Some important differences

It would be nice to think that the new year is completely new.

It will surely be different. Yet, as the old saying goes, “No matter where you go, there you are.”

And, here we are in 2013. Some of the things that stared us in the face last year will continue to stare us in the face this year. Still, there will be differences.

The continuing controversy over the state-line Hawkins shopping complex remains. Although the project itself promises to be an important benefit to the county and its revenue picture, the project is mired in political and financial difficulties. The county is also faced wi...