Butch Dale

By: John “Butch” Dale There are very few western movies in theaters nowadays, and like many of today’s flicks, they are full of extreme violence, gore, cursing, and sex. Where…

By: John “Butch” Dale Yes, face it…those of you who were born between 1946 and 1964, like yours truly…the “Baby Boomer” generation, are still the largest and most influential group…

By: John “Butch” Dale A few years ago, I wrote a column about the fun times I had as a child at the Sunshine theater in Darlington. The theater was…

By: John “Butch” Dale We all know that the price of everything we buy today just keeps going up, up, up…with no end in sight. Groceries, gas, electricity, clothing, medical…

By: John “Butch” Dale I purchased a new 2021 Toyota SUV two years ago. It’s a great vehicle, and should last a long time. My wife drives it to work,…

By: John “Butch” Dale Some of you may be like me…I almost hate to listen to the news nowadays. Trump’s indictments, Biden’s incompetence, Huntergate, race problems, gender controversy, illegal immigration…

John “Butch” Dale Most youngsters can list people who they consider as their “heroes”…. actors, singers, sports stars, and other celebrities…along with their parents and grandparents…people they look up to…

By: John “Butch” Dale Why do most people look forward to summer and sunny days? And why do these same people think that a cloudy or rainy day is miserable?…

By: Butch Dale The Weliever families have been an integral part of the Darlington community since the late 1800’s. One of the most well-known Weliever “characters” was Don Weliever, who…

By: John “Butch” Dale Well voters, we haven’t had much luck in the past forty years when it comes to electing outstanding Presidents. The last great President, in my opinion,…