Opinions

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...

Letters to the Editor - February 23, 2023

Keeping our children and families safe I am a grandparent, support Second Amendment rights and a concealed weapons permit holder. Yet, I am against the permitless carry of firearms. While our children are practicing intruder drills at school, our state legislature is working to pass...

AFib: Know the warning signs, when to speak up

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder in which the upper chambers of the heart beat fast and irregularly. The condition can have substantial symptoms including heart palpitations and shortness of breath. AFib is becoming exceedingly common, especially in those over age...

What does the evidence show?

Many of you may be watching the Alex Murdaugh trial and then you likely already have your own feelings as to whether he is guilty. However, what are the kinds of evidence the jury will examine during the trial to reach a verdict? Before we can discuss the types of evidence, we must define...