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December 16, 2008
Open government should be goal of new president
Memo to: President-elect Barack Obama.
December 14, 2008
Congratulations to coaches and the players of Pee Dee teams
The fall sports season has come and gone. And, as is usually the case each sports season, several Pee Dee teams played for or won state championships.
December 12, 2008
Exhibit gives hope for life in downtown Florence
Florence, we’ve got a pulse ... The opening of the Art in the Windows exhibit revealed a heartbeat in downtown Florence that has long been thought lost.
December 11, 2008
Tax committee, city council make right decision on festival funding
The city of Florence’s Accommodations Tax Committee did the right thing in recommending no funding for next year’s Juneteen celebration. And the Florence City Council did the right thing by upholding that recommendation in a 5-2 vote.
December 10, 2008
Police agencies wrong to hold back public information
A crime report is the most basic of public record.
December 09, 2008
Attacks in India show everyone can be affected by terrorism
It felt familiar. There many of us were, glued to the television screens as terror, once again, dominated our sight.
December 07, 2008
Roosevelt’s speech to Congress, nation after Pearl Harbor
To the Congress of the United States
Mental health center offers support
I’d like to comment on the article published in the Morning News on Nov. 13, titled, “Mental health group bring wellness home.”
December 06, 2008
Thumbs up to Roche’s walk participants
Thumbs up to the 14,000 Roche employees from 100 sites worldwide — including Roche Carolina in Florence — who participated in a sponsored worldwide walk Monday to raise money to help orphans and children in need.
December 05, 2008
Crime report should serve as wake-up call to community
Florence has the country’s sixth-highest metropolitan crime rate, according to a Nov. 24 report by CQ Press, an agency that publishes books and directories.
December 04, 2008
Growth, zoning, land use continue to be issues for local government
The problem is not going to go away.
December 03, 2008
Turn off TV to improve your life, make you happier
An extensive study has discovered what your mom was trying to tell you for years – shutting off the TV is better for you and could even make you happier.
November 30, 2008
New buildings, renovations show progress being made in Florence’s downtown
It’s only one “house” but the recent renovation to the century-old home at 549 W. Evans St. is a good sign.
November 29, 2008
Thumbs up to those who give back
Thumbs up again to everyone who has helped people in the community be extra thankful this Thanksgiving.
November 28, 2008
Enjoy shopping, but shop smart, don’t overspend
In the wake of this year’s economic downturn, today very well could be the mother of all Black Friday’s, the day after Thanksgiving in which retailers slash prices to kick start the holiday shopping frenzy.
November 27, 2008
Empty Stocking launches 27th year of helping needy in Florence County
Today marks the 27th year of the Empty Stocking Fund a joint project between the Morning News and the Salvation Army.
November 26, 2008
Invest time with family, friends during Thanksgiving
It’s holiday time, and there’s much to be done.
November 23, 2008
S.C. House GOP plan further limits public debate on important issues
Some in the South Carolina House of Representatives, where Republicans are in the majority, want to have committee chairman appointed by the Speaker of the House.
November 22, 2008
Thumbs up to those giving up smoking
Thumbs up to all the smokers who participated in Thursday’s Great American Smokeout.
November 21, 2008
Legislature needs to act on efforts to cut smoking
It has an all too familiar of a ring to it. South Carolina ranks last in the country on the amount of money we spend trying to get help people quit smoking.
November 20, 2008
Willis, Holland, Woodard leave city of Florence in good shape
Florence Mayor Frank Willis and city council members Bobby Holland and Rick Woodard have ended their careers serving the city on council.
And all three have done a good job, and the city is better off for their service.
November 19, 2008
Florence’s museum in Florence County Council members’ hands Thursday
On Thursday, we expect the matter of funding for the new Florence museum to come before Florence County Council.
November 13, 2008
Mayor, city council races show voters’ impatience with speed of progress
There are no “exit” polls of voters to officially gauge their reasons for how they voted in the races for mayor and city council members in Florence.
November 05, 2008
Everyone owes debt of gratitude to those who ran for public office
It’s over.
Another election has come and gone, and there are certainly plenty of people who are glad it’s come to an end.
November 03, 2008
Time to vote and let your voice be heard in all elections
Tuesday is the day to vote and let your voice be heard.
November 02, 2008
Pearce’s leadership skills make him best pick for Florence mayor
It’s been quite an interesting campaign this year to see who gets chosen to be mayor for the next four years in Florence.
November 01, 2008
Experience gives McCain edge in presidential race
Tuesday voters will make a choice for the leader of the United States for the next four years.
October 31, 2008
Citizens should approve Sunday alcohol sales
One of the local hot button issues to be decided by Tuesday’s election will be the issue of Sunday alcohol sales in restaurants.
October 30, 2008
Florence voters have good choices in races for two city council seats
There are two open seats for Florence City Council.
October 29, 2008
South Carolina Editorial Roundup
Virtual schools; state spending; bike rally litigation; DNA law.
