Bad news on sales tax
If you shop locally and wonder where the money goes, the Tax Foundation has an explanation.
Backyard Stargazer for August 2017
By Francis Parnell It’s August, and millions of people are excited about the 21st! Me too!! On the evening of the 2nd, spot yellow Saturn about 4-degres lower left of the waxing gibbous Moon. The gibbous Moon is above the spout in the Teapot of Sagittarius on the 3rd. That’s about where the Sun is at the December Solstice. One hour before sunrise on the 16th, look for “ALDEBARAN”, the eye of Taurus, about...
What’s Going On?
By Bill Shepard What’s going on at the site where the old mill stood? The old mill, known as The Darlington Manufacturing Company has been demolished and hauled away for several years. The old giant pumped life’s blood into the town of Darlington for nigh three quarters of a century. Now there is new activity going on at the site where the old giant once stood. A number of people have written or called me about the...
Why is electricity so expensive in South Carolina?
In a ranking of states by total energy costs, South Carolina is solidly in the middle, at 24th most expensive.
A Moment with the Manager – Civic Engagement
By Natalie M. Zeigler, Hartsville City Manager As an All-America City, we have a responsibility and a momentum to push forward on the success that we have already accomplished. This recognition is not intended for those that have completely resolved all of their community’s issues. It is intended for a community such as ours that recognizes the progress we have made and the work that lies ahead. Our value is in our collaboration and...
Old Memories
By Bill Shepard I suppose we all have some! Some memories, we share and some are allowed to remain undisturbed. They are better that way. My son called today and our conversation began with the line, “Dad, I want to take you back in time a ways.” He continued, “I opened a box that has been closed and packed away for a very long time.” My curiosity was really getting the best of me to know what was coming next....