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In your view: The Question: Do you want to read Jenny Sanford’s book?
The response: Yes: 9 No: 19 ON The WEB : Yes: 31 No: 102 NOTABLE QUOTABLES : “Jenny Sanford seems to have forgotten she has four boys at home looking at TV. Does constantly repeating her stor...
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Your opinion counts: The Question: Which statement better defines Valentine’s Day for you?
The response: Hallmark holiday, created for consumption: 14 A nice opportunity to take note of your loved one: 13 ON The WEB : Hallmark holiday, created for consumption: 27 A nice opportunity to...
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Your opinion counts: The Question: Do you identify the Tea Party movement is an independent group, or a Republican one?
The response: Independent: 6 Republican: 16 ON The WEB : Independent: 48 Republican: 29 NOTABLE QUOTABLES : “Independent. There are many Democrats that have jumped on the wagon as well.” — S...
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FIXED INCOME FOLKS SUFFER
Like many millions across country on fixed income, I now suffer inflated costs in every way without cost of living adjustment and an insurance increase of over $25 a month. This country, we all ha...
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Your opinion counts The Question: What’s more important to you in voting on a capital project sales tax referendum (penny tax projects)?
The response: One great central project for the whole county: 14 Something included for your specific area: 7 Either way, just keep the penny projects going: 8 ON The WEB : One great central proj...
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IN OUR VIEW: Walk softly with our valuable volunteers
The county has put $1.2 million into its volunteer fire and rescue services in the past year. This money does need to be accounted for, but it would be a formidable accounting project to add up th...
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EDITORIALS
Respond to the census, it’s in your hands
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You want the government to cut down on spending, be more efficient with what it does pay out. Well, to paraphrase the builders of the 2010 Census, this month it’s in your hands. Sometime this week ...
Missing the Fling
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There are quite a few definitions for the word “fling.” Two that are relevant this week: to toss aside; or, a brief attempt or effort. Why are they relevant? Both definitions apply to Newberry’s ow...
GED results show key to improvement
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In order to “leave no child behind” academically, it is essential that the vast majority of a struggling region’s adults be given an achievement boost too. That’s just one reason that this week’s n...
We thank you Judge Hill
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Thank you Circuit Judge Garrison Hill. Your “respectful” denial of three bond requests lets us all rest easier this weekend. Yes, all men are innocent until proven guilty, including the three curr...
Restructure Now To Save Our State
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Will the return of the General Assembly for the second half of the legislative session bring bold action tailored to our semi-desperate times, or small-time skirmishes over parochial matters? Histo...
New Voter ID bill is a good compromise
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Yes, South Carolina, and the South in general, has a long and bitter history when it comes to voting and the disenfranchisement of its citizens. Poll taxes, reading tests, and other practices serve...
LETTERS
SKEETER SEASON
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The members of Newberry County Humane Society would like to remind all animal caregivers, that mosquito season is right around the corner, so please visit your local veternarian for the right heart...
LET’S HARNESS NUCLEAR WASTE
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Dear Editor: Contrary to a commonly held deception, I’m neither a rocket scientist or nuclear physicists. But while bright minds are still around let’s harness nuclear waste and use its power with...
U.S.A. SHOULD GET OUT OF AUTO BUSINESS
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Dear Editor; It need hardly be said to fully understand the conflict on interest when one auto company investigates another such as U.S.A. vs. Toyota. Fix for that is U.S.A. needs to get out of th...
LET’S KEEP IT SIMPLE — AND REFORM HEALTH CARE
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For a year and more, Senate Republicans and conservative Democrats have blocked and delayed legislation that would benefit our state and country. Republicans have made it clear from the beginning t...
Olympics: Not All Fun and Games
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This year’s Winter Olympics have already snowballed into the death of one athlete, the worship of pagan gods, and the continuation of Adolf Hitler’s dreams. The Olympics are pagan. Any student of...
Restaurants Should be Proactive WITH CONTENT, nutrient LABELING
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Letter to the Editor: Consumers are looking for more detailed information about the food they eat and the time is right for restaurants of all sizes to start providing nutrition information. As ob...
MORE OPINIONS
Your Opinion Counts: Would you use a commuter train line between Newberry and Columbia?
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The response: Yes: 18 No: 12 ON The WEB: Yes: 97 No: 30 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “Transportation by commuter train would be cheaper fare than the rising cost of gas to use your personal vehicle.” ...
In Your View:The Question: If you leave your house or car unlocked, are you?
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The response: Just asking to get robbed: 14 Acting as those in a safe community should: 17 ON The WEB: Just asking to get robbed: 67 Acting as those in a safe community should: 18 NOTABLE QUO...
In Your View:The Question: What’s your opinion of New Year’s resolutions?
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The response: Good timing for a fresh start: 13 Doomed to failure: 3 ON The WEB: Good timing for a fresh start: 33 Doomed to failure: 21 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “I would normally say ‘doomed to f...
YOUR OPINION COUNTS
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The Question: Should texting while driving be against the law? The response: Yes: 27 No: 1 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “Yes, I have foolishly done it and there is no way to concentrate on the road and...
In Your View: The Question: What do you prefer, stores open after 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve or for workers to be able to go home?
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The response: Open late: 7 Workers go home: 35 ON THE WEB: Open late: 20 Workers go home: 137 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “For workers to be able to go home and spend time with their family.” — Chr...
YOUR OPINION COUNTS The Question: When it comes to Christmas trees which do you choose?
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The response: Fake: 29 Real: 21 None: 4 NOTABLE QUOTABLES: “We are supposed to get a baby tree, decorate it and keep it inside until after christmas, then we are going to plant it in the yard ...
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