Items from my political notebook with the general election now less than two months away:The claim that the Commission on Presidential Debates is any type of a fair group is laughable at best, criminal at worst.The entire concept of this commission was established as a co-venture of the national Democrats and Republicans. While the two…
Any large company that relies on technology should have an IT (Information Technology) department in place. Given the complexities of various pieces of technologies, programs, and networks, it’s up to an IT department to deliver roles that can keep up with all the maintenance that needs to be done. Learn more about the responsibilities of…
CARL PENNAMON Veteran County Commissioner Carl Pennamon died Sunday of complications of COVID-19. Mr. Pennamon had served on the Jasper County Commission since he was first elected in 1984. He would have begun his 10th term in January, as he is on ballot for November with no opposition. He served years as chairman, and while…
When you hear the word “nylon,” you probably recall the retro nude pantyhose the Queen of England insists Kate Middleton wear. It’s true that nylon first caught the world’s attention when it replaced silk stockings in 1939 at about $1 a pair. But nylon comes in many forms, and it has revolutionized entire industries. You’ll…
It is a true saying that old habits are difficult to break, fortunately difficult does not mean impossible. With the right attitude and motivation, everyone can do better health-wise. We can all have a NEW START NEW START is an acronym for eight principles that when properly applied can: maintain good health, prevent illness, stop…
I awoke Monday morning to a ding from Google Assistant on my smartphone and a photo taken a year ago that day. The photo was a picture of my kids sandwiched between their Aunt Karen (my sister) and Uncle Ronnie as their backdrop was the Savannah River. I, of course, was the photographer and as…
As we read through the book of Acts and the birth of this new movement called “the church,” we see some amazing things displayed by God and these followers of Christ. Things that should have scared them into silence instead emboldened them with incredible faith. We see that these people have been completely transformed by…
In the classic 1980s teen movie “Sixteen Candles,” the character portrayed by Anthony Michael Hall brags of having a fake ID. Most would assume the fake ID was to buy alcohol or maybe cigarettes. That wasn’t the case here. When asked why he possessed it the reply was “So I can vote.” I have always…
Students returned to classes in the Jasper County Charter System last Wednesday, both in person and virtually, and the first week of school has gone by pretty smoothly, according to Supt. Kenny Garland and several parents who have commented. As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, the system has had two employees which have tested positive with…
Last Saturday, August 29, Jasper County deputies were dispatched to a call of shots fired off Spruce Street in Monticello. Upon arrival deputies verified the area was safe and no one was injured. Once investigators arrived, the crime scene was processed and witnesses were interviewed. By Sunday afternoon the suspects in the shooting had been…