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By Van Parkman, READ MORE > 453 Reads
On Wed, 08/26/2020 - 11:23 AM

A great number of people look at the current state flag with genuine pain, regret, and shame. Many of these observers are black but several are sincere white liberals and some are thoughtful white conservatives. Their voices have been heard.

Is America at a crossroad?

By Bill Simmons, READ MORE > 501 Reads
On Fri, 08/21/2020 - 11:32 AM

Is America at a Crossroads between “E Pluribus Unum” and Damnatio Memoriae?” What happened to “E Pluribus Unum” (out of many, one); our national motto engraved in our hearts, collective memory, and on the Great Seal of the United States? Should it be replaced with the ancient Roman Senate’s “Damnatio Memoriae: (condemnation of memory)?

America’s Foundation

By Rita Stuart, READ MORE > 513 Reads
On Fri, 07/24/2020 - 09:01 AM

Editor’s Note: Rita Stuart of Columbia wrote this poem, which is entitled “America’s Foundation.”

Why is one nation weak
Yet another nation strong
Each is only as strong as its foundation
A foundation is either right or wrong

To the class of 2020 ...

By De-Shaun McKeller, READ MORE > 511 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 09:16 AM

Dear Editor,

Letter: Vote GOP to save America

By Ralph White, READ MORE > 404 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 09:15 AM

Dear Editor,

Letter: Animals deserving of county’s support

By Samantha Brayshaw, READ MORE > 577 Reads
On Wed, 07/22/2020 - 09:11 AM