Letters

The United Bible Way Church of Lancaster dedicated the Hillside Memorial Park and Walking Track on Sunday, Sept. 9. The church family and invited guests gathered under the shelter and listened to Pastor Kenny Rose as he proclaimed what God had given the church and to the greater Lancaster community.

Kenji Mackey, the coordinator for the walking trail, shared Pastor Rose’s God-given vision to emphasize how important exercise is to our health, especially walking.

Among the many wars throughout world include those in Israel and Iraq. The Bible predicts numerous wars and plagues will hit the Earth. AIDS and HIV diseases originated in Africa. Now Africa suffers with the deadly Ebola. If it hits the United States it would probably wipe out much of our population. It could happen. With all the travelers someone is bound to bring it back to the U.S.

Are these examples of the fulfillment of the Bible’s prophecy? There will be a war above all wars.

There is near unanimity that the condition of our state’s roads is in serious decline. However, there is debate as to why. Our roads are an asset, and as with most assets their condition can be measured by numbers.

What follows are figures that must be considered to make South Carolina’s roads and bridges as safe and smooth as they were a generation ago.

S.C. Taxes and Fees

u South Carolina ranks No. 4 among 50 states in miles of state-maintained roads with 41,460 miles

u South Carolina ranks No 3 among states in lowest fuel tax