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November 21, 2009
EDITORIAL: Air opposition to taxes to the proper officials
Florence School District 1 recently increased its property tax millage after selling bonds to begin infrastructure work for new schools. But Florence County Council members have been taking a great deal of flak for the higher millage, even though they had nothing to do with the increase, after the county sent tax notices on behalf of the school district.
COLUMN: Thumbs up to fire departments for campaign help
Thumbs up to Pee Dee fire departments for their support of the U.S. Fire Administration’s “Install. Inspect. Protect.” campaign, which is designed to encourage residents to install smoke alarms and sprinklers in their homes.
November 19, 2009
EDITORIAL: Investing in Hartsville through the United Way
The United Way of Hartsville launched an ambitious campaign last Friday to raise $275,000 in 2010 for service agencies in the Hartsville area.
EDITORIAL: Monster a big win for Pee Dee
Monster’s grand opening in Florence was bigger than many imagined when the deal was consummated more than a year ago.
November 18, 2009
OPINION: Miss Florence serves as role model in obesity fight
More than 40 percent of South Carolinians will be obese by the year 2013, but not if Bree Boyce has anything to say about it. The Francis Marion University student, who was crowned Miss Florence during the scholarship pageant last month, has become a compelling local figure in the fight against obesity.
EDITORIAL: Dangerous U.S. patterns emerging
Two incidences have occurred in the last few weeks that should greatly trouble Americans.
EDITORIAL: Equal in the eyes of the law
On Friday, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the U.S. government will pursue a prosecution in federal court against five detainees who are currently charged in military commissions with conspiring to commit the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.
November 17, 2009
EDITORIAL: Regional cooperation can boost Pee Dee
The Pee Dee’s future depends on the creation of jobs and a community spirit that keeps the most vulnerable in mind year-round, not just at the holidays.
November 16, 2009
EDITORIAL: S.C. Republicans never sure what to make of Sen. Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans are not sure what to make of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham half of the time.
November 15, 2009
OPINION: Pecan Festival a successful community event for entire Pee Dee
By all accounts, the sixth annual Pecan Festival was a huge success.
November 13, 2009
OPINION: Thumbs up to District 3 for receiving grant
Thumbs up to Florence County School District 3, based in Lake City, for being one of 44 school districts receiving a portion of about $7.3 million in federal Enhancing Education Through Technology (E2T2)/ARRA Round 9 Competitive Grants.
EDITORIAL: Pilots deserve thanks for Veterans Day event
Three days before Veterans Day I stood at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery and witnessed once again the solemn and time-honored ceremony of the changing of the guard. That was followed by three consecutive wreath-laying ceremonies, equally solemn.
November 12, 2009
EDITORIAL: Great USC season will require great USC players
There was a time when Steve Spurrier ruled the college football landscape.
November 11, 2009
EDITORIAL: Many things make a vet
Some veterans bear visible signs of their service: a missing limb, a jagged scar, a look in the eye.
November 10, 2009
OPINION: Smoking ban shrouded in misunderstanding
The Florence City Council rejected an ordinance Monday that would have banned smoking in public places. The 4-3 vote raised the prospect of revisiting the issue with a compromise to balance the rights of individuals and business owners with the need to provide a healthy environment in the city.
EDITORIAL: Thank you, veterans, for freedom
A thank you to veterans for all that they do
November 09, 2009
EDITORIAL: Pee Dee stands as best, worst of U.S. health care
The Pee Dee stands as one of the best and worst examples of health care in America.
November 08, 2009
OPINION: Smartphone can sure make you feel stupid
I’ve just returned from the cell phone office with my cell phone now answering the voice mail line.
EDITORIAL: S.C. deserves to see Sanford’s ethics report
The citizens of South Carolina have come to expect transparency from government. The ethics report on Gov. Mark Sanford will be no exception after a state Supreme Court ruling last week.
November 06, 2009
OPINION: Thumbs up to Project Turn Around for getting $600 S.C. grant
Thumbs up to Project Turn Around for recently being awarded a $600 South Carolina Arts Commission grant.
EDITORIAL: Hartsville loses one of its best
With the passing of Lynwood Lewis on Sunday at age 63, Hartsville lost one of its true champions.
EDITORIAL: Hartsville loses one of its best
With the passing of Lynwood Lewis on Sunday at age 63, Hartsville lost one of its true champions.
November 04, 2009
EDITORIAL: Lawson a great farm leader for the state
The decision to hire Darlington’s Laurie Lawson as the South Carolina executive director for the Farm Service Agency at the USDA was good news for farmers throughout the state, especially the Pee Dee.
Keep in mind the dangers of seasonal flu
According to scdhec.gov, based on previous years data, it is estimated that ten percent of the South Carolina population (about 400,000) will have influenza by the end of the season.
EDITORIAL: Stimulus spending has more than two sides
On Friday, the White House released estimates that $160 billion in stimulus spending created or preserved 650,000 direct jobs. The stimulus program awarded $3.8 billion to South Carolina, and $702 million have been received, according to recovery.gov. These funds have created or saved 8,147 jobs as of Oct. 30, and these jobs are quite welcome given the state of our state.
November 03, 2009
EDITORIAL: Health care reform plan will require compromise
Most of us buy health insurance through our employers. The premiums have skyrocketed in the last 10 years, but it’s cheaper to buy coverage as a group than as an individual.
EDITORIAL: Moving on from Gov. Mark Sanford
Political justice has already been served
November 02, 2009
FMU showcases McNair leadership influence over S.C.
Francis Marion University hosted a two-day seminar last week saluting the late Gov. Robert E. McNair and his role as a bridge to tolerance and civil rights in South Carolina.
October 31, 2009
EDITORIAL: Leatherman deserves praise for Boeing work
State Sen. Hugh Leatherman, R-Florence, deserves lavish praise for the prominent role he played in convincing Boeing to bring at least 3,800 jobs and millions in economic development to South Carolina, starting in 2011.
October 30, 2009
EDITORIAL: Voters must not take elections for granted
In four days, the campaigning ends. Now it’s your turn. Don’t take that for granted.
