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October 28, 2009
EDITORIAL: State politicians get act together with Boeing incentives
The South Carolina lawmakers did the wrong thing in waiting too long to extend unemployment benefits for workers, but they did the right thing in expediting a tax incentive plan to lure Boeing to the Palmetto State.
EDITORIAL: Charitable giving more important now than ever
With the holiday season fast approaching, one can expect to hear the usual calls from charities and non-profit organization commonly associated with this time of the year. These calls for giving might be seasonal, but the work done is often a year round affair.
EDITORIAL: In choice for mayor, solutions matter most
Innovation and ideas matter most in tough economic times. Without creativity, Hartsville will remain mired in its troubles. Hartsville needs solutions and someone who is willing to take a chance and think outside the box to tackle the city’s problems.
October 27, 2009
EDITORIAL: Swine flu calls for caution, not panic
The lack of swine flu vaccine across the region was causing concern among patients in doctor’s offices and hospitals across the region earlier this week. Patients who did not fall into the high at-risk categories were being asked to wait on taking the vaccine until more was produced.
October 26, 2009
EDITORIAL: Recent incidents bring important topics to parents
Two disturbing incidents have shaken parents and educators to the core when it comes to safety on campus and returning home from school.
October 25, 2009
OPINION: Lack of action on unemployment benefits hurts in Pee Dee
The S.C. General Assembly reconvenes Tuesday to correct a major mistake on unemployment benefits.
October 23, 2009
OPINION: Thumbs up to those who helped spruce up homes
Thumbs up to the volunteers who recently helped spruce up two homes along U.S. 76 in Marion.
EDITORIAL: Gov. Sanford enters period of introspection
Gov. Mark Sanford’s editorial board meeting with the Morning News on Thursday was nothing short of extraordinary. The governor, facing possible impeachment and attempting to salvage the final 14 months of his administration, was unabashedly and refreshingly candid about his ordeal and what he hopes to accomplish by staying in office.
October 22, 2009
EDITORIAL: Thanks to Coker, Center for Research for forum
Thanks are due Coker College and the Center for Research in Leadership and Community Development at Coker for sponsoring and hosting Tuesday night’s public forum for the candidates for mayor of Hartsville.
October 21, 2009
EDITORIAL: Florence City Council examines smoking ban
Florence has waited long enough in deciding whether public places should become smokeless. Florence City Council should have tackled the issue years ago, in our opinion, and we’re glad council members Octavia Williams-Blake and Buddy Brand have introduced an ordinance calling for a ban.
EDITORIAL: First Amendment hangs in the balance of net neutrality fight
This Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to vote on a notice of proposed rule-making. An affirmative vote would set the FCC on the path toward approving formal net neutrality rules.
October 20, 2009
EDITORIAL: Wukela’s speech helps personify him as politician
Stephen J. Wukela took over as Florence’s mayor less than a year ago after ousting incumbent Frank Willis by one vote in the Democratic primary.
October 19, 2009
EDITORIAL: School board must answer questions
One wonders when the massive bubble of stress, scandal and questions is going to finally pop?
October 17, 2009
EDITORIAL: Free flow of information needed
Local government officials and economic development leaders have helped pave the way for Materials Innovation Technologies to bring 120 jobs to Florence County. The company seems to be the kind of modern and forward-thinking operation that can offer solid employment opportunities amid a rough economy.
October 16, 2009
OPINION: Thumbs down to closing hearing without meeting
Thumbs down to Darlington County Magistrate James Thomas of Hartsville for setting bond, during a hearing closed to the public, for a man charged in connection with a boating accident that killed a Darlington man.
October 15, 2009
EDITORIAL: Domestic violence is everyone’s problem
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is an observance intended to heighten public awareness to a problem that has reached epidemic proportions and to focus on finding solutions to this scourge on our communities.
OPINION: Dillon County, Pee Dee lose a pillar in the community
On Monday, Dillon County lost Dan Grimsley, its coroner of nearly 25 years
October 14, 2009
EDITORIAL: Save America - buy local, buy made in the USA
Unemployment figures remain in the double digits, federal and personal debts continue to mount and the recession seems like it’s here to stay. Not a pretty picture, but what can we as individual citizens do?
October 13, 2009
EDITORIAL: Council meetings too often turn toward Robinson
Florence City Council meetings are starting to turn into the Ed Robinson show. The Florence councilman is getting so much air time during meetings, he’s growing into a local institution.
October 12, 2009
EDITORIAL: Nobel Peace Prize for Obama is more for fantasy, not reality.
President Barack Obama won the Nobel Peace Prize last week for more fantasy than reality.
EDITORIAL: Keep a keen eye on the landfill issue
The ideas of conservation groups and various coalitions should be considered when making these decisions, members of the council will be faced with the task of processing the evidence before them and reaching a defendable solution.
October 11, 2009
EDITORIAL: Bauer’s strengths apparent in run for governor
Lt. Gov. André Bauer took the extraordinary step of promising to remove himself from the 2010 gubernatorial campaign if Gov. Mark Sanford resigned by this week.
October 09, 2009
OPINION: Thumbs up to Williamsburg Technical College for its new Student Initiative Program
Thumbs up to Williamsburg Technical College, which recently implemented a new Student Initiative Program to assist out-of-school men and women in achieving success by gaining the necessary skills to obtain and retain employment leading to self-sufficiency.
October 08, 2009
EDITORIAL: Darlington County needs an accurate count in 2010 census
U.S. Census numbers have a direct impact on local communities in a number of ways.
OPINION: Schools, hospitals take important steps in planning for swine flu
The vaccine for H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, has begun arriving in South Carolina, but precautionary measures by school districts, hospitals and individuals are still crucial in lessening the novel virus’ impact on our region and state.
October 07, 2009
OPINION: School district’s ideas creative for helping students
Florence School District 1 earned a “C” in an external review of its facilities in 2004. Five years later, Superintendent Larry Jackson downgraded the situation to “D” for desperate and told parents at three town meetings this week that it’s time for a major overhaul.
EDITORIAL: Event merged quaint, cool
No matter how you look at it, Hemingway Homecoming was fun. One-hundred percent, fun.
EDITORIAL: Smoke-free areas big issues in our community
In recent years, a number of restaurants, hospitals and other businesses have become “smoke-free facilities.”
October 04, 2009
OPINION: Company moves fast to bring jobs to Marion County
Marion County has long been starved for jobs; many industrial operations there have vanished, and the nation’s economic downturn has only made the situation worse. One company, however, made an announcement this week that has given hope to many residents.
October 02, 2009
OPINION: Thumbs up to Copeland for being elected treasurer
Thumbs up to Darlington County Treasurer Belinda D. Copeland for being elected treasurer of the S.C. Association of Counties for 2009-10 during the organization’s 42nd Annual Conference.
