October 23, 2008
Wukela, Pearce answer residents’ questions on crime, development
Residents got to ask the tough questions during the most recent Florence mayoral debate, where crime and economic development came to the forefront.
Florence Mayoral Debate: Part 1
Stephen Wukela and Rocky Pearce debate about how to move the city forward and give their closing arguments.
October 22, 2008
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Mitchell Kirby best choice for District 4
Mitchell Kirby has a track record that speaks for itself.
October 21, 2008
‘Meet and Greet the Candidates’ event set
The Florence Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is sponsoring a “Meet and Greet the Candidates” event from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gregg best choice for sheriff in Florence County
We are now in the last lap of the political season — thank goodness.
October 16, 2008
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Rocky Pearce best choice for mayor of Florence
I have lived in Florence all my life, and I remember when Rocky Pearce was mayor. Florence grew under his leadership.
October 13, 2008
Fowler, Williams compete for Florence County treasurer post
Florence County Treasurer Dean Fowler Jr., a Republican, this fall will face a challenger in former Florence County Tax Assessor Leval Williams, a Democrat.
October 12, 2008
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Jimmy Gregg best person for sheriff
In response to James Rhodes “re-elect” letter with all the problems and crime around today you are worried if Jimmy Gregg’s campaign poster reading: “Re-elect Jimmy Gregg for Florence County Sheriff.”
October 11, 2008
Pearce, Wukela run for mayor
Florence mayoral candidates Rocky Pearce and Stephen J. Wukela said they’re running for office to bring success and improvements to the city where they both grew up.
October 08, 2008
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wukela for honesty, openness in government
It disturbs me that folks like Austin Smith, “Florence voters need to vote for Rocky Pearce,” Sept. 23, cannot accept the fact that Stephen Wukela won the primary election legitimately, and the election results were upheld repeatedly in the appeals process.
October 06, 2008
Wukela, Pearce discuss public safety improvements
Florence’s mayoral candidates say improving public safety is a priority that requires city leaders to make better use of funding and resources.
October 04, 2008
Boone, Gregg vie for Florence County Sheriff’s Office
Getting the know the two men running for Florence County Sheriff, Jimmy Gregg and Kenney Boone.
September 24, 2008
Wukela to speak at Democratic breakfast event
Democratic Florence mayoral nominee Stephen J. Wukela will be the guest speaker Monday at the Florence County Democratic Party’s First Monday Breakfast Club.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sheriff Boone best person to be Florence County sheriff
Just a comment on the upcoming election for Florence County sheriff — Sheriff Boone’s signs say, “A Good Man, A Great Sheriff.” Well, they got that right.
September 23, 2008
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florence voters need to vote for Rocky Pearce
The recent controversy that surrounds the Florence mayoral race has led me to ask:
