Letters

On this year’s ballot, there is a question concerning whether the state’s governor and lieutenant governor should run as a single ticket, as do our U.S. president and vice president. As someone who has advocated bringing our state’s creaky government structure into modern times, I want to strongly encourage every voter to mark “yes” on this question. South Carolina’s governor and lieutenant governor should run together, as a ticket, and work as teammates, not adversaries. 

It’s been nearly 20 years since I last campaigned for my father, Sen. Red Hinson. I promised myself after that election that I would never get involved in politics again unless the right person came along, who represented the values I believe in and had the same love for Lancaster County that I have.  Over the last few years, I’ve watched Ryan Payne, who is running for S.C. House District 44, grow into the man he is today. I believe Ryan embodies the same commitment to Lancaster County that my father had while he served in the S.C. Senate. 

Let me tell you a little something – something about Jackie Harris. 

Jackie is the youngest of four sisters. We may not be through blood, but we are sisters. As a young lady, Jackie always strived to better herself and her surroundings. She has always given back to the community.

This letter is in reference to Jackie Harris running for Lancaster City Council District 3. 

As her pastor for the last 10 years at Mount Zion AME Zion Church, it is my privilege to speak on behalf of Mrs. Harris.

She is an adult Sunday school instructor. In teaching the adult class, she is definitely prepared, and has great knowledge of the lesson and the Scriptures involved in teaching her class.