BY SHERIFF LEON LOTT [The following opinion-editorial piece was originally published in The State, Nov. 20, 2022] – “Northern California Sheriff announces indefinite suspension of daytime patrols citing catastrophic staffing shortage.” – “Philadelphia Police to allow unarmed civilian traffic officers, offer recruitment bonuses to retain staff.” These are just twoContinue Reading
The election on November 8th is very important. I realize most people concentrate on State and National levels, however, please know that your School Board races are just as important. Local election of school board members will impact your children most directly and your pocketbook most directly. We must demandContinue Reading
When I entered the race for Lexington Five School Board in August, I was prepared to run because I knew about the main issues on which parents have put their focus. As a mom of three children in the Irmo cluster and a business owner with my husband Bobby, weContinue Reading
The proposed Penny Tax that we will be voting on in November will be the best way to get our Lexington County roads repaired. I am recommending that everybody VOTE YES FORROADS on November 8th. This 1% tax cannot last but a certain amount of time. It cannot be extendedContinue Reading
The woman who brought a handgun in her purse to the District Five school board meeting on Monday, September 26 was not arrested, detained or taken to jail. There is no question that a law was broken and even with the absence of intent the woman clearly was in theContinue Reading
On September 10th Sarah Osgaard tackled the difficult issue of Critical Race Theory — a hot button issue in Irmo and the nation. She answered this question by explaining that critical race theory is not in our schools because technically and historically CRT is “a theoretical framework involving the historyContinue Reading
To the Editor: Though not a Lexington County native, I have lived here for 58 years. I feel fortunate to have chosen this place as my home. Excellent schools, medical facilities, businesses, and cultural amenities abound throughout the County. The people here are hard-working, honest, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to improvingContinue Reading
September 19, 2022 – Special-Called Board Meeting The purpose of this audit is to ensure confidence and trust with the taxpayers of District Five. Being accountable and transparent is vital to moving forward. School Board members are called trustees for a reason. We have two major responsibilities, to hire theContinue Reading
Ken Loveless has stood up for what he believes in for our district and our children at great personal cost. The true story (that a compliant media has obfuscated) is that Mr. Loveless did nothing to help himself or his company. He questioned the cost and quality of a constructionContinue Reading
631, that is the total number of staff that have resigned, retired, refused a contract, or otherwise left our District since the new board majority took over in 2020. This number was obtained directly from the district. 581 staff have left our schools and 50 have left the District Office.Continue Reading
Amanda and her brother Matt have a chiropractic practice in Irmo called Midlands Family Chiropractic. But before that, they were OUR superstars. Jeff embarked on his first field trip to the zoo while he was in kindergarten. I was a nervous wreck worrying that no one would sit next toContinue Reading