It is Sunshine Week across America. South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act – the Sunshine Law – gives you access to government meetings and public records.
Last week’s announcement by S.C. Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman that Florence County School District Four will be consolidated into Florence One Schools in July should have come as little surprise to people.
That’s where the United States’ COVID-19 death toll stands. It’s a staggering figure, and one that Pee Dee counties have contributed to, albeit thankfully on a smaller scale.
The day was gorgeous, simply gorgeous – sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70s. The beautiful weather was a most welcome change from the cold and rain that had cast a gloom over the first few weeks of February.
Thank you, Rep. Jay Lucas. Lucas, a Republican from Hartsville who began his fourth term as Speaker of the House, offered some strong words to his legislative colleagues last week on the theatrics and grandstanding he has seen of late.
According to Gary Chapman’s popular book, The Five Love Languages, my daddy was a gift giver. He gave extravagant presents but was a man of few words when it came to expressing his emotions.