Columns & Letters
Allen Bennett demolition alternative
The original gift from the Allen Bennett family was conceived from the idea of wellness for the Greer Community and to honor their son a World War II veteran.
Changes to Sunshine Law cause cloudiness
Ain’t no sunshine in South Carolina as Legislatures continue picking apart and weakening the Sunshine Law, further limiting residents’ access to information on matters that directly effect them.
VA's prestige plummets
by Freddy Groves
How we view the Department of Veterans Affairs depends on which survey we read.
The Diet of Lent
This Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter, when many Christians abstain from animal foods in remembrance of Jesus’ 40 days of fasting in the desert before launching his ministry.
But meat-free Lent is much more than a symbol of religious devotion to Christ.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church suffers loss of friends
In the past several weeks, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church has suffered the loss of three of its longtime members.
Freedom of the press in France and the U.S.
We join the rest of the world in mourning the brave staff of the magazine Charlie Hebdo, gunned down by religious fanatics for defending freedom of the press.
New Year's resolution
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions, particularly those about our health. Although gun violence remains the leading cause of death among young people, our most dangerous weapon is still our fork. 45 times as many die of chronic diseases linked to a diet containing animal products, sugar, and salt.
Won't cost Duncan a dime
To the editor,
A well written opinion piece by Amanda Irwin contained some misinformation that I feel does damage my reputation though this probably was a misunderstanding.
