in the area, and its prolonged closure has caused a lot … more
Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: We can enjoy hope found in the Lord
The devotion today is titled, "Hope is only in the Lord," and my text is Psalm 146:5. "Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God." (KJV) There is a hymn that we sing at the church, and it goes like … more
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, March 16, 2024
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Opinion: Signs of spring abound; 'mean season' nearing
The official end of winter is weeks away, but signs of spring are everywhere as February turns to March. As much as March has been known for unusual weather, conventional wisdom has it that if Old Man Winter doesn't hit hard by mid-month, the … more
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Letter to the editor: Lawyer commercials on TV are redundant nuisances
I have been subscribing to The Item for years and have no complaints. I prefer a hard copy of the local news over the online option. I also have antenna television, and my complaint with it is the number of lawyer commercials shown. There are sooo … more
Letter to the editor: Join Red Cross' annual Giving Day to help S.C. families
Help can't wait when emergencies strike - not for the family displaced by a disaster, the patient in need of lifesaving blood or the deployed service member alerted to a family crisis at home. Every day, when our neighbors cope with emergencies … more
Letter to the editor: It would be good if we could admit problems, lower anger
Pick a topic: Southern border, Ukraine, nuclear war, Israel-Gaza, NATO, Biden, Trump, woke, critical race theory, the press, inflation, the Fed, public and private education, national debt, collapse of mainline churches, defunding police, … more
Column: Look to Jesus and his Word for assurance of your salvation
Our devotion today focuses upon this question, "Are you struggling with assurance of your salvation?" My text is 1 John 5:13, where we read, "These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye … more
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Opinion: McMaster needs equal role with Legislature in picking judges
We keep being told that the Legislature isn't going to make any major changes to the way judges are selected in South Carolina - as if that somehow makes the debate the Senate launches any less consequential. Minor changes would be a problem if … more
Letter to the editor: Civility from both parties would be great start
Solutions? How about a certain level of civility ... from both parties? Mr. O'Neil, I'm not sure if you actually read the letters to this paper or not, but heads up, in each letter I send I make sure people exactly like you know my political … more
Letter to the editor: Solution to problems is to vote for Trump on Nov. 5
This is response to "Letter writers offer no solutions to country's problems" in Saturday's March 3 The Item. I wasn't going to respond because how do you respond to ignorance, meaning "lack of knowledge or information." Some people will never … more
Column by Manning Pastor Sam Livingston: The church
In case you have not noticed, the church is very different today from a few decades ago. So much of what we once called the church that sacred place has disappeared in plain sight. I am not an expert on this subject, but it is hard not to notice the … more
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Opinion: How statewide nursing education answers the state's call for care
South Carolina has long experienced a shortage of registered nurses. By 2030, our state could face 10,000 vacancies in nursing positions. The University of South Carolina system is the state's leader in addressing this need by awarding 900 … more
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Column by Sumter Pastor Joey Durham: Rest in the dependability of the Bible
Our devotion today asks this question, "How dependable is the Bible?" My text is 2 Timothy 3:16, where we see these inspired words, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for … more
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Letter to the editor: Letter writers offer no solutions to country's problems
The recent letters of "Trumpians," especially Sellars and Hughes, reveal them to be obvious classmates of Jethro Bodine. At least Jethro Grad-U-Ated. One declares how he will never vote for a Democrat again while the other laments the $40,000 they … more
Letter to the editor: Our children are worthy of taxpayers' investment in education
After reading the letter to the editor from JP Reilly on Feb. 20, 2024, titled, "Tax dollars funding upgrades to facilities at closed school," it reminds me of the adage, "If it don't come out in the wash, it will come out in the rinse." Mr. Reilly … more
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, March 2, 2024
Opinion by Jim Felder: President Biden needs to refocus on real issues facing Americans
As President Biden prepares for his State of the Union address, our nation is at a very important crossroads. First, let me say that I am absolutely for President Joe Biden. We have met on more than one occasion, and I have had the opportunity to … more
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Opinion: Biden open-door policy: Some facts and historical context
What's been missing these past couple of months from the coverage of and debate over the failed immigration bill? Some important basic facts and lots of historical context. First, basic facts. Coverage in left-leaning newspapers and even in the … more
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