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          <title>Downtown gets another boost as FMU gets funds for amphitheater</title>
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We continue to editorialize about &#8220;downtown&#8221; Florence because we think the community needs to know and understand what&#8217;s happening.


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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Local credit unions offer banking option</title>
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This nation is being attacked by liberals in public offices taking millions from failing mortgage firms and banks backed by our money as taxes.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Banks in South Carolina are still safe</title>
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South Carolina banks are safe and sound, and they are still the best place for all your financial needs.


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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Only one person can run for &#8216;re&#45;election&#8217;</title>
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As I was riding through the city and county of Florence I noticed the political signs now appearing for the upcoming November elections.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Obama backers face struggle in Appalachian town</title>
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Appalachia can be a cold country for liberals, so when word came that the Obama campaign was opening an office in town, Dee Crescitelli started driving by, just to see if it was open yet.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Ponderings of past laws in present day times</title>
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Reading articles on Florence and area history during the past few weeks got me off on such a tear that I pulled out an 1889 Atlas and looked over the South Carolina section, trying to gradually return from my trip to the past.
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          <title>Financial rescue plan necessary</title>
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Congress faced an unpleasant but necessary choice of approving the financial rescue plan.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Newspapers a key to preserving democracy</title>
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We&#8217;d like to say a great big thank-you for reading this commentary.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Thumbs up to Creek Bridge High for earning recognition</title>
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Thumbs up to Creek Bridge High School in Marion County.
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          <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Driver needs to do right thing after wreck</title>
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On Sept. 24 at 11:55 a.m., I was at the credit union at Coit and Pine when a lady in the line beside me decided her line wasn&#8217;t moving fast enough and without looking to see if anyone was in the next line she moved over almost on top of my car.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Keeping your financial house in order pays off</title>
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When the Senate passed a $700 billion Wall Street bailout Wednesday night, the 74 of 99 Senators voting yes did so in the hope that the bailout will keep credit flowing in America.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Nothing off limits on television advertising</title>
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Do you remember when there were certain topics and items that weren&#8217;t discussed on television?
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          <pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Paul Newman, America&#8217;s actor, lived a good life</title>
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There have been many tears over the death of Paul Newman last weekend.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>First debate marked by no major blunders</title>
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First, do no harm. John McCain and Barack Obama passed the test. Neither committed a blunder of a scale that makes memorable the extravaganzas known as presidential debates.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Voters need leaders who really care</title>
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This is an election year of a sagging economy, surging gas prices, high unemployment rates and war.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to all soldiers for what they do for us</title>
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Thank God for every soldier.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Register to vote to have voice heard locally, in S.C. and across the nation</title>
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If you want to vote in the general election on Nov. 4 then you have to be registered to vote by Saturday.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Find way to put more turn lanes at Five Points</title>
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There has been a lot of news in the Morning News in recent weeks about roads in the Florence area and what the one-cent tax is supposed to do along with the $250 million from SCDOT.


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          <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to all who made Day of Caring successful</title>
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I would like to offer thanks to the more than 350 community volunteers who participated in the 16th annual United Way Day of Caring on Sept. 19.


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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: McCain, Palin best choice to lead United States</title>
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It seems that Sarah Palin has been vetted by the press, and according to their endless research, accounts and Obama supporters, she is a liar.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Communities use festivals to honor, celebrate their tobacco heritage</title>
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Last weekend Lake City had its annual South Carolina Tobacco Festival and this weekend Mullins had its Golden Leaf Festival.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>In Virginia town, voters weigh personal economy</title>
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As a lipstick sunset painted the hills of the Piedmont, Joyce Tyree sold tickets to the junior varsity football game at Eastern View High School.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Zeigler&#8217;s book paints picture of Florence&#8217;s past</title>
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Writing columns for the Morning News, I have learned that people &#8212; old timers and newcomers alike &#8212; are fascinated by items about Florence&#8217;s past.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Pee Dee must continue to add jobs, improve health, education</title>
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The same day that Heinz Co. representatives, economic development officials and the governor celebrated a ground breaking for Heinz&#8217;s new plant in Florence a major employer in the Pee Dee announced it was shutting down.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Releasing convicted criminals on bond wrong</title>
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It seems that some people now think it was a good idea for the Morning News to publish Florence&#8217;s arrests.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Alaska, Hawaii brought diversity, change to U.S. as 49th, 50th states</title>
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Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union as the 49th and 50th states.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don&#8217;t overreact at Wilson football games</title>
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I am a proud parent of a Wilson football player, and I am so sick of our young men being treated like prisoners after a football game.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Victims, families continue to push for fire safety</title>
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Survivors and family members of victims of two tragic fires were in Washington recently to continue their efforts at pushing for new safety laws.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sheriff Boone best person to be Florence County sheriff</title>
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Just a comment on the upcoming election for Florence County sheriff &#8212; Sheriff Boone&#8217;s signs say, &#8220;A Good Man, A Great Sheriff.&#8221; Well, they got that right.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Florence voters need to vote for Rocky Pearce</title>
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The recent controversy that surrounds the Florence mayoral race has led me to ask:
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sen. Obama right person for president</title>
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Sept. 16 was a sad day for the Pee Dee.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: We need farmers, farms to be able to have food</title>
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I have been reading in the paper the complaints about hog, turkey and chicken farms.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Vote &#8216;yes&#8217; for sale of alcohol on Sunday</title>
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I would like to talk about Sunday alcohol sales and the group called Strengthening Florence Families.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_florence_needs_hook_to_help_with_downtown/15115/</link>
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I don&#8217;t claim to be a city planner, but I do think that efforts to revitalize downtown need a boost.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Theatre production matches building&#8217;s grandeur</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/op_ed/thom_anderson/article/theatre_production_matches_buildings_grandeur/14934/</link>
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I had to go outside and look around from time to time to reassure myself that I was indeed in Florence.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Counties need to pass zoning to protect all property owners</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/counties_need_to_pass_zoning_to_protect_all_property_owners/14926/</link>
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The issues of poultry farms and landfills are continuing to create controversy in the Pee Dee.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Gov. Palin correct in approach to population</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_gov_palin_correct_in_approach_to_population/14927/</link>
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I would assume that Gov. Sarah Palin did not mention the millions of native Alaskan Inuit Indians living in Alaska (better know as Eskimos) is because there are only 655,435 total residents of Alaska.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_gov_palin_correct_in_approach_to_population/14927/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Newspaper coverage didn&#8217;t get both sides</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_newspaper_coverage_didnt_get_both_sides/14928/</link>
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After reading for weeks about the Florence Little Theatre&#8217;s new building, and its opening production, &#8220;Jesus Christ Superstar,&#8221; I am beginning to wonder about the journalistic integrity of The Morning News.


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          <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_newspaper_coverage_didnt_get_both_sides/14928/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sunday alcohol sales won&#8217;t help Florence</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_sunday_alcohol_sales_wont_help_florence/14931/</link>
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I must say, that it is almost laughable, if not so sad, to think that people in Florence actually believe that without Sunday alcohol sales, Florence will not be able to grow economically, that those of us who are against this referendum could be &#8220;accused of restraint of trade.&#8221;
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          <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_sunday_alcohol_sales_wont_help_florence/14931/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Maverick rides the Chicken Little Express</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/op_ed/marsha_mercer/article/maverick_rides_the_chicken_little_express/14933/</link>
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The problem wasn&#8217;t that John McCain said, &#8220;The fundamentals of the economy are strong,&#8221; as Wall Street was imploding last week.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/op_ed/marsha_mercer/article/maverick_rides_the_chicken_little_express/14933/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Fixing energy policy problem not so simple</title>
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Memo to Mr. Obama and Mr. McCain (and the 535 members of Congress):
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          <pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Thumbs up to SOPAKCO for hurricane aid</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/thumbs_up_to_sopakco_for_hurricane_aid/14960/</link>
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Thumbs up to SOPAKCO, a packaging company with plants based in Mullins and Bennettsville.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Florence needs more than &#8216;logo&#8217; to market itself</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/florence_needs_more_than_logo_to_market_itself/14922/</link>
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The city of Florence is in the next-to-last stage of having a &#8220;logo&#8221; to help market the area and to help focus on things that make the area attractive to residents and visitors. 


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          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Get more money for law enforcement</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_get_more_money_for_law_enforcement/14923/</link>
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This is in response to Deanna Mangum&#8217;s letter on Sept. 9. You hit the nail on the head.


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          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don&#8217;t send pregnant women with drug addictions to prison</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_dont_send_pregnant_women_with_drug_addictions_to_priso/14925/</link>
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I wish to respond to a recent article in your paper regarding a disturbing trend under way in Alabama to incarcerate drug addicted pregnant women (&#8220;National ire over Ala. prosecuting pregnant moms,&#8221; Morning News &#8211; Aug. 2) under the guise of newly enacted drug laws.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_dont_send_pregnant_women_with_drug_addictions_to_priso/14925/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Americans show they&#8217;re prone to unwarranted panic with gas prices</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/americans_show_theyre_prone_to_unwarranted_panic_with_gas_prices/14837/</link>
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Seventy years after Orson Welles&#8217;s radio play &#8220;The War of the Worlds&#8221; 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.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/americans_show_theyre_prone_to_unwarranted_panic_with_gas_prices/14837/#When:08:00:01Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Youths shouldn&#8217;t throw their lives away</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_youths_shouldnt_throw_their_lives_away/14838/</link>
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Young people, I never want to see any of you hurt.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_youths_shouldnt_throw_their_lives_away/14838/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Were we misinformed about the penny tax?</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_were_we_misinformed_about_the_penny_tax/14840/</link>
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I attended the very first meeting at the Drs. Bruce &amp; Lee Foundation Library that opened the door for the so-called &#8220;vote yes for the Penny tax increase.&#8221; 
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          <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_were_we_misinformed_about_the_penny_tax/14840/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Take Social Security out of all wages</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_take_social_security_out_of_all_wages/14841/</link>
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It&#8217;s plain and simple, after making $102,000, Social Security taxes are not taken from a worker&#8217;s wages.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_take_social_security_out_of_all_wages/14841/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Hurricane Ike re&#45;enforces need to be prepared, leave when told</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/hurricane_ike_re_enforces_need_to_be_prepared_leave_when_told/14760/</link>
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The fallout from Hurricane Ike continues as rescuers and others get into hard hit areas along the Texas coast.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Truth emerging now about Gov. Palin</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_truth_emerging_now_about_gov_palin/14761/</link>
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I am both concerned and amused at the Palin-mania being felt throughout the country.


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          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_truth_emerging_now_about_gov_palin/14761/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Election season brings new political language</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_election_season_brings_new_political_language/14762/</link>
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Election season is in the home stretch, so it is time for our first review on modern political language.


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          <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_election_season_brings_new_political_language/14762/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks to all for help with Marine Cool Tie Project</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_thanks_to_all_for_help_with_marine_cool_tie_project/14767/</link>
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On behalf of our family and all the families of the USMC 1/6 Battalion stationed at Camp Lejeune, N.C., we want to thank you for your contribution to the Cool Tie Project.


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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:03:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_thanks_to_all_for_help_with_marine_cool_tie_project/14767/#When:22:03:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Candidates need to address country&#8217;s major problems</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_candidates_need_to_address_countrys_major_problems/14766/</link>
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After months and months of political campaigning, we are in the final days before the general election. During those months we have heard millions of words about why we should vote for one candidate over another.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:02:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_candidates_need_to_address_countrys_major_problems/14766/#When:22:02:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Be generous but careful when you choose to give</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/be_generous_but_careful_when_you_choose_to_give/14765/</link>
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According to the Giving USA Foundation&#8217;s yearbook on philanthropy released in June, Americans are the most charitable human beings on the planet.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: To sell alcoholic beverages or not is the question</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_to_sell_alcoholic_beverages_or_not_is_the_question/14691/</link>
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To be or not to be, that is the question.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_to_sell_alcoholic_beverages_or_not_is_the_question/14691/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Narrow&#45;minded people keep Florence behind</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_narrow_minded_people_keep_florence_behind/14692/</link>
          <description><![CDATA[
Jim Crooks, pastor of Southside Baptist Church and the organization &#8220;Strengthening Florence Families&#8221; thinks special interests are being allowed to steamroll legislation around the public.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_narrow_minded_people_keep_florence_behind/14692/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Wukela right to question funding</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_wukela_right_to_question_funding/14693/</link>
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We finally have a mayoral candidate who is questioning how funds are spent.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_wukela_right_to_question_funding/14693/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Not wrong to ask how tax money was spent</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_not_wrong_to_ask_how_tax_money_was_spent/14694/</link>
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I read with interest the article in The Morning News where Mr. Franklin Briggs, &#8220;speaking for the citizens of the city and county of Florence,&#8221; think Mr. Ed Robinson has been &#8220;targeted.&#8221;
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_not_wrong_to_ask_how_tax_money_was_spent/14694/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Ed Robinson should resign from council</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_ed_robinson_should_resign_from_council/14695/</link>
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Scandals, lies, misappropriation of funds and criminal behavior: no, ladies and gentleman, it&#8217;s not Washington.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_ed_robinson_should_resign_from_council/14695/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Government needs to prosecute price gouging</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_government_needs_to_prosecute_price_gouging/14696/</link>
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When is some government official going to step up and put an end to the price gouging that goes on every time it rains.


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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_government_needs_to_prosecute_price_gouging/14696/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Power workers need tax break for helping</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_power_workers_need_tax_break_for_helping/14697/</link>
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My husband and son both work with the power company.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_power_workers_need_tax_break_for_helping/14697/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Voters, media keep buying old arguments</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/op_ed/thom_anderson/article/voters_media_keep_buying_old_arguments/14577/</link>
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The other day, two of the three New York metropolitan dailies used their front pages for great gnashing of teeth about a remark by Barack Obama.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:05:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>The power of Palin</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/op_ed/marsha_mercer/article/the_power_of_palin/14553/</link>
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Last week&#8217;s Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minn., has re-energized the party and John McCain&#8217;s presidential campaign
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          <pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Thumbs up to students who scored well and improved on the PACT</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/thumbs_up_to_students_who_scored_well_and_improved_on_the_pact/14551/</link>
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Thumbs up to all the students who scored well and improved on the most recent PACT, everyone who participated in Thursday&#8217;s blood drive at Darlington Raceway and Wilson High School for being a semi-finalist for a Hoodie Award for Best High School.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/thumbs_up_to_students_who_scored_well_and_improved_on_the_pact/14551/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Governor&#8217;s School alumni celebrate 20th anniversary of its founding</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/governors_school_alumni_celebrate_20th_anniversary_of_its_founding/14436/</link>
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Last April, the Governor&#8217;s School for Science and Mathematics celebrated the beginning of its 20th anniversary year.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/editorials/article/governors_school_alumni_celebrate_20th_anniversary_of_its_founding/14436/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Barack Obama needs to quit complaining</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_barack_obama_needs_to_quit_complaining/14437/</link>
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What kind of crybaby have we got running for president of the United States?
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          <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_barack_obama_needs_to_quit_complaining/14437/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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Governor Palin delivered her speech as was required, but she failed to mention the millions of native Alaskan Inuit Indians who are living in Alaska.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Seven years later, we still remember 9/11 attacks</title>
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Anniversaries in some cases are a time to celebrate.
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I am writing to commend Mr. Ron Harrelson Jr. (Florence) and Mr. R. L. Zeiger Sr. (Darlington) for their letter to the editor on Sept. 1.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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For all of you skeptics out there, concerning &#8220;Jesus Christ Superstar&#8221; &#8230; the show is amazing.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_preach_restraint_not_laws_to_prohibit_excess/14328/</link>
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The current &#8220;blue law&#8221; squabble (permit restaurants to serve alcohol on Sundays) needs a shot of rationality.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Take time to sound off on &#8216;branding&#8217; for city of Florence</title>
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Let&#8217;s hope residents take the time to let the right people know what they think about Florence, both the good and the bad.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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What have we got to do to get these horrific crimes young people are committing to stop?
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          <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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This election is not about the personalities of the leaders but their platforms.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Little Theatre another piece in downtown&#8217;s redevelopment</title>
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The opening of Florence Little Theatre&#8217;s new facility this week is a history-making event in the local arts community.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_florence_doesnt_need_sunday_liquor_sales/14329/</link>
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In response to a letter published in your Sept. 3 newspaper by Laura Leigh Morris, she is criticizing a local pastor because he had written in also to say, like many people, he believes there should be one day a week the restaurants can&#8217;t serve alcoholic drinks.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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In response to Mr. Harrelson&#8217;s comments regarding the &#8220;Experience&#8221; issue in the coming election, I stated facts about Sen. McCain&#8217;s r&#233;sum&#233; not previously brought to light by the &#8220;biased, liberal press.&#8221;


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          <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Florence County Council wrong not to listen to citizens&#8217; petition</title>
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This article is in response to the Aug. 10 Morning News editorial supporting Florence County Council&#8217;s decision to take the Florence Citizens In Action and three defendants to court to invalidate a petition signed by over 11,000 registered voters.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Marsha Mercer

Media General News Service
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          <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>1889 atlas showed Florence in Darlington county</title>
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Whatever happened to those little stores we used to pass along highways around here?&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>County needs to keep courthouse in city of Florence</title>
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Florence County Council in the next few months will face a decision that will have implications for the county&#8217;s future growth.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Compare records before you vote for president</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_compare_records_before_you_vote_for_president/14084/</link>
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Don&#8217;t think for yourself &#8212; just follow party lines.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Thumbs up to those who started  scholarship in memory of Quick</title>
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Thumbs up to the family and friends of Chesterfield County Sheriff&#8217;s Sgt. Darryl Quick who are establishing a scholarship in his memory.
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          <pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Brawl exemplifies need for emphasis on sportsmanship</title>
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The Wilson Tigers had everything going for them.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Democrats, Republicans share blame for problems</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_democrats_republicans_share_blame_for_problems/14027/</link>
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Our great nation is collapsing, and those we have sent to serve in our government are to blame, both Democrat and Republican.
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          <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_democrats_republicans_share_blame_for_problems/14027/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Palin good choice for vice president</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_palin_good_choice_for_vice_president/13960/</link>
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I think that Sarah Palin, John McCain&#8217;s pick for vice president, was a very good choice.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:01 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Residents have one month left to register to vote in November</title>
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As of today, you have one month left to register to vote in the General Election on Nov. 4.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Warning efforts concerning smog are appreciated</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_warning_efforts_concerning_smog_are_appreciated/13961/</link>
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The League of Women Voters of South Carolina and LWVs of Florence Area appreciate efforts being made by Florence County staff to warn county officials that Florence County is getting dangerously close to violating federal standards for ozone pollution, commonly known as smog.
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          <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
<guid>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_warning_efforts_concerning_smog_are_appreciated/13961/#When:08:00:00Z</guid>
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          <title>Let&#8217;s hope S.C. ready for storms as hurricanes head our way</title>
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Preparation is the key.
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          <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Too many intangibles come with &#8216;living wage&#8217;</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_too_many_intangibles_come_with_living_wage/13852/</link>
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On several occasions during the &#8220;Race for the White House,&#8221; the phrase &#8220;a living wage&#8221; has crept into the dialogue.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Residents should be able to make &#8216;choices&#8217;</title>
          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_residents_should_be_able_to_make_choices/13853/</link>
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After reading the article, &#8220;Opponents: City Didn&#8217;t See All Costs,&#8221; I was surprised at what shoddy journalism this article offered.&nbsp;
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          <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Postcard from St. Paul</title>
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Among Republicans here for their national convention, the initial surprise &#8211; if not shock&#8212;of John McCain&#8217;s choice of Sarah Palin as his running mate quickly morphed into near elation.
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          <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Labor Day a gift to Republican National Convention</title>
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Happy Labor Day! As many Americans enjoy a last weekend at the beach, the Republican National Convention opens today in St. Paul.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <title>Let&#8217;s hope for more &#8216;successes&#8217; by next year&#8217;s Labor Day</title>
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The figures are certainly nothing to cheer about this Labor Day.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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          <link>http://www.scnow.com/scp/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/article/letter_to_the_editor_column_uses_erroneous_facts_to_make_point/13671/</link>
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In response to Thom Anderson&#8217;s recent column, regarding his liberal interpretation of the Second Amendment of The U.S. Constitution, I am constantly amazed at such erroneous left wing comprehension.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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Apparently Mr. Curran is so partisan that he feels he has to trash Sen. John McCain.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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John Edwards is not invited to speak at the Democratic National Convention because he was caught cheating on his wife.
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          <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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I am writing in reference to Mr. Donovan Allen&#8217;s letter of Aug. 22, where he states that the founding fathers added the separation of church and state to the Constitution.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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There have been a number of letters regarding the proposed coal generating plant.
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          <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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