U.S. has lost its moral bearings America has become morally bankrupt; there is no absolute truth anymore. We see it in lack of respect for teachers and the lack of respect being taught by parents. A lot of this comes from kids having kids and not having a clue what it takes to raise a child. Abortion is running rampant in the name of a … Continue reading LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Franklin Mark Nates was born in Columbia, SC on April 14, 1957, he was a son of the late  Talmadge G. Nates and Evelyn LeGrand Nates. Franklin Mark Nates, 56, of Elgin, died Friday, May 17, 2013. Mr. Nates attended Royal Pines Independent Holiness Church, and he greatly enjoyed the outdoors; especially fishing. A loving father and devoted brother, he will be greatly missed by … Continue reading Franklin Mark Nates

Feb/29/1920 – May/06/2013 COLUMBIA – Graveside service for Alice Smith Davis, 93, will be held Thursday 2:00 p.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church Cemetery, Chapin. The family will receive friends Wednesday 5-7 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis, wife of the late Otto Claud Davis Sr., died Monday, May 6, 2013. Born in Georgetown, S.C., she was the daughter of the late … Continue reading Alice Smith Davis

Martha Kate “Mimi” Lyles Teal was born on January 17, 1928 in Johnsonville, SC, the daughter of the late John A. Lyles and Lina Belle Pratt Lyles. Kate Lyles Teal, 85, of Camden, widow of the late J.R. Teal, passed away on May 4, 2013. Kate was survived by her daughters, Dianne Teal Lawhon of Campobello, SC and Holly Teal Johnson (Max A.) of Camden, … Continue reading Martha Kate “Mimi” Lyles Teal