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At school, ‘We respect one another’s opinions in public and hash it out in private’

By DR. JOHNATHAN E. PAGE SR.DR. JOHNATHAN E. PAGE SR.
Thu,02/27/20-1:13PM, 12,815 Reads
Editor, Sun-Sentinel:
After reading the Feb. 20 edition of The Sun-Sentinel, tears began to form in my eyes. However, I had to keep my composure due to the fact that I was at work!
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2% restaurant tax adopted in Charleston

By CLAY MCFERRIN CLAY MCFERRIN
Tue,03/03/20-8:32PM, 12,804 Reads
UPDATED TO SHOW PRECINCT RESULTS
Charleston voters have approved the levying of an additional 2% sales tax on foods and beverages that are prepared and sold in the city.
During a Tuesday referendum, 193 people voted for the tax while 50 voted against it.
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Remember to turn your clocks forward one hour

Thu,03/05/20-3:07PM, 12,783 Reads
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.
Turn your clocks FORWARD one hour before going to bed Saturday night or you could find yourself an hour late for church Sunday morning.

Remember, we turn our clocks FORWARD one hour in spring and BACK one hour in fall.
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Officials urge support of 2% restaurant tax for park, rec projects

By CLAY MCFERRIN CLAY MCFERRIN
Thu,02/27/20-2:54PM, 12,781 Reads
During a Feb. 20 town hall-style meeting in the Charleston City Hall courtroom, officials championed a proposed 2% sales tax levy on locally prepared food and beverages and urged voters to support it at the polls on Tuesday.
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