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Editorial: Sunshine vital in a democratic society
March 17th, 2010 | 
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When the first South Carolina Freedom of Information Act was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, the bill stated that “The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic society that public business be performed in an open and public manner….” The purpose of this openness is to allow citizens to “be advised of the performance of public officials… the decisions…reached and…the formulation of public policy.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Good Ole Boys
The theme song for the 1970’s Duke of Hazard television series is what came into mind as I considered several moments within my day in Walterboro, Tuesday, February 23, 2010.
Torn between responsibilities in Walterboro and Columbia, I stopped by a coffee spot before making my final decision about which path to take. This coffee spot, like many others in Colleton, has usual iconic figures gathered at tables or booths, reminiscent of years past. Oftentimes the chitter-chatter emerges to encompass social, political, and religious matters. I’ve learned a few phrases over the years, like, “That dog won’t hunt.” Read the rest of this entry »
Blanche, Science and Math Fair
 When my wife Blanche comes home from work, we walk for about 30 minutes on the road leading to our residence. It is refreshing in the chilly evenings and we get a chance to chat about our day, hold hands and generally make a “short date” of each bit of time we get together. Oh by the way, we celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary on November 5th. While my typical day may consist of emails, phone calls, meetings, and what we refer to as, data calls, her days are usually very rapid-fire in a proactive as well as reactive posture. She works hard. In fact, I think she gets a high from the non-stop challenges which take place at Colleton Middle School almost on a daily basis. But again, just to serve in a classroom is a challenge in and of itself, so when you get a chance, hug a teacher and tell them how much they are appreciated. |
Hall of Fame question draw mixed reviews
| 10-1-09 Dispatch Roundtable Question “Why is Walterboro High School late greats Jay Davis and Gianni Garrett not in the Colleton County Football Hall of Fame? These are players that teamed with James Walker and Norman Hand and were just as productive if not more productive.” Last week’s roundtable discussion proved to be a hot topic amongst local football fans. We have received several responses from our readers concerning the timeliness or should I say lack of timeliness of the debate about Colleton County Hall of Fame inductees. It appeared that some of our readers felt it was inappropriate to pose a question about the Colleton County Hall of Fame on the day before four athletes were scheduled to be inducted. Many felt it showed a lack of respect to the four honorees. |
The Dispatch resumes publication and distribution
| A Note from the Publisher Phillip M. Taylor, Sr. Wow! The last two weeks have provided an opportunity for Wanda and I to explore many aspects of The Dispatch. We sincerely appreciate the patience of our supporters with the brief interruption in the distribution of The Dispatch through that time span. |
Press and Standard incorrect about The Dispatch
| A news article printed on page 6 in the July 28, 2009 edition of the Press and Standard is a far cry from factual. Once again, Adnaw Publishing, LLC will suspend publication of the newspaper until strategic planning is successfully completed.
The Taylors are not and have not been attempting to sell The Dispatch. The Taylors did not list the newspaper for sell at any time, not even on the GlobalBX internet business exchange for $205,000. We have not reported $103,000 in revenue, either. George Salsberry contacted me last week and I responded to him in writing through an email transmission. He listed my responses in the third, fourth and fifth graphs of his article. The entire email transmission reads: |
Editorial: A Call for Peace
| Recently, people have questioned what can be done to put an end to the recent escalation in violence within Colleton County. While I agree that a community should employ a multi-pronged approach to encourage civility, my personal belief is that true peace can only be achieved through man’s submission to the Will of God. A basic concept is that a person should demonstrate love to a neighbor in proportion to the love one has for themselves. |
VOTE TAYLOR JUNE 9
 Vision Statement:
I have a vision that we can Believe Again in the hopes and dreams that lay dormant for some. I believe that we can begin to believe in each other. I want citizens to Believe Again in today’s students. Believe Again that they possess the human and social capital to create positive realities and help sustain our community. It is my hope that the the citizens will Believe Again in the officials they elect to positions of government. I believe that I can bring a fresh perspective to the City of Walterboro. As Mayor of City of Walterboro, I would like to improve relations with county government. I would like to help diversify the city’s economy through promoting agro-tourism and expanding our capacity at our regional airport. A business development center may foster job creation and successful small business entrepreneurship. I would like to promote the creation of higher wage employment opportunities. I would liketo encourage strategies that promote successful home ownership. Citizens deserve fair, equitable, and transparent government. I would also like to enhance the City’s relations with the public school system through cooperative communication. I would like to promote the idea that wisdom and education can be a catalyst for achieving dreams. I would like to raise awareness about health and wellness strategies for the citizens. Health professionals have recognized an epidemic level crisis in childhood obesity, high blood pressure, and other ailments. QUALIFICATIONS
• Coalition Organized to Address Children’s Health – Founding Member
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Conversations on Education:Our children are people too -CM Guglielmi
| “Our children are people too.” This casual, sometimes tongue in-cheek remark often belies the way in which adults actually think about children. |
Editorial: Single Member Districts A Must?
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| In his appearance before the City Council the Reverend Raleigh R. Williams representing the Colleton County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) asked for an amendment to be made to the Ordinance #2008-03. |
Obama Sweeps Colleton Voters
Record Turnout at Democratic Primary
People visited the polls in droves on Saturday to cast their vote for the democratic presidential primary election. Despite many variables that posed a potential threat in voter turnout during both primaries, of the 19,249 registered voters, and 7,869 people voted in the republican and democratic primaries. Contrary to previous elections, the numbers from the primaries showed that there were more democrats than republicans, 2,920 republicans voted while 4,949 democrats voted. Read the rest of this entry »
Editorial: School Reform Town Hall Meeting
It is time to discuss Public Education?s Many Challenges by Derrell J. Chandler
I strongly encourage every concerned citizen to come out and be a part of this discussion. As we all age, make no mistake your ?quality of life? is at stake. The issues to be discussed at the Thursday, November 29th Town Hall Meeting at Colleton County High School Auditorium at 6 p.m. in the evening are important. Read the rest of this entry »
Chandler?s Corner: I?m Choosing Freedom
Chandler?s Corner: I?m Choosing Freedom
Derrell J. Chandler, Author
Choosing freedom is hard but it is supported by God?s promise ?Faith is the substance of things?? which is one of my most favorite quotes from the Bible. It is with faith that mankind has flown to the stars, built railroads and created industries that never existed before. Read the rest of this entry »
Chandler?s Corner
Chandler?s Corner: Fulfillment Is Mine
I think it is a marvelous thing to feel fulfilled in whatever you do. I think it?s as important to enjoy the journey as it is to reach the destination. It doesn?t matter whether it is a new job, or a degree or a new marriage.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor: Payday Loans
Dear Sir:
Many thanks for your excellent article on Payday loans. This company is one of many in this and other countries which prey on those least able to afford them. In fact, the entire predatory lending operations runs the gamut from credit cards to mortgage companies, and they are all meant to gouge the customer.
Letters to the Editor
CODA Has Programs to Avoid VA-Tech Type Tragedies
To the Editor:
“I never thought something like this could happen here.”
How often have we heard these words in the context of tragedies similar to
the recent massacre at Virginia Tech?
Sadly, we are beginning to realize that small, rural – even idyllic -locations are as equally vulnerable to horrifying outbursts of violence as are major metropolitan areas.