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Beware writing on wall

The graffiti that has been surfacing around Barnwell County with reoccurring symbols, letters and numbers has been an ongoing problem.

The illegal and public markings have also been associated with gangs, according to Brenda O'Berry, the anti-gang investigator with the Barnwell County Sheriff's Office.

There is -- on one hand -- the impulse to dismiss the graffiti as nothing more than the naughty but otherwise harmless pranks of youth who have too much time and spray paint cans in their hands for their own good.

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Soldiers find second home in Barnwell for Christmas

Dear Editor,

The holidays, for most soldiers, is just like any other workday. With the global war on terrorism during the last few years, many soldiers have spent the holidays on the frontline defending our country.

Soldiers in the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB) in Ft Gordon, Ga. are recovering from injuries that occurred during war or training for war. With time, they will either heal, return to duty or be transitioned out of the military to start the next phase of their lives.

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Community to be praised for soldiers' holiday

Dear Editor,

On behalf of the Barnwell County Republican Party (BCRP), we would like to thank The People-Sentinel for its coverage of the S.C. FamilyFest "Christmas in the Country" event and for all the citizens of Barnwell County who came out to show their support for those soldiers who are assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Gordon. These soldiers were guest at Graham's Turnout hunting lodge from Dec. 23-27 and received a lot of support from our county, churches and civic organizations.

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During tough times, remember there are others in worse conditions than yourself

By Richard Eckstrom

Published on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - 11:19pm |
First Byline: 
Richard Eckstrom

(This sis a guest column from Richard Eckstrom, who is the state's chief fiscal officer. The comptroller general's office handles the receipt and disbursement of public money.)

Even in the best of times, it's important for those who have enough to meet our own needs to share our blessings with those who do not. Helping others is our highest calling in life.

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