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For the last time, I’m going to dust off my soapbox and take one last stand.
Recently I watched “An Apology to Elephants,” a documentary about the realities of elephants in captivity.
It’s tragic.
It was a bittersweet decision, but I will be retiring my pen and recorder to pursue other career opportunities. The field of journalism, though not always an easy one, was as much about developing myself as a journalist and writer as it was about exposure to the human experience. Everyone has a story to tell.
Recently, the S.C. Supreme Court ruled (Donohue v. North Augusta) that councils are to be specific about items discussed in executive sessions and items not publicly stated cannot be discussed in executive sessions.
If you passed him on the street, you wouldn’t have recognized the man often donned in sweat pants, a sleeveless shirt and ball cap as the humble, life-saving genius he was. He was a quiet man who was a comedian to most, a friend to many and a loving husband and dedicated father to three.
If you haven’t visited Taylors Mill, I highly advise it. The facility has only been updated and altered enough to bring it up to code.
Last week, I fought the urge to sleep as I sat through a 5-hour budget presentation at Greer Council. Though painful for me, for residents it should standout.
Transparency matters.
I spent Saturday with my 2-year-old niece Eva, and the experience was gratifying, but not for reasons I expected.
Following Friday’s events, I believe I have the makings of a gambling addict.
This past weekend was a whirlwind of blowing up, tying and handing out balloons; packaging and handing out 200 bags of candy; promoting the newspaper’s survey, subscription discounts and Reader’s Choice; and coordinating our dunk tank in between chasing softballs to raise money for local charities.
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