by Freddy Groves
For the Greer Citizen
When you look up “lowlife scum” in the dictionary, the corresponding picture you see next to the definition might well be one Kevin Maynard of Rhode Island.
I taught at Byrnes High School for 28 years from 1977-2005. Most people do not know why Byrnes’ mascot is the rebel. It has nothing to do with the Civil War or the confederate flag.
Rick Ezell
Pastor, Greer First Baptist Church
I have come that they might have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10 NIV).
God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. . . . Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:6, 10 NIV).
Elected representatives and appointed officials share the burden and honor of serving their community. But, as Stan Lee has continually taught us, “with great power comes great responsibility.”
By Rick Ezell
Pastor, Greer First Baptist Church
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14 NIV).
To the editor,
Very often it is not the debate of which team has the best fans, or the biggest fan base or even the most loyal fans, but simply who are the best fans? My vote goes to the faithful of Jacket Nation….Greer Yellow Jacket football fans.
To the editor:
Nearly 240 years ago, our founding fathers declared our national independence from Great Britain. This Fourth of July, let’s declare our independence from the meat industry.
To the editor:
When I first received news of the shootings in Charleston, I was visiting an ancient monastery in Russia. I went to the church of the monastery, lit a candle, and prayed for the victims.
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