Taking down Confederate flag debated as civility rises
The Emanuel AME Church shooting renews the flag debate in South Carolina. Gov. Nikki Haley calls for removing the Confederate flag from the Statehouse grounds while many defend heritage. The piece argues for moving the flag from government property and preserving history in a museum context.
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Reflection on the Confederate flag and South Carolina history
Steve Chapman reflects on personal history with a Confederate flag from college days. He notes evolving perceptions of the symbol as a sign of regional pride, white supremacy, and racial oppression. The piece traces the flag’s rise, political battles, and ongoing controversy in South Carolina and beyond.
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Kayakers urged to educate on river sharing
A riverfront resident calls for better paddler education after estimating high annual launches from the Whitewater Center and arguing the profit motive should not excuse lack of guidance. The writer notes families on the river and concerns over crowding and safety.
Letter to the Editor on sharing the river safety
A reader argues that the Catawba River is a busy main channel for large boats not a lazy river for paddlers. Paddlers should stay to the side, share the water, and follow clearer no wake rules amid a slalom of kayaks, or risk collisions. The author praises the river and Whitewater Center while offering help and water to paddlers but insists on safer sharing.
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