What is BlueSky?
At the insistence of many of my fellow journalists and friends, I decided to take the plunge into a new social media company called BlueSky. They raved about how it was much better than Twitter/X and Facebook. They touted the fact that they were able to connect with like-minded individuals and share in educated and…
Read MoreNorth Augusta 20/20 admins forget what it means to be Christian
Rarely am I called on to write for anything outside my work with the church or my social justice work. However, when my daughter comes to me in the middle of the night upset that she is receiving the kind of messages and replies on Facebook that you see below, I cannot help but to…
Read MoreLocal Facebook group supports violence against neighbors
Updated: September 16, 2024 at 3:49 pm ET. Social media today can be a place to make friendly connections and to help others with finding a new local hangout. However, when social media turns ugly, the real-world consequences can be life changing. North Augusta resident, Luna Godsey, recently found this out the hard way. “I…
Read MoreMassey and Hixon sent 107 page document on abuse at UofSC Aiken
Senator Shane Massey and Representative William “Bill” Hixon were sent a 107 page document today outlining student abuse, discrimination, and sexual assault at UofSC Aiken that have been either ignored or swept under the rug. In the document, they are asked to hold all funding for UofSC Aiken until significant changes are made at the…
Read MoreARAMARK and UofSC Aiken Dining discriminates against certain students
When it comes to UofSC Aiken, bad news for the administration is a daily occurrence. This reporter tends to be on the receiving end of a lot of discrimination and abuse on campus, mostly because of their willingness to blow the whistle on bad behavior. Today is no exception. The campus boast of several dining…
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