Opinions

Letter to the Editor - March 23, 2023

Be mindful of speed limit I have been visiting Daniel Island when it was a small demure town since 2009. I have seen its development over the years into a Metropolis. It’s time to remind all peace and quiet loving folks that have moved here, this town is a 25-mile per hour speed limit zone...

Emotion, fear and innuendo: A look at last week’s bank failures

Last week, both Silicon Valley Bank (SIVB) and New York-based Signature Bank (SBNY) were shut down by regulators. According to a joint statement issued by the Federal Reserve, Treasury and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), all depositors, even those over FDIC limits, will be paid back in...

Bridge your social plans with caution

“Let’s go! The bridge is clear!” my Aunt Toogie hollered, descending the stairs two at a time. I dropped my fork, which hit my breakfast plate and ricocheted off the edge of the counter and onto the floor. I didn’t slow down to pick it up. With no time to spare, I headed for the back door...

Freedom of Information laws are your tool to use

Do you want to know how much the mayor or your city officials make? Do you have questions about Berkeley County School District’s curriculum? Do you want to know the cost and status of the Clements Ferry Road widening projects? In the United States, there are laws that protect your right...

Fruits of their labor

Okay, I admit it. I dislike the pollen, the storms and wind and the warm spring temperatures that I know will lead to another long, hot Lowcountry summer. But to everything there is a season, and I do love some things about this time of year. The blooming flowers with their vibrant colors...

SC law on guns left in vehicles

Gun crime remains a hot topic both nationally and locally. The United States and the individual states, including South Carolina, have laws regarding the purchase, ownership and possession of guns. Federal law may differ from South Carolina law, so for the purpose of this article, we will only...

Letter to the Editor - March 9, 2023

Fighting for firefighters My name is John Baker, I am the director of government relations for the Professional Fire Fighters of South Carolina. Our organization represents over 1,600 career firefighters throughout the State of South Carolina, serving over 80% of the population. I am...

March books bring endless exploration of imagination

A veritable panoply for lucky readers this month. Ranging from nonfiction to a futuristic end-of-the-world novel with mystery, crime and coming-of-age tales included. As always, I love hearing from you about what you are reading and what you find to read in these columns. NONFICTION “...

Meat and manners

It is very rarely “just another day” in our full, and meaty lives. This one included trepidation about my husband’s imminent return from Costco. (You might remember our TV epidemic, right?) So, this time it was a vacuum sealer for meat. (I’m a vegetarian.) Plus, several enormous...

AI comes to DI: It’s a floating lantern… it’s a Chinese spy balloon

“Who was the youngest Oscar winner?” I asked. Without looking up from her perusal of the Wall Street Journal editorial page, my lovely wife, Grace, answered, “Tatum O’Neal.” “Fits. Thanks,” I replied, followed by a sip of coffee. Whenever I got stuck on the daily crossword...