Hurricane season is upon us, and this year is predicted to be an active hurricane season. With COVID-19 still on the rise and some basic supplies harder to come by, it is more important than ever to be prepared and stay prepared during this hurricane season.
Category: Editorials/Opinions
The editorials and opinions of the editor of The Dillon Herald and guest columnists
Editorial: Dismal Voter Turnout
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While the interest was great and the enthusiasm was high to learn of the election results on Tuesday night, that same enthusiasm did not spill over into actually voting in the run-off on Tuesday.
Editorial: Reminders
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Several things are going on right now that are worthy of reminders.
Editorial: Exercise Your Right To Vote
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Voting is important. Many people, such as women, men who didn’t own land, and African-Americans, all had to fight for the right to be able to cast a ballot. They fought so that all may have a say in how the government is run and who is running it.
It is important that people exercise their right to vote in the upcoming primary.
Editorial: Take COVID-19 Seriously
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As more and more businesses and venues open up, there are many who are under the misimpression that because these entities are opening up that COVID-19 is over. This is not the case.
Census 2020: Do Your Civic Duty
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Earlier this year, every household received a 2020 census form in the mail. Did you fill it out and mail it back or complete it online?
Editorial: Making Your Voice Heard
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Absentee voting has been a hot topic in recent past elections mainly over a topic which some call “voter harvesting.”
We are not here today to take up that issue, but rather the issue of making your voice heard in the upcoming election during COVID-19.
Op-Ed: COVID-19 Financial Tips
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It’s no secret that money has a significant influence on our lives. While this is frequently made obvious in our daily routines, nothing underscores that sentiment quite like the current crisis.
Op-Ed: Congress Should Take Urgent Action To Help Newspapers
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During this coronavirus pandemic, access to accurate and trustworthy information in your community is as critical to life under quarantine and as sought after as hand sanitizer and face masks.
Op-Ed: Helping Small Businesses During COVID-19
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President Trump signed a $2 trillion stimulus bill to help lessen the tremendous financial toll the coronavirus is taking on South Carolina’s small businesses.