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Found dog on Long Cane Road in Johnston.  Looks like a Jack Russell with an orange collar.  Call 480-4583 to identify.
web posted June 16, 2013

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I think you deserve a vacation but your wife deserves it more just for putting up with Norman Dorn on the county council.
web posted June 16, 2013

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Dear [removed] who lives on [removed] in North Augusta,
Please don't dump your household garbage on our roads in Edgefield. There are several bags of garbage, and other household junk that were dumped on Old Stage Rd. with your mail found amongst the strewn trash. The illegal dumping has been reported to the Sheriff. My God man, your almost 50 years old. You must have heard, "Alice's Restaurant" by now.
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I totally agree with the post about Mr. Butler and Mr. Smith doing a great job at MMS.  I went earlier in the year and was very concerned about the teachers there as I had been before they came in.  They told me that they were there to clean up the place and get rid of certain people.  And they did.  I am so glad they are in charge now.  Great job and get rid of the rest of the bad teachers!
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Common Core Curriculum Standards....another progressive led agenda to undermine local control of schools


Last I checked, ECSD is adopting Common Core Curriculum Standards...

Here's the problems associated with Common Core:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coRNJluF2O4
web posted June 16, 2013

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Its nice to see Edgefield County starting to put people in jail for their crimes instead of slapping them on the wrist. It took a local boy to be the judge to get things done.
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I don't understand why the Daily has to shut down just because you go on vacation. You're in the news business and that [is] 24-7. Do it or quit.

Editor's note: I am the only one with the access to our servers. It does not matter how many people work or contribute to Edgefield Daily, if I am not at a keyboard it does not go online. Think about it, do you really want me to quit? Who would complain about and to who would you complain if we were gone?
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I am glad that you are finally going to take a “real” vacation. I cannot think of another person who deserves it more than you do. Many do not realize the tremendous amount of work that you put into a day. You carry that scanner with you everywhere you go and you do not go to bed until the early hours of the next morning. I think the public should know that you put in these long hours because you are either covering a story personally or you are reading the emails that may be published on wondering minds to make sure they fit the criteria you have carefully created before they are put on wondering minds. I think they should also know that you do this for the benefit of your readers so that private matters remain private but public matters are fair game. This takes a tremendous amount of time and energy.
Thanks for what you do and for always going the extra step to make sure that edgefielddaily remains the number one source for real news and professionalism.
Please enjoy your vacation and leave your computer and cell phone at home. For once in your life, relax and live a normal life. You deserve it!

Editor's note: Thank you for the kind words. I created Edgefield Daily because I love this county. It is my home and they will bury me in its soil one day.
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The revelations about the National Security Agency (NSA) obtaining the telephone and internet records of Americans is and should be disturbing - until the full course of facts are known. The more paranoid among us are likely heading off to Homing Pigeons R Us or stocking up on cans and miles of string.  But that's understandable.

To the civil liberties purists, this is proof that the government wants to control us.  To the conservative population, it's more evidence of Barack Obama's Stalinist intent.  To liberals, this is another right wing attack on their beloved POTUS.

Actually, it's none of these.

Read the entire article here.
web posted June 14, 2013

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I’m pleased to report that, thanks to Edgefield Daily and Wandering Minds, the camera card found in the CVS parking lot is now back in the hands of its grateful owner.
web posted June 13, 2013

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I don't think it is right to criticize a business owner for his political positions. This is a country where people are entitled to their own opinions, at least we used to be a country that supported that. I may not agree with him, but to target him because he is liberal is no different than the targeting of conservatives for their political positions. Conservatives stand for individual rights. We need to be sure our walk matches our talk.
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RE: "I am here to give praise to Bobby and Alfreda Turner for such an outstanding job they have done for Douglas Elementary this year!"  and  "I just want to share how happy and fortunate the Merriwether community is to have Mr. Kevin Butler and Mr. William Smith as our administrators at MMS."

Remember the carping at the beginning of the year that the new Superintendent wasn't listening.  It takes time to clean up the mess that was made the three years prior.   I have to hand it to Greg Anderson, he's fair and methodical, and I often wondered if he had any regrets leaving his own practice and climbing into that mess.  There is still a lot to do so just be patient.

If you think ECSD was bad, what do you think the next President is going to inherit?
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Merriwether is now Marchant free.
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" for the better of out kids"   That says it all for your education level.  I believe it should be "our kids" and  you should proofread your comments or use spellcheck.  Mr. Butler is a great leader and well deserving of the position.  I am sure it was time for a change after the many years and hours of dedication that Mr. Turner spent at MMS.  With change and a qualified individual comes new ideas and enthusiasm.  Mr. Turner was not a joke by any means.  If you had an honors student that came to school for the right reason and never caused any trouble then you would have seen Mr. Turner in a different light.  All that said it sounds like everyone is happier with all the positive comments about Mr. Turner at Douglas.
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re: I agree 100%!!! They are two high-character individuals. And once they arrived, they acted very professional from day one. Even while they cleaned out the rest of the bad apples, they acted with dignity and professionalism.
 
And they cleaned house!  Very professional and dynamic people.  They might not know everything, and they will be the first to admit, it takes a team effort with everyone bringing their own strengths.  Mr. Butler and Mr. Smith love people and unfortunately, people try to take advantage of that.  Those that are complaining probably were put in their place and I witnessed Mr. Butler and Mr. Smith dealing with lots of issues this year with professionalism.  Mr. Butler and Mr. Smith will come after you if you are hurting children or not doing your job.  They laid the shaboom down this year and now we finally got rid of 4 individuals that needed to go.  As a poster put it at the beginning of the year, they are the dream team.
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I agree that Mr. Butler did an excellent job this year and did it almost by himself.  It seemed that the AP had a "meeting" at least two days a week and was out of the building.  He seems to volunteer for every meeting because it gives him the chance to brown nouse with those at the district office.  He seems to be a politican at all times.
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So Tyrone Holloway gets 15 years for ATTEMPTED murder, but Tammie Boatwright gets only 5 years for outright MURDER? How [messed up] is that?
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So from  I understand if you are a convicted drug pusher and get shot while you are selling more drugs you go from a scumbag drug dealer to a poor victim.  I feel that the low-life drug dealer that was shot by a customer should be in the cell beside him with the same sentence instead of walking the streets of your county to sell more drugs.  He has not learned anything except if he get hurt in to commission of a crime the Victims Advocacy people will coddle him and protect him from his victims.  This kind of so called justice is a crying shame.  Now I can see why the public doesn't trust Law Enforcement.

Editor's note: The "victim" was charged and plead guilty to his crimes long before Holloway's trial.
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I am here to give praise to Bobby and Alfreda Turner for such an outstanding job they have done for Douglas Elementary this year! They go above and beyond to ensure that Douglas is a positive learning environment for the students and teachers! Thank you for making Douglas feel like "HOME" again! May [G]od bless the both of you!
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Re:  I just want to share how happy and fortunate the Merriwether community is to have Mr. Kevin Butler and Mr. William Smith as our administrators at MMS. We have needed leadership for what seems like forever and we are thankful we have these Godly men leading our schools. They have made several changes this year and are working to correct many years of neglect. They are a terrific team that work well together. The parents and community can tell they love their jobs. Thank you Mr. Anderson for listening to us and addressing this need. We have the best!
 
I agree 100%!!! They are two high-character individuals. And once they arrived, they acted very professional from day one. Even while they cleaned out the rest of the bad apples, they acted with dignity and professionalism.
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Re: Thank you Mr. Anderson.
I also would like to thank Mr. Anderson for Team Turner at Douglas. We are so fortunate to have both of them. The morale and energy is back, and it has returned to the great place it use to be. No school is perfect, and there are many contributing factors, but we are blessed to get both of them. Together they provide support, enthusiasm, professionalism, and the family that is Douglas.
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Yes MMS now has great leadership In Mr Butler. The previous principle was a joke. Glad to see Mr Anderson listened to us and made the change for the better of out kids.Now if we could get rid of that one sub that acts like a bully it would be perfect.
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Buy your paint on the square. Plenty of shades of liberal blue in stock.

Editor's note: I'm sure they have plenty of red on hand.
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"If the federal government should overpass the just bounds of its authority and make a tyrannical use of its powers, the people, whose creature it is, must appeal to the standard they have formed, and take such measures to redress the injury done to the Constitution as the exigency may suggest and prudence justify." –Alexander Hamilton
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Heard the justice department representatives will be briefing Congress tomorrow on the NSA leaks . Just makes me feel so much better that Congress will know what happened. Hmmmmmm

Editor's note: Congress already has the oversight, just as they did with the IRS, how well did that work out?
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Re: I just want to share how happy and fortunate the Merriwether community is to have Mr. Kevin Butler and Mr. William Smith as our administrators at MMS.  We have needed leadership for what seems like forever and we are thankful we have these Godly men leading our schools.  They have made several changes this year and are working to correct many years of neglect.  They are a terrific team that work well together. The parents and community can tell they love their jobs.  Thank you Mr. Anderson for listening to us and addressing this need.  We have the best!
 
They will always be J-E-T Eagles first!  Take care of them!  They are special guys!!
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Re: Editor's note: My understanding is he [Norman Dorn] will have a Primary challenger in the next election.
 
Will this be someone who has ran against him before?  I didn't vote for him last time but will vote for whatever runs against him this time.

Editor's note: All I can say at this point is I have been contacted by someone seeking the Democrat nomination in the next election.
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Re: To the person who continues to post things about Hampton and a letter from JET.  I was discussing your comments on this site with one of my child's teachers and she said something that I had not thought about. She said that you are a Bully!
 
His reputation is known.  There has been several years of students and teachers suffering under him.  It really is a sad situation.  If anyone is a bully it is him.
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Lucky to have Mr. Butler without a doubt.  Mr. Smith on the other hand is another story altogether.  Ms.Courtney would have been a much better choice.  She actually knows curriculum and is very impressive.  He's more like a dishonest used car salesman.
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Found: A camera card, in a parking lot in Edgefield. Lots of images. Owner should call 637-5417 and describe some of the photo subjects.
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Why doesn’t someone do something about Norman Dorn? I voted in District one and it sure wasn’t for him. I overheard him talking before the election, he was telling people that he was keeping things from being covered up. The only thing he’s keeping from being covered up is how ignorant he is. Someone please shut this senile man up!!

Editor's note: My understanding is he will have a Primary challenger in the next election.
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I just want to share how happy and fortunate the Merriwether community is to have Mr. Kevin Butler and Mr. William Smith as our administrators at MMS.  We have needed leadership for what seems like forever and we are thankful we have these Godly men leading our schools.  They have made several changes this year and are working to correct many years of neglect.  They are a terrific team that work well together. The parents and community can tell they love their jobs.  Thank you Mr. Anderson for listening to us and addressing this need.  We have the best!
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To the person who continues to post things about Hampton and a letter from JET.  I was discussing your comments on this site with one of my child's teachers and she said something that I had not thought about. She said that you are a Bully!  You get on here and make comments about someone that you know can not get on here and defend himself.  You're acting like the child who would go on the playground and start rumors about other kids to try to embarrass them.  I hope you're not teaching your child this behavior. I really feel sorry for you.   I'm sure you will get on here and try to justify what you are saying, but that doesn't change the fact that you are a Bully!
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RE: "Editor's note: All traffic was directed by Deputies and moved at about 2 MPH through the scene. When nessisary, all traffic was stopped. Upon arrival, all traffic was also stopped until a lane could be safely opened."

Think about that for a second. How is allowing traffic through an accident scene, within a few feet of responders and patients, safe? It's not. The picture YOU POSTED doesn't lie and it's right there in black and white. Look at the other pictures, the fire department blocked the lane next to the median while the majority of responders were working on the side of the ride with an open lane between them and the fire truck blocking the road. Stupid is as stupid does!! I guess when someone gets hit you'll be praising Dobey's Deputies for their outstanding traffic control!

Since you don't seem to think it happens, here's one from the Charleston area where SEVEN people were injured by someone driving through an accident scene...

http://www.ems1.com/fire-ems/articles/1457233-Firefighter-medic-among-injured-in-SC-car-crash/

Editor's note: Correct, the picture does not lie. There was at least 4 to 5 feet between the truck and the ambulance as it very slowly passed. I know, I was there to take the picture. Anytime anyone needed to enter the roadway traffic was stopped.
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I have to take issue with the Editor's comment "Yes, unfortunately bad things happen to good people" re: Mr. Henderson's arrest for DUI.
 
DUI does not just "happen" to people.  Assuming there was a good reason for his arrest he is not an innocent victim.  A better comment would have been "unfortunately some times good people do bad things".

Editor's note: I agree.
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Thank you for providing the link to the feed for graduation. Many appreciated it.
web posted June 10, 2013

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A couple is dressed and ready to go out for the evening. They call a cab, turn on the outdoor light, cover their pet parakeet and put the cat in the back yard.

The taxi arrives and they open the front door to leave. Using great agility, the cat sneaks into the front yard and bolts into the house. They don't want the cat to pester the bird while they're out, so the husband goes back in to chase it while the wife waits in the taxi. The cat runs upstairs with the man in hot pursuit.

The wife doesn't want the driver to know the house will be empty, so she explains that her husband went upstairs to say goodbye to her mother.

A minute or two later, the husband gets into the cab and the driver takes off.

"Sorry I took so long," he says as they drive away. "The hag was hiding under the bed. I had to poke her with a coat hanger to get her to come out! Then, I had to wrap her in a blanket to keep her from scratching me. But it worked! I took her back downstairs and threw her out into the back yard!"

The cab driver hit a parked car.
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I want to say THANK YOU to Edgefield Daily for making the streaming of the Strom Thurmond graduation available. I am a 1978 alumni and got to watch my niece graduate half a country away!

Editor's note: Do not thank Edgefield Daily, we just provided the links. The streaming was provided by the Edgefield County School District and a special thanks to Mitch Yonce for his leadership in the IT department.
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The immaturity in adults these days is sad.  It really blows my mind how cruel, petty and ridiculous they can be just to hurt someone!  Its just sad!
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In the story about the auto accident on June 7th you included a picture that is very disturbing. In the last picture a semi can be seen passing right next to an ambulance with a patient and crew visible in the back and at least one firefighter standing nearby. Why is the Sheriff's Office not doing a better job of traffic control? Why wasn't that fire department using an engine to create a safe zone? If the fire department had set up a safe zone would that ambulance have parked in it? That ambulance has blue and yellow markings all over the back of it that can barely be seen because the back doors are wide open and obstructing the high visibility markings. The ambulance also doesn't even have it's emergency lights on to alert drivers of it's presence. This type of conduct is just plain dumb and dangerous for everyone, including the patient in the ambulance!! That kind of scene is incredibly dangerous for the Fire, EMS and police crews working that scene. Fire, EMS and police personnel have been killed by careless drivers passing through accident scenes and the problem is only getting worse. Does someone need to to get killed before scene safety practices become common sense in Edgefield County? Is keeping traffic flowing so people aren't late, more important than the lives of our Police, Firefighters and EMTs? Sheriff Dobey,  EMS Director Plaxo and the area Fire Chiefs need to do a better job of training their people. There are national standards in place for this very thing and they obviously aren't being followed in Edgefield County.

Here's some information for our local responders so hopefully they can be more informed and try to keep themselves safe! Scene safety starts in the training environment and continues on to the actual scene and that picture shows a big failure in training.

http://www.respondersafety.com

Editor's note: All traffic was directed by Deputies and moved at about 2 MPH through the scene. When nessisary, all traffic was stopped. Upon arrival, all traffic was also stopped until a lane could be safely opened.
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So let me get this straight, you want the "mare" of Johnston to ride around and check out neighborhoods? Wait, I'm still on the floor rolling around convulsed with laughter. You're lucky he just makes it to his office, the town hall, and the Subway in Edgefield. This man is blind to most things going on. Can't wait for election day!!
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RE:  So if the above is true, not only is WATES a sneak, he's also a liar! Didn't he say, "I've had several of the board members talk to me about this, so I had it placed in the budget. I thought it was going to be a topic of discussion."
 
I think most of you have missed the bigger picture!  Wates is not a liar!!  He is actually telling the truth about talking with other board members about the salary increase.  Four of the board members meet with each other regularly (Covar, Clark, Herrin, and Wates)
 
Ball and Hammonds told the truth that they did not know anything about the salary increase because they are not part of the special four.  I never saw Bibb's response, but he is never included in any discussion, so he probably did not know about it either.
 
And of course, Clark, Covar, and Herrin never responded to the editor's comments on the subject.  They all have phones!!  They are letting Wates take the fall for this illegal offense.
 
I wonder if you can impeach school board members?
 
We need to get rid of this corrupt school board before it ruins our schools!!!

Editor's note: If four school board members are meeting in private, that is illegal. That would be a quorum of the board. I sure hope this is not happening. A "quorum" cannot be involved in 4-way talks in person or a joint phone call or internet connection.
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Re: There was a letter sent home on June 4, 2013 for 9th grade kids who will be taking honors courses at Thurmond. This meeting was scheduled for Thursday June 6, 2013 at 10:00 am.

This was because it had to be rescheduled.  I was informed by other parents after the original meeting who just so happened to be at the school and was informed in person that there was a meeting.  The first meeting was Monday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm. Nothing was sent home until Tuesday for the meeting rescheduled for today.  The lack of communication is a Mr. Hampton and [removed] issue and that isn't a new issue.
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Guess the rhino Shane Massey will have a real good explanation of why he voted with the democrats. Wanta bet it will be some type of grand strategy. He's got some splinting to do. It's been said before and we can say it again - these moderates, Graham and Massey have to go!  Yea they smooth and gentlemanly, but they are part of the politic elite that has to be eliminated from public office. They are not representing us!
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It is about moral, character issues.  It is about the Obama administration that cares more about partying and spending money than about caring for our citizens and for each other.  It is time to abolish the IRS along with any other department in the government that is spending money on anything other than those that provide for the needs not wants but needs of the citizens of the USA.  It is a disgrace that this attitude prevails anywhere in this country.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5bWhuHVaSjI
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Editor's post: Just 7 days until vacation. More rain coming, just what we needed. This is also something I found that gave me hope for the future generation graduating this year. A Valedictorian rips up his "approved speech" and recites the Lord's Prayer. And to make things better, it was at Liberty High School in Liberty, South Carolina. The School Board had just recently removed prayer from the ceremonies. That's free speech!  
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Advice from Curtis & Robbie
Limit all politicians to two terms.
One in office, One in prison.
It works;  Detroit and Chicago already do this.

Editor's note: Obama came from Chicago. The good news is people are no longer comparing him to Carter. The bad news is they are comparing him to Nixon, it's a better fit.
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Re: Rumor of STD's at Thurmond
I was told that a small band of Fox Creekers are spreading the rumors to scare parents of Merriwether to send their kids to Fox Creek not Thurmond next year. It's as low as you can go. How dare you accuse kids of having VD's just so you can scare parents to move their kids to Fox Creek!!!!! I wouldn't send my kid there now for ANYTHING! Maybe somebody should talk about the DRUG problems at Fox Creek that never get reported!
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There is an Australian Cattle Dog in need of good home and the owner makes it seem like he is just the sweetest thing but what she isn't telling you is that she is having to get rid of him because he has bit 2 people 1 of which had to go to the hospital and the other needed too but was a male and toughed it out. He has ”nipped” several times @ the children in the neighborhood. So this is just a warning if you are interested in the dog don't get him, he is vicious! Once a biter always a biter! She has it posted on her Facebook and I’m sure is telling everyone about it @ her work trying to get rid of him so she doesn't get in trouble with the police, dog catcher or get sued.
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Over the last couple of months I have heard rumors of STHS being over run with a high number of STD and HIV cases. Is there anyway a concern parent can find out a true percentage of confirmed cases?

Editor's note: If you raised your children right, they don't have to worry about STD's.
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What is with the haunted house in Johnston located two doors from the Police Chief, complete with four foot high grass, front porch falling it, and two bed frames in the front yard? Does anyone live in this house? Why is this house allowed to be an embarrassment to the town? There used to be two older ladies who lived in this house, but they are either gone or have no means to keep the property from its unsightly neglect. Does the Johnston Mayor ever look at his town and see the many homes where uncut grass is the norm...or yards with dirt for front yards? Is there a city/town ordinance prohibiting unsightly yards, unsafe structures or crack
houses? Most towns are judged by the main street and its appearance. However, it appears that Johnston has no property enforcement which should be the Mayors' job to ensure his town is eye pleasing. Come on town officials, do your elected jobs and enforce property laws. Also someone needs to be a good citizen and cut the grass for this once stately home. PS...I cut several of my elderly neighbors lawns, Pass it on.
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There was a letter sent home on June 4, 2013 for 9th grade kids who will be taking honors courses at Thurmond. This meeting was scheduled for Thursday June 6, 2013 at 10:00 am.
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Re: Everything can't be blamed on Mr. Hampton.  All the other kids who were eligible for the algebra 1 and english 1 knew about the meeting. It was also on their facebook page. Maybe your child just forgot to tell you. It happens all the time. Just stop blaming Mr. Hampton.  In fact, just remove your child altogether and go to another school. Then you won't have to deal with Mr. Hampton at all.

Letters were not sent to the rising ST 9th grade students which was over 60 students.   This is typical behavior of the J-E-T administration.  Communication is always an issue.
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Re: Editor's note: I would not be so fast to lump Latoya Hammond in with Bibbs. I have a lot of respect for Ms. Hammond. She defeated Sallie Cooks' anointed one.

Hammond ran unopposed and didn't defeat anyone.

Editor's note: You are correct. The other candidate withdrew before filing closed. My mind is not as sharp when I am ill. Either way, Ms. Hammond has always returned calls and is willing to speak to anyone anytime. My respect for her stands firm.
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"We are as great as our belief in human liberty – no greater. And our belief in human liberty is only ours when it is larger than ourselves." — Archibald MacLeish
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re: Everything can't be blamed on Mr. Hampton. All the other kids who were eligible for the algebra 1 and english 1 knew about the meeting. It was also on their facebook page. Maybe your child just forgot to tell you. It happens all the time. Just stop blaming Mr. Hampton. In fact, just remove your child altogether and go to another school. Then you won't have to deal with Mr. Hampton at all.
 
There were no letters sent home to rising 9th grade students.  Parents cannot attend a meeting they know nothing about.
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I saw where Calvin Henderson was arrested for DUI. Is that the Calvin Henderson everybody knows or just the same name?

Editor's note: Yes, unfortunately bad things happen to good people.
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I have heard a rumor that 80% of the students at STHS that recently gave blood tested positive for HIV. That seems unbelievably high. Is there any truth to that at all??

Editor's note: There is a reason it is called a "rumor". In addition, it would be illegal to release such information. Chalk this up as false.
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RE: "Montessori, School-Choice, and Early-Childhood Education Eliminated by the District"

Nicely written and articulate.  The red flag is that Bibbs and Hammond opposed.  Those two are tied in with the NAACP so there has to be a racial component they are using.  It's surprising that hasn't come up yet.  But, knowing Bibbs, it will.

Knowing Robin Ball, Covar, Wates, and Clarke, I find it difficult to believe they just made an arbitrary decision.  Ball, Covar, and especially Clarke are pretty rock solid when making a decision.  They want facts.  And if Clarke can't dissect it 16 ways til Sunday, she's not going to make a decision.

Wates on the other hand, well he just destroyed any credibility he had by his little shenanigan of trying to sneak in a pay raise. And you see how quickly that was used against him.  That's why he needs to go.  He no longer has the public trust.

You say we have school choice.  Since when?  The only choice avaialbe is if the school didn't make AYP.  We can't just arbitrarily send our children to the school we want-that's real school choice of which you are obviously confusing.  Real school choice is to give a parent a voucher and let them choose.

As for them not taking into account any information from the other Montessoi schools in the state that are "flourishing" and that being the operative word, how long did we have a Montessori program?  And how come it wasn't "flourishing"?

It isn't election time, so why did Bibbs slither out from under his rock to play the race card?  What you need to look at is who was being employed and who was getting the money from the Montessori program, and was it worth the expense? Was it getting results?

Long term results?  How much money do we taxpayers have to flush to see results?  Our nation has spent billions and billions on these so-called programs, only to find that many of them have had absolutley no benefit other than providing a lifetime check collecting career for some.

Instead of saying it was an arbitrary and hastily made decision, I think I would follow the money.  Bet you it doesn't lead too far from the NAACP and the cronies of BIBBS and HAMMOND.  And once again, like WATES, they have proven it really isn't for the children, their deeds are for themselves or their agendas.

Editor's note: I would not be so fast to lump Latoya Hammond in with Bibbs. I have a lot of respect for Ms. Hammond. She defeated Sallie Cooks' anointed one.
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The young shall take back our nation one at a time.  Sometimes you just have to be civil disobedience proponent.    Thank you for putting God back where he belongs.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6_Xr3tJNwQ
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About fox squirrels…(1) they commonly come in varying shades of gray and black, even in the same litter, so there’s nothing unusual about seeing a black one anywhere in their range; and (2) they do not cross breed with gray squirrels or any other squirrel species. So relax, folks, and enjoy the occasional sighting of these interesting animals which, by nature, are somewhat tamer than gray squirrels and will never be as numerous or as pesky as grays.
web posted June 5, 2013

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Everything can't be blamed on Mr. Hampton.  All the other kids who were eligible for the algebra 1 and english 1 knew about the meeting. It was also on their facebook page. Maybe your child just forgot to tell you. It happens all the time. Just stop blaming Mr. Hampton.  In fact, just remove your child altogether and go to another school. Then you won't have to deal with Mr. Hampton at all.
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Always criticizing Hampton.  Get a life!  I heard from one of the teachers that he did not forget the letter. They would not say who it was, but they said  it was one of the assistant principals. My son really likes Hampton and my experience with him has been positive.
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RE: "Editor's note: The email to Mr. Wates was sent through the school district email system. It went down on Wednesday and has just now been brought back online. I do not fault him for not responding to the initial email. He contacted us and provided his personal email address for communications about the story the day it published."

So it looks like he didn't fail Political Hack 101. He did have a backup story.  However, he didnt get an "A" either. Although he incorporated a little plausible denial in his lie, it's still a lie.  And he did do extremely well with grasping the concept of throwing others under the bus to deflect some of the responsibility when he got caught.  He's learning.
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About the black fox squirrel over running an area, just goes to show you how the blacks keep taking over everything, then cry they have nothing.
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I found out tonight that my son had a meeting at J-E-T for next years classes but nothing was sent home or told to him.  Something else Mr. Hampton can add to his long list.
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Just and FYI or a reminder to anyone who may have forgotten...AARP supported Obamacare and stands to make a lot of money through the implementation of it. They also support gun control and Planned Parenthood. There are other good senior groups out there so think about what your membership fee, though low, supports.

Businesses like Hobby Lobby, Chick Fil A and others are owned by conservative people so it is important to think about that too. We need to support places that are trying to keep their heads above water with all the crazy things going on. Local businesses are usually good choices too.
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Anyone who calls in a fake 911 call needs to get the maxim penalty for his crime. They also need make finical restitution for the money spent by the emergency agencies and do community service for every hour wasted by all the first responders and other personal involved in the fake 911 call.
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I  live in Indiana , in this town the black fox squirrels have taken over . They either chase the brown  fox squirrels out or cross bread with them until all black is prevalent . There needs to be an open season on the black squirrels to solve this problem .
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If the salary increases for the board members were included in the budget without the knowledge of all school board members, I am curious as to what other salary or other fluff may have made its way into the budget with or without their knowledge.  It seems as a comparison of the 2012-2013 and the 2013-2014 budgets need to be compared line item by line item as to any abnormal changes.
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Ref to the power stroke \ big block ,funny they picked out the two Ford wins When there are many videos showing the Chevys winning......slanted as in Washington.
web posted June 4, 2013

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“Having represented the school district for the last 20 years, I know first-hand what problems our leaders in education face,” Anderson said.  News article dated March 12, 2008.

"I have been coming to school board meetings for almost 30 years which is longer than anyone in this room," Anderson said.  Feb. 15th, 2012 comment on Edgefielddaily.

I wonder....

Editor's note: About what?
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RE: "According to one source, the increase to double board member salaries was instigated by School Board Chairman Carroll Wates. That was confirmed by a second source."

So if the above is true, not only is WATES a sneak, he's also a liar!  Didn't he say, "I've had several of the board members talk to me about this, so I had it placed in the budget. I thought it was going to be a topic of discussion."

Guess we now know why he didn't respond to your first attempts to clarify the story when you called/emailed him.  Appears he failed Political Hack 101 - he didn't have a backup story in the event he got caught.

It's always amazing.  These people that are always supposed to be so much smarter than everyone else because they have advanced degrees, turn out to be some of the stupidest and most ignorant, lecherous people in control of people's lives.  But then again, maybe they are not that stupid after all. They are betting the people that elected them actually do believe every word they say when they say they are doing it for the children, they are doing for the American people, etc.

Seems like Carroll Wates is working on another degree - a pedigree of a political hack, but he has yet to master the requirements of being a liar and a sneak.  Darn.  What a terrible student-he failed his first time out.  Or has he?  He just got caught this time.  So what other little surprises would we find if we started looking?

The only way we can destroy the cancer in Washington, is to surgically remove the tumor at the local level.

We need to identify those that conspired with WATES and get rid of them all!

Editor's note: The email to Mr. Wates was sent through the school district email system. It went down on Wednesday and has just now been brought back online. I do not fault him for not responding to the initial email. He contacted us and provided his personal email address for communications about the story the day it published.
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Christian versus Muslim.  Here is the difference explained.   Are you paying attention:  http://allenwestrepublic.com/2013/06/03/watch-alfonzo-rachel-discuss-liberals-having-a-very-difficult-time-recognizing-radical-islam-pjtv/
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For all those who have Apple products, download the "Photon" Browser and use the "flash" mode. You'll see Wandering Minds normally.
web posted June 3, 2013

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re:  Fox squirrel in Johnston.  I remember seeing many of these in Pinehurst, NC.  They too were all black, except for a white snout.  Consequently we christened them 'Michael Jackson squirrels'
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A lady was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep.

After the service, she walked up to a very sleepy looking gentleman, extended her hand in greeting, and said, "Hello, I'm Gladys Dunn."

The gentleman replied, " You're not the only one ma'am, I'm glad it's done too!"
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RE: " In phone and email discussions with Edgefield County School Board Chairman Carroll Wates, he stated there was nothing nefarious in proposing the pay increase for school board members. "I've had several of the board members talk to me about this, so I had it placed in the budget. I thought it was going to be a topic of discussion."

Yup, Carroll Wates' true colors finally came through.  He's always been suspicious with his beedy eyes and solemn demeanor, and the fact he is another one of those educators with a so-called "Phd".  Another sneaky thief trying to feed at the public trough for his own gain.  And, he like so many others, always claim to be doing it for the children.  Yea right. Always looking for a way to line their pockets. Worse, he's a sneak.  At least when Bibbs and the others were fleecing the tax payer they were pretty open about it because they had control of the board so who was going to oppose them.

"Nothing nefarious" ohhhh suuuurrrrrreeee.  Ya got caught!  And since at least one board member didn't know anything about it, was WATES having secret meetings with those ".....several of the board members talk to me about this...." to plan a strategy to sneak it in?

Time for Wates to go! Yea, yea, some may say that's too harsh.  But you know, the only way We the People are going to clean up this mess is to punish those political hacks that think they can feed at the public trough for their own gain.  Enough is enough, and as soon as someone shows their true colors-GET RID OF THEM!

Local politics is an incubator for the fecal matter we have in Washington.  They learn the tricks of the trade here and progress up the ladder til they get to Washington, and you see what we have up there.

Shame we have honorable people like Hoffman and Ball that could make a difference, but can't stand to be around the scum long enough to make the changes needed.

Fire WATES at the ballot box next time around!
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Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: "In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
~Verse 4-Star Spangled Banner
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As the date for implementation of 'Obamacare', laughingly called 'The Affordable Care Act' approaches, more and more details are being written.  According to AMAC, there are 122,000 medical diagnostic codes for doctors to pick from when filling out the mountains of paperwork that will be required.
 
Among the 122,000 codes are:
2 for injuries suffered as a result of walking into a lamppost
2 for turtle accidents
2 for injuries suffered as a result of skis catching fire
9 for injuries caused by a macaw, and
1 for lycanthropy.
 
In case you don't know what lycanthropy is I can inform you that it is the process of turning into a werewolf.
 
And this is supposed to lower the cost of healthcare??  No, it is designed to fail so that a single payer (ie nationalized) system can be introduced!
 
http://amac.us/amac-obamacare-is-slapstick-comedy-worthy-of-the-keystone-kops
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If you support 2nd Amendment/Gun Rights....then you might want to avoid Staples..... and instead try a small owner stationary supplier or Office Max or Office Depot.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/05/31/Staples-Frowns-On-Gun-Stores-Lumps-Firearms-Together-With-Illegal-Drugs
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Proof
Chevy Big Block VS. Ford Power Stroke - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osiJ-B6ohn0
 
Need further proof?
 
FORD PULLS CHEVY IN HALF EPIC FAIL - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSLLVm97ebA
 
Any more questions?
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Prayers are being answered. Great news about Wesley Spires!!
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Great news that Wesley [Spires] is doing better. Better is not saying he's out of the woods. He's got a long road in front of him and we all need to show our support. Edgefield Daily is the only news site that gives all the ways to help. Kudos for that!
web posted June 1, 2013

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I am one of hundreds who constantly give time and money for things the district can't or won't pay for.  Schools are woefully inadequate in technology and programs are being cut right and left.  If the school board raises their own salaries, they got some 'splaining to do to the public as to why.  Please keep us informed.
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At approximately 8:30 AM on Friday, May 31st I saw a fox squirrel cross Lee Street in Johnston and enter the back end of the Cox House property.  Now squirrel sightings anywhere in Edgefield County could hardly be called news worthy, the sighting of a Fox Squirrel in such a busy place, practically in the middle of town, is something at least slightly uncommon.  However, this one was a BLACK variety, with nothing different but a little white nose and as much time as I have spent observing wildlife, I have only seen one of these in these parts in my 62 years!
For the doubting Thomas', this was not a skunk... I do know a squirrel from a skunk.  It wasn't a cat either, it WAS a fox squirrel and as black as coal!
I hope if others see this fellow, they don't kill it.  Though doubtful, wouldn't it be nice if a colony of black fox squirrels could be established here and Johnston could have a Black Fox Squirrel Festival?  (Brevard, NC has a White Squirrel one.)
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Reading the article on the school board meeting, I am not happy at all that my taxes will be increased!
And then to learn that in addition to the increase imposed upon the taxpayer that the board is trying to sneak in a line item to increase their salary is appalling. Times are tough people. At least the county is not trying to increase taxes and put more of a strain on on taxpayers. I don't think the county council has had an increase in many years and I appreciate the fact that they have not increased my taxes unlike the school board.
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Chevrolet vs. Ford extremists possess a modicum of mental acumen suitable to be good Democrats, which is to avoid any independent thought.  Both corporations employ engineers from the same schools and none have a lock on genius.  Often core beliefs originate in, "My Daddy Told Me....."  What does a Southerner do, who does not have a profound father?  Are there any Ford enthusiast out there that have enough faith in their truck to try and duplicate the the Chevy plunge?  Now they are thinking!
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Re: Barney Fife bio
You're a hoot!
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RE: "Please tell us who Barney Fife is.      Editor's note: Here is his Bio as listed online "

That's deliciously funny.  I'll bet the Barney we know puckered up a little, and couldn't click on the link fast enough. LOL
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Any updates on the situation with Dr. Murph? Is he still principal?

Editor's note: There is no update at this time. He is still on paid leave.
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To save America as we have known it and loved the freedoms - we must start here:
 
http://superstore.wnd.com/The-Ten-Commandments-Campaign
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What is going on all down hwy 25 today???

Editor's note: A large piece of equipment was being transported to Bridgestone as part of their expansion. This is the third time and two more are expected. We have asked to be notified in the future to advise the public in advance of the disruptions in traffic.
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Barbara Bush hit the nail on the head. Apparently when asked about her son Jeb running for President , she said he would be the most qualified but that we have had enough Bushes. She is so right. I really respect the Bush family and I think George Bush was a good President. Laura Bush is a true lady and was a wonderful first lady. However, the baggage with the Bush name would be a sure lose for the Republicans in a future Presidential election. We need to be smarter and not quite so loyal to the old guard.

Editor's note: Laura Bush brought class back to being the First Lady after Hillary was the Witch of the West Wing. That too has been lost with the Obama's.
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RE: For all of you that think smoking and pumping gas is safe.....

You can toss a lit cigarette in a bucket of gas and it will go out. I'm not saying you should smoke while pumping gas, that's stupid. But it's not going to blow up the place. Your cell phone is more likely to blow up fumes while getting gas than a cigarette. People should leave their phones in the car while filling up. Everybody doesn't smoke but almost everybody has a cell phone. Google it!
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I think you should take your vacation and close down for the week. You've dome so much for the county you deserve a real vacation. I know I will be reading every day "just in case" something big happens. I also think its sweet you always call your wife your "bride". My husband always calls me his wife. Calling me his bride would make me think of how he felt way back then, not the way he feels about me now.

Editor's note: I'm sure your husband feels the same way I do about my better half. I use the term because it was the day she made me complete. The love is far deeper now than then. I'm sure he feels the same. Words do not make a marriage.
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Re: Turkey Creek Plunge
Chevy should make a commercial out of this wreck! Do the same thing with a Ford and compare the results
 
It's easy to answer this.  Ford drivers are smarter and safer.  They most likely would not have passed a vehicle and lost control and then took such a dive.
 
Remember Fords are built WITHOUT YOUR TAX DOLLARS.
 
I am glad that driver was not seriously hurt whatever he drove.
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"In questions of power, then, let no more be heard of confidence in man, but bind him down from mischief by the chains of the Constitution." –Thomas Jefferson
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Please tell us who Barney Fife is.

Editor's note: Here is his Bio as listed online
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Re: Barney Fife
Maybe that's how the Sheriff's Department has such a high rate of solving crimes. They make arrests that later get thrown out and then say they "solved" the crime but the judge threw it out?

Editor's note: The Sheriff's Office has better than a 90% conviction rate on cases the last time I checked (felony cases).
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Common sense would dictate - stop this before it goes over the cliff and takes all of us with it.  Dr. Ben Carson
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsXDMQe8xPo
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How does anyone survive a 100 foot freefall in a truck? No airbag can save you when you drive off a cliff! I don't know who the driver was, but I know I would be on the front row at church from now on! That was a miracle.
http://www.edgefielddaily.com/ns052913.html
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I am appalled to learn of [removed] recent layoff from the old [removed] store. The current owners are evidently not aware what that store and the [removed] family themselves have meant to this community and for him to be told over the that they couldn't afford to pay him anymore and not to come in the next day, is cruel and ridiculous! [removed] himself has bent over backwards to accommodate me and my family on many occasions, as I know he has done for countless others.  These people are very unprofessional and clueless!! Needless to say they are cutting there own throats!  I hope the rest of the Edgefield and surrounding communties will join me in boycotting this now poorly run business,whatever the cost!!
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For all of you that think smoking and pumping gas is safe you need to visit the burn unit and see for yourself what a person must endure after burns if you survive. It is extremely dangerous and against the law to smoke and pump gas but you see it all the time. What are you thinking!
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I went to [removed] today and was told [removed] had been fired. I can tell you I will never go back! I don't know who the new owners are but they don't have a clue about the glue that keeps that store open. Or should I say the glue that kept the store open. I will buy my groceries elsewhere and I hope the STH Booster Club and other groups do the same! Wherever [removed] goes, that's where my business goes!!
web posted May 30, 2013

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Very interesting line up for the Cultural, Creativity, History and Heritage in Edgefield.  I wonder who was on the planning committee This appears to be a real example of political correctness, or is it still considered politically correct to appear racist? See the racism is often on the other side of things but is called "correctness". So upside down our country is these days. If anyone has recently gone through the American History Museum at the Smithsonian, they would be very surprised to see the new way history is looked at and the emphasis on certain select parts of history are presented . I do not think it is right that any race was hurt or experienced slavery, but this county and this country have a rich history that is either being misrepresented or ignored. So much for reuniting this country.
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Re: Turkey Creek Plunge
Chevy should make a commercial out of this wreck! Do the same thing with a Ford and compare the results.
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I wish to offer a different perspective in regards to the recent well-publicized (at least on wandering minds) case of some young men facing charges due to unlawful entry and salvaging on private property. My son was one of the salvagers, one of the ones who honestly believed he was doing so with the landowner's permission, but too teen to check the story out for himself. He saw an opportunity, got excited, and went to work hauling metal out of the weeds and woods. I know he thought things were on the up and up, because he was too excited telling me about the opportunity to have been hiding anything. I can not and will not speak to the experiences of anyone else involved, or their interactions with law enforcement. I can only speak to the experience my family has been through. Obviously, this was a trying experience for our son and our family. However, from my first contact with the investigator, he expressed his belief that my son was duped, and expressed a willingness to work with us, with the understanding that my son was still involved in removing the landowner's property without permission (and he was involved). I spent time talking to the investigator, my son, my wife, a cousin who is an attorney, and most of all, the Lord. I decided to allow my son to choose how we would proceed. This was his situation, and he would be facing the consequences. The decision was reached to cooperate and make the appointed court appearance before deciding on pursing any other options. On the court date, we met with the investigator and the landowner before meeting with the judge. The landowner graciously accepted an agreement that resulted in all charges being dropped against my son. The investigator and judge have not only confirmed the agreement, but are moving to have even the arrest expunged from my son's record. My wife and I left court praising the Lord, and trying to drive home to our son an awareness of the grace and blessing he had received. Prayerfully, he has learned lessons about choosing "friends"  and following wise protocol.  Again, I can not speak to anyone else's experience, but felt it appropriate to share that at least one family believes they were treated fairly under the existing circumstances.

Editor's note: Anytime charges are dropped the state is required to expunge the record of the accused.
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Buy your Carhartts on the square and donate to the Democrat party in the same transaction, wow, what a great deal!
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Finally, someone in the "lame stream" media is asking the salient question..."Just where was Obama during those EIGHT (8) critical hours when a US Ambassador and 4 brave Americans lost their lives?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-vy8PSaz-Q

Here's one answer that's been out there...that nobody has been wanting to touch...

http://lamecherry.blogspot.com/2013/05/obama-was-stoned-on-benghazi-night.html

and for those with a sense of humor.....here's the other...(just for the low information voters...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGwRbGDtEgI

Editor's note: Obama never called anyone about the attack after he was informed except Hillary, while the attack was underway, to concoct the story it was all about a video nobody had seen. The blood of four Americans are on his hands. My question is, who gave the "stand down" order for troops locked and loaded and were left sitting on the tarmac?
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Interesting informal group conversation with CL Bryant about the @Large Conference.  Telling it like it should be.  Democrat versus Republican - understanding Black culture.
 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iBQO-ZEo85Y
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There is life after death -- at least if you have a Massachusetts EBT card. In fact, sometimes life doesn't begin until after death ...

http://www.gopusa.com/freshink/2013/05/29/democrats-deadbeats/
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RE: Cultural Creativity, History & Heritage in Edgefield
Given your [notice] highlighted above, and looking at the 9 (not eight) presentations, 6 are on African Americans, 1 on Native Americans, and 2 appear to be on European Americans. While they sound wonderful, it is hardly a "broader" balanced agenda. Was this the intent?

Editor's note: The information was presented as requested.
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Re: "Cultural History"
So white people in Edgefield county from the 1600's had NOTHING to do with our history? It's interesting that people not from Edgefield want to tell people all about Edgefield.
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RE: "Who is "investigator Barney Fife?"
Editor's note: At this time I cannot confirm that the investigator has a salary above $50k a year. If that is confirmed, his name will be allowed to be listed in comments. For now, his name will not be listed. "

If this Edgefield County Sheriffs Dept. (ECSD) Investigator is making $50K or more per year, we really need to question the Sheriff's Dept. for anymore funding in the future.  That would be an outrage to see taxpayer money wasted on an Investigator that is not only incompetent, but exercises Gestapo like tactics to get his way.  If I were the parents of the children that Barney has pushed charges on, I would ensure the evidence Barney uses is gone over with a fine tooth comb.  It could very well end up like a case in Greenville County where they arrested an individual and charged him with DUI.  They used a beer can "allegedly" found in the person's car as evidence.  Turned out, the beer can was planted and was proven to be a plant by a very astute attorney who examined the "born on" date which was after the arrest.

Interesting how the citizens who pay the salaries of these employees have to police the police.  Isn't that Adell's job?
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RE: County Employee Raises and New Deputies Appear Safe in County Budget

Does that mean Barney gets a raise?

Editor's note: Yes.
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Re: Bus drivers
Well duhhhhh, didn't you have to take a test before you got your license to drive a car??????  In order to get a license to drive a school bus you must take a 4 day class and a written test at the end of the last day, get a physical, take 4 written tests at the DMV, train for at least 10 hours (most applicants train 15 - 20 hours), and then take a behind the wheel test which includes naming 52 parts around, inside, and underneath the bus, driving an obstacle course, and driving on the highway.  Once they complete this, they have to take a physical performance test which consists of how fast they get on and off the bus, if they are able to pull 125 pounds, etc. and then they have to drive and do stops to pick up and drop off children, turning around, and railroad crossings.  Then and only then are they certified to get their license to drive a school bus.  Would you like an application????  

We read about car accidents everyday but the minute a bus has a wreck people come out of the woodwork to complain about how incompetent they are.  So what about the people that are involved in the car accidents?????  Are they incompetent as well?????  Bus drivers are highly trained and tested and have to go through training and testing every year just to keep their license up to date.  Unfortunately accidents do happen.  The driver that was involved in the accident Thursday had a medical emergency and blacked out.  Thank God there were no children on the bus and Thank God that it happened on a back road with little to no traffic.  Instead of complaining about how bad bus drivers are, why don't you trying saying a prayer for them each morning to keep them and the students safe and away from harm.  And while you're at it, why not say a prayer for the driver involved in the last accident - pray for her recovery.

Editor's note: There has been no official release of information on the cause of the crash.
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Goodness sakes. Who has time to worry about the time frame the editor and his wife have been together. First of all it is no one's business and second of all why question it? It was nice of the editor to answer it but he sure didn't need to. I just found that questioning a bit odd. Seems like some folks have way to much time on their hands.

Editor's note: I brought it up, and I do not mind answering.
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Re:  You would have to be 14 for this to be true...... and that's not high school age.
 
You must have been an idiot in school and been retained before you got to high school.  Ninth graders who have never been retained are 14-15.  I actually started high school at 12, graduated at 16, went to college, graduated at 20 and started teaching school at 20.  I am now 49 and retired! :)
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A MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE!

"The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper. Their lives remind us that freedom is not bought cheaply. It has a cost; it imposes a burden. And just as they whom we commemorate were willing to sacrifice, so too must we -- in a less final, less heroic way -- be willing to give of ourselves."- President Ronald Reagan, May 31, 1982

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Re:  Can we say Edgefield principals anyone?????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OotS9Tka_wA&feature=em-share_video_user

This is so hilarious and so sad and SO TRUE!!!!  We spend much too much time "assessing the students' knowledge" instead of helping them acquire new knowledge and skills.  So much instructional time is WASTED!!!!!  Then why do it?  The answer is that we are required to.
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The best explanation of the right to bear arms.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZo4hbGJjVI
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where is the link to the edgefield town squre web cam I can not find it?

Editor's note: The link has been placed starting today on the Headlines Page just above the "Info Now" button. The Info Now page gives readers a phone listing of just about any agency they would need to contact at the click of a mouse.
web posted May 28, 2013

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Editor's post: Edgefield Daily will be shutting down for all but breaking news during the week of June 15 - June 22. That may, or may not, include comments to the Wandering Minds. No emails received were against the closure. On another note, we over paid our state taxes by $2. We were fined a total of $0.77  and will get back $1.23 from our $2 overpayment. So, we paid too much, get penalized, and our overpayment is cut nearly in half. Isn't government great?
web posted May 27, 2013

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I heard the school board is planning on raising county taxes by 5 mills. I haven't seen anything about this in the news.  If my math is right that's about $20 or more on my county tax bill.  Why isn't this being reported?

Editor's note: The "county" is not raising taxes, in fact they reduced taxes this year. The Edgefield County School District is autonomous and can raise their millage without the consent of the County Council. Our pool reporter for the School Board was ill during the last meeting, however, she will be there for the meeting Tuesday night. A rise in millage is tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which I doubt would give leadway to raise the millage above that point. This is being followed closely and additional reports will follow.
web posted May 27, 2013

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Who is "investigator Barney Fife?"

Editor's note: At this time I cannot confirm that the investigator has a salary above $50k a year. If that is confirmed, his name will be allowed to be listed in comments. For now, his name will not be listed.
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I went to school with [the Editor] and I'm 50. How can you claim to be married for 30 years and with your wife for 36 years but graduated in 1980? That's 33 years at best. You would have to be 14 for this to be true...... and that's not high school age.

Editor's note: I met my bride during her first week of school in 1977 (I told her then I was going to marry her). We dated the entire time until she graduated in 1981, when I proposed to her and she accepted. That is four years. We were married two years later in October of 1983, making this year our 30th anniversary and 36 years together. 30 + 6 = 36. Maybe you did not have Mrs. Edwards for advanced math.
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Can we say Edgefield principals anyone?????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OotS9Tka_wA&feature=em-share_video_user
web posted May 27, 2013

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DO SCOUTS HAVE AN OATH TO GOD?
The Boy Scouts of America voted this week to end their policy  banning youth who are openly practicing homosexual behavior.

Over 60 percent of The National Council of 1,400 delegates from Scouts from across the country voted to lift the ban.
http://stacyswimp.net/2013/05/24/do-scouts-have-an-oath-to-god-and-country/
web posted May 27, 2013

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NAVY SEALS
Think long and hard about this! The video is ONLY FIFTY SECONDS.

ALL of us HAVE THE TIME to watch!

If you want to know how the Special Forces and the military feel about Benghazi and Obama, take a look at this 50-second video! Short and to-the-point.

http://blustream.sendvideo.net/stw/?p=nyi907f2201klkgtjiyv
web posted May 27, 2013

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Members of Obama Administration are Related to People in the Mainstream MediaIsn't this is the second time a school bus driver had a wreck. At least this time no kids were on the bus. The last time several got hurt. Maybe it's time to start looking at who is driving our kids around!

Editor's note: Yes, there was a crash in March and at least six students were injured. In that case the bus driver claimed to be trying to miss a deer.
web posted May 25, 2013

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I've seen bus drivers thinking they own the road. I've read other people fussing about these people. Do these drivers have to take a test or something before we load up our kids on the [school] bus? Just a little "silly" to end the week!
web posted May 25, 2013

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WOMAN SUES HOSPITAL OVER TREATMENT ISSUE

A recent article in the Cincinnati Enquirer reported that a woman, one Myra Yablonski, has sued Bethesda North Hospital, saying that after her husband was treated there recently, he had lost all interest in sex.

A hospital spokesman replied, "Mr. Yablonski was actually admitted in Ophthalmology - all we did was correct his eyesight..."
web posted May 25, 2013

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As citizens and taxpayers of this county, we all need to keep a close eye out for the next time the Sheriff comes panhandling to the county for more tax money to hire a new patrolman, purchase a new vehicle, purchase new equipment., etc.  When he has his hand out, us taxpayers should flood the county council chambers and deny any request to the Sheriffs department.  Instead of giving them more money, we need to force them to prudently spend the money and resources they have in their budget.  Regardless of the scare tactics he will employ, i.e., a part of the county will lack services because of personnel shortages, etc, etc, etc.

If it is [said] that the majority of Investigator Barney's cases get thrown out during pre-lim, then why is Investigator Barney allowed to continue on as an investigator?  If Investigator Barney is not doing his job, then he is a waste of taxpayer money.  If Investigator Barney's cases are so shoddy they are thrown out at pre-lim, then look at all the money, time, and resources Investigator Barney's shoddy work costs us taxpayers.  It would stand to reason someone should be supervising this and insuring the taxpayer money is being spent prudently.

If Investigator Barney has difficulty in meeting the basic standards of investigation, then maybe we should take some of the taxpayer money he wasting and send him for re-education. NOT!  It would be easier and less costly to the taxpayer to replace the incompetent Barney with a real Investigator that will get results and/or use a little common sense instead of hiding behind "zero tolerance".

So Addell, the next time you come forth with your hat in your hand asking for money, maybe you should look a little closer at where you can trim the fat, or maybe in this case the dumb, ooops, dead wood.

Meanwhile, Barney's still stuck in his office crying.  His over inflated ego won't allow his head to fit through the door.
web posted May 25, 2013

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All In The Family
 
The US has entered into a contract with a real estate firm to sell 56 buildings that currently house U.S. Post Offices. The government has decided it no longer needs these buildings, many of which are located
on prime land in towns and cities across the country.
 
The sale of these properties will fetch billions of dollars and a handsome 6% commission to the company handling the sales. That company belongs to a man named Richard Blum. Who is Richard Blum you ask?
 
Why the husband of Senator Dianne Feinstein, that's who. What a bunch of crooks we have running this country!
 
Senator Feinstein and her husband, Richard Blum, stand to make a fortune. His firm, C.R. I., is the sole real estate company offering these properties for sale. Of course, C.R.I. will be making a 6% commission on the sale of each and every one of these postal properties.
 
All of these properties that are being sold are all fully paid for. They were purchased with U.S. taxpayers’ dollars, and they are allowed free and clear by the U.S.P.S. The only cost to keep them is the cost to actually keep the doors open and the heat and lights on. The United States Postal Service doesn’t even have to pay property taxes on these subject properties. Would you sell your house just because you couldn’t afford to pay the electric bill?
 
Well, the Post Office is.
 
How does a powerful U.S. Senator from San Francisco manage to get away with such a sweet deal?
 
A powerful United States Senator’s husband is standing by, all ready to make millions from a U.S. taxpayer funded enterprise.
 
No one in the mainstream media is even raising an eyebrow over his 6% commission on the sale of hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of quasi-public assets.

Snopes.com

Editor's note: You would expect less from a Democrat in power?
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I spewed my coffee while looking at all these.  Someone has a great sense of humor with reality.
http://www.youtube.com/user/politizoid
web posted May 25, 2013

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"No experiment can be more interesting than that we are now trying, and which we trust will end in establishing the fact, that man may be governed by reason and truth. Our first object should therefore be, to leave open to him all the avenues to truth. The most effectual hitherto found, is the freedom of the press. It is, therefore, the first shut up by those who fear the investigation of their actions." –Thomas Jefferson
web posted May 25, 2013

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Re: Trash and DOT

Thank you for saying what I say driving down the road when they are mowing. The trash is going everywhere. So instead of having a paper bag or whatever  on the side of the road, there's now hundreds of pieces of trash ON the road. You'd think somebody would think ahead.
web posted May 24, 2013

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I read Ms. Mosley's article today [Thursday] and wanted to thank her for giving inspiration to our next generation. Her parents must be proud of her.

Editor's note: They are, I know her father personally and have met the entire family.
web posted May 24, 2013

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“If ever a time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.”
― Samuel Adams
web posted May 24, 2013

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In the eight months ("a long time ago" according to White House spokesman Jay Carney), there are still many unanswered questions about how the Executive Branch reacted to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi, Libya.   The press may finally be getting out from under the thumb of the Democrat Party and actually digging into the Obama Administration's curious handling of events during and after four Americans were murdered.

Read more of this post
web posted May 24, 2013

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WAIT FOR THE GREAT PRETENDER !!!
 
Little did the  Platters know in 1955 that their song would be so appropriate today, 58 years  later.
This is GREAT !!!
 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/6Zy297Xgr8Q
web posted May 24, 2013

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Trash/DOT,

Can the trash collectors and DOT grass cutting get together. I continue to see the DOT tractors cutting over piles of trash and making a terrible mess. Please get with the jail and pick up the trash before cutting.

Thanks
web posted May 23, 2013

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It is a shame that people feel the need to dig up scandals during the Bush Administration rather than admit that Obama, their messiah, and company is the biggest failure since Jimmy Carter.

Editor's note: Jimmy Carter? He's glad they are comparing Obama to Nixon instead of him now. Here is the new theme song for the Obama administration.
web posted May 23, 2013

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We pulled our daughter out years ago due to the very same coach!  I was at an away game, tremendously pregnant, in the bleachers and she came up to me, put her finger in my face and yelled for me to stay out of her court. I can remember the stares from people on both sides of the gym. I was embarrassed for myself and ashamed that we represented wardlaw. Especially when the administration defended her.
web posted May 23, 2013

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I'm still getting used to the daily reports on arrests but I like the fact [Edgefield Daily] makes it available. For years I tuned in on Tuesdays to check who got arrest the week before, now I know the day after. In my business that is important information. I guess I just want to say thank you for the news and information [Edgefield Daily] provides.

Editor's note: Thank you for your kind words. We are always looking to find ways to improve Edgefield Daily. Last month we attracted 43,973 readers, a new monthly record, and continue to see well over a half million pages viewed each month.
web posted May 23, 2013

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"In selecting men (or women) for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate -- look to his character." –Noah Webster
web posted May 23, 2013

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Hey, I thought we had no money left to things like this?????
Michelle Obama may take extended summer getaway with daughters: report - NYPOST.com
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/michelle_obama_may_take_extended_VpqB2NMDl8lLe3xtJYn7rL#.UZz5NCFt2Eo.email

Editor's note: No, taxpayer money is only affected when it is spent on the taxpayer, not the royal family.
web posted May 23, 2013

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To the person who said or has the dozens of letters or emails of their support for what is going at Wardlaw, you show them, and I will give you a number of parents [no names but commets] who have pulled their kids out of this school the last two years.  And by the way, whoever listed that the school as having 221 students enrolled there was false.  That is another false statment put out.  There are plenty out there who are not happy about what is going on since the new group has taken over.  As a matter of fact, and I mean FACT I will and can put the real truth out there for you if you want to see it.  So just keep on protecting people who continue to lie!!  Every dog has its day!!  Leave the kids and parents along who have been wronged by some of what you call leaders.  How is the new way working for you and the school.  Not to say the kids and sports program.  Kids who learn how to be sucessful in sports carry it to the class as well as life with the right leadership!  P.S.  Your girls programs are failing with poor leadership.
web posted May 22, 2013

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Anyone wanting to keep up with Wesley (Spires) can go to  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/wesleyspires/journal

Editor's note: Site requires you to register for an account.
web posted May 22, 2013

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Courage is being scared to death...and saddling up anyway. ~John Wayne
web posted May 22, 2013

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Chilling effect?  Nothing other than Gestapo tactics.  Most people do not realize the chilling effect the IRS investigations of anyone affiliated with the Tea Party, voices their opinion against this administration, conservative, or just good ole Americans will have.  If you were afraid of the IRS before, you should be even more afraid now - AND THAT's HOW THEY WANT IT.

But you should even be more afraid when it seeps down to the local level.  Just think, charged with a crime you didn't commit.  Made to spend your resources to defend yourself.  All because the Edegefield County Sheriffs Dept. (ECSD) Investigator is a buffoon or wants to put another feather in his cap to make himself look good.  To make things worse, they (ECSD) like the IRS, leak information to others to make them come to the conclusion the investigator wants them to conclude.  What absolute thuggery.  Case in point.  A law abiding citizen, a parent, goes to the person the alleged crime was committed against, asks for leniency - they'll take care of the punishment (and oh yes they will).  But the landowner, who never saw a thing, just had video, was able to conclude one of the four involved was the ring leader?????  And won't work with the parent?  Hmmmmmmm.  If a homeowner with such tremendous powers can deduce who the ring leader was by just looking at a video, if they even looked at the video, we need to send them immediately to D.C. to work with the Dept. of Homeland Security.  Sounds to me like the ECSD SS Barney leaked a little information to the individual to help keep the charges in place.  After all, Gestapo Barney can't press charges, only the homeowner.  So he needed the homeowner to believe his (Barney's) side of the story.  Gestapo tactics in DC.  You should be scared.  Gestapo tactics here in Edgefield.  Your hair should stand up on end.

Barney keeps crying in his corner, and leaking information to make his case.  Pathetic PoS.  Will do anything to make himself look good [removed].  Sellout.  Traitor.  What a thug!
web posted May 22, 2013

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RE: JUST GO AWAY.....

Let me get this straight.  You agree with the fact that what happened to the child in question was wrong yet you continue to come here and attack me?  From the first day I've told nothing but the truth in regards to the situation.  So what is it exactly that upsets you so?  Is it the fact that I chose to discuss my affairs publicly?  Is it the fact that I chose to share with my family, friends and community what happened?  I fully understand that folks like myself make you nervous, just as a community poster board like Wandering Minds makes you nervous.  However, I'm not sure how you can arrive at the stated conclusion of "knowing what type of person I am."  What type of person would that be?  A blow hard?  A loudmouth?  A non-conformist?  A troublemaker?  I would suggest that before you could draw those conclusions fairly, you would first need to spend some meaningful time with me and my family.  As for the name calling over the internet, I'm sure that I'll never have to worry about you speaking to me in public and certainly wouldn't have to worry about you calling me a name.  No, you're one of those folks who chooses to move in the shadows, talking behind someone's back, never standing up to the person in question.  You complain about Wandering Minds in one breath and use it to achieve your purpose in the next.  You're weak minded at best, I know your type.  On the other hand, you can ask any number of folks here in town about me.  I choose to standup for what I believe in and as many can attest have done so face to face over the years.

You don't scare me and telling me and my family to go away won't work.  We've been here since 1999 and until our youngest child graduates, we don't plan on going anywhere.  I would suggest that you reach out to me if you'd really like to know who I am and what type of person I am.  I could give you some names and numbers of folks from Edgefield who consider me to be a very good friend.  Again, I'm simply stunned by the fact that you continue to be upset with me because I chose to air MY business in a public forum.  Keep it quiet, sweep it under the rug and deflect, deflect, deflect.  Now who seems to be more in line with the Obama White House?

As I've stated the couple of weeks, I look forward to your response.
web posted May 22, 2013

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List of bush-admln-scandal
http://m.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/17/1209848/-List-of-Bush-Admin-scandals

Editor's note: Not sure if you noticed, Bush left office 5 years ago.
web posted May 22, 2013

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Come enjoy Edgefield's Farmer’s, Artists & Craft Market!
Local produce, crafts, plants and food items
abound at the new Farmer’s Market on the Square
EVERY Saturday morning now through September. From 9 am — 1 pm
New vendors are welcome!
Cost for vendors is $5 per Saturday.
Please set up between 8:30 and 9:00 am
For information call Carolyn (803) 507-0278
Sponsored by Edgefield Community Development Association.
web posted May 22, 2013

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Re: Editor's note: Some teachers work their tails off trying to teach their students and meet their needs in public schools! It is becoming more and more difficult to do so - administration changes, and the race card being played are among those reasons. Private school may be the answer for teachers as well!

Editor's note: I simply stated that competition was good for the free market, including education.
web posted May 21, 2013

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Thank you for putting Wesley Spires atop the news today [Monday]. I hope everybody gets out to donate. He has no insurance and the medical bills are piling up.

Editor's note: The listing of fundraisers will remain at the top of the Headlines as long as more events are announced.
web posted May 21, 2013

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What's the latest on Wesley [Spires]? I've heard he's doing better and then others say he's the same.

Editor's note: I have not talked to a family member this week. The last report I have is he remains stable with no other changes.
web posted May 21, 2013

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RE:  hate to tell you this but regardless of what you think or will continue to write, dozens of individuals associated with Wardlaw have called, written and texted us in support.

RE:  Hope you feel better now knowing that the child was getting her lessons and making the grade at Wardlaw. I look forward to your next attempt to make excuses for the coach in question. You folks must be taking notes from the Obama White House on how to handle a crisis.

Well good for you Sir I am glad your daughter has that support.  No I am not going to make excuses for the coach because from all that I understand your daughter was wronged.    I can understand your frustration, but you are the only one ranting here.  YOU SIR have made this an issue for everyone, but it is far from a crisis.  I know your kind.  [Removed]

You are the one taking notes from the Obama Administration and just WON’T GO AWAY.
web posted May 21, 2013

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Isn't it funny Obama never knows about any scandal?

Fast & Furious, Had no idea and blamed it on Bush even though Obama started it and then blamed America for the guns he GAVE to drug lords that were used to kill Border agents when he was in Mexico.
Releases criminal illegal aliens but didn't know about it. (heck, at least release AMERICANS before illegals!!!!!)
Ft. Hood terrorist attack: Obama calls it "workplace violence".
Christmas bomber in NYC, "lone wolf, not a "terrorist".
Ditto Boston terrorist attack.
Benghazi, no clue, blamed on a video the CIA never mentioned.
IRS, "Didn't know".
DOJ tracking reporters: Knows nothing.

Just what the [heck] does Obama know other than nothing?

Time to hit the road Jack........
web posted May 21, 2013

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Another Obama Scandal in the making????

Many of the blogs and websites I read said that there would be four (4) scandals that are going to envelope the Obama administration and that the 4th would be the worst....

1. Benghazi
2. IRS
3. Justice Dept spying on Associated Press Reporters
4. ?????

I could be wrong...but I believe the 4th is about to break.  Remember when State Senator Obama ran against Jack Ryan in 2004 for the US Senate Seat from Illinois.  Well, Jack Ryan was ahead of Obama until "someone" from Chicago petitioned the California Court system to have the Ryan's sealed divorce proceedings "unsealed" for the "good of the public."  The proceedings were unsealed (without the consent of the Ryans), a scandal ensued and Obama went on to win the Senate seat and the rest is history.  This is but one of many known illustrations on how low Obama and his "Orc" minions will stoop to get their way....this is the context for those who think the following scenario is too nefarious to be believed.

#4 Obamacare...threats and intimidation of a US Supreme Court Justice.   Remember when this case was being heard by the Supreme Court last fall....I always wondered why Obama's people and the press pundits always focused on Chief Justice Roberts.  His personal case reviews left little doubt that his legal beliefs were against Obamacare....then magically, in only days...he did an entire flip flop to the surprise of everyone (3rd paragraph of the below link)
  

http://www.forbes.com/sites/aroy/2012/07/01/the-supreme-courts-john-roberts-changed-his-obamacare-vote-in-may/
      The following link lays out the story on how the Roberts' adopted two children from a "Latin American Country"....look at the photo and tell me if these kids look like they're from Latin America....

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Life-with-Chief-Justice-Roberts--.html
        Now...the wife is from Ireland and the Mother-in-Law is from Ireland....and that red hair and freckles on those kids look like they're from Ireland too.....

        This last article pulls it all together....


Irish law is VERY CLEAR...it is ILLEGAL to adopt Irish Children and take them from Ireland.  Remember, people like the Roberts are elites....all elites (whether Republican or Democrat have an innate belief system that laws are for the unwashed masses like us).  Love him or hate him, Obama and the Democrats have quite the "intelligence and intimidation" machine....look what happened to Hermann Cain in the primaries.  If you knew you had the goods on Justice Roberts, and that adoption laws were broken...one might argue that even though he swore an oath to our Constitution and our countries laws, though breaking another countries laws is grossly unethical...perhaps he might survive the scandal.  However, if it came down to the fact that children were illegally adopted, thus rendering the adoption illegal and the subsequent return of children whom you call your own for the past 12 years, do you think you'd do just about anything to keep it quiet and keep your children....including selling out your core values and your country?   That's why character matters so people we entrust can make ethical decisions not based upon fear and intimidation.

http://beforeitsnews.com/alternative/2013/05/was-chief-justice-roberts-blackmailed-into-supporting-obamacare-maybe-2653436.html

          Given the first three scandals (let's not forget the deaths of an Ambassador and two former Navy SEALS)...if this fourth possible scenario comes to pass as true, Obama should be tarred and feathered and much like Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa....and asterisk should be next to Obama's name on the roll of Presidents, denoting....illegitimate, unethical, immoral, illegal.
  
We have got to start throwing ALL Current politicians out....you know an their "pinky raised" tea parties and social events...they whisper these "facts" amongst themselves...and instead of throwing light upon it...they use it as leverage for their own personal gain.  Where's our Congressman and Senators on this?  I'd be curious.
web posted May 21, 2013

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Editor's post: It is so sad to see Obama send out underlings to go on TV to spout lies in the face of facts. Sadder still is some liberal media outlets are letting him get away with it.
web posted May 20, 2013

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I went to get something to eat at the [removed] in Johnston.  Are they getting ready to close down?  I remember when we used to go in there for a hamburger and the place was packed.  It is now like a ghost town.  A shadow of it's former self.  The bar stools are unfit to sit on.  I didn't see one that wasn't broken.  It seems they have a young girl in charge who is barely old enough to serve, let alone manage.  I spoke to a few people after my bad experience and was told they no longer go there because the SCHP sits and watches for people to leave and then stops them for DUI.  [Has anyone] heard anything?
web posted May 20, 2013

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Apparently, the information about the IRS was designed to come out. Makes one wonder why. Will anything stick to these people or will it somehow be turned around on the Republicans? The left is already in spin mode saying the Republicans should stand down a little or they will hurt themselves. Really? Or could this all really be an attempt to scare folks into not being part of conservative grassroots groups? Especially if the IRS is going to be taking care of our health needs. Will folks be more careful in what they say, stand for, align themselves with etc? Intimidation and control are very powerful weapons over people. Whether or not one gets the healthcare they need may influence their actions.
web posted May 20, 2013

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What does the Cleveland Police Department and Edgefield County Sheriffs Department have in common?  They both have incompetent Investigators that when exposed, the Department head circles the wagons to protect those with bruised egos, instead of upholding their oath of office.

Yup, when the Cleveland PD received a couple of complaints, their Barney was like our Barney - they went to the complaint, asked a couple of questions, then left.  Never even had any further curiosity to look further. (Probably because it meant doing some work.)  Ten years later we find out about the House of Horrors in Cleveland.  Hope we never find our own House of Horrors in Edgefield because of the lack of curiosity on our own Barney's part.  Even if we did, we already know Adell will circle the wagons - he already has and on something a lot more trivial.

Is Barney still pouting in the corner?
web posted May 20, 2013

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RE: The students that transfer to Fox Creek from out of county to play sports are the ones that can't compete at the school they are zoned for...
All that being said who cares that a kid who was cut off the JV baseball team at NA  transfers to Fox Creek.

So Fox Creek gets all the students that can't compete at the school they are zoned for?  Wonder how Fox Creek baseball can beat Aiken (AAAA school) ,Midland Valley (AAA school) ,James Island (ranked top 10 AAA school), and Silver Bluff 3 times (ranked top 10 AA) with kids that can't compete at the school they are zoned for ?  Look at USA Today high school sports and see who is ranked 23 in SC baseball and who is ranked 60.  Facts are facts Jack!
web posted May 20, 2013

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How about a smile..

Donald MacDonald from the Isle of Skye went to study at an English university and was living in the hall of residence with all the other students there. After he had been there a month, his mother came to visit him.

"And how do you find the English students, Donald?" she asked.

"Mother," he replied, "they're such terrible, noisy people. The one on that side keeps banging his head on the wall and won't stop. The one on the other side screams and screams all night."

"Oh Donald! How do you manage to put up with these awful noisy English neighbors?"

"Well, I just ignore them and sit here quietly playing my bagpipes."
web posted May 20, 2013

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The SC Senate is taking up the proposal to give a $4000 tax deduction to parents who send their children to private schools. Sounds like this will take money from public schools. We need to let Senator Massey know how we feel about this. (803)480-0419
http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/16/2774821/sc-senate-to-take-up-controversial.html

Editor's note: If state-wide and nationally public schools are falling behind private schools, why not offer school choice? Let the money follow the student and watch all schools compete and get better in the process.
web posted May 20, 2013

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Re: Racist Joke... Here are two good articles to read and an older peer reviewed one.

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/poverty/news/2012/02/23/11042/debunking-poverty-myths-and-racial-stereotypes/

http://www.urban.org/UploadedPDF/412596-Racial-and-Ethnic-Differences-in-Receipt-of-Unemployment-Insurance-Benefits-During-the-Great-Recession.pdf

Older article but still proves the point... http://www.wlu.edu/documents/shepherd/academics/cap_03L_timoll.pdf

Instead of making this a black/white issue why don't we make it a job creation issue?  If more ppl had full time good paying jobs then they wouldn't need the govt assistance.
web posted May 20, 2013

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You will find this interesting.  Government overreach is stretching beyond belief.  Govt. buying ammo to prevent citizens from arming themselves.  Monsanto being protected from suit and not being required to label GMO.  Now this.  LDS canneries no longer being able to assist their communities with large food needs.  Read the whole article to get the importance of this impact.  When you control the population's ability to defend themselves, feed themselves, provide health care, educate and communicate - you then have a captured society.  Be aware.
http://www.preparednesspro.com/breaking-news-lds-canneries-halt-canning-2/
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The following is a note I just sent to Mr. Allen Klimp, one of Congressman Duncan's lead staffers....others might consider similar correspondence.  In light of the IRS scandal, now is the time to strike while the iron is hot for tax reform....

Allen,
   Not sure if you remember me, my old e-mail address was [REMOVED] and I spoke with you about the DHS ammo purchases. My wife and the rest of my voting age family members have been following the IRS scandal closely. The more I have read about the history of the 16th amendment, and the history of the Federal Reserve, the more suspicious I have become.
  
Unfortunately, those who have questioned the legitimacy of the IRS are often characterized as "nuts" and "quacks"....regardless if members of our government try to portray the income tax as voluntary as Senator Harry Reid stated in 2008 and as the IRS had long portrayed. During the house testimony by former secretary Miller...he made a remark to Congressman Nunes that our tax system is "Voluntary"...WHAT THE [removed] DOES THAT MEAN??? How insulting and why isn't OUR REPRESENTATIVES JUMPING ALL OVER HIS [rear] ON THAT! (http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/05/17/IRS-Chief-Taxes-Are-Voluntary). ; My suspicion is that this is in fact a true statement since a former IRS tax investigator (Joe Bannister) took up the challenge and sought to dispel the rumor that average Americans were not liable for the income tax....guess what....he discovered it was true and that the only people liable for the income tax were companies and individuals who earned money overseas or employed a foreign national (http://whatistaxed.com/IRSwhistleblowers.htm). ; Why isn't Congressman Duncan pressing this?? This is a perfect opportunity to push for the FAIR TAX....the IRS would be out of business. What is Congressman Duncan's position on this matter? He should be prepared to talk about it at his next town hall meetings....BTW, do you know when the next ones will take place and where? Thank you for your time and please pass this note to Congressman Duncan.

Signed,
  A Constituent in the 3rd District
web posted May 20, 2013

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The koolade drinkers will never believe that this president could or would do this to his citizens.  Wake up and see what is happening.  Benghazi, IRS, AP  record seized, gun control just add your own incidence.
http://patriotaction.net/video/alan-keyes-obama-working-with-terrorists-to-introduce-martial-law
web posted May 20, 2013

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Re: SNAP program

It seems like Obama wants to make it so his unemployed drug dealing voters can "SNAP" their fingers and rob taxpayers out of money without them having to pull a gun on anyone. They're robbing us blind! Wake Up America!!!!!
web posted May 18, 2013

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Re: Fox Creek athletic transfers

The students that transfer to Fox Creek from out of county to play sports are the ones that can't compete at the school they are zoned for, attitude problems, and trouble makers.  All that being said who cares that a kid who was cut off the JV baseball team at NA  transfers to Fox Creek. Why  would a young man blessed with talent choose to transfer to class A Fox Creek to play baseball  instead of competing in the toughest AAAA baseball region in the state?   Fox Creek can have all the rejects, attitudes, and trouble makers they want.