Category: Opinion

Editorials and opinions from the editor of The Dillon Herald, Dillon, SC, guest columns, and letters to the editor

Opinion: Personalized Education

In the coming days, more than 750,000 public, independent and home school students will begin their new school years.

Editorial: It Seems Pretty Simple

When Judge Paul Burch issued his order in 1992 on the dirt hauling issue, he was clear. Years later, when he issued a second order to clarify matters for the county council, he was clear again in what he expected of them.

Letter To The Editor: Much Needed Financial Transparency

On Wednesday, Aug. 3, I was proud to join Gov. Haley and others for a bill-signing ceremony at TriCounty Technical College’s satellite campus in Easley, S.C.

Letter To The Editor: A Bunch Of Hungry Hogs

They’re back, Citigroup, Coca-Cola, IBM, Merck, and dozens of other major US corporations are back in Washington like hogs at the trough demanding to be fed another tax boondoggle. This is not the first pig-out for these oinkers.

Letter To The Editor: Proactive Fire Department

Today I witnessed a proactive fire department in action.

Editorial: Spend Your Dollars In Dillon County

This sales tax free holiday weekend is Friday through Sunday, and many people will be doing their back-to-school shopping.

Editorial: Importance Of Open Government

Open government is important, and the Freedom of Information Act is there to make sure that government operates in the sunshine.

Op-Ed: Courage And A $20 Tape Recorder

I got a call from a school board member recently asking what to do when her board goes into executive session and then talks about things that cannot legally be discussed there.

Letter To The Editor: Tax Dodging?

I once wrote about G.E. with their slogan that I loved. It said “At General Electric Progress is our most important product.” Now G.E. is in the headlines again! Our country is asking everyone to help with shared sacrifice to cope with multibillion-dollar budget deficits. Everyone must do their part by giving up some essential programs. Some say G.E. the global conglomerate has made tax dodging its chief business.

Letter To The Editor: County Council Got This One Right

Even without the “Corridor of Shame” reference in the I-73 support resolution, it’s hard to imagine how the County Council would ever consider giving its support to this fiasco.