Editorials/Opinions

The month of February has several notable holidays and observances.
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When one thinks of Family Court, the first thing that may come to mind is a divorce or child custody, but one of the most important issues that the Family Court handles is truancy.
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In Pickens County, the local “Meals on Wheels” program announced in early January that it’s teaming up with another organization to prepare emergency food packages for homebound people in case inclement weather creates hazardous driving conditions which prevent Meals on Wheels volunteers from being able to deliver food, according to the Pickens Sentinel.
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Hope and optimism are the hallmarks of a new calendar year. We make resolutions and set goals that we will try to attain in 2012.
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Like most industries, farming constantly evolves. And just like business owners factor different variables into their profitability, farmers must weigh each opportunity and consider how it would benefit our operations.
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Ah, a New Year. For most of us, it’s a time of new beginnings… a time to reflect on the previous 52 weeks, and perhaps commit to doing things a little differently in the coming year.
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Entities that spend taxpayer dollars should show taxpayers how that money is used. That’s true for government entities -- like your local town, county and school district -- and for nonprofit groups that accept government grants.
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Appropriately, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks – other than just for the delicious food that may be set before us.
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While many view Medicaid to be simply an entitlement program and a burden on taxpayer resources, for others it means having a life.
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Even in the best of times, it’s important for those of us having enough to meet our own needs to share our material blessings with those who don’t.
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This month, voters in towns and cities across the state will go to the polls to choose their local leadership for the next several years. Men and women who aspire to public service are out shaking hands, putting up signs and distributing campaign handouts.
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