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Remembering the examples of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remains as important to America’s future today as in 1968. King is remembered as the father of the American Civil Right’s movement who marche...
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or the first time since 2009, the IRS has increased the amount people can contribute to their 401(k) and other defined contribution plans. Effective January 1, 2012, the maximum annual contribution...
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(Originally printed May 22, 1969) When one lives in a section where his great-grandfather and his descendants have lived, a person is certain to learn that he has more kinfolk than he will ever kn...
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For the first time since 2009, the IRS has increased the amount people can contribute to their 401(k) and other defined contribution plans. Effective January 1, 2012, the maximum annual contributio...
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Ah, a New Year. For most of us, it’s a time of new beginnings… a time to reflect on the previous 52 weeks, and perhaps commit to doing things a little differently in the coming year. We make a com...
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(originally printed Dec. 26, 2001) A few days after a Christmas he was in one line. I was in another. He called to me, “Did you have a good Christmas?” “I’m still having one,” I replied, above th...
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Editor, The Progress: During this busy holiday season it is imperative that we take time to show our gratitude for all the many blessings we have been given throughout the year. Many of us take th...
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It’s true. We as a state have an extra $1 billion dollars more in state tax revenues than we thought we did just a few weeks ago. And it gets even better; this includes $519 million in recurring re...
EDITORIALS
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Last week the media focused on the appalling indiscretions of New York Congressman Anthony Weiner. The story is nothing short of tabloid gold, a government official breaking the public’s trust, dec...
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The School District of Pickens County are facing an unusual problem: They may have more money available than they originally budgeted for. Word from the state house is that the base student cost f...
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Roy Costner continues to amaze people with his Liberty Idol contest. People from across the South came to little Liberty, S.C., every Saturday night to participate and witness the contest. Costner...
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Several years ago there was a theory in Pickens County. The theory was that the position of school superintendent could not be given to somebody whose roots were in the county. The theory was that...
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To paraphrase a common saying, Chris Christopherson wasn’t born in Easley, but he got here as soon as he could. Christopherson has carried on a love affair with the city since arriving here severa...
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We lost a hero recently. Many people living in Easley today are not familiar with the name Kinard Satterfield. Longtime Easley residents are most likely unable to forget him. Satterfield was an a...
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The Pickens Sentinel and Easley Progress recently filed a Freedom of Information request to several public entities, requesting a list of employees who earn salaries of more than $50,000 annually. ...
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When the first South Carolina Freedom of Information Act was introduced in the House of Representatives in 1971, the bill stated that “The General Assembly finds that it is vital in a democratic so...
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As we listen to tales from the many local volunteers who have visited Haiti to help with the recovery from the Jan. 12 earthquake, we realize that the problems there began long before any natural d...
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We will admit we were a bit concerned when we learned that the annual Black History Parade was now part of downtown’s “Family Fun Festival.” After all, the reason we have “Black History Month,” is...
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As fans of sports, we can be pretty demanding. We expect coaches to make the “correct” call every time. We expect players to give their best performance in each outing. We’re especially critical if...
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With all of the recruiting scandals, coaches changes schools and big-money contracts that are now associated with college football, one wonders what has happened to the integrity once associated wi...
LETTERS
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Editor’s note: This letter was addressed to Liberty Mayor Brian Deese Dear Mayor Deese: I have read the letter you sent to residents of the city of Liberty and the minutes of your May 2 council m...
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Editor: The Progress: Many thanks to the Easley Progress for the July 16 front page article concerning the SHINE board’s first fundraiser sponsorship. Our “Bag Lunch” was a great success! We, al...
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Editor, The Progress: Recently we hosted a group of 10-11 year old all stars from Easley at the Little League Tournament of State Champions in Greenville, N.C. Nowhere can a group of finer young...
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Editor, The Progress: Perhaps the Greenville County Republican Party has a new idea. If we could require that Senator Lindsey Graham vote the Republican party line on every vote, we wouldn’t need ...
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Editor, The Progress: I’ve been reading some quotes from old newspaper articles. One article from two years ago is about groundbreaking ceremonies for the new schools. Here’s an excerpt: “The f...
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Editor, The Progress: Can someone please explain to me why my taxes pay for wonderful recreational facilities in Easley that I usually cannot use? Yesterday I went to play tennis with a friend, ...
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Editor, The Progress: The proposed cutback to the museum staff appears to be a gut response. Yet, such a reaction is more like cutting off a nose despite the face, rather than creating a true tax ...
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Editor, The Progress: There are 2,200 employees in the Pickens County School District and only 1,200 teachers. The School District spends approximately $10,000 per pupil. There are roughly 24 c...
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Editor, The Progress: I am not originally from Easley but have lived here for the last four years. I have been blessed not to need our local emergency room, and after last Friday night’s experie...
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Editor, The Progress: The March of Dimes is working tirelessly toward the day when all babies are born healthy. Although you may not know it, you have been touched by the March of Dimes if … • ...
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Editor, The Progress: Over the last year, we have seen things happen in our nation’s capital that we have never seen happen before. Senators have been yelling at each other, House members have y...
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Editor, The Progress: At its heart, affordable, quality health care for all our citizens is a moral issue. It is a human right. It is truly a matter of life and death. As Americans, do we truly be...
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