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“It’s not the mountain that we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary
I was recently on vacation on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. As one who enjoys the outdoors, Hawaii is a paradise. In addition to exploring a cave, hiking to numerouswaterfalls, and lighthouses, I also made the...
Both [Republican gubernatorial primary candidates] Pam Evette and Alan Wilson are proposing to eliminate the individual income tax in South Carolina. Interesting? Sure you wanna do that? Be careful what you wish!
The easiest way to determine if it can be accomplished is to compare South Carolina to...
Following reports (read more here) at a May meeting of the Daniel Island Neighborhood Association, residents have been voicing concerns about parking availability at the Waterfront.
East West Partners revealed the long-vacant graveled parcel that has been used for parking is now being reimagined...
There has been a lot of misinformation circulating around Point Hope, and it's causing real confusion in the community.
The Daniel Island News has graciously offered me a space here to explain my position as the city councilman for District 1, which includes the Point Hope development and most of...
In the article titled “Residents Call for Faster Improvements to Reflectance Drive Intersection” in the June 4 edition, you quoted a Clements Ferry resident who suggested considering closing Reflectance Road until the intersection was resolved.
However, I wonder how many readers are aware that...
Data centers deserve a full and transparent review
Data centers may bring economic benefits to South Carolina, including investment, construction activity, workforce training, and tax revenue. Those potential benefits should be taken seriously.
At the same time, communities should not be...
So often, when we think about letting go or moving on, we speak about relationships, careers, and loss. But the concept applies far more broadly, encompassing habits and beliefs – not to mention the items we accumulate throughout our lives!
“Letting go requires self-awareness and courage, as...
In a recent Daniel Island News story, (bit.ly/4dT8tjx) the National Energy Assistance Directors Association reported that in the South Atlantic region, which includes South Carolina, households are projected to spend around $860 this summer, up from $757 last year – a jump of more than $100. So we...
Proposed data center developments are recently popping up on various legislative agendas
across the country, including South Carolina. The push by the tech industry to develop
sustainable infrastructure to power our digital world is being increasingly met with pushback
and fearmongering...
There have been some good things with the Waterfront area. It is more attractive and functional. We love the Daniel Island Ferry and hope it can continue its runs to the city from there. We also love the views from the swings. But the Waterfront is designed more for the wealthy people who live in...
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