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Every day holds a little more sunshine. We really are gaining more daylight as the days march along, giving us a little taste of the summer to come. We’re all ready.
Those who grow from seeds are already getting dirt under their nails. Well, technically it’s potting soil, not dirt.
It’s good to feel like a gardener again, even if the grass is a little on the “white” side.

Now that the South Anderson Water District has allowed a wireless Internet provider to place antennas on its water towers, the city would be wise to consider allowing antennas on its water towers, too.
Once the water district signs off on the deal, businesses outside of the city will have a distinct advantage over those inside, simply because they have a less expensive, more versatile way to connect their businesses to the world.
Businesses in the city will remain hostage to hardwire applications, and in this day and age that’s simply not acceptable.

Happy Groundhog Day and happy February. We’re one month closer to spring. As I write this, I have no idea whether Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow or not. He lives in Pennsylvania, home of the Steelers. I can tell you that if the sun came out, he saw his shadow and we’ve got 6 more weeks of winter to endure.

It doesn’t matter to me if merging city and county government would save money.
Heck, I don’t care if it ends up costing more — well, a little more.
Merging will be a hands-down winner with me if it accomplishes only one thing: kill the ridiculous taxing districts.
As painful as it is to read and write, what this county needs more than anything right now is to “redistribute the wealth.” (President Barack Obama, 2008-present).