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Hot picks for August may take you on a mental escape

It has been a long, hot summer here in the Lowcountry, not just the weather but the political climate too. This month’s book selections are fun escapist reads. “Phantom Orbit” by David Ignatius. This is a Russian spy novel that covers several decades and culminates in a massive...

Where in the area is Caley Smith?

Dateline: July 24, 2024: Today I decided to make my way to the water to see who – or what – might be out and about. As I made my way past the children playing in the sprinklers and the many dog walkers enjoying the gravel paths, I noticed a handful of fishermen and women, pulling up their crab...

Welcome to our new editor, Caley Smith

Our newsroom is buzzing a little differently since early July. The hum of excitement comes with the arrival of our new editor, Caley Smith. Smith brings a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to our publications. She is already making an impact, creating and envisioning new stories...

Readers speak out on President Biden ending candidacy

On July 21, Pres. Joe Biden announced he was stepping down as the Democrats’ 2024 presidential candidate after weeks of speculations and falling poll numbers. Do you believe he made the right decision? And what are your concerns about the race moving forward? • Yes, it was a good decision. 63% • No...

The cyclical season of molting is upon us

Have you ever noticed how even some of our prettiest birds can look a little “ratty” this time of year? By ratty I mean missing some of their feathers, less colorful, or even mangy, to use a more familiar term. Molting is a bird’s seasonal cycle of shedding old feathers and replacing them...

“Where on Daniel Island?”

Do you recognize this statue? These playful dolphins are located on Daniel Island, but perhaps you have never seen or noticed it before. Nestled in the middle of 295 residential units and eight retail stores, adjacent to the Wando River, this statue calls “Life at the Water’s Edge” home...

How good are you at being kind to yourself?

To begin, a short quiz. Name the three people with whom you’ve spent the most time in the last two years. Feel free to take a moment as you contemplate the answer. We’ll wait. Hmmm, hmmm, hmmm. No rush, take your time. Our quiz, of course, is a bit of tomfoolery but its...

Renewing a call for civility, faith

Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a child of the 1960s growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, I am old enough to remember, ever so vaguely, scenes of President John F. Kennedy’s funeral...

Readers speak out on pet names

According to U.S. News & World Report research, bit.ly/3xVsFAo, the most popular dog name in the country – and in South Carolina – is Bella, followed by Luna at No. 2. Also ranking in SC, Max at No. 3, Charlie fourth, and Buddy fifth. Other names in the U.S. top 10 are Daisy, Coco, Lucy...

DI lawmaker breaks down 2023-2024 legislative session

As we recently concluded what is likely our final House session until January 2025, I am proud to reflect on the accomplishments of the 2023-2024 legislative session. We made significant strides in reforming the way judges are chosen, cutting your taxes, and supporting our first responders...