0 By Jim Zachary While no one should ever say “I know it’s real because I saw it on the internet,” everyone should be able to say,”I know it’s real. I read it in the newspaper.” Real newspapers reporting real news have never been more important or more valuable to readers and communities. This week,…
Category: Editorials/Opinions
The editorials and opinions of the editor of The Dillon Herald and guest columnists
Op-Ed: Irma Has Passed; Time To Refocus On Our Future
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Hurricane Irma has passed. South Carolina was initially in the direct path of the strongest weather event to threaten the Southeast in recorded history. It didn’t happen, and we are blessed by that. But Marlboro Electric Cooperative (“MEC”) took no chances with Irma. Our employees, Board and contractors spent the week and weekend leading up to the storm preparing for the worst – power outages, flooding, downed trees and, sadly, the possibility of loss of life.
Editorial: Dillon County Was Blessed
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Dillon County was very blessed that we received as little from Hurricane Irma that we did when it passed through earlier this week.
Opinion: Dillon Downtown Revitalization Members Share Vision For Downtown
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We asked the members of the Dillon Downtown Revitalization Committee what their vision is for downtown Dillon. Here are the responses we received.
Editorial: Own It
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At a called meeting of the Dillon County Council on Friday morning, the Dillon County Council in a 4-3 vote made two big decisions.
Editorial: Credit Where Credit Is Due
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At the June 28th Dillon County Council meeting, Councilman Stevie Grice stated that he had not had a chance to properly review the budget and that he didn’t want the council to vote on the third reading.
Editorial: A Cautionary Tale
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The “public hearing” held at the Dillon County Council meeting on Wednesday, June 28th, is perhaps one of the most shameful displays of government in action that has ever been witnessed in Dillon County’s history.
Editorial: Do Right
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Our public officials are very important people in our lives because they make decisions that affect all of us on the local, state, and national levels. It is the job that we elect them to do on our behalf.
Editorial: More Than Just A Pathway
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It was announced on Tuesday that the permit has been issued to begin the construction of I-73.
Guest Editorial: NETC’s Vision For Dillon County
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Dillon County has a huge opportunity with the SC Port Authority’s recent decision to bring their new Inland Port to the area, and Northeastern Technical College is committed, more than ever, to helping the county reach its fullest potential.