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July 03, 2009
OPINION: Ex-administrator had good ideas
Charles Curry plowed into his job as Dillon County administrator like a bull in a china shop. He left with his tail between his legs, fired in a 4-3 vote by the Dillon County Council after 90 days of attempting to shake up government in the Pee Dee county of 31,000.
OPINION: Weekend coincides with special milestone in the Iraqi war
The Independence Day weekend coincides with a special milestone in the Iraqi war. American soldiers completed a pullback from Iraqi cities this week as they prepare to end combat responsibilities and hopefully leave the country by 2011.
June 30, 2009
OPINION: Time’s come for Sanford to resign
It’s time for Gov. Mark Sanford to go.
OPINION: Sanford’s wife distinguishes herself as role model
As Gov. Mark Sanford was embarrassing himself last week with admissions of infidelity, his wife was distinguishing herself with a regal quality rarely seen under such stressful circumstances.
June 28, 2009
OPINION: Great getaways can be easy for S.C. residents
With the economy in recovery mode and family finances strained, many folks are probably wondering where their next vacation will come from.
June 27, 2009
OPINION: Thumbs up to SCDOT panel for approving contract
Thumbs up to the S.C. Department of Transportation Commission for approving a bridge replacement contract with Florence Concrete Products Inc., allowing 25 laid-off employees to return to their jobs.
June 26, 2009
OPINION: Veteran should be remembered how he lived
Family and friends of Clair C. Chaffin said they hope the World War II veteran will be remembered more for how he lived than how he died.
June 25, 2009
OPINION: Sanford needs to decide on his future after fallout
Gov. Mark Sanford admitted lying to his staff about his whereabouts and confessed to an affair with a woman who lives in Argentina.
June 24, 2009
OPINION: Sanford may be seeking spotlight with his behavior
Gov. Mark Sanford was absent without leave for four days as his wife and staffers wondered about his whereabouts and taxpayers asked what would happen in an emergency. Sanford said he went to the mountains to clear his head and recover from a grueling battle with the Legislature over the stimulus package.
June 23, 2009
Autism program godsend for area families coping with disorder
The autism program at Theodore Lester Elementary School in Florence is a godsend for parents and families coping with the mysterious developmental disorder.
June 21, 2009
OPINION: Urgent need to be serious about water safety
Drowning accidents are inevitable in warm-weather states like South Carolina, we suppose, but we think there’s an urgent need to be more serious about water safety.
June 20, 2009
Thumbs up to cooperative for collecting phones
Thumbs up to Farmers Telephone Cooperative, which has its headquarters in Kingstree, for collecting more than 200 wireless telephones in February and March for the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault.
June 19, 2009
Tenenbaum would bring enormous talent to product safety commission
South Carolina’s Inez Tenenbaum was an inspired choice by President Barack Obama to head the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
June 18, 2009
Thorough review needed before increasing Florence taxes
We are fundamentally opposed to a tax increase in this troubled economy, so we’d rather see the City of Florence proceed with a thorough review of its operating and capital budgets and exhaust other funding mechanisms before asking residents for additional money.
June 17, 2009
Comics, critics walk fine line creating humor
Politicians are naturally funny.
June 16, 2009
Committee serves important role for education oversight in S.C.
The S.C. Education Oversight Committee plays an important role as a watchdog in the state.
June 15, 2009
We are spending ourselves into oblivion
We are headed toward national poverty, if we do not change our ways.
June 14, 2009
OPINION: Florence City Council’s beach retreat a bad idea
The Florence City Council took a retreat to Myrtle Beach and spent more than $5,600 during a budget year in which the mayor is asking to raise taxes. Having the retreat out of town qualifies as poor judgment and a lack of common sense.
June 13, 2009
Thumbs up to group for giving to Red Cross
Thumbs up to Williamsburg Technical College’s Alpha Sigma Gamma chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, which recently raised $750 for the American Red Cross.
June 12, 2009
Red Cross needs help from Pee Dee residents
The Pee Dee Chapter of the American Red Cross always has been there when we need it. Now, it’s our turn to be there for the Red Cross, which provides disaster relief and trains volunteers to handle emergencies in our community.
June 11, 2009
Solid foundation gives university promising future
Francis Marion University is a gem on the eastern side of Florence, a four-year school of distinction named for The Swamp Fox, South Carolina’s Revolutionary War hero.
June 09, 2009
‘Y’all come back now, hear?’
Thoughts for our graduates
Stimulus defeat turns Sanford into lame duck
Gov. Mark Stanford stood his ground and fought federal stimulus funds all the way to the state Supreme Court. He lost, bringing an end to months of bruising political infighting.
June 07, 2009
Plans for former library good news for downtown Florence
In a recent interview, Florence attorney Ben Zeigler described the former Florence County Library as an “architectural gem.”
June 06, 2009
Thumbs up to Governor’s School for receiving grant
Thumbs up to the S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics in Hartsville, which has been awarded a $2,000 grant from MeadWestvaco Specialty Chemicals Division to support funding scientific research opportunities for its students.
June 05, 2009
It’s time to celebrate milestone in students’ lives
By Sunday, all members of the class of 2009 from universities, colleges and high school seniors in the Pee Dee will have graduated.
June 04, 2009
Graham on right track in approach with nominee for Supreme Court
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has become a leading voice of reason as Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor answers questions about her qualifications.
May 31, 2009
Stimulus fight should be state issue, not federal
South Carolina lawmakers should be able to budget and spend federal stimulus money without Gov. Mark Sanford’s approval.
May 30, 2009
Thumbs up to students’ work in Mechatronics
Thumbs up to three students from Florence School District 1’s Florence Career Center for being the first to receive certification in the Mechatronics Core Curricular from the National Center for Construction Education and Research: Jason Zheng and Rajagh Harrison, both of South Florence High School, and Sheldon Ford, a student at Wilson High School.
May 29, 2009
City councilman misrepresents, hurts Florence
Ed Robinson unwisely and unnecessarily played the race card Wednesday night as the Florence City Council discussed its 2009-10 budget and whether to add 18 more police officers.
