Category Archives: Opinions
The greatest announcement
Luke 11:26-28 “And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city 
of Galilee, named Nazareth. To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And the
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The enduring hope of the empty tomb
April is the month of new beginnings when the grass turns green, trees begin to sprout their leaves, and flowers emerge from the ground to express their beauty. This is also 
the time when Christians celebrate the crucifixion and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
God’s infinite love for us is the foundation of the Christian faith, for without Jesus being raised to conquer death, hell, and the grave, there would be no sacrifice sufficient to forgive us from our sins. You see, His perfect blood was sprinkled on the mercy seat of
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Courier Letters to the editor 4-1-26
Don’t mess with our lakes
Dear Editor,
Pickens County is considering a proposed ordinance establishing a Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district to protect water quality, provide a safe environment for wildlife, conserve natural resources and safeguard our drinking water by preventing excessive development within 1,500 feet of the shoreline. This applies to any commercial or industrial construction within the buffer.
Do you enjoy visiting the lakes? Swimming, fishing or boating on these lakes? Most importantly, do you believe it is important to protect the source of our drinking water? If so, you need to attend the meeting on April 2 — details below — to let officials know
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Don’t fall for scam emails
I received an email from a company that I use for computer repair and malware 
protection. No surprise there; they’ve sent me annual emails over the years when it was time to renew the service. I opened the email and it was an invoice indicating they would be charging my credit card several hundred dollars today!
But I took a closer look. The area code of the phone number at the bottom of the invoice was not for the state where the real company is located. The address at the bottom of the invoice was for yet another state. The
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Is there no way to uncover fraud?
How is it a scammer can impersonate a veteran for over 30 years and not get caught?
Not only did this thief collect Social Security under the veteran’s name, but he got 
medical care from the VA. And he didn’t exactly behave during all those years — he was convicted of multiple serious crimes along the way.
When he was finally nabbed, he was living in VA-provided homeless/transitional housing and getting
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Who God is and who we are in Him
How many times will it need to be declared that we can have as much of God as we want? And how many tears will we shed from the sadness of knowing that most people only want enough to get by? Having a serious spiritual relationship with God is difficult, as it takes a high level of desire and discipline on our part. If we are not passionate about developing a constant awareness of His presence, our emotions have a tendency to slide into an easier routine of just
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Yes, it’s a religious war
Genesis 16:12 “And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.”
The Jews and the Ishmaelites have been at each other’s throats for four-thousand years. It all began with the mothers of Isaac and Ishmael; Sarah and Hagar, (Genesis 16). While many think the war began
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Protecting your veteran benefits
On a recent National Slam the Scam Day for 2026, the VA stepped up, along with other federal agencies, with an array of information to keep veterans safe from scams and fraud. Thieves don’t just work one day per year, however. We need to stay vigilant all year long to protect our benefits and personal information from getting to the scammers.
Why do they want us? Because we have income and
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