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September 19, 2008
Florence needs more than ‘logo’ to market itself
The city of Florence is in the next-to-last stage of having a “logo” to help market the area and to help focus on things that make the area attractive to residents and visitors.
September 18, 2008
Americans show they’re prone to unwarranted panic with gas prices
Seventy years after Orson Welles’s radio play “The War of the Worlds” resulted in people jamming roads, hiding in cellars and taking up arms to defend themselves from an invasion from Mars, America is still very gullible and prone to unwarranted panic.
September 17, 2008
Hurricane Ike re-enforces need to be prepared, leave when told
The fallout from Hurricane Ike continues as rescuers and others get into hard hit areas along the Texas coast.
September 16, 2008
Be generous but careful when you choose to give
According to the Giving USA Foundation’s yearbook on philanthropy released in June, Americans are the most charitable human beings on the planet.
September 13, 2008
Thumbs up to students who scored well and improved on the PACT
Thumbs up to all the students who scored well and improved on the most recent PACT, everyone who participated in Thursday’s blood drive at Darlington Raceway and Wilson High School for being a semi-finalist for a Hoodie Award for Best High School.
September 12, 2008
Governor’s School alumni celebrate 20th anniversary of its founding
Last April, the Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics celebrated the beginning of its 20th anniversary year.
September 11, 2008
Seven years later, we still remember 9/11 attacks
Anniversaries in some cases are a time to celebrate.
September 09, 2008
Little Theatre another piece in downtown’s redevelopment
The opening of Florence Little Theatre’s new facility this week is a history-making event in the local arts community.
Take time to sound off on ‘branding’ for city of Florence
Let’s hope residents take the time to let the right people know what they think about Florence, both the good and the bad.
September 07, 2008
County needs to keep courthouse in city of Florence
Florence County Council in the next few months will face a decision that will have implications for the county’s future growth.
September 06, 2008
Thumbs up to those who started scholarship in memory of Quick
Thumbs up to the family and friends of Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Sgt. Darryl Quick who are establishing a scholarship in his memory.
September 05, 2008
Brawl exemplifies need for emphasis on sportsmanship
The Wilson Tigers had everything going for them.
September 04, 2008
Residents have one month left to register to vote in November
As of today, you have one month left to register to vote in the General Election on Nov. 4.
September 03, 2008
Let’s hope S.C. ready for storms as hurricanes head our way
Preparation is the key.
September 01, 2008
Let’s hope for more ‘successes’ by next year’s Labor Day
The figures are certainly nothing to cheer about this Labor Day.
August 31, 2008
Debate, dialogue needed on issue of drinking age
The news certainly created plenty of conversation.
August 30, 2008
Thumbs up to realism complex for getting grant
Thumbs up to the Darlington County Cultural Realism Complex Inc. for being one of five organizations to receive a $1,000 grant from the 2008 SC Black Family Expo committee.
August 29, 2008
City Council needs to change policy on accounting for festival funding
Members of Florence City Council, with the mayor leading the effort, need to change the way funds distributed to local groups are accounted for.
August 28, 2008
Olympics give us hope for future of our world
The latest summer Olympic games are over.
August 27, 2008
Darlington gets ready to return to its roots this weekend
There will be “racing” this weekend at the Darlington Raceway.
Pastor proclaims a ‘No Excuse Sunday’
We have a new pastor at my church, some of you might have heard. He is an energetic young man to be sure, only turning 30 since he has been with us.
August 26, 2008
Healthier state may come with incentive plans rather than fees
If a proposal by the S.C. Budget and Control Board that’s endorsed by Gov. Mark Sanford and state Sen. Hugh Leatherman of Florence is approved, state employees who smoke may have to pay more for health insurance.
August 24, 2008
Florence needs to move quickly on zoning plans
Congratulations to Cary Andrews, chairman of the city of Florence Design Review Board.
August 23, 2008
Thumbs up to charity work of Mercy Medicine
Thumbs up to Mercy Medicine Clinic and its work with the Mary Alice Caudle Ingram Charitable Lead Unitrust of Florence, which made it possible for a Florence woman to return home from Florida where she was injured in a car wreck.
August 22, 2008
South Carolina Editorial Roundup
Prison audit; state spending; reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the state; funding plan.
State needs to get repeat DUI offenders help, off roads
Sgt. Darryl Quick of the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Department is dead following a recent wreck while driving his personal car.
August 21, 2008
Phelps gives swimming window of opportunity
The Olympics are an opportunity for competitors in minor sports — those outside baseball, basketball and football — to bring their sports to the forefront of the world’s consciousness.
August 20, 2008
Sports gambling a wager that may not pay off
According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Nevada’s sports book handle in 2007 was $2.59 billion. That only accounts for money legally wagered.
August 19, 2008
Children facing shorter life span because of obesity
We are facing the first generation of children who likely will have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
August 17, 2008
Ensure youth have a safe, productive school year
School bells ring for the majority of Pee Dee students on Monday. In preparation, parents have been busy marking items off school lists: rulers, pencils, book covers, Crayons, calculators and, of utmost importance, that extra-large bottle of hand sanitizer.
