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Publisher: Living life to the fullest in 2020

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 8:53am adslogin
By BRIAN WHITMORE/Publisher
 
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. - Romans 8:28
 
2020 has been a rough year.
For 9 months, we've had the COVID-19 pandemic.
We've had floods, tornadoes and hurricanes.
My mother passed away in September.
In an election year, our nation is deeply divided by politics.
 
2020 has also been a great year.

Publisher: Presidential debate — embrace the madness

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 10:19am adslogin
“Are you not entertained.”
 
That’s one of my favorite quotes from the movie “Gladiator.”
 
The first presidential debate could have taken place at the Roman Colosseum.
 
Chris Wallace the moderator was like a Roman Emperor giving a thumbs up or thumbs down, but ultimately having no power to stop the carnage.
 
President Donald J. Trump and challenger Joe Biden were the gladiators.
 
And we the people couldn’t look away.
 
And yes, I was entertained.

Publisher: Fast-forwarding through life

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:41pm adslogin
By Brian Whitmore/Publisher
 
The other week, I received an award at a virtual awards ceremony.
 
The award was mailed. I watched the South Carolina Press Association ceremony online.
 
Most years, I get to go to Greenville, Columbia or Charleston and enjoy a fancy chicken meal, while dining with colleagues. We sit through a lengthy awards presentation, offering loud applause when our newspaper’s name comes up.
 

Publisher: Nellie Ann Whitmore — a life well lived

Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:39pm adslogin
By Brian Whitmore/Publisher
 
Nellie Ann Faulkner Whitmore, 83, passed away while she was sleeping, discovered by the morning shift at NHC Laurens on Sept. 21. For eight years she struggled with dementia and debilitating arthritis that led to immobility.
 
She was and is my Mama.
 
They say that most people get their name in the paper twice, when they are born and when they die. But Mama got her name in the paper a few more times, because her son was a journalist.
 

Publisher: Jesus is bigger than our politics

Wed, 09/02/2020 - 9:56am adslogin
By Brian Whitmore/Publisher
 
He controls the course of world events; he removes kings and sets up other kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the scholars. – Daniel 2:21
 
I hate it when politicians use the Bible to divide.
I hate it when Christian leaders use politics to divide.
 
Jesus Christ sacrificed himself on the cross and defeated death by rising from the grave, so we ALL can become ONE in Him.
 

Publisher: Don’t force opinions – live and let live

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 10:01am adslogin
By Brian Whitmore/Publisher
 
Live and let live.
That’s what my father taught me.
Tolerate others opinions, so they will tolerate your own.
But the world is increasingly more divided with each day.
I myself just want to be left alone. I believe most people want to be left alone.
Yet, some want to control others. They want to stir the pot. They are always negative — narcissists that get their kicks from aggravating others.

Vic's View: A Modest Suggestion (Portland's Lesson)

Wed, 08/19/2020 - 10:00am adslogin
By Vic MacDonald/Editor
Now, United States Veterans have joined protestors in a siege in the embattled City of Portland, Oregon. Protestors won’t budge and occupying federal agents won’t leave until they know the courthouse is secure.
To that end, federal agents go out of the courthouse and through a fence in the late evening to have the protestors disperse. Protesting has gone on more than 2 months.

Publisher: Say no to fear, trust in Christ

Wed, 08/05/2020 - 8:11am adslogin

By Brian Whitmore

Fear, he is a liar

He will take your breath

Stop you in your steps

Fear he is a liar

He will rob your rest

Steal your happiness

Cast your fear in the fire

'Cause fear he is a liar

- Zach Williams

 

During the pandemic, I see people gripped by fear. Pastor said Sunday: Fear is focusing on the problem and faith is focusing on God.

 

Satan’s most powerful weapon is fear.

Publisher: Thankful for freedom in a pandemic

Tue, 07/28/2020 - 3:43pm adslogin

By Brian Whitmore/Publisher

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic my daughter would thank God for the quarantine in her prayers. She said it gave her more time with Mom and Dad. She said it was giving families more time together.

We've tried to keep things normal the past four months. I don't want the craziness of this time to scar by daughter the way it has some adults.

A new kitten, an inflatable above ground pool and weekend activities (dairy tour, rodeo and train ride) have helped create normal, among chaos.

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