In 2017 my wife, Catherine (Cathy) Huddle, attended a school board meeting and came back dismayed. The meeting was about building what would become Piney Woods Elementary on Amicks Ferry Rd outside Chapin. Cathy was disheartened that, despite massive public opposition, the board voted 6-1 to build the school inContinue Reading
As a District 5 teacher for 25 years, I frequently get asked whom to vote for on the board. While I can’t tell others how to vote, I want to share my perspective. Ken Loveless is a definitive YES for me! Our first meeting, about 15 years ago when IContinue Reading
Open Letter Why vote? The reason is simple, what voice of government do you want over you, your kids, grandkids, and your future? This letter is for all dads, moms and grandparents who are concerned about progressive gender ideologies and left-wing activism that conflict with conservative Christian values. In thisContinue Reading
I served on D5 School Board with both Ken Loveless and Cathy Huddle and they have always put students first while listening to our teachers and supporting their needs. They bring true business sense that is needed as our schools need more and more resources. Education needs continue to increaseContinue Reading
I am a retired public school teacher who taught for 35 years. Most of my teaching career was spent as an elementary school music teacher in Aiken County. As a music teacher, I spent at least 5 years with most of my students. So it goes to say that IContinue Reading
I am proud to endorse Catherine Huddle and Ken Loveless and for the Lexington-Richland District 5 School Board. Catherine Huddle is extremely talented in executive finance and has voted to protect our tax dollars. She truly understands how the millage rate affects each of us and has pushed for betterContinue Reading
To whom it may concern, I am supporting Mike Ward in his candidacy for the Lexington-Richland 5 School Board. I have worked with Mike quite a bit over the last few years on the Okra Strut Commission and I think he would be a natural as a school board member. HeContinue Reading
I am the Worship and Discipleship Pastor at Dutch Fork Church in Irmo. I am writing to express my support for Jason Baynham, for District 5 school board in the Richland County seat. As a community member, I believe Jason’s leadership ability and dedication make him the ideal candidate to represent theContinue Reading
Ken Loveless is a critical candidate for the school board, and his election is as important as voting for president on November 5. School board members directly shape the future by guiding the education of our youth, and Ken is uniquely qualified to take on this responsibility. His deep, hands-onContinue Reading
Red and blue. Two of my favorite colors — until they become representative of the two predominant parties in the good ole USA. Too quickly people align themselves with either a “blue” or “red” ideology and assume everyone ascribes to one or the other political values completely and oppose theContinue Reading
There is nothing Scott Herring is more passionate about than ensuring that our schools are safe havens for learning. He is an educator, his wife is an educator and his daughter attends Harbison West. His son graduated from Irmo High. Some might argue that he is a university professor, whatContinue Reading