By Andy Brack, editor and publisher | The other day after a church meeting, someone commented, “We need a free press now, more than ever.” Let that sink in.
Why would someone say that? Is it because he doesn’t like the bombast of President Trump or she doesn’t like the preening of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi? Is it because they’re worried about the legitimacy of what they read on Facebook, Twitter or the Internet?
IN THIS EDITION
PHOTO FOCUS: “Lights of Magnolia” explodes with color, thrills, sounds
COMMENTARY: Free press needed now more than ever
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SCIWAY
GOOD NEWS: 33 schools take part in Giant Greeting Card Competition
FEEDBACK: Send us your thoughts
MYSTERY PHOTO: Lowcountry dawn
S.C. ENCYCLOPEDIA: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
CALENDAR: Homegrown Holiday Bazaar set for Dec. 7 on Johns Island
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