The Downs Gazette

Volume I, Edition I July 4, 2016

The Downs Gazette is dedicated to the founding fathers of Greenwood County in the state of South Carolina. William Downs Calhoun, who lived near Coronaca SC, was a successful farmer and a man of means who invested in the infrastructure of our county in the form of railroads and cotton. Railways and cotton mills were the means by which Greenwood as a county was successfully carved out of the larger county of Abbeville. Mr. Calhoun has been selected as one who inspired the citizens of Greenwood County to think for themselves and to act in the face of tyranny.

Our existence as a “paper” is based on the same principles. We wish to act as a medium for the citizens of Greenwood to communicate their views and beliefs about the politics and leadership in our county. As such, the articles and views of those who wish to be heard will be reprinted here at the discretion of the Editor. We will not tolerate – nor print – any articles deemed to be based on hate, race or specific form of religion. Otherwise, we will print those articles supporting freedom of speech, the right to bear arms and the pursuit of happiness. Please submit your letters, articles, “op-ed's” and etc, etc with the name you wish to use and with pictures where possible. If you wish to discuss anything about the Gazette, you will find me about the county sitting beneath a tree with a history book in my hands. If my eyes are closed and I appear to be breathing easily you may feel free to sit and wait until my eyes open, signaling that my meditation is complete. ;-)

Joseph Cotton Smith

Editor and Owner

The Downs Gazette