Op-Ed Archives

Letter to the editor: We need to reimagine the way we think of seniors and the arts

We often celebrate creativity in young people, overlooking the fact that many of the artists who’ve shaped history created some of their best works after the age of 55.

Letter to the editor: The need for Physicians for Act 432

What, exactly, is an alliance for fair health care and why is it needed?

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for making Greenlink’s ‘Bike vs. Bus vs. Car’ race a success

While time is an important factor for commuters, other factors should also be considered when choosing a transportation mode.

Letter to the Editor: Regarding the article titled ‘Greenville Police Department, REEM working to address racial disparities’

Writer: There may be no perfect solution, but the end goal should be to restore trust in the men and women who have taken an oath to protect the freedom of the people of our nation.

Letter to the Editor: The REEM Commission – making progress but still work to do

Greenville’s Racial Equity and Economic Mobility Commission's work is actually informed by startling economic data that our community must address.

Letter to the Editor: Inspiring the young and young-at-heart to find their creative voice

Kameron’s eyes light up as he talks about making art through the Greenville Center for Creative Arts (GCCA) Aspiring Artists program.

Op Ed: Look up — then stand up — for the Wings of the City tonight at County Council

Like many Greenville natives and tourists over the past several weeks, I’m proudly standing with the Wings of the City exhibit in Downtown Greenville – and more importantly, I’m standing…

Op-ed: Where will our wings take us?

Throughout this week we have been asked for reactions on our community’s response. Are we surprised? Are we concerned? Are we offended? The answer to all these questions is no. We are grateful.

Letter to the editor: What’s going on along Old Grove Road — legitimate expansion or chicanery?

This roadway is a typical, two-lane country road without sidewalks or street lights.

Letter to the editor: In opposition to S.C. House Bill 3681

This bill would remove control from towns and cities to pass laws related to zoning for location and density of tobacco and vape shops and tobacco retail licensing.

Letter to the editor: Regarding proposed city of Greenville moratorium

This proposal will have wide and lasting negative effects on the city’s residents, business owners and the real estate market as it targets multifamily, commercial and industrial uses.

Letter to editor: Greenville SC considers moratorium to fight commercial creep

An open letter to Greenville City Council.

Letter to the editor: In response to the biggest lie

Dr. Wynn’s editorial states: “Our biggest lie began in 1619 when 20 enslaved Africans were brought to our shores.”

Letter to the Editor: In response to The Biggest Lie, April 2, 2021

Editor’s note: This letter is in response to a letter to the editor authored by Dr. Baxter Wynn published in our April 2, 2021 print issue. We welcome input from…

Letter to the editor: In response to April 2, 2021 letter in GJ

As a child, I moved to Greenville from San Antonio, Texas in 1960, and my first memory was the small, dark lobby in the downtown airport with a chained sign over the water fountain saying, “Whites Only.”