Open Letter Recently, an American flag was installed at the Lake Murray sign at Highway 6 and Highway 60. This is a beautiful display of American pride that everyone can appreciate. It is especially eye catching at night, a striking image that lingers in your mind. Special thanks to RepresentativeContinue Reading
Open Letter I happen to be following a school bus on Coldstream Drive few days ago and the bus made four stops between Nursery Rd and Bush River Road. It was annoying to wait every 500 or so yards while the bus let out 2-3 students each stop. I wasContinue Reading
I am in my 6th year serving on the Lexington-Richland Five school board. One of my goals has always been to use my financial education and expertise to ensure tax payer funds are focused on educational outcomes. Student safety is also a major focus for me. One place those goalsContinue Reading
Dear Editor, I am writing to express serious concerns regarding what appears to be a restrictive and unfair voting process implemented by the Harbison Community Association (HCA) for the election of its Board members. According to the HCA bylaws, voter registration “begins and runs until 5:00 p.m. April 13th” andContinue Reading
South Carolina’s Defining Challenge By Tom Mullikin Recent News reported that “South Carolina is officially the fastest-growing state in the nation, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Between July 2024 and July 2025, the Palmetto State’s population surged by 1.5 percent, outpacing every other state inContinue Reading
Open Letter Many law enforcement agencies in South Carolina use K-9’s for a myriad of services. That wasn’t always the case. In 1947, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division was the first agency by helping the state’s local Sheriff and Police Departments by using K-9’s that SLED maintained. Since that timeContinue Reading
But as far as the protest in Minneapolis, being peaceful, not sure how that statement can even be made. The intimidation and violence that I see from different sources is from the “ unpeaceful” protesters directed at ICE officers as well as other law enforcement officers. But being that this article isContinue Reading
By Bill Connor On January 3, 2026 the US Department of Justice, supported by the US military, arrested and exfiltrated Venezuelan Dictator, Nicholas Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Florez. The arrest took place in the middle of the night at the guarded compound where Maduro and his wife were sleeping.Continue Reading
Next Tuesday, Nov. 4, the citizens of Irmo have a chance to re-elect Barb Waldman to Irmo Town Council. Barb has proven to be an excellent council member, making her decisions based on research and what is best for the people of Irmo. She is always responsive to questions fromContinue Reading
As of today, we are just a week away from our Town of Irmo elections. These elections are our biannual opportunity to elect leaders who will guide the direction our town takes. Roads, water, police, garbage collection, and many other essential public services depend on these decisions. Having served 19Continue Reading
On November 4th, I encourage Irmo residents to vote for Gabriel Penfield and Dr. Barbara Waldman for Town Council. My experience as an Irmo resident is Dr. Waldman and Gabriel are level-headed in their approach to governance and engaged in bettering our Town through their Council-related activities. Whether it isContinue Reading
Fall elections are coming up and for those friends living in Irmo, I would like to ask that you consider supporting Barbara Waldman for re-election to Irmo Town Council. For those who don’t know, Barb has been actively involved in serving our Irmo and D5 communities for decades. There areContinue Reading
It was good to learn that Barb Waldman is running for re-election to the Irmo Town Council. I have known her for the past 15 years and have worked with her on a number of town and school district projects. I find her record of excellence in all community endeavorsContinue Reading
Open Letter Barb Waldman is totally qualified as a candidate for Irmo Town Council. She has represented the Town of Irmo and all constituents in an admirable way during her first term. Barb can be counted on to not only stand as a force of reason and good character inContinue Reading
Yes, I got a campaign brochure in my newspaper box the other day, I guess there is a good reason to keep those things. And thank you councilwoman Barbara Waldman for it and you have my Vote. Somethings have changed and somethings stay the same. Years ago, when you firstContinue Reading