Stirrings

Stirrings

Blaney Pridgen All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  My wife and I recently visited the Gettysburg National Military Park and Amish country in Pennsylvania.  I did not […]

Vote Early, Vote Often?

Vote Early, Vote Often?

Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  When I was living in Edgefield County and inching toward the magic age when I could vote, one of the alleged […]

Laugh

Laugh

By Blaney Pridgen All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  We are living in times when we need poetry as much as we need medicine and political policy.  I […]

I Have a Dream

Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  The week just ended marked the 57thanniversary of the August 28, 1963, “I Have a Dream” speech, by Martin […]

Silence

By Sigrid Fowler All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.              Were you once told, “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all” or counseled, […]

American Spirit in Cowboy/Cowgirl at Rodeo

American Spirit in Cowboy/Cowgirl at Rodeo

By Karyn Sealy Bland All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  The recent Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo celebrated the American Spirit, particularly the cowboy/cowgirl. Sitting in the stands […]

Clear Vision

Clear Vision

By Blaney Pridgen All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  I recently had a very successful cataract surgery.  Perhaps I have recovered the eyesight I enjoyed forty years ago!  There’s […]

Politics and Health, 2020

Politics and Health, 2020

By Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  As we get closer to Election Day, we often hear from candidates that they and their family are […]

Letter to the Editor

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  Rooftops, Rooftops, Rooftops: These words must be written into the County Administrator’s contract. After attending Thursday nights Planning Commission Meeting, it […]

Letter to the Editor

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views  and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The Advertiser.  Message to County Council  Just read about this LMO thing and the comments by Mr. Paradise to justify it. If Mr. […]

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