Category Archives: Opinions
Presidential politics paralleling the past?
The election of ‘24 is one that surely will never be forgotten.
A firebrand populist, unlike any presidential candidate who came before him, versus an old-school political insider.
Turmoil within the party of the incumbent.
Polarization over social, racial and economic issues.
Fears about the future of American democracy.
And an assassination attempt.
Yes, the election of ‘24 rocked the nation.
1824, I mean.
2024 promises to be possibly even more memorable, and consequential — while in some ways paralleling the one that came 200 years earlier.You must be logged in to view this content.
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Why seniors need to adopt a new pet
Animal shelters across the country are loaded with adoptable animals, with more coming in all the time. How did this happen?
When the pandemic started and people were locked at home, many decided the time was perfect to adopt a pet. But now that offices have reopened and the kids are back in school, those pets have, in too many
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It’s not double dipping
Veterans who took the separation check that was offered when they left the service cannot legally get disability payments now — until that separation money is paid back.
Think about that a minute.
The military wants to wind down and asks a veteran to go ahead and retire early, maybe
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Blind snakes and mad dogs
Dogs, stars and the moon collide in July to create the dog days of summer.
The phrase “dog days of summer” is used to describe the hot, humid, sticky days from July 3 through Aug. 11. The dog days could also be called the sweaty days, because you sweat so much that sunscreen melts
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The church equips Christians for ministry
I’ve been in church all my life and I know people who believe that attending an assembly fulfills the majority of their Christian obligations.
Somewhere down through the centuries, the idea of the Ekklesia being a boot-camp to train soldiers and a school to teach disciples how to engage in spiritual warfare and develop their ministries,
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Downgrading to a simpler phone
Tired of having a fancy cellphone with all the bells and whistles that are confusing to use? Want a phone that makes a 
call, takes a call, snaps a few pictures and sends text messages, but nothing else? Yes, me too.
I’ve discovered many, many features on my cellphone that I either do not use, cannot use or will not use. The “location finder” that will pinpoint where I am is
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The Blue Angels
Did you ever see the Blue Angels when you were younger? There’s something about their fantastic flight demonstration show that can make a kid out of any of us — again.
I had the opportunity to see the Blue Angels again recently. Even at my age, and knowing the maneuvers
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Irreconcilable differences
Like in any divorce, the fighting starts over insignificant issues, minor annoyances.
He leaves his dirty dishes in the sink, drops his wet towel on the bathroom floor and microwaves spaghetti without covering it.
She leaves her makeup strewn all over the bathroom sink, never turns off a light and nags him to take out the garbage.
She wants to spend “date time” with her husband, but he
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Courier Letters to the Editor
Ex-candidate launching new podcast
Dear Editor,
My name is Mason Sims, and I was a candidate for Pickens County Council District 5 this past June election.
First off, I would like to express my gratitude to everybody that supported me along this journey. Even though we did not receive the results that we had hoped, I truly believe that this is the start of something
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God is an ever-present help in troubled times
On Sept. 25, 2000, two years after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, 19-year-old Kevin Hines in a state of chaos and despair, attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.
He fell more than 220 feet to the freezing dark waters of the Pacific Ocean, slamming into it at 75 mph. The fall took only 4
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