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August 15, 2008
Appropriate zoning would alleviate permit issues
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has regulations for issuing permits for proposed poultry farms in the state, and a county’s zoning determines whether some permits ever get issued.
August 14, 2008
Labor Day racing returns to track at Darlington
The driver appearance schedule for the Inaugural Darlington Historic Racing Festival has been released, track president Chris Browning has announced.
August 13, 2008
McMaster’s idea to end parole needs to be considered
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster has proposed doing away with parole in South Carolina and to use an alternative court system to deal with some non-violent offenders.
August 12, 2008
Florence needs to track spending of accommodations tax allocations
According to Florence City Councilman Ed Robinson, the city’s Juneteenth celebration will be held in August. The event has been funded by $7,400 of the city’s state accommodations tax money.
August 10, 2008
County correct to let judge hear referendum case
Florence County Citizens In Action is a group of residents concerned with how local government operates.
August 09, 2008
Thumbs up to Legion Post 1, coach for strong season
Thumbs up to Florence American Legion Post 1 and coach Derick Urquhart for a strong season that included hosting the eight-team state tournament July 29-Aug. 3 at Legion Field.
August 08, 2008
Politics aside, 2008 Olympics worth watching
At 8:08 a.m. today, the 2008 Summer Olympics kick off in Beijing, China, amid some protest.
August 07, 2008
Drought again becomes issue in our state
It’s August in South Carolina.
August 06, 2008
Truck drivers need to be required to speak English
There may be a few universal signals that all drivers understand, but when it comes to driving a commercial truck or a bus in this country, the operator should know how to speak English.
August 05, 2008
Washington faces loss of monuments if levee system doesn’t get repairs
If this news weren’t so disturbing, it would be almost humorous as the ultimate symbol of federal-government mishaps.
August 03, 2008
Downtown gets another boost with selection to National Register
The announcement on its own is certainly worth celebrating — 30 buildings in the Florence Downtown Historic District have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
August 02, 2008
Thumbs down to organizers of plant meeting
Thumbs down to those who organized Monday’s meeting at Wilson High School to discuss concerns about the proposed Santee Cooper coal-fired power plant in Kingsburg.
August 01, 2008
Shop smart to take advantage of tax free sales
One of the biggest shopping weekends of the year kicks off today.
July 31, 2008
Football season brings danger of heat-related complications
Friday is the first day of high school football practice around the state. And with temperatures expected to be near 100 degrees during the next week, it’s important for coaches and players to remember that this time of year can turn tragic if proper medical precautions, proper heat-related procedures and proper tackling techniques aren’t followed.
July 30, 2008
District 1 takes steps to improve graduation rate at high schools
Lots of positive things are occurring in Florence School District 1, in other Pee Dee school districts and in South Carolina.
July 29, 2008
Low-slung pants bad fashion, but hard to outlaw
A proposed Pamplico ordinance could signal a change of landscape for the town.
July 27, 2008
Leadership class important way to connect with your community
Area chambers of commerce work in various ways to improve the communities where they operate.
July 26, 2008
Thumbs up to foundation for donating musical grant
Thumbs up to the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation Fund for awarding a $3,000 grant to the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics in Hartsville to expand the school’s music instruction opportunities.
July 25, 2008
Phantoms should have fan support they deserve for title game
The Florence Phantoms host the Wyoming Cavalry in the AIFA Championship Bowl II tonight at 7:45 at Florence Civic Center. It will be Florence’s first shot at a professional sports team title since the Blue Jays defeated Greensboro for the South Atlantic League championship in 1985
July 24, 2008
FMU continues making steps to help educate Pee Dee students
South Carolina, and especially the Pee Dee, needs to continue efforts to make sure our residents get the education they need.
July 23, 2008
South Carolina takes necessary stand with Sudan divestment law
To date, the conflict in Darfur, Sudan, has taken the lives of about 500,000 non-Arab Sudanese and displaced 2.5 million into refugee camps since 2003.
July 20, 2008
Referendum on alcohol sales one that should be settled by voters
It seems the highball could soon be volleyed into the people’s court.
July 19, 2008
Thumbs up to Honda for library donation
Thumbs up to Honda of South Carolina Manufacturing Inc. in Timmonsville for contributing $25,000 in support of the town’s new Baker Memorial Public Library.
July 18, 2008
Obeying current speed limits saves lives as well as gasoline
U.S. Sen. John Warner of Virginia wants Congress to consider a national speed limit to help save gasoline.
July 17, 2008
S.C. lawmakers should rework taxation law so as not to stifle growth
On June 10, the S.C. Supreme Court ruled against Sonoco Products Co. in a case involving the taxation of two of the company’s properties, which not only are separated by a public access road but also function separately.
South Carolina Editorial Roundup
‘Minimally adequate’ education; lawmaker’s spending priorities; hurricane preparedness; University of South Carolina’s new president
July 16, 2008
Marketing research goes too far with video cameras
We know that it is important for companies to track the behavior of consumers. We know that with this information, they are better able to target customers and “meet their needs.” But when video cameras get involved, we think marketing research has gone too far.
EDITORIAL: ‘I Believe’ this is a quandary
Editorial by Chad Rhoad
July 15, 2008
Congressional members need to focus on their fuel-efficient cars
Every year, taxpayers spend about $1 million to lease vehicles for 127 members in the House of Representatives, which is more than a quarter of the 435-member body. Gasoline also is charged to the taxpayer.
July 13, 2008
Honda celebrates 10 successful years in business, community work
This week Honda has been celebrating 10 years of operation in the Pee Dee.
