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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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Letter to the editor: The party of the Kennedys is dead now
And again, I feel the need to say, I am no fan of Trump, not a Republican, and was, past tense, a registered Democrat. Never again will I vote for a Democrat. Not now. Mob mentality is not my thing. What's terrifying is the governor of New York … more
Editorial cartoon: Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024
Opinion: Medical marijuana can relieve needless suffering; South Carolina bill can make it safe
If you're looking for a losing strategy for persuading the South Carolina Legislature to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana, check out the "S.C. Cannabis Supporters United" rally last month at the Statehouse, which … more
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Letter to the editor: Our district superintendent is moving in the right direction
There were decisions made as far back as 1995 that are currently affecting our children's education in Sumter County. Dr. William Wright is moving the school district in a positive direction to improve our school system for all of our children. I … more
Column: Can you do anything about America's problems? Not really, except for one thing
We are saturated with news in America. We know about the legal troubles of former President Donald Trump. Every day we are updated about the latest court proceedings and what is still to come. What can you do about it? Nothing. You didn't loan Trump … more
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Letter to the editor: If Haley is GOP candidate, there is no risk of Harris becoming president
If Trump is the GOP candidate and loses to Biden and Biden is found too incompetent, then Kamala Harris would be our president. What a brilliant plan our S.C. GOP leaders have. If Nikki Haley is the GOP candidate, there is no risk of that happening. … more
Letter to the editor: Pressley is an example of an MUSC trailblazer
On Dec. 25, 1950, the first African American from Kingstree, South Carolina, who graduated from Edmunds High School and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) was born. More specifically, she earned her bachelor's degree there, becoming an … more
Letter to the editor: Haley can lead us back to world leadership
It's time to forget party and elect the most qualified person to be president of the United Sates: Nikki Haley! After hearing her awesome speech on Monday, I am more convinced than ever that she is a brilliant Christian leader who is able to bridge … more
Editorial cartoon: Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024
Editorial cartoon: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
South Carolina editorial roundup: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
The Index-Journal Feb. 8 Nevada voters spank Haley "None of these candidates." Ouch. It's true. Of the choices on Nevada's Republican presidential primary ballot, Tim Scott, Mike Pence and Nikki Haley got whooped by "none of these … more
Editorial cartoon: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024
Letter to the editor: Tax dollars funding upgrades to facilities at closed school
At the Feb. 12, 2024, Sumter County School Board meeting, the board decided to spend almost $400,000 of your tax dollars to fund upgrades to "athletic facilities" at the closed Mayewood/Brewington Academy. This vote is irresponsible, and it is not … more
Letter to the editor: All students deserve the best so they can be the best workforce one day
After reading The Sumter Item article titled, "Board votes 6-3 for new Mayewood athletic building," dated Feb. 14, 2024, my faith in the Sumter School District Board of Trustees is highly restored. On Feb. 12, 2024, I addressed the SSD Board of … more
Column by Pastor Joey Durham: The 3 important questions of everyone's life
The devotion on my heart for today is, "Three Important Questions." My scripture text is Genesis 1:1, where we read, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." (KJV) So, what are these three important questions that most everyone … more
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Letter to the editor: Your vote for Haley in S.C. primary on Feb. 24 will send Trump a message
Would anyone choose a foul-mouthed, narcissistic, woman-shaming bully to serve as their family doctor, advisor, minister or representative? Then why in the world would one choose such a person for president? I believe character and integrity … more
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