Thanksgiving Editorial
2024-11-12
By Dr. Cindye Richburg Cotton Executive Director Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center We have reached another Thanksgiving. It is traditionally the time to give thanks for allContinue Reading
Why Sheriff Leon Lott is the only choice
2024-10-22
Popular law enforcement leader is up for re-election By W. Thomas Smith Jr. This is an easy story to write – easy in one way,Continue Reading
1% sales tax reduction for 85 or older
2024-09-16
In South Carolina, residents who are 85 and older are provided a one percent sales tax reduction on many items bought for personal use. ThisContinue Reading
City of Columbia Water Waste
2024-09-05
Letter to Editor Six months ago I noticed water flowing from the ground at the intersection of Superior and S Holly streets. As a goodContinue Reading
Black homeownership rates could decrease if new bank rule is passed
2024-05-11
By Marcurius ByrdExecutive Committeeman, Richland County Democratic Party South Carolinians know the value of homeownership. With the cost of living and goods and services seeminglyContinue Reading
Presidential Candidates Must Pledge to Take on China
2024-01-09
By Andre Bauer The great technology contest between America and China will shape the 21st century. Yet U.S tech firms undermine national competitiveness throughContinue Reading
Bidenflation Attacking the Holidays
2023-11-30
By Congressman Joe Wilson November 30, 2023 The Biden administration continues to push policies that hurt American families and destroy jobs. These poor decisions affectContinue Reading
Thoughts About the Hamas Terror Attack Against Israel
2023-10-11
By Bill Connor On Saturday morning, I woke up to learn of the Hamas terror attacks against Israeli military and civilian targets. I saw theContinue Reading
Republicans Restoring Damage of Bidenomics
2023-08-24
By Congressman Joe Wilson I have just completed my annual bus tour around the Second Congressional District, making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations,Continue Reading
The fight continues for election transparency in SC
2023-08-04
Is your vote being counted properly? Grassroots group SC Safe Elections continues fight for access to valuable election audit report SC Safe Elections (SCSE), aContinue Reading
Pay for Richland deputies isn’t about politics: It’s about taking care of those who protect
2022-11-28
BY SHERIFF LEON LOTT [The following opinion-editorial piece was originally published in The State, Nov. 20, 2022] – “Northern California Sheriff announces indefinite suspension ofContinue Reading