Editor's post: There are several posts submitted in regards to the Bobby Hickson case that have been withheld. Some because they are "over the top" and others because they reveal information about the victim. Let the court system work and in the end the truth will come out. The Sheriff's Office does not arrest people on hearsay. Hickson is innocent until proven guilty. The same goes for the victim.
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To Editor, On the pictures that you edit on McCain & Barrack on the younger years. I believe McCain is about 70 years older that Barrack that is why he does not have on the Service Uniform. It looks like a costume that he is wearing when he was about 16 years old don’t hold that against him he was just being a child. Are you really a racist editor because your comments that you throw in your wondering minds says you are? It a shame if you are because how are we supposed to come together as a town Community with the out put you put out. And don’t give me that 1St amendment  either.

Editor's note: Yup, you got me, I faked the picture that was sent in of Barrack Obama dressing as a muslim in his college years next to John McCain as a decorated fighter pilot that spent more time in a Viet Nam prison camp enduring torture than Obama has served in his entire life as an elected official. Obama served just over 140 days as a US Senator when he ran for President. I bet John McCain wished he could have served just 140 days in the torture camp. Granted, I think John McCain is the worst candidate the Republicans could find for election, but he stands head and shoulders above the marxist Democrat Barrack Obama. Either way, we lose as a country. One just faster than the other.

As a second note: I do not edit photos sent in by readers. And just for good measure, if McCain is "70 years older" than Obama he would be over 100 years old. So your pitiful political knowledge is only surpassed by your pitiful intellectual capasity. I can see how that would make you a Democrat that calls me a racist for not bowing down at the alter of the lord Obama.

Furthermore, if I am a racist, why have I voted or supported Sheriff Adell Dobey, Bill Clyburn, and Ken Collier for elective office?

Who is racist?
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I find it most shocking that Bobby Hickson was released on bond. Obviously (according to the article) there was enough evidence to charge him with kidnapping and molesting a minor. How unfair to the minor and her family that he gets to continue with “life as usual”, work as an EMT at the “family“ local ambulance company (surely there are minor patients) and enjoy HIS children, which are minors as well. He gets to walk out and is free to do WHATEVER to WHOMEVER. Where is the justice for the violated minor? Adults are supposed to protect children, NOT molest them. I am sure this minor cannot continue “life as usual” because of the traumatic situation. What judge would allow this man to post a bond? Who is to say that this has not happened before to other minors and will not potentially happen again? Thank God she was brave enough to tell and come forward. By telling, she has potentially saved the next victim. I pray if this has happened to others, that they will also come forward. I feel the violated minor needs to be protected because of speaking. The only way for that to take place is for him to be locked up until a court appearance. I believe that according to the article, it stated that evidence was found at Bobby Hickson’s home and more charges were pending. Evidently enough evidence was found for the kidnapping and molesting charges to stand. I happen know BOTH families and there is absolutely no way the minor child “made this up” for “revenge”. Revenge of what? The minor trusted this man and loved this family. The minor victim is devastated and so traumatized that I feel that speaks for itself as well as the evidence collected at Bobby Hickson’s home. It deeply saddens me that “other” charges are pending. The current charges are bad enough. I believe in the phrase “innocent until proven guilty” but I think the actions of the minor and the evidence speak for themselves. How soon before a court date?

Editor's note: Do not look for a court date anytime this year.
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I understand the premise behind the settled lawsuit involving the ECSB…but there are two things I don’t understand:  1- what was the point of the lawsuit if the district didn’t have to publicly admit guilt and 2- why would someone, who is angry enough to sue, want to remain employed by the district that treated them so poorly?  

I don’t think I could work for someone who takes money that should have been spent on the children and puts it into in their own pockets (I am aware the insurance company will pay the settlement…but doesn’t that mean the district’s premiums will increase? And won’t that increase be covered by the taxes I pay?).

Editor's note: If you want the amount of premiums paid to cover discrimination lawsuits, elect school board members that won't keep getting sued for discriminating.
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My family has known Bobby Hickson and family for over 15 years. The Hickson Family is a hardworking, wonderful family with great morals. Bobby is very involved with his family and is a great father. My kids have been to birthday parties and other events with the Hickson's. This revengeful act is hurting the friends and family in our community and I hope and pray that the court system proves this in the near future. Here is a man that is trying to work and raise a family and now he and his family have to face this. Once the posting hits the media, the majority of viewers go ahead associate the alleged person with guilt and in this case, this is so undeserving.
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Yes i'm writing about the movie shown up town.
I believe they should have a TENNAGERS night. They should show Dirty Dancing or the movie Shag...Meaning Shag was shot in Myrtle Beach that is in South Carolina..These are both tennage movies..It would give us teens something to do on Friday nights until Football games start back..Then we won't get into TROUBLE...
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Concerning the arrest and release of Bobby Hickson....I, too, believe that you are guilty until proven innocent.  HOWEVER, when it comes to child abuse/sexual abuse in anyway concerning a minor, it horrifies me that someone could be released so easily.   I have personally experienced with my family the "Victim's Rights Side" and believe me, my experience definitely indicated that the Person Charged with a Crime and who commits a crime is given so many more rights than the Victim.  I applaud the child for coming forward; it took a very brave, strong child to make it through such a horrible experience and be able to come forward and provide enough detailed information to provide the law enforcement the evidence to receive and execute a search warrant and then make the arrest.   This child will NEVER be the same.  Her and her family's life have forever changed.  This child trusted and loved this family and this "man", (for lack of a better word) abused that trust.   What scares me is that this is only the tip of the iceberg.   Things like this usually do not happen in "singles".  I pray for the victim and her family; may they find the strength to overcome this horrible experience. 
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Re: Editor's note: So, from your earlier posts drilling for more oil (which would increase supply)

It would increase supply in 5-10 years (just minimally) which has no affect on the price of oil and gas today or tomorrow. The decrease in demand is happening right now, or it was, until prices dropped $0.30 a gallon ($3.89 to $3.59 at BP in Johnston) in the last two weeks. The point is we need to conserve and drive less, if we can. Wind power and the transition to natural gas for autos could take place a lot sooner than drilling for oil in America. Just yesterday, I read where they have discovered trillions of cubic feet of natural gas in Louisiana. If the government will pass legislation to encourage wind power for power line transmission and natural gas power for autos, then this will ween our nation off of the black gold that we crave so much.

Editor's note: You tout Mr. Pickens' Plan, but even he says it will take ten years. Are you still going to say that drilling our own oil (reducing our need for foreign oil by 100% in ten years) is not going to make a difference?
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I was listening to a radio talk show yesterday and they were asking people who they were going to vote for in the Presidential election. Most said Obama, but could not give a reason why other than they wanted change. None of those interviewed new any of his political views, only a couple of people for McCain had any idea what his views were on any thing. That is SCARY! I have always believed that we should come up with some type of intelligence exam before you are allowed to vote. Also, you should be a Tax payer, not live in government housing, or participate in any government handout program. This way you are not obligated to vote democrat in each election.I vote Republican each year(GW was not my proudest moment) simply from the fact that I want less government.We have become a welfare state.I go to work everyday as my wife does just to give us and our children a comfortable living.But we have to share 40% of our income with someone else who does not want to go to work eveyday so their children can have things.Democrats and liberals want fairness and equality, what's fair about that.Obama and the Pelosi's are not true Democrats,they are socialist.It does not work.Just look at history (Russia,China,Cuba).As far as getting us out of Iraq,not going to happen with whoever gets elected,we made our bed now we must lay in it i.e.Japan,Germany.Obama knows it,he just counts on uninformed voters who do not know it.
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The drive in movie at the square was great. We will be back at the next one and I hope they keep doing this. I met people I did'nt know lived here before the movie and I think this is the best thing they have done to bring our town together. I like it better than the sho(p) around thing when everybody is running from store to store. This was a relaxing thing and people set up chairs and started talking. THAT is what a community does and we are a community even if we are called a town.
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I was very glad to hear about the Town of Edgefield's Movie Night.  I think it is a great idea.  Edgefield needs more community events.  I just wish they had adjusted the sound level a little.  We could hear the movie over the TV in our living room and we live five blocks away.  Not a huge complaint, just a little hint. 
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I wanted to write and say that I really enjoy the wandering minds. (The editor) prints what people say about him good or bad and I admire that. I think this is a great thing you are doing.

Editor's note: Thank you for your kind comments and for reading. The Wandering Minds belongs to the readers.
web posted July 30, 2008

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Did you drop the slander issue with (County Councilman) Norman Dorn? It just disappeared. I hope not.

Editor's note: There is no hurry in making a decision as to the course of action to be taken in the matter. When that decision is made the readers of EdgefieldDaily.com will be the first to know what it is.
web posted July 30, 2008

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I have heard that the Edgefield Community Development Association is thinking about having a wine tasting during their next shoparound.  I do not think that this is the type activity we should be promoting for our town.  What if someone tastes too much wine and then drives?  There will also be children present during the shoparound.  What kind of example will this set for them?  Am I wrong in how I feel?  What do other readers think?
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Re: Editor's note: Okay, let me see if I got this right.

Your ignorance of the laws of supply/demand never cease to amaze me. The post mentioned nothing about Obama. Why must you always take any serious conversation about oil prices on some rant about Obama? If you read anything besides your own website, you would know that big oil companies are against finding new supplies of oil. They have no interest to increase supplies. It is not part of their business models. What would you suggest, force them to drill for more oil? That's why we need alternatives to create competition so that the price of oil will decrease. Pickens is a businessman who wants to provide alternatives to foreign oil. If we switch to natural gas for vehichles, in the short term, this will help ease our addiction to foreign oil.

Editor's note: So, from your earlier posts drilling for more oil (which would increase supply) would do no good in the effort to lower oil prices but people not buying as much gas (which increases the amount of supply) does is contradictory. Your House of Rep. Leader Nancy Polosi wants to release oil from the SOR (strategic oil reserves - also increasing the available oil supply) to bring down costs. But somehow you can't wrap your head around increasing the oil supply here at home would lower oil prices and you want to ignore the fact that Democrats in Congress will do anything and everything to prevent that from happening. And if your candidate for president, Barack Obama (who makes leftist Polosi look like Rush Limbaugh), is not a factor in all of this, I don't know what is.

I guess by your claims of people using less gas due to high prices (that are coming down) that if we then increase that supply by drilling our own oil the prices would remain the same is what?

I guess I do read more than EdgefieldDaily.com for information. Maybe you should try getting away from leftist media outlets and start grasping some reality.

There is a special announcement on the headlines today about the new hire at STH for principal. I think you will find it interesting. Enjoy the debate as always.
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W.E Parker had listed the supplies needed for the 2008-2009 year on the Parker website.
The Tax free weekend is 8/1-8/3, we normally get a list in the mail but as of today it has not come.

http://www.edgefield.k12.sc.us/WEP/index.html
School Supply List
2008-2009
 School Year
Child Development
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

Editor's note: Thank you.
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Concerning Bobby Hickson, has anyone ever heard of the phrase "innocent until proven guilty"    I've known the Hickson family for a long time and can't even imagine him being guilty.  I have known cases where a child has accused someone of something out of revenge.  I just hope that both parties with be investigated and the truth will prevail.
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Quit whining about a service you don't pay for. So what if the movie did get covered. Just be Thankful we have a real news service in Edgefield County now.
I have noticed Edgefield Daily.com and the Citizen's News Paper are working together to bring  comprehensive coverage for the whole county. "Kudos"
The Editor has to make a choice between real news and fluff, guess what I want to read the real news. This town wastes a lot of money on looking pretty.
Another bank robbery has taken place in town if more money was given to the police and sheriffs departments to protect the town and county maybe this would not happen. Could this is be why so many of the store front are empty on Main St. Or is is because "The Man" has raised rent outrageously high on the store front.

Editor's note: EdgefieldDaily.com maintains a very good working relationship with several local media outlets including newspaper, radio, and television.
web posted July 30, 2008

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In reference to the question about cell coverage going to Strom Thurmond: There is an Alltel tower located in Mount Vintage.  Many residents and workers out that way have Alltel and LG phones.  That combination seems to work the best.  We have a full signal from Highway 25, up Sweetwater Road, all the way to Strom Thurmond.  There is a "spot" almost in front of JET that the signal leaves, but it returns in seconds.  Our children have signals in and around the school grounds as well.

Editor's note: I have made an exception to naming company names because this request for information involves cell phone coverage for children traveling to school.
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Announcements that the US might start to drill for more oil have had no affect on the price of oil. Demand in the US has dropped over the last two months. This decrease in demand has lowered the price of crude and gas at the pump. However, if the price drops more, then Americans will start to drive more and use more gas and then the price will flatten out, and then begin to rise again. Conservation is the key to price decreases in oil and gas. If we use less, then demand creeps lower and the prices will follow. Pickens has a legitimate plan and if the government follows through with laws and policies to help the wind power indusrty, then there will be more investors to follow Picken's lead. Refer to the artcle by Thomas Friedman with the link below:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/27/opinion/27friedman.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

This is important reading and will give more information to you about Pickens and his plan.

Editor's note: Okay, let me see if I got this right. The drop in oil prices, which has been driven by stock market speculatiors, not supply, is going down because of an abundance of oil because people are buying less gas in the past week and has nothing to do with the push to "Drill here, Drill now" campaign. I also wonder why the national (liberal) media is not reporting that the stock market speculators are "speculating" that if Barack Obama gets elected his tax and economic plans would plunge America into a deep recession if not a depression.
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(One of many comments) I was disappointed that (EdgefieldDaily.com) did not cover the movie in Edgefield on Friday. It was a fantastic event and when I logged on Monday there was not a word about it. Shame on you!!!!

Editor's note: I had a choice to make, cover a showing of a twenty-some odd year old movie on the Edgefield Town Square or the execution of a search warrant and arrest of an accused child molester. Guess who won out for breaking news coverage? The movie is covered in today's headlines. Thank you for reading.
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I got this in an email today and thought it was funny. The major tv stations. ABC (All Barak Chanell), CBS (Constant Barak Stories), and NBC (National Barak Chanell).

Editor's note: The correct spelling is Barack Obama.
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Is (Bobby Hickson) still in jail? I heard he got out on no bond.

Editor's note: The information I have is he was released on $50,000 in total bonds on Saturday. It is unknown at this time if additional charges will be filed in the case. The investigation is ongoing. There is no other information available for reporting.
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I made an error in the posting of my rant. I wanted to say it was a waste of time for the Congressman to explain the changeover to HD TV when we are bombarded everyday with the same info in the papers, on radio, and TV.

Editor's note: And those that do not heed the constant warnings will be the first to call to complain their TV's are not working come February.
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I don't buy the (local) papers anymore because by the time they come out I have already read the news on Edgefield Daily. Why do you keep telling people to buy the paper when you know they have old news? Do you own them or do they own you?

Editor's note: EdgefieldDaily.com brings you the most up-to-date news available but there are stories that we do not cover that are covered in the local papers. EdgefieldDaily.com is an independent news outlet and is not beholden to any outside media conglomerate or ownership.
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I read the story on Bobby Hickson friday night and it never said how old the girl was. Did you forget to put it in the story? Are you getting slack?

Editor's note: No, a new policy was adopted this year to give the age range of the victim and not the actual age in order to protect the victim's identity.
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Just wanted to comment on the Town of Edgefield's Movie Night that was Friday the 25th. Our whole family attended and had a great time. They could not have bought better weather for the event. There were 2-300 people in attendance and most all stayed from the beginning of the festivities to the end of the movie. There was a rousing applause at the conclusion of the movie which in my mind signaled an approval of the night. We hope they continue to do this on a regular or monthly basis. If you missed it, you missed a great opportunity to be with friends and meet new ones in the best town in the state.
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It has often been said to find true answers, follow the money. This is true with T. Boone Pickens! A billionaire that invests millions will surely invest a few more dollars to recoup or make a profit. It also appears that just the U.S. talking about more drilling here is driving the price of crude lower. As the price of oil drops, so does the price of gas.
God Bless! Dickie
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So now we are wasting our tax dollars by having a Congressman come here to explain the change over of our not's. Give me a break. Where have the people been hiding, in a cave? Have you people not seen the constant ad nauseum ads every single day telling you about the change over coming in Feb? What a waste of time and monies to have this guy tell me the same thing. No wonder our government is so screwed up worrying about the little things because it can't take it's head out of the sand to handle major items. And now we are on the verge of putting a guy into office who has absolutely no idea what's going on except that the younger generation thinks he's cool!

Editor's note: How is a Congressman coming to their district a waste of taxpayer money? That is his (or her) job. Having an opportunity to pull your Congressman to the side and speak your mind is a good thing. Should Sen. Shane Massey stop his popular Town Hall meetings because it is a waste of taxpayer money too?
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I am not sure whether the cell companies' names will be published.....For the reader with the child going to STHS from the Merriwether area, I have AT&T/Cingular for my personal cell service.  It works if I go to STHS using Hwy 25/121 and staying on Hwy 121 to the cut thru road to Wardlaw Academy. The road name escapes me, but it's the left turn past Billy's and the little strip shopping area.  If I go Sweetwater Rd, my cell phone does not work until I get into Edgefield.  My work cell phone service is Verizon and it works most everywhere.
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If you can get to a high speed connection, watch this video.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=adYbFQFXG0U
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Altell has the best service.
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I saw our distinguished (?)  Senator Lindsey "Gomez Ramirez" Graham holding hands with the Dalai Lama on TV today.  I could have sworn we elected him to represent South Carolina in Washington D C.  He wants to grant him amnesty also??
 
I hope that he or one of his minions reads EdgeField Daily and makes him understand that his business and what we pay him for is not to follow J. McCain around.  Or maybe we should just get a new Senator that will just do his job.  Weren't there some important votes in the Senate today?
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Editor's note: A reader submitted photo. Proof a picture speaks a thousand words.
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We will have a student  at Strom Thurmond this fall. Who has the best cell coverage at the school and along the way from the Merriweather area?
Thanks for your help!
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I read (the Editor's post) about Barack Obama today and it reminded me of the manchurian candidate. I read the book when I was in college in the 60's and it fits him and the tv media to a tee. Its all about getting a sleeper muslim friendly candidate into the White House. Maybe that is the script he is running on?

Editor's note: I have often thought about that, but I have to admit I have never read the book. I did see the remake of the 1962 film that was released in 2004 with Denzel Washington, Meryl Streep, and Liev Schreiber.
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The process of hiring a principal for STHS is ongoing. Application deadline was July 11. Interviews took place on Wednesday, July 24th and Thursday, July 25th at the district office. The Superintendent invited at least one teacher (dept head) to join in on the interviews. The list of candidates interviewed was not released, so the teacher that attended was sworn to secrecy. There are running bets that the current principal of JET is the lead candidate; however, if an internal district administrator is hired, they will still have to fill that vacancy. If an internal STHS adminstrator is hired, that will leave STHS one admin short and not much time to fill that position. It would probably be best to hire an external candidate to the district, then this would bypass any problem of admin shortages.
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In reading Wandering Minds this morning it hit me, not for the first time, that the situation with Obama is almost like a mirror image of the series of books, "Left Behind".  His campaign is reminicent of the campaign of Nicolae for "World Leader".  Nicolae was the Anti-Christ.  While this series is a work of fiction, it is based on scripture. This really came home to me again when I read that Obama is campaigning in Germany.  Germany can not vote for our President so why is Obama campaigning there and also going on a World Tour?  I am a Democrat for the most part but I have always voted for the candidate and I can say that I won't be voting for Obama and it is primarily because he reminds me of Nicolae in the Left Behind Series.
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Your words: "Call me dim, but I still cannot find the words"
My Words: You really are dim. It is easy to recognize that you were definitely educated in Edgefield County. If school boards, town councils, county councils, etc. force prayer upon attendees then they are establishing a particular religion upon government (city, state, etc.). When someone stands up at a school board meeting or city council meeting and recites a prayer, and expects every attendee to particpate, then they are forcing religion on everyone in attendance, ergo, they have established a religion for that particular governmental body. Now if you are attending a council meeting and you want to pray just bow your head and pray silently. The deity that you pray to will be able to hear your words. Nobody is stopping anyone from praying. If school children want to pray, then teach them to pray silently at there desk. Prayer does not have to be spoken over a microphone or loud speaker for it to be heard. Why must you zealots always have to force prayer on everyone else? Freedom means the right to worship or not to worship. If someone wants to be an Atheist, then they have as much right as you do, when you practice Christianity. If you don't like it, then get over it. Your strict literal take on the Constitution sickens me to the point of emptying my gastro-intestinal juices. The Constitution is a living document that must be interpreted to adjust to the changes that take place in society.

Words from reader: "so the crap that you’re writing is just words on paper"

My Words: First, there was no paper used. That's the good thing about cyber writing, I don't kill any trees. Second, it's just information to steer you to making an informed decision in the election. Finally, if you start to read something you don't like, then skip down to the next posting.
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Editor's post: I am so sick of the liberal media and their constant idol worship of Obama. Everything on TV is a made for TV election. American Idol (somebody needs to read the Bible about "idol worship"), High School Musical, and all the other so-called "reality TV" voting shows.

It has gotten so bad that the media is even pushing quoting people and putting them on TV calling Obama the "new Messiah". First off, I find that not only offensive, but blasphemous. Even Obama speaks as if he is holy.  "... a light will shine through that window, a beam of light will come down upon you, you will experience an epiphany ... and you will suddenly realize that you must go to the polls and vote for Obama" - Barack Obama - Lebanon, New Hampshire. January 7, 2008.

Search Google for "Obama the messiah" and there will be almost 2 million links provided. How sad is that?

The Chicago Sun Times has been running banners on their web site about the "Obama World Tour" as if he is some kind of rock star. (Oh, wait, to those who think TV is reality that is what they believe). Don't take my word for it, this one was online yesterday (aboard "O Force One") and this one was placed today. I can't wait for tomorrow's banner telling us how we can continue to get "up to the minute updates" on "Obama's World Tour". ( I guess with him changing his positions on political topics every time he speaks we may need "up to the minute updates" to keep up with his ever changing positions.)

I can see the headline now, "Obama is a real person, he just went to the bathroom," with the reporter fainting after being overcome by the greatness of a totally incomeptent fake who ran for President with the vast political experience in the US Senate of just over 140 days in office.

Oh, let's not forget this great photo of "Super Obama". I would link all the photos the press has printed with Obama and a "halo" or "messianic light" around his head, but it would take up more space than the entire Wandering Minds for the last four years.
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I'm glad people are sending in all this mudslinging and namecalling about Greg Anderson and (Sen) Shane Massey. By the time the election comes anything they say will just be considered the same old crap it is now only older and more irrelevant.

Editor's note: Good point.
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Before a wall can crumble down, the first crack has to appear. Go Shane!
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We have 2 oil men in the whitehouse who wouldn't tell us who they had shape our energy policy.
The price of gas doubles in one year.
from the article,
 
"But there's a flaw in that logic: even if tomorrow we opened up every square mile of the outer continental shelf to offshore rigs, even if we drilled the entire state of Alaska and pulled new refineries out of thin air, the impact on gas prices would be minimal and delayed at best. A 2004 study by the government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) found that drilling in ANWR would trim the price of gas by 3.5 cents a gallon by 2027. (If oil prices continue to skyrocket, the savings would be greater, but not by much.) Opening up offshore areas to oil exploration — currently all coastal areas save a section of the Gulf of Mexico are off-limits, thanks to a congressional ban enacted in 1982 and supplemented by an executive order from the first President Bush — might cut the price of gas by 3 to 4 cents a gallon at most, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. "
 
Congress has renewed the ban on offshore drilling EVERY YEAR SINCE 1982.  Do I need to tell you the years the Republicans had a majority and could have overturned this ban? 
 
Here is a piece saying W still had it all wrong in 2007.
Here is Jimmy Carter's plan.....30 YEARS AGO!

Editor's note: First off, you need to get with your fellow Democrat further down who says he wants to listen to an "oil man". Ya'll need to make us your minds. Then you quote a piece from the New York Times, who is more liberal than Obama and Hillary combined, to support a liberal view. Lastly, you sing the praise of Carter who gave us gas shortages, record high intrest rates, unemployment, and inflation. Excuse me if I do not want to jump on that wagon in 2008.

By the way, it was very nice finally meeting you today.
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Did anyone know that the last person Greg Thompson hired as he walked out the door was none other than Brother Bibbs’s wife to run the in school suspension class? I’m not sure if that was before he turned in his resignation then went to Myrtle Beach-all expenses paid by taxpayers- for a week to an educator’s conference or when he came back for his week to clean out his office. 

Those of you who thought Thompson was the greatest thing for STHS, delivering a letter of resignation saying you’re leaving in two weeks, going on an all expense paid trip to Myrtle beach footed by the district (us as taxpayers), and leaving the high school and the district in a major jam are not the actions of a competent professional. They show his true nature. 

Nobody knows when a principal will be named and with just over two weeks before teachers return to work things look pretty rough for STHS.
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Re: Editor's note: In no way to take up for one side or the other, please provide me with the excerpt of the Constitution that states there is a "separation of church and state". (Asking for a quote)

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion"

Editor's note: Call me dim, but I still cannot find the words, "separation of church and state". That means the US Congress cannot pass laws to establish a national religion. (Did you ever study history of why that was added? The colonists were seeking religious freedom from England as well.) Call me dim again, but I believe religion (Christians, et al) were well "established" long before the US was even thought about. The wording was added to make sure the US Congress did not interfere with religious activities. You know, like prayer in schools. I still can't find where the Constitution provides for public education being in the hands of the federal government. Maybe you want to take a stab at that as well?
web posted July 25, 2008

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All of these comments about Sister Sallie, Brother Bibbs, and Dictator Brightharp, supporting Mr. Anderson for Senate so the writer of the post is voting for someone else are just ridiculous! A person running for public office can NOT necessarily control who comes out to say who they are being supported by. The same trio above say they are Christians and believe in God. Does that mean that since they say they are for God the rest of us should be AGAINST God? 
web posted July 25, 2008

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To the People that are writing about this stuff with Greg Anderson/Shane Massey- you need to let it go. We as voters are going to vote for the person we like and we want to, so the crap that you’re writing is just words on paper. They both are good men. Down sizing them is not helping either for election. Let this mess go.
web posted July 25, 2008

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T. Boone Pickens says we can not drill our way out of the oil problem. I'll take his word anyday over yours. He is a real oil man and knows a lot more about the problems with oil exploration than you. However, free speech is always open to interpretation, wouldn't you say.

Editor's note: Pickens has some good ideas, but they are basically confined to certain areas of the country.  Of course, the fact that we have 300 years worth of oil under our feet proves there is no way to "drill our way out of the oil problem". That is like saying you are poor and can't get ahead even though your driveway is paved in gold.
web posted July 25, 2008

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I am glad this came out, it make a big difference  on who I am going to vote for.  How do you check on the work history of a candidate?
according to the the wandering minds post on 7/24/08 Mr. Anderson is the Attorney of the ECSBOE, Town of Edgefield, Johnston, ESCD, What do the initials stand for? I think one has to do with the school board after that I was lost. Instead of guessing wrong I will just ask. Maybe the post was mistyped.
Our schools and county need help not someone who has helped hinder progress. This would explain why Bibbs and Cook would come out and endorse Mr.Anderson.

Editor's note: I believe the "ECSBOE" (ECBOE) and the "ECSD" are basically the same, Edgefield County School Board of Education and the Edgefield County School District. Mr. Anderson cannot direct what they do, only advise them if what they are doing is legal or illegal in his legal opinion. Even then, the BOE or the towns leaders do not have to take his advice.
web posted July 25, 2008

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Editor's post: I have a suggestion for those who are going around stealing scrap metal. Rather than steal it, pick it up off county dirt roads. On my travels I ride many dirt roads that have trash piles along the way. These piles include tires and rims, batteries, hot water heaters, and other scrap metals. So... provide a public service (picking up trash) and get paid for it.

Do not cross over onto someone's property without permission, though I am sure they would give it to you if you ask and you are willing to haul off the "trash".

It is a "win-win" for everyone.
web posted July 24, 2008

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What do you do when you have a drug house in your neighborhood and you have told your landlord,and told the police,even talked to the police about it and nine months later still nothing is done about it? It has all the signs of a drug house. You know the people that come for a minute are than gone have been charge with drugs. It has been even when they open the door the smells comes out there the house. Lately it has gotten where People that can"t be no more than 14 and 15 are coming out the back door at night. Is this person a pimp for the police is that why nothing has been done or what? Does anybody else have this pomblem?

Editor's note: Contact the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office and ask to have your information given to the Sheriff's Narcotics Investigators. They will contact you and follow up on the matter. Call 803-637-5337 or 803-278-1625. You also have to take into account that it take months to build a case, even when they "know" there is drug activity going on, but "proving" it is much harder. Sheriff Adell Dobey also has maintained he is always willing to meet with anyone personally and confidentially about criminal activity.
web posted July 24, 2008

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I thought that when a person takes the oath of lawyership, they cite that they will uphold the constitution of the state and the US. Separation of church and state is one of the foundations of the constitution. Did Mr. Anderson miss that day in law school?

Editor's note: In no way to take up for one side or the other, please provide me with the excerpt of the Constitution that states there is a "separation of church and state". I do not want "interpretations" of the Constitution, I want a direct quote.
web posted July 24, 2008

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(County Councilman) Joe (Norman) Dorn is a "black hero"? BULL(manure). Vernon Baker, Clarence Sasser, and the Tuskegee Airmen are heros. He aint no hero. Rev. Brightharp should be ashamed. (content removed)
web posted July 24, 2008

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What took so long for them (the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office) to charge Phillip (Merriweather) with his dad's murder? When I read it Wed. I thought duh!

Editor's note: SLED did not turn the forensic results of their investigation over to the ECSO until Tuesday. One month to the day of the murder. The results of the evidence processed resulted in the murder charge.
web posted July 24, 2008

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George Brightharp is finally calling another church conference at Mt. Canaan.  I'm  wondering if armed law enforcement will attend to keep the peace as before.  That church has been on bad ground since 9/11/07.  One thing you can say about Mt. Canaan they are very democratic.  They are forever voting on something.  Nothing is ever tabled for more thought.  They (Sallie Brightharp Cooks and Rev. Brightharp) may even discuss the banquet that he wants to dedicate to low class Mr. Dorn.  Birds of a feather really do flock together.  For years Brightharp would allow Mr. Dorn to speak a few words at Mt. Canaan around election time.  Church should be a place of worship not political agenda's
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I have noticed lately that the crime blotter is not updating as it used to. Normally Tuesday mornings it is updated. Now here it is Wednesday afternoon, and still not updated.

Editor's note: The Crime Blotter was updated but there seemed to be a problem with the section online, so it was reloaded. I hope this resolved the issue. We are also currently experiencing an email problem so if your comment is not posted, please resend your thoughts. I apologize for the inconvenience.  If you have repeated problems contacting EdgefieldDaily.com by email please call 803-634-0964.
web posted July 24, 2008

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I am an avid supporter of our Senator, Shane Massey and I am sincerely impressed by his willingness to address any and all questions the voters may ask of him.  I recently contacted Shane by cell phone and ask about his vote "against" the Lord's Prayer and he was extremely informative.  For those of you who have questions, please call.  Don't take what just anyone says for fact.  And please don't base your votes on information that does not have facts to back it up.  We cannot be ignorant voters. We need to understand the reason for the vote.  Shane Massey has shown us his love and dedication to Edgefield County.  Yes, he may work in Aiken, but his heart is always here in Edgefield.  And as a matter of fact, I believe he shows that he not only cares deeply about Edgefield County, he cares about this District as a whole. I believe someone made a comment about Mr. Massey concerning his choice to work in Aiken being based on making a lot of money.... Let's be realistic here, we all have families to support and strive to care for them to the best of our abilities.  And how much money Mr. Massey makes has nothing to do with his character and ability to serve this district.  Let's stick to what really matters here.   I am sure that Mr. Anderson is a wonderful man, but I believe that Shane has proved and will continue to prove that he is the best man to represent this District in Columbia.  And for all of those who feel the need to "throw mud,"  please take credit for it instead of laying the blame on the candidates.  I look forward to watching this election pan out....May the best man win.  And in case there was any question, my vote goes to Senator Shane Massey.
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I was happy to see Sen. Massey put the mudslingers to bed about the Lord's Prayer claim. Shane is paying attention when everybody else is too busy. I didn't know anything about this until Shane's letter so I guess i am guilty of being too busy too. That's why I'm glad he's there because he's doing what he said he would do. I'm going to vote for Shane but I bet (if) Mr. Anderson was in Shanes place he would have done the same thing. I say things aint broke so don't fix 'em.
web posted July 24, 2008

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It is refreshing to have a response so quickly from Mr. Shane Massey on an issue raised in Wandering Minds. I don't see any "Letters to the Editor" from Mr. Greg Anderson explaining any votes he has to defend, or why he accepts campaign money from C Brad Hutto. 4 out of 7 ECBOE members say they love the "hands-off" approach of Mr. Anderson when it comes to dealing with ECSD matters. They love the way he sits back and watches as the board members continue to drag the school district down in a quagmire.
Would anyone please name three issues, policies, anything that Mr. Anderson has done to better our community while serving as the attorney for the ECSBOE, Town of Edgefield, or Town of Johnston. Years of employment by these entities does not add up to years of productivity. Heck, Norman Dorn has served on the County Council for over 15 years and look at his record. By the way, Mr. Dorn and Rev. Brightharp have officially endorsed Mr. Anderson as the "Wright" man for State Senator of the 25th district. That's exactly what we need in Columbia, someone who speaks for Dorn and Brightharp.
Unless Mr. Anderson resigns from the ECSD, and denounces the activities of the ECBOE, then Shane Massey has my vote.
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Editor's post: SC Dist. 25 Senator Shane Massey sent in a letter to the Editor clearing up his vote on the Lord's Prayer as it was mentioned in the Wandering Minds.
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I noticed that the vacancy position for the high school principal in no longer on the district website.  Does anyone know if a final decision has been made?  Thanks.

Editor's note: I will see what I can find out.
web posted July 23, 2008

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It is a sad day for Brother Greg Anderson if it is true that he has been endorsed by two of the Mo-Town-Fo, Sister Sallie and Obama Bibbs. Brother Greg is a nice man, but if these two are going to help him get elected via the Mount Canaanites, then my vote is for Shane Massey. This county does not need anyone in public office who owes any political favors to Sister Sallie, Obama Bibbs and the Canaanites for votes to get elected. Look at the mess the Mo-Town-Fo have accomplished during their incompetent tenure as school board dorks. Obama Bibbs and his protege Madam Clunkscales(District HR Clown) have made it possible reverse discrimination is the operative method for hiring and this will surely bring more law suits by persons of non-color. Eventually Obama Bibbs and Madam Clunkscales, through their incompetence, will help increase taxes to payout the law suits won in Federal court. When it is time to vote, remember what Sister Sallie, Obama Bibbs and their supporters have done to put Edgefield County into the 19th Century.
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This "heros banquet" mention on July 19th post is just Rev. Brightharps way. He's smart. When all the mess got started last fall at Mount Canaan, he invited Mr. Dorn to worship service to support him, so he's now going to return the favor and thank him for being there. I wonder who's footing the bill for this banquet. I hope the association is not, since they are in a mess with the ball field already. 

Editor's note: What ball field?
web posted July 23, 2008

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Normally I agree with what you have to say, but your article "Repaving Woodlawn Road - death in the making" was off-base.  Way off-base.  I'll keep my quip pretty short compared to your story.
 
Will deaths rise?  Quite possibly.  More than likely it will be one or more of the "Organ donors". and if it is, good riddance.  That is a perfect example of Darwinism.  Sound crass?  Maybe, but sometimes the truth hurts.
 
Does the road need repaving?  Yep.  Sure does, and repaving a badly rutted, deteriorating road makes sense, and improves safety if the people using it follow the rules of the road.  I pull a 34' fifth wheel up and down Woodlawn several times a month, and a boat on occasion.  I stay at or under the posted speed limit.  Never felt out of control, and I stay within the lines with ease.
 
Don't penalize my safety because some idiots are, well, idiots.  If we want to do that, we need to shut down all roads and only offer mass transit.  Better yet, make everyone rides bicycles or walk.  That will surely decrease deaths.
 
If we don't want to maintain it, then close it.

Editor's note: I was trying to make the point that the state needs to provide funding for patrolling their roads. I am not opposed to the road being paved, I just want something done about the future organ donors before they kill an innocent person, or family heading home or to the lake.
web posted July 23, 2008

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Why do Cook/Bibbs think anyone cares who they endorse.

Mr Anderson Cook/Bibbs have put you between a rock and a hard place. How do you denounce them with out it becoming ugly?  If you accept their endorsement you lose votes from the sane people of this county. Bibbs/Cook have hurt our school system, Mr Anderson you need to help us in any way you can otherwise you have lost my vote. If you do nothing that is ignoring the is issue, our school need help.
web posted July 23, 2008

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Now that we know the School Board settled the lawsuit with Gaye Holmes, aren't we as taxpayers entitled to know how much money the School District spent to settle with her?  They paid her with our tax money.  Whether they admitted wrongdoing or not, shouldn't they legally have to tell us how much of our money has been spent?

Editor's note: I am not at liberty to discuss what I know about this case and the settlement, which is sealed from my understanding. The pay out to Mrs. Holmes, as I understand, was paid by the insurance carrier, not the ECBOE. I'm sure the BOE will be happy to tell you what they pay in insurance premiums, but good luck getting the insurance company to release what they paid to settle the suit. On the flip side, look for another suit to come this year. Same set of conditions. Maybe this time the offended party will not fold and force the members of the BOE to take the stand. I know I would. They are already on record as saying that they sought out a black male for another position. If that is not stating whites need not apply for a ranking position at the EC School District, I don't know what is. Maybe some attorneys need to read through the EdgefieldDaily.com archives. Their words are on record.
web posted July 22, 2008

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I wanted to say why I love Edgefield Daily. (EdgefieldDaily.com is) the ONLY  place that covers Merriweather. The papers only covers what happens in Edgefield or Johnston. Well we are part of the county too!!!!! and thanks to Edgefield Daily we know what is going on here. Thank you and keep up the good work.

Editor's note: Thank you for reading. EdgefieldDaily.com covers the entire county to provide readers with the most up to date information available.
web posted July 22, 2008

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FC has a baseball field? Are you kidding me? Is this a shock to anyone that they are spending money that should not be spent on sports instead of academics?  Yeah the baseball team is a pretty good team, but why cant they just use Bettis Academy like the softball team was doing. It is not hurting anything to rent something instead of using the money that should be used on academics.  Im sure it is a lot cheaper. There isnt going to be a new school so I do not know why they are even going through the trouble to build a baseball field. I personally believe that is a ridiculouse idea.
web posted July 22, 2008

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What are you going to do about (Edgefield County Councilmanl) Norman Dorn calling you a liar and a crook? There aint been nothing about it (published) for a while.

Editor's note: When there is more to report, it will be reported.
web posted July 22, 2008

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There was someone complaining about getting a VA Marker. Please tell them to contact their local VA Office for help. VA Office is at 304 Gray St in Edgefield or call 637-4012. Thank you.
web posted July 22, 2008

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Strom Thurmond's Opponents for 2008…a little history

1.  Chapin Eagles: (Region 4 Class 3A) Last year’s record (6-6), last game played; lost to Myrtle Beach (Seahawks) 42-14 on November 9th.  Last time ST played Chapin…Sept 28, 2007 ST 35 Chapin 14. Chapin has never beaten Strom Thurmond; they are 0-4 in the series. ST has dominated this series by outscoring Chapin 141-20 with half of the games (2) being shutouts.  They are former region foes and have only played each other in region play. Chapin’s offense avg 25.2 ppg and their defense gave up 27.8 ppg in 2007.  Chapin’s largest margin of victory in 2007 = 40-7 win over Brookland Cayce; largest defeat in 2007 = 42-14 loss to Myrtle Beach.
ST vs Chapin is set for August 22nd 7:30 pm at STHS.  This is considered week 0 for the high school season. 

2.  Ridge Spring Trojans: (Region 4 Class 1A Div2) Last year’s record (7-6), last game played; lost to Great Falls (Red Devils) 42-14 on November 16th.  Last time ST played RSM… October 3, 1975 ST 20 RSM 7.  Strom leads the all time series 5-0 and has dominated the series outscoring RSM 167-33, with 2 of the 5 games being shutouts.  This record does not include the 1960 score of Edgefield High 33 RSM 13 or the 1960 score of Johnston High 28 RSM 0.  RSM’s offense avg 20.3 ppg and their defense gave up 15.6 ppg, in 2007. RSM’s largest margin of victory in 2007 = 49-13 victory over Fox Creek; largest defeat in 2007 = 35-0 loss to Pelion. RSM is just 2 years removed from the Class 1A Div 2 State Title game, in which they lost to Lake View at SC State (40-6).                              
ST vs RSM is set for August 29th 7:30 pm at RSM High School.
 
3.  North Augusta Yellow Jackets: (Region 5 Class 4A Div2) Last year’s record (6-6), last game; lost to Westside (Rams) 35-21 on November 9th.  Last time ST played NA…August 24, 2007 NA 27 ST 17.  NA leads the all time series 17-7.  NA has outscored ST 480- 311. Seven of the 24 games, have been decided by 7 points or less. These two teams have played each other in the season opener, consecutively, since 1988.  This will be the 1st year in 20 years that ST or NA opens the season with a different opponent, other than each other. NA reeled off 7 consecutive wins in the series from 1997 thru 2003, which really opened the gap in the series. North Augusta’s offense averaged 20.6 ppg and their defense allowed 26.8 ppg in 2007. NA’s largest margin of victory in 2007 = 26-14 win over White Knoll.  Largest defeat in 2007 = 41-14 loss to Dutch Fork.   ST will enter this year’s game after a bye week.
ST vs NA is set for Sept 12th 7:30pm at STHS.

Editor's note: When you complete your data I will be happy to list it in the Sports Section. Thank you for you efforts.
web posted July 22, 2008

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Mr Editor, thanks for your timely comments on the District 25 Campaigns; hopefully many will take heed.  As a Shane Massey supporter; I support him because his actions to date focus upon limited government.  Some derided him because he did not support the smoking tax.  If one read his frequent updates, Shane articulated that as smoking decreases culturally and the committed tax monies dry up as smoking decreases, then government will be burdened with an on-going budgetary commitment for health care (where the smoking tax monies were being spent), then legislators divert money from other programs to prop up the shortfalls in the health care programs,  that’s how these massive budget deficits begin.  Government should only do, what the individual cannot do for themselves (public works, roads, defense, etc).  Government should not assume individual responsibilities (health care).  Regarding a reader’s earlier comment that he did not support school prayer legislation.  I am a devoted and practicing Christian, I do not want school prayer.  The moment that begins, the door is open to “multi-religious” prayers (akin to our current multi-cultural days, which are absurd).  I for one don’t want my child praying to Allah.  The moment of silence suits me just fine.  I’m sure Mr Anderson is a decent and competent candidate, but Shane reflects my limited government, common sense values.
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I just received word from the honorable Mrs. Sallie Cooks and the honorable Mr. James Bibbs and each one said they fully endorse Mr. Greg Anderson for State Senator for the 25th district.
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As voters in the 25th district we need all the facts we can get about the candidates. The process should not be "smooth". These are times that demand that the constituents be informed of the candidate's past and what the candidate will do in the future. If the candidate promises more jobs, better schools, then we, the constituents, need to know how the candidate plans on raising the funds to accomplish these tasks.
As far as what Shane Massey has done, here is an excerpt taken from a publication in SC.
"Newly elected state Senator Shane Massey didn’t wait for the start of the legislative session to begin shaking things up in Columbia. Massey pre-filed a bill today in the Senate that would enhance disclosure rules concerning earmarks."
Mr. Massey is working hard to reduce wasteful spending in government. He has promised nothing but to work hard for the 25th district and do whatever he can to help the constituency of his district.
He does not make any promises that require more money be taken out of our pockets; or that he knows he cannot deliver. Mr. Greg Anderson has made mistakes in his campaign, but these are the mistakes of a novice. He has never run for public office. He obviously wanted to raise as much money as he could, so he did not carefully screen his contibutors.
The facts tell the real story, not the mushy, subjective words written without evidence to back it up.
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Can anyone honestly tell me the last time madame clinscales from ecboe has hired a white person? I am tired of being passed over for opportunity.
web posted July 22, 2008

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re: "Lord's Prayer in school." There's an old saying. As long as tests and exams are given in school, there will be PRAYERS!
web posted July 22, 2008

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Editor's post: I really thought the Senate District 25 race was going to be as smooth as it was (excluding Bill Hixon) in the special election. I guess I was wrong. I never expected anything to start this early. I know that the negative comments are coming from supporters and not the campaigns at this time. I hope it stays that way. As a voter, I would rather someone tell me why I should vote for their candidate, not a reason to vote against another candidate. But... people are free to say whatever they want (within the confines of the rules). I know personally that Sen. Shane Massey and challenger Greg Anderson both discourage "negative" tactics.
web posted July 21, 2008

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I read on a national news website that congress is considering raising the federal gas tax a additional 15 cents per gallon. The construction lobby is pursuing this increase to help pay for construction of new roads.  I have written both my Congressmen and Senator about the proposal. I informed them that if they voted to increase my fuel tax I could no longer vote to keep them in office. Maybe if enough disgruntled voters let them know where they stand on issues and refuse to vote for them for reelection will congress listen.  I am done, I am tired of Congress selling their votes to lobbyist/highest bidder.   I lost my full time job over 3 years ago, and can only find part time work. I have 3 kids all in college and I am scraping by on less than 1000 dollars a month. I have no more money to donate to the federal government for taxes. And no I do not receive any federal aid. I do not qualify for even food stamps because my kids are full time college students.If they were not in college or were unemployed then i could receive aid, but because they are college students I do not qualify. The only way for my opinion to count is to let Congress know I will not support them if they do not stand up for me. I urge everyone to contact their representatives to let them know this is a bad idea.

Editor's note: The tax your speak of is being sought by Democrats in control of the US Congress, who has lowered the approval rating of the body to an all time low of 9%. But, that is the fault of conservatives and Republicans who are not in control.
web posted July 21, 2008

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We would like our side of the story to be told. It was posted Wednesday that our dogs are accused of attacking  neighbor's dog. We did notice one of our animals hurt and offered to pay vet bills. The problem we have is that we do not own any pit bulls. We have three loving dogs which are a black Lab, a German Shepard mix, and a American Bulldog. All of these dogs are known and loved by many of our other neighbors. The dogs have also not been out of our backyard in months, due to an elect. fence, that was previously installed.
  This story was brought to us by a neighbor, and if the embarrassment of them bringing it was not enough, as we began to read it we felt victimized. We thought our animal was responsible, however, if there are two pit bulls loose in the neighborhood attacking animals, we may not be.  We are saddened by the article published Wednesday and would like our feeling's expressed.

Editor's note: Since no arrest or charge was filed at the time of the report, no parties were named. I am happy that you can express your thoughts but will not link to the story to protect your identity.
web posted July 21, 2008

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Has it ever occurred to anyone that the financial troubles that Johnston is now in is because of the former mayor, Dean Campbell. I have talked to several of our council members, both white and black, and they all agree that Dean could not even read a budget. Just food for thought.
web posted July 21, 2008

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On May 21, 2008 Shane Massey was one of only 12 senators that voted AGAINST having the Lord's Prayer in public schools. Greg Anderson has long advocated that we should have prayer in our schools. Everytime Greg gives a speech to a group he always says that while he is a lawyer, he is guided by the principal that God's law was made before man's law. At the meetings that he attends such as school board and town council, the meetings are opened with a prayer although it is probably illegal. When Greg was asked by a reporter from the Augusta Chronicle why he let these entities do this, Greg responded by saying that "God is worth fighting for." Greg is not afraid to speak up for religion although it may be politically incorrect. Shane apparently does not think it is important. I would not bring this up but somebody had the audacity to question Greg's faith.
web posted July 21, 2008

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Don't get me wrong, I support anything and everything you can do to hold Dorn accountable. However, you said your options regarding Dorn were being discussed with "several attorneys." Please tell us what brilliant attorney didn't bother to tell you that the "criminal slander" had been declared unconstitutional. Better yet, please tell us you really didn't talk to an attorney about that one. I support your cause, but I'm just curious.

Editor's note: Legal advice is being sought on a civil matter, not a criminal matter. Criminal matters are left to law enforcement.
web posted July 21, 2008

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I voted for Shane last time and I think I am again this time. But whoever it is trying to dig up dirt on Greg Anderson needs to stop. Everybody that knows Greg knows that there is no truth to what you are trying to imply. Slinging mud and making up stuff is only hurting Shane. I played golf today and the other three guys voted for Shane last time also but they are having doubts this time because they know Greg and they cannot believe that Shane is stooping this low. So whoever you are, please stop this childish behavior.
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hypocrite is someone who lives in edgefield they think they are holy than thy they think that they can do as they please hurt someone sick and cannot speak for themself.
web posted July 21, 2008

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fox creek high school started working on their baseball field friday, I wonder when they will start a school building

Editor's note: Never, it is all a front to make people believe there will be a new school building.
web posted July 21, 2008

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Shane Massey's report shows that he got $500 from John Kemp. I bet he hated to admit that. I think that is indicative of the kind of support that Shane has.
web posted July 21, 2008

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Gresham Barrett has to have the worst staff of any congressman, ever. Two years ago I approached them about helping me with a problem . I was told they would do what they could, we have been in contact over that time, UNTIL, I was told very blatently, that "we can't tell another government agency what to do." EXCUSE ME? you mean you can't even write a letter or place a phone call on my behalf. I am not the only one that they have strung along. They were suppose to help us with a VA marker-the VA was giving us the runaround, and nothing their either. This time, the girl was just plain rude. I will voice my displeasure come his next election. The people in his district are seriously lacking for someone to help us, between his, we will do nothing to help, and Lindsey "Grahmnesty", its not a pretty picture.

Editor's note: I would suggest not wasting your time with "staff members" and leave a message that Rep. Barrett call you personally. Don't blame him until you talk to him.
web posted July 21, 2008

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Sally Cooks has to go, we do not need the poison she brings with her from Rev. Brightharp and Mt. Canaan's church onto the Edgefield county school board. They can keep the control/anger issue's in their own neighborhood. The School board can manipulate the yearly progress reports to say what ever they want by forcing the teachers to pass unqualified students. But over all South Carolina is at the bottom of the national public high school graduation rate. At 53 percent Hispanic students are graduating at rate less than African-American's in this state. By Choosing race as the major qualification of  school  board superintendent  they did not  even consider the group needing the most help.
All our kids need to be represented and helped. Lets clear the EC school board of people with personal agendas.
The "moetown 4 have to go." I mean Moe as in Larry, Curly and Moe, our county  has  an  extra  fool.
web posted July 21, 2008

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I see that FCHS has gained another mortgage (filed July 14, 2008) - this time a construction bridge loan for $490,000 which has terms allowing borrowing up to a maximum of $980,000.  Yet the previous mortgages do not show as being paid off.  Where's the USDA loan that was to pay for all of this?

Editor's note: There is no USDA loan. I have no idea where they will get the money to pay off the half million dollar debt that will come due this October, much less any other debt. How does this "public body" put the public in debt for such large amounts of money and yet never has to hold a referendum as all other public bodies do?
web posted July 21, 2008

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Thomas Jefferson said; "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." 4 of the 9 SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) members thinks it s unconsitutional? (Democrat Barack) Obama agrees with the 4. If this (man) is elected he will take your guns. He's a black Hitler.
web posted July 21, 2008

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Editor's post: Due to breaking news that occupied a lot of time tonight, the Birthday-Anniversary page and Classifieds were not updated. They will be updated over the weekend.
web posted July 19, 2008

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There is a "heroes banquet" planned for the "honorable"  Norman Dorn and "honorable"  Willie Bright.  It is spear-headed by the "respected" Rev. George Brightharp.  Go figure!  Step into the 21st century.  People are looking for honesty and integrity, not flashbacks to supposed glory days of individuals who have believed their own press and think that they are God's gift to mankind.  Guys, take my advice and retire.  The 60's and 70's are over.  We are the new generation and the ideas and methods of the past will not work with us.  We are a data driven generation.  Show us results or you can expect to be removed from any position you hold.  This is also a fair warning to all other political and social leaders.  The public (via the Internet) has the means to read and share all of your speeches and prior voting history. We are not stupid nor will we believe anything just because it comes from "leaders".

Editor's note: Heroes? Now being nominated for the Darwin Awards I could understand.
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a question?  If you were a black man and dorn a white man, well, you get the picture. not that i'm saying anything.  but what would happen? and, wander what burtons state ethics reports will show? yes, that is a  question of unethical actions in the system.  Look what happen to the mayor of Union.  Mr. Burton, someday????
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Sallie Cooks should be ashame of herself sitting up in Mt. Canaan's  pulpit with Rev. Brightharp. How can you go along with foolishness, lies, and discrimination raising holy hands.  Oh, I forgot her full name is Sallie Brightharp Cooks, one of Rev. Brightharps many cousins at that church.
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To the Editor...Thank you so much for your response on the removal of birthdays,,,I was begining to doubt my e-mailing capabilities :).  I love what you do here on Edgefield daily and I admire the respect you  have for others and their requests. Now knowing that the wishes are not welcomed, I will certainly refrain from sending them.  You do a spectacular job!  Thanks again!

Editor's note: I have never had someone request their birthday wish be removed before, but I honor the person mentioned in such an event. Thank you for you kind comments and for reading.
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Well, I made a statement in Wandering Minds a month or so ago in regards to prices at the pump NOT fairly tracking prices of a barrel of crude oil, and once again it happens.  No one (small or large) is willing to make this a headline issue.  WHY?  The price at the pump is quick to track barrel prices on the way UP, but slow to track prices on the way DOWN.
 
Gas prices have been hovering at $4.00/gallon for close to a month now, while a barrel of crude oil has been between $140 and 150.  This week, the barrel price dropped approximately TEN PERCENT.  It is now below $130.  I filled up yesterday at (my local store) and, surprise!  The price was the same as it has been for weeks.  Three eighty-five.  I didn't see a ten percent drop, or even a one percent drop.
 
When a barrel goes up five bucks, you can bet your sweet Vidalia onion that we are going to pay more at the pump, probably that same afternoon.  When it drops, weeellllll, just give it a week or two.  "They" are going to see how long the drops stays a drop, then will start to slowly, ever so slowly, start to ease back on the price.
 
Unbelievable.
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I think that what you do for Edgefield County is so valuable.  If you didn't speak the truth about local politics and other issues, no one would.  Keep fighting the good fight!
 
I am angry about Norman Dorn's ability to stay one step ahead of the law and that he will not be held accountable by law for his remarks during the last council meeting.  I hope that you are going to persue civil action against this man. 
 
btw, I didn't realize that I couldn't call him corrupt.  It was removed, along with another sentence from my last wandering minds post.  Sorry.  I try to follow the rules. 
 
Would it help it citizens called the Solicitors office or SLED about him?  I have thought about doing so for a few days now but didn't want to make matters worse for you. I get the feeling that he is being protected by other officials. 
 
I understand that it would be unethical for you to request help from your readers but if one offered to complain (or post about others complaining) that would be a totally different story.
 
You have a lot of support from your readers and many, many folks want to see this man reap the consequences of his actions. 
 
Also, would it be inappropriate for me to run for the School Board in the Bettis Academy district with a child in private school?  I wish I'd put my name in the hat for the council seat but was hesitant to get involved.  But a little voice keeps telling me that I'm going to have to step up in this district because no one else seems to want to.

Editor's note: Thank you for your kind comments. Kenneth Collier has already filed to run against Sallie Cooks and the best way to unseat her is a head to head race. I would never tell someone not to run for office, but muliple candidates is what got Cooks re-elected when a majority of voters voted against her in the Nov. general election but failed to return to the polls for the run-off.

The reason I removed the comment about Mr. Dorn being "corrupt" in the context you sent in, implied a criminal offence. You can call elected "leaders" any name in the book, but do not accuse them of criminal offences unless you can prove it in a court of law.

Thank you for reading and your continued support. I am not making the difference, you are.
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Here are some tasty tidbits from the list of contributors to the campaign of Mr. Greg Anderson:

A) C Bradley Hutto ($1,000 contributor - Democratic State senator)
 1) Here's what he said about legislation on illegal immigration
"I think it’s ridiculous that we’re going to be spending time on this."
While illegals rush across our borders and flock to SC.
 2) Here is a friend of Mr. Hutto
William Smoak Fairey was tried in absentia and without counsel for the charge of obtaining goods and monies under false pretenses.
This guy was a well known con man who swindled money from hard working South Carolinians and a known acquaintance of Mr. Hutto

B) Richard Harpootlian ($1,000 Contributor: Liberal left wing radical atty)
 1) Served as the attorney for Susan Smith, the lady from Union, SC that drowned her two young children.
 2)Served as the attorney for Dewain Herring; Herring was a dope fiend and crooked Columbia attorney who was convicted of murder and pointing a firearm at a police officer. Herring and Harpootlian were know to be close associates
3) After a trial against the state of SC, which Harpootlian received a favorable verdict, Harpootlian told reporters " I deserve $23 million" the state determined he should be awarded $19,197; however, Harpootlian received $1 million plus and it was all paid by taxpayers in SC

Do we want our State Senator from the 25th district hanging out with these hoodlums?
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Sounds like the Solicitor is just another, puppet in this town. How come he get to make the decision if you file charges against some one. I thought it was up the Judge/Courts to make the decision if someone is guilty or innocent.

Editor's note: Asst. Solicitor Ervin Maye provided the case law backing up his decision. He is correct.
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Mt. Cannan church members, There are plenty of other great churches in our area that will receive you with open arms. Find one and get on with God's work leaving the devil to talk to himself.
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Re: "an expence rug disapeared form with a hand painted picture from abuilding a day before a person is told to get all items out of said building. the hyorites goes around town telling everyone they used the building for storage."

What the heck is a "hyorite"?
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I was told that a discrimination lawsuit (against the Edgefield County School Board) by Gaye Holmes was settled and they had to pay her millions of dollars in damages. I think it was a federal case. Is that true?

Editor's note: I have confirmed that the case has been settled and that Mrs. Holmes was awarded an undisclosed amount for damages. The School District did not admit to any wrongdoing in the agreement. I do not have any further information. I am pretty sure the rumors of the amount of the settlement you state are grossly exaggerated.
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Is removing unwanted birthday wishes from the birthday section your standard practice?

Editor's note: It is when the person (or parent of) the birthday wish recipient asks that the wish be removed. It is their birthday and I will always defer to their wishes.
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RE: Tommy Burton gets paid $1,500 by Greg Anderson to recruit the black vote in the South Carolina Senate primary in June.
 
Does Tommy Burton have an ethical and legal problem here?  Let's see: Tommy is a Johnston Town Councilman and he voted to continue to pay Greg Anderson as the Town's hired attorney.  (He didn't abstain from the vote since it was unanimous.)  Then he turned around and took a big payment from Greg for political purposes.  I wonder if the Ethics Commission would have an issue with that?

Editor's note: The Ethics Commission, in my view, is a useless agency.
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Just wanted to remind your readers. Below are a few lines from Obama's books - In his words!

From Dreams of My Father: "I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites."

From Dreams of My Father : "I found a solace in nursing a pervasive sense of grievance and animosity against my mother's race."

From Dreams of My Father: "There was something about him that made me wary, a little too sure of himself, maybe. And white."

From Dreams of My Father: "It remained necessary to prove which side you were on, to show your loyalty to the black masses, to strike out and name names."

From Dreams of My Father: "I never emulate white men and brown men whose fates didn't speak to my own. It was into my father's image, the black man, son of Africa, that I'd packed all the attributes I sought in myself, the attributes of Martin and Malcolm, DuBois and Mandela."

And FINALLY the Most Damming one of ALL of them! -

From Audacity of Hope: "I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction."
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Whoever owns the abandoned trailer across from Pendarvis/Edgefield Inn needs to clean up their act.  The siding has been removed and insulation and trash is being blown around everywhere.  Is this the image we want for this county and town?  Have a little decency and haul off your trash pile!
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A lot of talk about alternative energy. http://www.whitehousehistory.org/05/subs/05_d19.html
 
My favorite is about the great energy visionary, Ronald Reagan.  See Ronnie moved into a home in 1981 that had perfectly operating solar panels running the hot water heater.  So what would any intelligent person do......remove them!  Why have the sun provide energy for you when you can burn a perfectly good carbon based fuel and get energy.
 
That Reagan was the best president we ever had.  Took away that evil solar power and made sure no one had any tax breaks for putting solar energy to work.  Thank God he killed the solar industry.  Imagine if this man's vision had not come to fruition!   There may be millions of homes in this country with evil solar panels on them!  Can you imagine the horror? 
 
I for one am glad that Ronald Reagan killed the solar movement when he did.  I am glad he put us on the path we are on today.  Aren't you?
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I am writng again since my last writing concering Mount Canaan Baptist Church had the content removed.  (Not sure where I errored). My main point was that I feel that  since this mess started on September 11th, 2007, if Mount  Canaan Baptist Church has not come to some agreement one year  later, I think the Mount Canaan Association leaders should consider suspending them until it is cleared up. This is all the other 23 churches in the field can talk about.
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ok the bird thing was funny. Ha Ha (I'm a woman) LOL :)
 
Ok just have to give my 2 cents worth to the Greg Anderson and Shane Massey nonsense, Both of these Men are Gentleman and neither would bash the other. Everyone that knows either of the Men would not buy into this mess. So whom ever it is spreading garbage just stop.
 
Oh and by the way I am sick to death of Mt.Cannan Church, people get another church if your that unhappy with what is going on but stop, I say stop putting your business in the streets.
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an expence rug disapeared form with a hand painted picture from abuilding a day before a person is told to get all items out of said building. the hyorites goes around town telling everyone they used the building for storage.all the hard the man and his wife did the last twenty five is for nothing. being sick in edgefield bings out all means of hate
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I see all the opinions listed in Wandering minds about Mount Canaan Baptist Church. I do not understand what was so offensive about my wandering minds comments on July 8th that the content had to be removed, but it's your paper.

Editor's note: You made mention of a church that is not a matter of public record. Mt. Canaan has been in court regarding their activities, the church you mentioned has not. Your mention of that church was removed for that reason.
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Does anyone know what church Mr. Greg Anderson attends
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Editor's post: No post tonight. I'm not feeling well and have suspended reporting early. I have also limited the posts placed to the Wandering Minds. Those not placed tonight will be added to Friday's posts. I apologize for the delay.

I did get a funny email today on how to tell the sex of birds. Take a look at this picture and if you study it very hard you can pick out which bird is the female and which is the male.
web posted July 17, 2008

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I voted for Shane Massey and I will vote for him again. For those of you who think he is behind a comment about Greg Anderson or that he is going negitive you are wrong. Shane (Massey) has never gone negitive in his last campaign and he won't do it this time. I know that Shane and Greg are friends and I hope people will let it stay that way. I support Shane and I would never say anyt hing bad about Mr. Anderson because he is a fair man and I believe he is an honest man. People that throw mud are usually trying to hope it covers up something else.
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I read in the CN (Citzen News) today that you were in talks with a lawyer about what you are going to do about (County Councilman) Norman Dorn. So what gives?  What are you going to do?

Editor's note: I have spoken to many legal advisers about the matter and what options are available. When a decision has been made, readers of EdgefieldDaily.com will be the first to know.
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Way to go Johnston All Stars. Bring it home!!!! We're proud of you all.
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Why do you say that SLED won't do anything about (County Councilman) Norman Dorn? Give them a chance before you start bashing them.

Editor's note: I am not bashing SLED. I just know how politics work in Edgefield County. SLED will only move forward if the Solicitor's Office is willing to prosecute the case. And that is not going to happen. The circle is complete, take it out of Edgefield County only to have someone in Edgefield County shoot it down. Bet your bottom dollar if the roles were reversed I would probably still be sitting in jail.

But do not be discouraged, it is not over yet. The smaller waves always reach the shore before the large ones. And there are more coming.
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Just wanted to comment about the Mt. Canaan B. C. & the Rev. George L. Brightharp situation. 
 
"The man is sick and needs help".  It is a shame and a disgrace to the Black Community and to the Black Forefathers that sacrificed so much to up lift the black race in this comminity for this man and his hand picked few flunkies to make such a mockery out of church business.  It is also a disgrace and dis-service to the county and to the state at-large. 
 
George L. Brightharp has a serious inferirity complex and an ego problem along with a demonic mean streak.  Those that know him knows that it runs in his family.  His father was the same way and he is doing the same thing that his father did.  The only difference is the leaders of the black community in those days did not tolorate his father's foolishness and they put him in his place.  It is my opinion that this is why he is acting the way he is today because he in his mind and heart think that the community did his father wrong.  (PoorThing, he needs prayer).  Too bad this generation does not have the back bone or the fortitude to send this man packing.  Though a few of the church members are trying to get rid of him, however over the years Brightharp has strategiclly put members on the Deacon Board & Trustee Boards that don't know any better or they are beholding to him.  He would rather see the church torn apart, families split and hell frozen over before he conceeds to rightousness and justice if he thinks it does not cast him in a positive light.  Thus his ego problem & inferiority complex. 
 
I plead to the Mt. Cannan Association to step in and help the members of Mt. Canaan get rid of this pastor.  It will ultimately come back to hurt the association and it is the right thing to do before someone gets hurt.  Step up pastors, you know what is going on at Cannan is not right.  "As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly".  Proverbs 26:11
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Nice link http://therepublicansong.com/watch.html
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Mr. Greg Anderson has less experience in state government than Mr. Shane Massey. Being an attorney for the Town of Edgefield, Johnston, and the ECSD does not give him any valuable experience to be a State Senator, accept maybe for Parlamentarian procedures.
Mr. Massey has gained invaluable experience over the last year that he has served the fine people of the 25th district. Mr. Anderson has no experience as a state senator. We don't need a Senator-in-Training representing the fine people of the 25th district. Mr. Anderson's coffers have been filled with American-hating, liberal trial lawyers who want to make sure that tort litigation laws can be changed in their favor.
We don't need a representative in Columbia who has the ear of Richard Harpootlian. We need a Senator with conservative values like Mr. Massey. As far as I can discern, Mr. Anderson will want to raise our taxes to proceed with his liberal agenda. If you are a true conservative, who loves America, and does not want our state taxes increased, vote for Shane Massey to be our representative of the 25th district.
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How can we use the cute little fingershaker or headbanger icons when we send in a comment?

Editor's note: I will try to work on something over the weekend so that readers can drag and drop the icons into your email.
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In reference to this comment made:"The only reason why we don’t here from the other churches is that they keep there business to them selves and handle there problems as they surface. (HINT)"
 
 It's easy to accuse the church members of gossip, but have you ever been to a service at Mt. Cannan? Have you ever been to revival with Rev. Brightharp?  HE is the one telling the church's business. HE is the one telling his side of the story to non-members and area churches.  Not one Sunday since September has he gotten in the pulpit to actually preach the word of God to lead us into unity. Altar calls are about how HE wishes  who HE could pick  and choose who should  go to hell, how sorry his congregation is to let something like this happen to the pastor, how the church is going to pay for his lawyers fees.  He brought this on himself. All he had to do was leave with dignity. He said he would not split the church and leave when asked. He chose not to do that. There are so many people who have made him a demi-God and have put him before God himself.  The same people who profess to be Christians and represent for the church Pastor's Aide Club, are the same people you find cussing and ranting and raving on the church grounds. If  that's who he wants by his side, then the "Club" name fits accordingly.
He is only man. He has served his purpose and now it is time to move on.
For those of us who have small children to raise, is this the kind of behavior that we want to display for them? He preaches about our youth and how important it is for them to know how to act in church. He calls them out for chewing gum, walking down the wrong aisle or falling asleep during his sermons.  What about when the deacon's wife was cussing?
Is that acceptable behavior for our youth? What kind of example are we setting if we can't even go to church for fear of what our children may see and hear?
"More strength is found in the ability to be flexible  than in stubborn determination. Lord, when life makes extra demands on me, guide me and help me to adapt easily to the necessary changes for the best results."
 
"Let your light shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven" (Matthew 5:16).
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To the person that said were Pastor Brightharp was in the 70’s, were was you? Stop bringing up something that happen yearssssssssssssss ago and deal with the present. (HIGH GAS PRICES/FOOD) Have you gotten your soul together to meet your maker? Because your mentally says a lot about your character.

If you are a member of Mt Canaan keep the business in the church they have enough dealings with there problems then you going adding more fuel to the fire.

Attend the Revival this week GOD has message for people like YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
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Editor's post: There are comments below directed at SC State Sen. Shane Massey's campaign for a comment posted concerning Greg Anderson's disclosure forms. Though I have not spoken to Sen. Massey, I have spoken to Mr. Anderson who stated he did not want his supporters to turn negative or attack Sen. Massey. Though I will never reveal the identity of a poster, I can say that the comment did not come from a member of Sen. Massey's team. People are free to say what they will and it is wrong to place an individual's comments upon a candidate, regardless of who it is. Just food for thought. I have nothing but the greatrest respect for both Sen. Shane Massey and Greg Anderson. This is one race that no matter who is elected, the voting pubic wins.

I hope voters will stick to the issues, but you are free to state your views unedited.

In other news, be assured that County Councilman Norman Dorn's problems will continue to expand. Even though I expect Solicitor Donnie Myers' Office to refuse to persue crimnal charges against Dorn in his most recent (recorded) tirade, they will not be able to ignore what is coming. I guess in the end Donnie Myers and his appointees will look as stupid as he did when he claimed he wasn't drunk when he got arrested in NC for DUI.

I feel so much better knowing we have an elected convicted drunk driver investgating another elected official for possible slander. I see no problems there... Maybe Greg Anderson missed his true calling.
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I'm glad to see someone stepping up to the plate and not allowing the bully pulpit carried on by Mr. Dorn to continue. Sure you have a right to freedom of speech, but you dont have the right to slander in that speech. I guess he wasn't paying attention to the millions Ryan B and his employer will be paying out after his rants on public officials, and a local radio talk show host. Isn't it odd however that in this case, the 'Race card" hasn't been played by the parties involved. No way, that wouldn't be the issue if the tables were turned. Thank you for not making it a black and white issue, but one of his sheer ignorance of the law- and the English language.
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Contrary to Shane Massey, Greg Anderson fully discloses his expenditures.  Tommy Burton helped Greg with the primary and got paid for his services.  Shane "I am going to shake up Columbia" has paid over $11,000 to a REGISTERED LOBBYIST who hides under the title of an LLC to run his campaign.  Why not full disclosure Shane?  Why don't you tell the people that you have a registered lobbyist on your payroll managing your campaign?  How can you pay a registered lobbyist as your campaign manager and "shake up Columbia" at the same time?  I am disappointed that you are already using a negative campaign against Greg Anderson.  You will not get my vote again.
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Somebody is obviously trying to smear Greg Anderson. You are barking up the wrong tree. I voted for Shane last time but there is no question but that Greg is the better candidate no matter how much you try to smear his name. Shane has been a big disappointment. Despite his campaign pledges, he has voted the way the governor and the "in" crowd wants him to vote. If anybody knows Greg, you know that he will not be pushed around. I have seen him passionately take up for Edgefield County in a way that nobody else can. If Shane intends to win the election by cutting Greg down, he will lose in a landslide.
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I am tired of somebody taking pot shots at Greg Anderson and distorting the facts. The fact is that Greg Anderson has been providing community services for people for the last 30 years. He chose to practice law in Edgefield where he grew up. The fact is Shane Massey chose to go to Aiken and represent big insurance companies and make the big money. Was Edgefield or Johnston not good enough for him? Greg had opportunities like that but stayed here and has always been there for us. If Shane loves this district so much why did choose to go to Aiken? The fact is Greg loves this community, has always supported it, and simply has the experience and talent we need to represent us in Columbia. If you continue to take pot shots at Greg, get ready for a fight.
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Mt. Canaan Church is the mother church of the Association, what a disgrace and outrage what they are doing to the community and Edgefield County. Meetings are being held but only certain people know about it, all are not being told to come. When it is time to vote about something he gets members and some not members that have not been to church in months or years to vote so that the vote can go his way. He decides who can become a Deacon, He decides who can become a Trustee, he decides who can come to preach or speak at the church programs, he decides what auxiliary group can do or not do. He is a control FREAK! He says he doesn't have to follow court order, they have no jurisdiction over Mt. Canaan Church. Is he crazy everyone must abide by the law. He thinks he is judge and jury, and above the law. He needs to be stopped by the church congregation, or the LAW. This must come to an end, it has been going on long enough. I think the members have suffered e nough.

"What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his SOUL? or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?" Matthew 16:26 NIV version
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Getting to a positive note besides talking about NORMAN DORN.  I want to congratulate the Johnston All-Star Team (11-12 year olds) for making it to the State Tournament that will be held in Clemson, SC on July 19-24.  This is a great accomplish for these young children and I think they should be applauded!!!
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Mt Canaan is no worst than any other church. In order to fix the problems you need to face the problems. The only reason why we don’t here from the other churches is that they keep there business to them selves and handle there problems as they surface. (HINT)

My Mom always have said what goes in this house stays in this house. When the members start discussing the problems that goes on in there house about time it comes back the story is told so many ways you don’t know who is telling the truth.Mt Canaan

You all need to sit down an face the problem and then fix it. And to Pastor Brightharp you half to also come with a listening heart and here everybody side instead of thinking a certain group or certain person is always right. It is not your church or the congregation it is God’s house and you all need to act like it. God has already showed the community he called 7 people in one day in a matter of an hour apart.  WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He can CLEAN HIS HOUSE UP!!!
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All I want to know is what the (heck) "Rev" Brightharp has ever done for anyone other than him? Where was he in the 70's when it really mattered? nowhere. he is a user not a leader.
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Editor's post: Monday's are such long days for me. Just a heads up, there is still no murder warrant issued for the person in custody from last month's murder. No results have been returned from SLED at this time.
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You are a complete jackass.

Editor's note: I never like doing anything half-way.
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Congratulations to the Johnston Major League baseball team, they are going to state 3rd year in a row.  Great job Johnston coaches and parents.
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I am so glad somebody is finally standing up to Norman Dorn. It is about time. Thank you.

Editor's note: I have never understood how anyone could be afraid of an elected official. They are "public servants" not "masters". Sometimes they forget that and have to be reminded. Sometimes the lesson is more painful than others. This time it is going to sting a little.
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To those who are waiting to be “led by God” or “hear what God is saying” regarding the sad church situations at both Mt. Canaan and (another church) need only look no further than 1 Timothy 3:1-7.

God has already spoken very clearly and very plainly to all who are willing to hear Him. Unless and until not only these two churches fall full and complete obedience and all others in the Christian faith who are like them, there is not much hope of anything changing anytime soon. That is the Gospel truth.

Editor's note: And the congregation said, "Amen!"
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How much does it cost to get the black vote in Edgefield County?  According to Greg Anderson's latest state filing for expenses that he had prior to the June 10 primary: $1,500.  Who did he pay that amount to?  None other than Johnston's Tommy Burton.  See for yourself at http://www.sc.gov/PublicReporting/IndividualCandidate/ViewReport.aspx.  I'm sure Greg and Tommy will tell us that this $1,500 "consultation" fee was nothing more than getting great political advice (wink, wink).
web posted July 15, 2008

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If (County Councilman Norman) Dorn is arrested how long can they put him in jail?

Editor's note: An arrest does not mean he goes to jail, other than when he is formally charged. If charged and convicted he could face up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $5,000, or both. This does not include damages from a civil action that can be filed.
web posted July 15, 2008

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I think that's good for Norm, he has ridicule people for as long as I can remember. He has this insight for making people feel miserable. I have had it! I knew one day he would stuff that old shoe of his right in that big mouth....Do what's necessary..... an admiring reader.
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Just for the record I tried to listen to the tape of Mr. Dorn and could not understand any of the words.
Is there a better recording of this anywhere????

Editor's note: Yes, the original is in the hands of Law Enforcement. But trying to understand Norman Dorn is no easier with high quality audio than that provided online. It's not the quality of the recording, its the quality of the speaker.
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The Rev. G.L.Brightharp likes to intimidate and threaten his members. If you don't agree with everything he says, you are on his list. It's his way or the highway. He does not like being told that you disagree with him, or you have other ideas about the matter of church business. He likes to be in control of everyone and everything. It's all about POWER that he has over Mt. Canaan Church. He stands in the pulpit on Sunday morning spitting out his vile about the members of the church, and will bless the congregation out also. He has totally split the church,Deacon against Deacon, Trustee against Trustee, Families against Families,Husband against Wives plus alot of the members there are his relativies, and they are against each other. Membership is down, our church offerings are down, spirits are down, and members not even speaking to one another. The Rev. Brightharp won't even meet with his joint board to iron out the problems at the church, to try and bring the church together. He has even been ordered by the court to do so and stood in the church and said he will not meet with his officers of the church, does this sound like a man of GOD? GOD says to LOVE one another, and to FORGIVE one another, but that is not being preached or done at Mt. Canaan Baptitst Church.
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I think all of the readers of Edgefield Daily should file a class action lawsuit against Norman Dorn.  After all, he did slander the majority of readers by calling us all crooks.

Editor's note: Are you saying that some of EdgefieldDaily.com's readers are crooks? Say it isn't so.
web posted July 15, 2008

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Norman Dorn is not worth spending your time or money on.  Do nothing at this time and hope that like a bad rash, it will just go away. At  election time some of the bad apples may be thrown out.
 
A Merriwether Reader

Editor's note: Ignoring Mr. Dorn has been the standard for almost 20 years. He hasn't gone away and nothing has changed. I like option 2, do something about it.
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Editor's post: Well, the results from the weekend poll are in. 97.3% say County Councilman Norman Dorn and the County Council should be held accountable for what took place at the county council meeting on July 1, 2008. Two people stated nothing should be done. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is currently in charge of the criminal investigation.
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I think you should hold Norman Dorn and the county council accountable for his tirade. It is time someone put a stop to his nonsense.  Thanks for all you do to keep us informed.
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About Norman Dorn , If the shoe was on the other foot  ? What Defense Attorney would you be hiring ?
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If Bro Dorn continues to use his elected position to berate persons he does not agree with during council meetings, someone needs to shut him up legally. The majority of voters in this county are aghast (this means shocked Bro Bibbs) about who has voted this fool into a public office. His voters certainly don't use computers (or read) because, they would have written (Edgfld Daily.com) their counter-defenses supporting their main-man Bro Dorn. Bro Dorn is only the tip of the Idiot iceberg in this county doing damage. He is joined at the top of the chart by the school Board's Mo-Town-Fo. All of these clowns are sucking off our tax dollars while performing as inept representatives for our county. If people don't get out and vote, then our county suffers with these caliber of morons. And, what should also frighten you is....these are the type of people who support Anti-American/Muslim Obama. Would you want to see these clowns posing for a photo at the White
 House with their main-man Obama?
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(Content removed) Rev. Brightharp has not been lead by God to leave and he wont until he gets the word from above. Surely of all the years he has been at Mt. Canaan he must have done something right. Mt. Canaan and (another church) should conbine and make one BIG MESS instead of two.  preachers don't destroy churches the members do.
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I vote for holding Norman Dorn and the County Council accountable for their actions.  Dorn for his slanderous action and the County Council for allowing the such obvious bad behavior to occur during a County Council meeting without declaring Dorn "Out of Order".
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Pit bulls are not vicious by nature but people can make them that way. Pit bulls can actually make great family dogs if raised properly.  If the dog is raised around children, they actually make great family dogs.  They have a high pain tolerance, so they don't get upset when children pull on their ears and such. Unfortunately the high pain tolerance also makes them great fighting dogs because they don't give up. You can't condemn a whole breed for the actions of a small percentage of the dogs.  If you are raised to fight, then you are going to fight. If you are raised in a loving environment, then you are going to love. It absolutely depends on how the dog was raised.
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Hold Mr. Norman Dorn accountable. I urge everyone in District 1 to vote Trace Faust For County Council in November. Voters it is time for a change!!
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Absolutely..... hold him accountable.  If he can get away with this with you, he'll do worse with someone less able to defend themselves.  He probably already has.
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You should do nothing.
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I think you should hold Norman Dorn accountable for his actions, and if the County Council choose to look the other way then they also should be held accountable also.
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Norman Dorn and the entire county council should be held accountable for what happened! The council could have shut him up but chose to allow him to rant. We all know thier opinion of Edgefielddaily.com since so much of the wrongs they perpetrate are exposed by the editor and citizens posts. Looks like they allowed Dorn to express all of thier ignorant opinions.
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Your comment: Nominate him as a committee chairperson for the Obama Presidential campaign in Edgefield County (in reference to Bozo Dorn)

Response: I think it would be more appropriate to nominate him as committee chairperson for the McCain presidential campaign in Edgefield County. They both are blundering public speakers. They both have foot in mouth disease. Watch any video of John McCain answering the question about why some insurance companies pay for Viagra and not birth control. McCain's blundering response is laughable just like Norman "Bozo" Dorn. Just because both [Dorn and Obama] are black you make others assume they have the same agenda. You and Monroe Kneece are both Caucasians so you must agree on everything and have the same agenda also. Why don't you become Monroe's committee chairperson for his re-election campaign. If Dorn is re-elected to County Council, then your wife will have to serve with him. Gonna make for some nice conversations between the two, wouldn't you say. By the way, have you and Everette Kitchens gotten together lately and chewed the fat? You are both
white, so you both must have many things in common.

Editor's note: Isn't Obama half white? Maybe more "white" than "black"? What does he know about the struggle of the "black man" when he was raised in a rich white home and went to Ivy League Schools? Yup, he needs to be President, after all, he has been in the US Senate about 150 days when he ran. Forget about his 20 year attendance at a black church where Rev. Wright preached whites were satan, his latest "spiritual advisor" who states that all whites should give up their 401K's and savings to blacks, and even had (so-called) Rev. Jessie Jackson wanting to cut his "nuts" out.

What a wonderful "unifier" Barack Obama is. Maybe he will name Hillary Clinton as his Vice-presidental running mate. If so and elected - the Secret Service better protect him from Hillary, not radical whites. Or, maybe that is what they should protect him from.
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You must hold Dorn and the entire County Council accountable. If not, you are not only missing the great opportunity to show the citizens of Edgefield County what the current Council Members are all about but the opening to let all know what is expected of County Council Members who represent all of Edgefield County.
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Tell the County Council you won't pursue the matter if they will get Norman to resign.
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Editor's post: Have a great weekend. Since I have not had much sleep this week I am turning in early so the Wandering Minds is not complete. I would like to conduct a poll over the weekend.

What should I do about the verbal attack by District 1 County Councilman Norman Dorn on me at the July 1 County Council meeting?

Nothing

Hold him accountable

Hold him and the County Council accountable

Nominate him as a committee chairperson for the Obama Presidential campaign in Edgefield County

Feel free to add your own option. I will post the results on Monday.
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I don't know why anyone would want to own a pit bull. They are vicious dogs and should be outlawed. Everytime you turn around there is another story about one killing other dogs or farm animals or attacking or chasing people.

Editor's note: Many people own well adjusted pit bulls, although I would not own one if I had small children. Aside from that, how do you outlaw a breed of dog? I remember in the 1980's it was the Doberman that made all the news and people said the same thing then. Before that it was the German Shepherd. Maybe it is not the breed - maybe it is the owner.
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How many (victims) are there in the Morris thing?

Editor's note: Charges have been filed in one case, the second investigation is just getting underway. Two other victims, one who was said to be 15-years-old and another (age unknown) have not come forward. The identity of all victims are being protected.
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I enjoy reading the news from you BUT this "I KNOW SOMETHING YOU DON'T KNOW" is like kids. If you have something big print it or wait until you do.

Editor's note: The original mention was because the story was set to be able to be published the next day, and then things went awry. Hopefully a report will be able to be published on Monday.
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I feel sorry for the family of Perry Craig Morris.  Although I do not know him, I do know some of his family members, and they are good people at heart.  I also know that they have been hurt tremendously by everything that has transpired.  I just hope that people remember to separate any opinions they might have of him from attitudes toward the rest of his family.  We cannot always control what our family members do, especially the grown ones.

Editor's note: To a point, you cannot control the younger ones either, that is just a fact of life.
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Editor's post: The June comments on the Wandering Minds has been archived and placed in a link above. This should allow the page load faster for dial-up internet readers.
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You made a comment about Mayor Ken Durham and the ECDA being responsible for all the good things going on in Edgefield. The Edgefield Town Council has a lot to do with this too but you don't give them credit.

Editor's note: I made it a point to say that the progress the town is making comes from the cooperation of the entire town government and the community. It takes the approval of a majority of the town council (which is always unanimous) to put on the events.
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I wonder if anyone connects all the blacks on our school board and county officials that attend Mt. Canaan Church and the mess they have there and the problems we have in the county? Who the (heck) are these people to tell us how to do things when they keep calling the cops on each other? Sounds like a bunch of thugs to me.
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How can I get the sheriff's department to patrol Garrett Rd. on the weekends? We have tons of bikers racing down the road all day long. They pass you on the curves, they flaunt that they could care less about the kids we have in the car and the danger they put us in when they fly up and down the road. One of them has already been killed doing this. What is it going to take before they do something about it? Can you help?

Editor's note: I have made the problem painfully obvious for years. The bikers ride a circle from Hyw. 28 down Woodlawn Road, up Martintown Road, then down Garrett Road and completing the circle again on Woodlawn. It is obvious when 10, 20, or 30 bikers will take a break at Sportsman's Corner during their rides. With the Sheriff's Office understaffed and the SC Highway Patrol unable to cover side roads, those responsible are basically untouchable. Over the years it seems they have learned this. Why fear getting caught when no one is going to be there to arrest you? 
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OK... so the Edgefield PD wanted to arrest who? If they filed to arrest the "elected official" that should be public record so what is the big secret?

Editor's note: Yes, it is public record. Until an arrest warrant or an arrest I will not name who is involved. It is a matter of policy that EdgefieldDaily.com does not list the names of suspects, only those charged.
web posted July 11, 2008

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Dear Edgefield Daily Editor,
Much has been said about out-of-state money in South Carolina legislative races. I think your site readers will enjoy this fresh perspective. It explores how powerful incumbents in the legislature are able to marshal tens of thousands of dollars from rent seeking corporations in other states to protect their seats. Often these are the same lawmakers criticizing challengers who accept funds from political philanthropists.
web posted July 11, 2008

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The first time I ever agreed with Jessie Jackson.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama shrugged off a crude comment aimed at him by the Rev. Jesse Jackson, accepting an apology for a remark Jackson made as he contended that Obama wasn't speaking to issues important to the black community.
Unaware that his microphone was on during a break for a Fox News program last Sunday, Jackson said, "I want to cut his nuts off." When he learned Wednesday that the Fox News program "The O'Reilly Factor" would air his comments that night, Jackson apologized for "hurtful and wrong" remarks.

Editor's note: Not all of Mr. Jackson's comments have been released. As I understand, the worst is yet to come.
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The Region Jamboree at Gilbert will likely start around 6:00 or 6:30, but because we will play Gilbert in the final 'scrimmage', the Rebels are unlikely to take the field before 7:30 or 8:00. 
 
If I get more specific information I will forward it on to you and your readers.
 
Thanks for all you do!

Editor's note: Thank you for the information and for reading.
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Re: I guess you think you are some kind of hotshot because you put a bandaid on somebody at a wreck. BIG DEAL. Brag some more HOTSHOT.

Alright I’m guessing this person’s last name is (removed). Anyway, this “fine upstanding citizen” obviously does not know how the Editor works. When my brother had his car accident the Editor was the first person to show up. He crawled into the vehicle with my brother and (provided first aid) until the EMTs arrived over 10 minutes later to get him out of the truck. He did not take the first picture until my brother was loaded into the ambulance and on his way to the hospital. Want another example?? A friend of mine was also in a car accident a while back; her car rolled over and her arm was pinned under the car. Once again, the Editor was among the first to show up. No pictures were taken until she was in the helicopter and on her way to the hospital. ARE WE SEEING A PATTERN HERE?!?! Even if he did “just” put a bandaid on someone, this paper came in second compared to someone that was injured. So back off.  There are more important things to b**** about.
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Last Sunday at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church members who didn't  even go to church that day or hardly any other day were summoned to church to serve as a posse I guess.  The posse couldn't find time to serve and worship God sunday but they showed up for confusion.  Maybe that's why only Rev. Brightharp can call meeting, he has to make sure his don't go to any church posse will be there.  There is something wrong with the christain training at that church lead by Rev. Brightharp.  This sunday is Family Day and the church will be full of members who haven't come to church since Family Day last year.  That Church needs purging, starting with the pulpit.
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Editor's post: It seems a criminal investigation instigated by the Edgefield Police Department is now in the hands of SLED. I promised that I would not publish a report on the matter at this time as to who it involves. The cat is still in the bag for now. The EPD did file an affidavit for an arrest warrant for an elected official this week, but the Magistrate Judge involved suggested SLED be the filing agency. That is a shame. SLED can't get the results of evidence from a murder back to Edgefield County from two weeks ago, I wonder how slow they will be in this particular case. It seems to me that if the Edgefield Police Department has enough evidence for a warrant, it should be granted. It is a shame that our local judicial system seems to be bogged down in CYA and political correctness. The good news, things may change sooner than later. Stay tuned, you will not want to miss out when this breaks.
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I am really excited about the drive in movie night in Edgefield. I think this is a great idea and we are planning on bringing the whole family. There seems to be a lot going on in our beautiful town and it feels so alive. I think our mayor (Ken Durham) deserves a lot of credit because he is always so supportive of anything that brings our town together and attracts more people to come and visit.

Editor's note: Mayor Durham is very involved in the town and a lot of the credit goes to the Edgefield Community Developement Association who sponsors most of the events. It shows what can be accomplished when the local government and the community works together for the betterment of all. I tip my hat to all of them.
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All I want to know is how the (heck) Norman Dorn gets elected?

Editor's note: Votes.
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We live near the house that got robbed on Currytown Rd. Do they know who did it and have there been others in the area? Signed a concerened neighbor.

Editor's note: At this time the investigation is ongoing and no suspects have been named. Yes, there have been others, some that have been reported on and others that have not.
web posted July 10, 2008

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I agree with the person that said you should sue (County Councilman) Norman Dorn (for his remarks on July 1). Will you tell us if you sue him?

Editor's note: If a suit is filed, readers of EdgefieldDaily.com would be the first to know. At this time no civil action is being filed in the matter. However, legal options are being discussed with several attorneys.
web posted July 10, 2008

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What is wrong with the people at MT Canaan Baptist Church? Cursing, threats and having to call the Sheriffs department on a regular basis in a place of worship. I don't know how  George L. Brightgarp gained the title Reverend, but he does not act in the manner befitting the title. Bully sounds appropriate to me. Is this how they are teaching their young people to handle disputes, if so don't expect them to go farther than jail.

Editor's note: There is more than enough blame to go around in this matter if you ask me, and it reaches well beyond the church property.
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Can you get me a time for the Region II scrimmage, hosted by Gilbert High, on Saturday August 16th?

Editor's note: I will see what I can find out. Readers.. anybody know off hand?
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The Town of Johnston is a very lovely place.   Why has the welcome sign not been repaired on Hwy 23?  I believe that it should have been covered by insurance.  Did the Town take the money and spend it somewhere else?  At least take the sign down, it would look better.
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Mt. Canaan Baptist Church was once a peaceful place of  unity, refuge, friendship  and family.  The pulpit is now divided, not all ministers of the church are allowed to share/sit in the pulpit with the Rev. George Brightharp.  The deacon board is divided, not all deacons can meet and serve.   The trustees are divided, some trustees cannot attend meeting.  The congregation is also divided.  Families are split over the mess Rev. Brightharp started and continues to take no responibility for.  Second Sunday in July is Mt. Canaan's Family Day.  This year Mt. Canaan's Family Day may turn out to be Family Feud Day.
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I guess you think you are some kind of hotshot because you put a bandaid on somebody at a wreck. BIG DEAL. Brag some more HOTSHOT.

Editor's note: I have no idea what your problem is, but get over it. I never made any comments about my involvement in the crash scene until someone posted a comment, and even then I gave the credit to others more deserving. I am a peon in the rank of the professionals that respond to a scene with casualties. I do not deserve credit and I do not seek credit. I just do what any caring person would do. I would suggest that everyone take the 48 hour course to be trained as a First Responder. You never know when you may be the one that arrives first on a scene and it very well may be in your own home with a family member. Contact your local fire department for available classes.
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Editor's post: Bad night. I spent seven hours dealing with a home emergency Tuesday afternoon. I began work well after midnight. Sorry to say, the Wandering Minds was the victim of the shortened updates. A few of the comments are posted, the rest will be posted tomorrow. It is 4 am and I am still working.
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I was one of the rescuers that worked the wreck at Sportsman Corner. I would just like to point out that the editor was extremely helpful onscene. He helped load and immobilize many of the injured. He did not take any pictures until the very last patient was transported off scene. Also, the first responders from the other area that you referred to in one of your posts was from Northside Fire Department

Editor's note: Thank you for providing what Department the other First Responders were associated with. They did an outstanding job.
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One year ago I left work, going home for a next day of celebrations (4th of July) only to find out that I didn’t have a work place to go to anymore. Why haven’t someone said more about this fire? Who was the idiot that turned off the alarm? Was it really an accident,  Is there some kind of cover-up? Maybe this needs to be investigated a little further! Mr. Editor, what do you think? You seem to be the one that can find out all the good stuff/dirt on everything and come up with the right answers – wanna give it a go at it. Then and only then will the truth really come out. Think about it, please! Your opinion really does count…

Editor's note: "Official" reports have been filed. Good luck trying to change them.
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I've just read the post about Mount Canaan Baptist Church. I too heard all  about last Sunday. As told, the chairman of trustees that "Rev." Brightharp  appointed recently was cursing the former chariman that he encouraged the church to silence, and threatened him. The chairman of the deacon board's
wife had a few choice four letter words also, so I was told. Hopefully a warrant will be sworn out against the currrent trustee board chairman who made the threat and the the law take it's course. Why did the cursing trustee's  family members return to the church? To help him fight? Silly me. They came
back to add there "christian" fuel to the fire. (satans in disguise) Everyone has been invited to their family day celebration this coming Sunday and revival next week. I certainly hope the sheriff's department will attend so things will remain under control with so many enemies gathering in one
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Editor's note: I do not allow "church" comments but this has been in the courts so it is allowed.
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Editor's note: Look for a major news announcement in the coming days. For now let's just say that the cat is about to be out of the bag. What you have read in the Wandering Minds and in reports is the tip of the iceberg.
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I love the Wandering Minds. It is the first place I go everyday when I get up in the morning. I wish people could get their head around the definitions of "wandering" and "wondering".Thanks for everything you do.

Editor's note: Thank you for reading and posting.
web posted July 8, 2008

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On the Fourth of July, I drove up Curtis Creek Road in Pisgah National Forest near Old Fort, NC. The entire area was infested with illegal immigrants, undocumented aliens, guest workers or whatever you want to call them, They were taking up more than half of the available roadside sites. I observed them washing clothes and bathing in the creek and wondered about the amount of human waste being deposited on the land.

I also found myself thinking that this was no longer a safe place to camp, given the large number of criminals that come from this demographic and wondered if the Immigration and Naturalization Service was aware of the annexation of this part of our public lands by elements of the "Reconquista."

I lamented the fact that on this Independence Day there was so much evidence that we are selling, ceding, and idly watching our as our lands, our heritage, our liberties and our future are vanishing before our eyes as we slide closer to becoming like the corrupt third world countries whose people we do nothing from colonizing us.

Worse, we are about to elect as our next president someone who will only accelerate the decline, regardless of who wins.

Soon, the American people will have to act because the politicians won't. Either that or learn Spanish and get used to poverty and squalor.

Editor's note: The US Congress is looking out for the US Congress and not the people. Each party looks at the illegals as future voters to be bought through give-aways of your tax dollars. Pushed mainly by Democrats, but ever increasingly supported by more and more Republicans.

Remember, politicians did not set America free from the UK, it was the everyday citizen. If you are looking for Washington DC or any Presidential candidate to protect this Republic, you can forget it.
web posted July 8, 2008

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You seem to be catching some heat about the accident in Merriweather. I just wanted to say how much everybody I know is thankful for Edgefield Daily. You provide a great service and do it for free. Maybe you should give the (people) that are so mean their money back for what they paid to read the news!!! NOTHING!
web posted July 8, 2008

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What does "read between the lines" mean?

Editor's note: If I have to explain it to you, you would not understand.
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Mt. Canaan Baptist Church continues to struggle with court rulings, laws, and unity.  The court order from the judge doesn't mean anything according to Rev. George L. Brightharp. According to Rev. Brightharp, only he can call meetings at the church.   The man of the cloth continues to place himself and a few others above the law and the bylaws of the church.  Law Enforcement was called to the church on Sunday. Four letter words were used as a common language by some appointed officers of the church on Sunday.  Who would have thought the Mother Church of the area and community could get to this low point under the leadership of the Honorable Rev. George L. Brightharp.  This is another demonstration that Rev. George L. Brightharp  is not a man of his word nor of the law.

Editor's note: The above is the opinion of the poster.
web posted July 8, 2008

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I hope you nail (District 1 County Councilman) Norman Dorn's butt to the wall. He's bullied people his whole life.
web posted July 8, 2008

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What ever happened to David Eugene Rosier, 40, arrested a few weeks ago for (a) "road rage" shooting in the Bettis Academy area?

Editor's note: He is currently still being held at the Edgefield County Detention Center on $210,000 in bonds jail officials said early Monday morning.
web posted July 7, 2008

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This week, the school superintendent's "brief" was posted on the district website.  While the sentence structure was poor and the content weak, the most troublesome was the use of "in tack" for the word "intact".  What have we come to?

We all be at that stage of intestinal fortitude. (Bad grammar intentional).
web posted July 7, 2008

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I haven't seen any mention on anyone ever being arrested or charged with the murder of the Mr. Merriweather. Is there any new information on this case?

Editor's note: An arrest has been made and a suspect is being held but no formal charges on the murder have been filed at this time. Read between the lines.
web posted July 7, 2008

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I read where someone was singing yuor (sic) praise for helping out at the wreck at Spartsman's (Corner) but low and behold you had pictures when they said you didnt' take any. I guess you wasn't too busy to get in on the picture taking.

Editor's note: The members of the Edgefield County EMS and Merriwether Fire Department did a wonderful job. I did not take a single photo until every person that was involved was safely on their way to MCG. The photos were taken almost an hour and half after the crash even though I arrived on the scene within one minute of the call being dispatched. I have priorities, taking photos is not one of them.
web posted July 7, 2008

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We were wondering.  We were unable to make it to the Merriwether Firefighters fundraiser.  Could you tell us how to make a donation now?

Editor's note: Donations can be mailed to the following address:
MVFD
1879 West Martintown Road
North Augusta, SC 29860

Please mark your envelope and check as a donation for the July 4 fundraiser.
web posted July 7, 2008

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Just (wondering) why a teacher like Norman Dorn was allowed to teach at all?
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If Norman Dorn is allowed to get away with the slandering of our editor, then he has free reign to say anything about anybody at council meetings. Yes Bro Norm is an embarrassment to himself, and anything he comes in contact with. If he has a college degree, then there is hope for Bro Bibbs who is in the same intellectual category. And where are supporting responses in Wandering Minds from Bro Dorn's supporters? Surly, One of them must know how to read and write. Or maybe his supporters can be found in the cemetery where their names are used to register as a Democrat? And, people ask why no industry locates to Edgefield county? That is because Bro Norm is the Poster child for idiocy in our county and industry moves elsewhere.
web posted July 7, 2008

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We came by Sportsman's Corner on our way home from NC and saw them loading up a wrecked car. When we logged on to Edgefield Daily when we got home to catch up from the past few days and saw the story on the wreck. That was fast.

Editor's note: Breaking news is always posted as soon as possible. It is always a good idea to check back each day for any late breaking stories. The first report did not get posted until three hours after the event.
web posted July 5, 2008

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who the (heck) has motorcycles that cost $40 or $50k each?

Editor's note: People are free to spend their money how they choose. Would it matter if it were a camper, boat, or any other item? At least the custom bikes would go up in value so I can see that as an investment.
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We were at Sportsman's Corner when a really bad wreck happened (Friday). We came out of the store and people were screaming for someone to call 911. We went over to see if we could help and a woman was holding this little baby that looked like it was dead and I started crying and turned around and made my husband drive me home. Do you know if the baby is ok and were the people trapped in the car alive?

Editor's note: All seven people injured in the collision were alive when they were transported to the MCG Trauma Unit. There were three critically injured; one of the infants, the mother (the driver) and the boyfriend (front seat passenger) all in the Intrepid (Airlifted). The infant, by information obtained at the scene, was not restrained and was being fed at the time of the crash. The front seat passenger was wearing a seatbelt as it had to be cut during the extrication to allow him to be moved. I have no information on anyone else in the car as far as restraints.

I have a standing message with the Edgefield County Coroner for information if any of the occupants became a fatality and as of 2:55 am today I have not received any calls. That is a good thing.

The two teens in the Tahoe were suffering from minor injuries. The teen in the Intrepid also suffered minor injuries. The second infant - I do not have information on but I do not think the injuries were serious.
web posted July 5, 2008

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If (County Councilman) Norman Dorn gets reelected I am moving. Just how stupid are the people around here to keep electing this idiot? I'm voting for Trace Faust but I swear to God if he loses I'm moving.

Editor's note: If you want Mr. Faust to win you should encourage your neighbors and friends to vote for him. Those who are not registered to vote, help them get registered.
web posted July 5, 2008

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Mr. Harcourt Bull,
  I guess they talked you into being the scapegoat, someone else always is.
Since you were pleased to tell us Edgefield County Players, currently has a bank balance of $1,485.92
How about full disclosure? The best thing for you to do is give out a full audit of all the money "donated"  to this so called charitable organization and let everyone know who else is involved.
 They will  let you take the fall all by yourself. I don't see anyone else stepping up to the plate to clear the air.
All I smell is the same old stink.
web posted July 5, 2008

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I was at the accident at Sportsmans today and it was really bad. I’ve never seen that many people hurt so bad. I saw all the news people standing around taking pictures of the blood and gore so they could make the news exciting I guess. I saw (the Editor) there but he didn’t have a camera he was in the car helping the people that were trapped. He was right there with all the other firemen and I saw him help several people and never saw him take any pictures. He was one of the first people that got there even before the fire dept. I’m sure there will be a story on it Saturday but even if it don’t have pictures I wanted to say thank you for everything you did. Everybody there did a great job and the ambulance people, the firemen, everybody worked like an army and you could tell everybody knew what they were doing and they worked great together. I still can’t believe nobody died.

Editor’s note: My duty in a situation such as that is as a First Responder. I did very little compared to the outstanding patient care and actions of the men and women of the Merriwether Fire Department and the Edgefield County EMS. They are the professionals and they saved the lives. They were calm, cool, and methodical in safely extricating those entrapped in the Intrepid. There were First Responders from another area that just happened to be there and they did a fantastic job as well. I wish I knew where they were from so I could give them credit for their help. I did take photos once all of the injured had been removed from the scene.

I thank you for your kind comments.
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Editor's post: I have been in contact with Harcourt Bull III, Treasurer, of the Edgefield County Players. This is his response to the recent claims:

Dear Editor:
In response to several comments in the Wandering Minds section of Edgefield Daily during this past week, I am pleased to inform you and your readers that the Edgefield County Players, which was duly
chartered as a South Carolina charitable organization, currently has a bank balance of $1,485.92.  Under the By-Laws of our organization and the South Carolina laws governing charitable organizations, the funds contributed to this organization through membership dues or charitable contributions must be used for the purposes intended or, in the event of dissolution of the organization, the funds must be
given to another qualified non-profit organization with similar objectives.  Therefore, no contributions can be returned to donors.

It is my hope, and the hope of many of our members, that at some point in the not-distant future, the Edgefield County Players will be able to work with other organizations in the County to realize our
dream of having a first class theater developed in our County.  We hope that you and all of your readers will come to appreciate how much such a facility would contribute to the quality of life in Edgefield County.

Sincerely,
Harcourt Bull III, Treasurer
Edgefield County Players

Editor's note: That may be fine and dandy, but if the funds were solicited with the claim that if it did not go forward the money would be returned, somebody has some explaining to do. I am still digging.
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We were asked as voters not to long ago to increase the term limits and the voters of Edgefield County voted against it.   It was defeated once and it will be defeated again.

As for Norman’s Rant Monroe Should not have allowed him to discuss Personnel Business and that it is what is was and is.  The Rant has a place in public but not when it is time to do Edgefield County Business. It is a shame that the no one in Monroe’s District would run for the GOP.  That is the best chance of cleaning out the council.

Editor's note: I do not want to "jump the gun" but I am told by ranking law enforcement that what County Councilman Norman Dorn did was not only slander but may also be a criminal offense. I will leave that determination to them. For now I will sit back and let things move forward accordingly.

It was rather amusing that Dorn was allowed to rant for almost 7 minutes and when I said five words (Stupid is as stupid does) I was "gaveled down" by Chairman Kneece.
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"Kind of like Norman Dorn - short, and makes no sense."
 
Please don't call Norman Dorn short, it makes those of us that are vertically challenged look bad.
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I have faith Edgefielddaily.com will get to the bottom of the missing money from the dinner theater.
Would not be surprised if it is in an account in The Reserve Bank of New Zealand, wonder what the exchange rate is? Hope the interest rate has been good.
The people deserve some sort of return on there investment.
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After reading about the future increase in sewer rates, I wanted to offer a couple suggestions as to how the ECW&SA can cut expenses rather than raise rates.  One, I know everyone has driven by a work site where the water and sewer authority are "working" and seen maybe two men working and the other three to five men "overseeing".  Cut out all but one overseer and save thousands of dollars each year!!!  Second, park the county vehicles on the yard each night.  They should not be used for personal use.  Anyone dropping off a child at Parker, has seen a Water and Sewer Authority employee dropping off a child there in the mornings.  What would it cost the county if this child were injured in a wreck!!!  Also last Sunday an ECW&SA pickup was parked right in front of CVS.  I wonder if they had a water or sewer problem about noon??  I doubt it.
 
If the board overseeing the water authority would put their foot down and hold the line on expenses, there would be no need for any increase in prices for water or sewage for years to come.  Run it like a business, it is one!!!
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I hope you sue the (excrement) out of (County Councilman Norman) Dorn for what he did. We're behind you.
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Norman Dorn sit your old can’t teach, didn’t teach behind down. You whining and crying like a little baby needing a bottle. You saying all these stupid things now because the truth is finally really, really coming out about you that should have been said long time ago. We’re thankful that someone like the edgefielddaily finally got the (guts) to let us know what’s been going on in the county that’s been covered up for years. What’s being said about you is very much true. When my children were in your class, after a couple of days they came home and asked to be removed from your class. At the time all you talked about was your house (deleted), your cars (deleted); I removed them each time one was placed in your class. 

Back to the subject at hand: the only time we see you in our neighborhood or churches is when its time to vote. You don’t care about the people, you just care about your 4 and no more (maybe I should say – you and your light bulb son). (deleted) Your time has come to step down gracefully, please do so and stop showing us who you really are. By the way, this comment didn’t come from the editor – it came from me!

To the editor: Thank you so much for printing just what we express - even though you take away some of the better words or make it sound better. Don’t pay any attention to Dorn; he was only describing himself when he tried to point you out. He’s never had anyone to tell it like it is before until now. You’re only printing what we, the citizens/voter’s, are saying.  It’s good to read the daily everyday. Thanks……… 

Editor's note: It is nice to know that my fellow "crooks" read EdgefieldDaily.com every day.
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It’s been a year now since the fire over at the neighborhood center, what if anything have they decided what happened that night? We have heard that the alarm system was working but was accidental turned off by one of the employees of the senior citizen council. Is there any word to truth about this? Other agencies in the building (at the day questioned) say it was being tested and was working fine we they left. Seems strange the ECSSC is the only one with a building and none of the other officers have a new building(s). Why didn’t they let the other offices move in with them? There has been so many rumors going around about what happened but we haven’t heard anything else since the fire. Why has it been so hush, hush? Can anyone comment on this?

Editor's note: The fire investigation did not show any cause that I am aware of. There are conflicting reports on the fire alarm situation. The last I heard was that the system was turned off at the time of the fire, but I have nothing in the official record to that effect.
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I think the general point was missed that the poster was trying to make when "defending" the garbage man. The poster said that they didnt know this garbage man. The point was that "being beaten by a garbage man" was an offensive statement to ALL garbage men who do this job HONESTLY for an honest days pay. I do not in anyway believe this poster was trying to defend the "garbage man" in question, as they plainly stated that they DID NOT know this person. To lump this apparent scum bag in with all the honest laborers out there in such a condescending and snobby tone is an injustice to all the hard working garbage men, janitors, and any other jobs the editor or others may think of as not good enough. I do believe this has all been taken out of context and think that yes, an apology is owed to garbage men and hard laborers as a whole - not the particular man in question. I am sure there are very qualified sanitation workers, which I believe is the correct term, that could rightfully beat the pants off of a person such as the one in question, whether he was a garbage man himself or an attorney.

Editor's note: I apologize to garbage men for comparing them to former county councilmen Danny Bishop. They deserve better.
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After listening to the Norman Dorn tirade, I am embarrassed for our county, and more especially for the people that would cast a vote for him and what he stands for. I look around everyday and see the results of Norman Dorn the educator. Sometimes people are only as bright as the person leading them. Brave men and women of all races have died so that people in this country have the right to vote. It is a shame that so many people have wasted this blood fought right by casting their lot with someone like Dorn. A divider, not a uniter. The publication of the truth about him and the rest of the cronies on the Edgefield County Council must have hit a nerve. There is a bad smell coming from Council chambers and I know what it is. A four year term is the latest in offensive smells. The people need to stand up and say Hell no! to this latest kick in the teeth. What other devious ideas does this lame duck council have for the taxpayers of Edgefield County.
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Editor's post: Things are looking up. Very important changes, for the betterment of the county, are quietly in the process. I look forward to reporting on the positive things that are coming.

Have a great 4th of July. There will be limited updates during the holiday. Only breaking news and the Wandering Minds are scheduled for updates on Saturday. Normal updates for July 4 will not be affected.

Also, some of the comments regarding County Councilman Norman Dorn were not posted due to receptiveness of the content.
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I do not remember who solicited funds for the proposed theater, but I have been told by (removed) that (someone involved in the plan) is holding the money. It is not my intent to slander or hurt anyone, but that is what has been told.

Editor's note: I have been receiving a lot of emails and phone calls about this matter. If you were one who gave funds for this plan please contact me by email, phone, or letter. I would like to know who asked you for the money, how much you gave and to whom, and if you have tried to get your money back.
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I recently visited the Edgefield County library and was struck by the heat as I entered the door.  Apparently the air conditioning has been broken since last Friday and the staff was informed that it could be TWO Weeks until it is repaired!  Can't our county do anything about this?
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My husband and I gave money for the theater. I forgot all about it until I read about it (in the Wandering Minds). How do we go about getting our money back?

Editor's note: I am investigating this situation. I was unaware that private donations were solicited for the project.
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If anybody needs a reason to vote against Norman "Lighbulb head" Dorn, they need to listen to him rant. If you only called him ignorant and stupid you were being too nice.
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It is really sad when we have a person like Norman Dorn in an elected position.  Why would people even consider voting for him? Just listening to him, you know he is not qualified for the position.  Our
education system is experiencing problems now because of people -uneducated- like him.  Seems they should be a way to get those type people out of office.  If he were working for a large company and did not perform satisfactorily, you bet he would be fired - and fast!

Thanks for the great job you do in keeping us informed about what is going on.  We read "edgefielddaily" every day.

Editor's note: Thank you for reading and your kind comments.
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Norman Dorn is nothing more than a bully.   He's an embarrassment to himself, his family and this community.  I'm a law-abiding citizen that reads EdgefieldDaily.com everyday.  I don't appreciate being called a crook because I want to read about my local news from a source that does not distort or edit the facts. 
 
How would Norman Dorn know what is being said at EdgefieldDaily.com if he wasn't reading it himself?  So, I guess in his own ignorant way, he's calling himself a crook too.  (removed)  As far as I'm concerned, if Norman Dorn is breathing he is (not a nice word).
 
Maybe you should sue him.  What a shame he has the county attorney, administrator and chairman by the short hairs. It would be nice if one of these men grew a backbone.
 
I am ready for a change in the leadership in Edgefield County and cannot wait for these idiots to be private citizens again.
 
Edgefield Daily will be around long after Norman Dorn is history.

Editor's note: I do not appreciate being called a liar, a crook, and other names by a county councilman during a county council meeting while acting in his official capacity as an elected official with a large audience of people.  Mr. Dorn called me by name, pointed out to the people in the room where I was sitting, asked them to look at me, while he, in my opinion, slandered me. That was not very smart.

County Council Chairman Monroe Kneece has already been contacted regarding Mr. Dorn's actions at the meeting.
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To the poster defending the “garbage man” You obviously do not know this man. Calling him a common laborer actually offends ME. I work hard for my money whereas he works hard for nothing. Well, let me take that back… he works hard to continue brown nosing Fox Creek’s Athletic Director. That must be awful tiring but still does not make him a laborer. What money he does earn from driving the trash truck isn’t enough to support his family. It’s Mrs. Bishop’s family that supplies the money. And those people are a whole different kind of crooked.
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Mr. Editor, don’t take anything personally that Dorn says about you. As one of his former students I can tell you, he called all of us names in the class room. We were referred to a bunch of dumba* *es and hoodlums on several occations. Isn’t that the pot calling the kettle black?
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Mr. Dorn said that he had been referred to as "dumb, stupid, ignorant, can't read, can't write" now we need to add to that list 'can't speak intelligible English'.  No wonder my child didn't learn anything in his class; he couldn't understand the language that Mr. Dorn was speaking.

Editor's note: Now you see why I just play recordings of him, not try to quote him.
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(County Councilman) Joe Norman (Dorn) said in his recorded rant that people of the county were being like "Bullies on the playground" calling others stupid, crooks, etc.  Well I know for a fact that one of the biggest bullies I ever encountered on a playgraound and in the classroom was Norman Dorn himself.  The sad fact of the matter was that he was a teacher at the time.  He has gotten away with abusing his positions of authority for waaaaaay too long.  Whether it has been as a teacher or as a councilman or as who knows how and where else  The man was being the biggest hypocrit ever in saying what he did at the meeting the other night.
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Editor's post: Well, here we go again. Norman Dorn wanted to show his (rear end) again, this time by slandering (from the county council bench) the Editor of EdgefieldDaily.com and even calling our readers "crooks". Granted, I do not want to pay too much to show how this sorry excuse for a county councilman is by providing bandwidth for his inarticulate rantings, but since I cannot quote him due to his inability to speak plain English, this is the only way to let him have his say. (Audio recording - 380k media file) Remember, this man is a retired "educator" in Edgefield County.

Yes, I believe Norman Dorn is a foolish, inarticulate, sorry excuse for a county councilman. That is my God given right. According to the recent primary vote count, an overwhelming majority of voters agreed and voted against him even though he barely won the Democrat primary. I guess those who voted against him are "crooks" too. Black and white.

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Americans better wake up and see what is going on around them and to them. The Supreme Court's recent gun ruling is an affront to all law-abiding, gun owning citizens. The arrogance that they displayed
when they barely upheld the constitution was mind-boggling. The second amendment was intended to act as a defense against government run amok. We are seeing a lot of this in the news today. This ruling is an example. Everyone should buy a box of shells each paycheck.When the government shuts down ammunition factories, our guns will be as much good as a baseball bat. Stock up before its too late.
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Three students from Strom Thurmond High School went to Atlanta this past week for the FBLA Nationals.  These students and the teachers who went with them represented our school proudly.  Caquisha Burton and Adam Talbert both competed in events.  Caquisha then won 6th place out of the nation in Job Interview.
 
Congradulations to these students on making it to the Nationals.
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Another useless suggestion by the Council.  I'd vote for term limits.  I surely do not want them to feel as if they are safe for four years.  Their actions are bad enough with two year terms.  Oh well same old same old.  I guess the lame ducks are trying to save the remaining members.  For free entertainment, attend the council meetings.  You will not be disappointed with this group.
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I hope not having the firework show is not a sign of where this local non profit facility is headed, not doing for or supporting edgefield county.There are a lot of local people employed there and they have done alot for the community in the past . I understand it is dry but i think the last few years have been very dry also . 
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The current county council members do not deserve to serve two years, much less four!  I am in favor of keeping two year terms as well as setting term limits. Too bad term limits couldn't be made retroactive!!!
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 have a few comments to make:

1. I love Here's Your Card. It reminds us that some people are still idiots.
2. I cannot believe our school district paid 8000.00 to create a curriculum pacing guide. You know, I am a teacher and I never heard of it at all. The upper echelon must have only asked certain teachers.
3. I am sitting on pins and needles waiting to see who the ECBOE is going to choose as our new principal.
4. Some Edgefield residents do need to use more than spell check when they post for Wandering Minds. It makes our county look ignorant and backwards when we are posting responses that are misspelled and incorrectly punctuated. I don't blame you for not correcting spelling. It is the
responsiblity of the poster.5. I am enjoying my summer. I dread having to go back to school. On the other hand, I love my job and cannot wait to meet my new students.

By the way, thanks for keeping me up on everything going on in the county. I love Edgefield Daily.

Editor's note: Thank you for your kind comments.
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In regards to the dinner theater scam- I think we need to post a warning to newcomers about the 2 biggest fakes involved.
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I do not personally know the Kitchens family or the Bishops, but your response about being beaten by a garbage man is unnecessary. Being a garbage man may not be the one you or many others would want, but it is one that performs a valuable service and it is honest work. Better to be a garbage man than one who is too lazy to work and depends on the taxpayers for support. I think you owe common laborers an apology.

Editor's note: Maybe you should know that a particular "garbage man" was able to get the tipping fees for his company removed so he could make more money. So much for "honest work". I owe no one an apology.
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Tell me your views. The Edgefield County Council is proposing a referendum to place the county council seats on 4-year terms. Would you support that or term limits for county council members. Would you really want 4 more years of Norman Dorn or just two if he is re-elected?
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Great job Nick Waites and Scott Mims.  The District 3 All-Stars Baseball Tournament was a great success.  You put in a lot of hours to make sure everything ran  smoothly.  The condition of the fields was top notch.  Thanks to the employees of the town of Edgefield for all the extra work that went into making sure that our Baseball Complex was clean every minute our out of town guests were here.  Edgefield citizens should be proud.

Editor's note: I heard it was a very well organized event and two local teams are advancing. A full report will be coming Wednesday.
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a man gets sick hypocrites in church takes the church that he helped started
takes away from his family . he cannot speak for hisself.
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Overheard Hazel Kitchens, wife of lame duck councilman Everette Kitchens stating that it all worked out that Mr. Kitchens didn't win because he didn't want to run anyway.  I think that's the same thing she said when the likes of Danny Bishop beat her.  The "Kitchen" has been washed up and washed out!

Editor's note: Ow, how bad it must have been to be put out of office by a garbage man. I hear their house is now up for sale, but I dio not know that to be fact.
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I love the comebacks that you post to people like the one that called you an idiot. Makes my day!

Editor's note: Thank you for reading.
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It is my understanding that this will be treated as an anonymous inquiry.
 
Sometime back, there were people in Edgefield raising money to fund a theater or dinner theater in Edgefield.  We were told that, if it didn't go through, our money would be refunded.  We didn't get the theater and we haven't had our money refunded.
 
Do you or anyone else know where the money is and if we are going to be refunded?

Editor's note: I would suggest you inform me as to who told you that in order to get your money and let me take it from there. It is easy to follow money.
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FCHS isn't "draining " resources from the District's coffer as much as the ECSB. One example is the increase in the starting wages to new  high-level administrators. One example of this would be the increased salary of the new Title One administrator, just the increase in salary this one employee recieved would almost pay the salary of the teacher not being replaced at MES. I realize some people woud like to blame all the District's finacial problems on FCHS, but the truth is they only recieve the monies that are allowed for their students.
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I recently drove through Edgefield just last week,and was disturb by the Blue Collar gentlemen standing on the sidewalk across from the newspaper building, and across from the library, directly on the sidewalk where pedstrians cross over to reach the opposite side, drinking Budlights in bottles. I could have reached out of my car window and touch one of them, they were so close to the road. This is an outrage!!! Why does this type of partying is aloud in town? Use plastic,styrophone.. 
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These people that write in to say that 'your stupid', 'your an idiot', and 'your wrong' are showing their own ignorance by using improper grammar.  The word your is a possessive pronoun that refers to something that a person has or something that belongs to the person in the discussion.  The correct word should be 'you're' which is the contraction for 'you are'.  If you want to write about somebody being stupid or an idiot, you would certainly sound more credible if you used the proper words.
 
About the 2nd amendment; it was written over 200 years ago.  At that time, the country's first army was just being formed and the defense of the country still rested mainly with the militia which was a volunteer army.  The militia was comprised of regular people who took up their arms to fight for what they felt was theirs.  Remember, it was the militia men who fought against the British during the Revolutionary War since the colonies had no official army of their own.  I sure am glad that those men owned guns. 
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