Dear Editor:
By now about everyone knows that Clay Young has signed a new 30 month contract to serve as Dillon County Administrator. I have heard many comments about this, some good and a few not so good. From my perspective I believe this has the possibility of being very good for Dillon County.
Tag: Opinion
Letter To The Editor: Nothing Means As Much As The Savior
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To The Editor:
All of the decorations that we put up don’t mean as much to me as Jesus my Savior and Lord. He is the only decoration that I really love. He decorates my heart with love for everyone and with grace and with peace and joy.
Editorial: Shop Locally
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have jumpstarted the sales of Christmas gifts, but many people still have presents to buy. If you are one of those people with a few items left to pick up or if you haven’t even started, then think about shopping locally this year.
Opinion: Give Thanks For Farm-City Partnerships
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This Thanksgiving Day, as we gather with family and friends to count our blessings, let’s give thanks for the bounty we enjoy not just on this holiday, but every day.
Editorial: It’s Important To Have A Plan
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Firemen tell you that you need a plan. Law enforcement officials tell you that you need a plan. Disaster officials tell you that you need a plan. You never know when the unexpected will happen.
Opinion: Take Advantage Of City’s Appliance Pick-up
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On America Recycles Day, November 15th, the City of Dillon is offering residents a wonderful opportunity to get rid of their old appliances that may be hanging around their home.
Letter To The Editor: S.C. Mega Dump
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Went to Florence, SC on 9-24 to hear the lawyers from Marlboro County vs. the lawyers from MRR, ZV Pate. Most of the Marlboro County Council members were there including its chair lady Dr. Carolyn Prince. It was mostly big lawyer talk with one judge presiding.
Editorial: The Newspaper
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After reading his obituary in a newspaper, Mark Twain, said, “Rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” The same is true of newspapers. For the past several years, many have been predicting the “death” of newspapers, but nothing could be further from the truth—especially when speaking of local newspapers like The Dillon Herald.
Editorial: Register To Vote
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The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 2nd—one month before the general election. If you are not registered to vote, now would be a good time to do so. If your information is not current, this is an excellent time to get it updated.
Letter To The Editor: Social Security in 2010-Part 2
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To The Editor:
The average American has been reading up on Social Security and I want to bring Part 2 up to date. I worked on my job driving the ice cream truck for 35 years and retired. Got my Social Security at 62 years old. I knew that the Republican party has been scheming to get rid of the retires safety net, the crown jewel of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s new deal. For 74 years social security has been keeping senior citizens out of poverty.