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Readers speak out: Did your favorite ice cream flavor make the list?

July is National Ice Cream Month and a recent study showed that Superman is the favorite flavor in South Carolina. Do you agree? Affordable Seating, (affordableseating.net) a restaurant furniture manufacturer and wholesaler, analyzed Google search data for over 100 different ice cream...

Soar to new heights by avoiding fly-by leadership

Living in coastal South Carolina and thoroughly enjoying time at the beach, I have come to get acquainted with seagulls. I have had a love-hate relationship with seagulls over the years. I have been fascinated by watching them at the beach, whether in flight or walking along the sand in...

How good are you at friendships?

The chorus from health and wellness experts is familiar: get plenty of rest, eat a balanced diet, and make time for exercise. But one key area appears to be missing: friendships. Though seldom viewed as such, friendships not only are the cornerstone of a vibrant life; they’re also linked...

Readers speak out on presidential debates

The first debate of the 2024 Presidential Election was held June 27. Did you watch the debate? Comments: Do you think debates change voters’ minds? For more comments on this and past surveys go online to bit.ly/45vehL9. • I believe true independents may have been swayed but...

Readers speak out on favorite fireworks display

The Lowcountry is getting ready to light up the sky as Fourth of July celebration preparations are underway. Whether it's a day on the water, at the beach, picnics in the park, or cheering on your favorite teams, the events usually conclude with some spectacular firework displays. So, where do you...

Summer jobs may be golden opportunity for teens

In the June 6-12, 2024, edition of The Daniel Island News, 73% of readers said teens should work during the summer because it builds character and teaches responsibility. I agree! Busy hands are happy hands. I loved reading about the first jobs people held as teens. My first...

How good are you at drawing, dancing, and singing?

As the story goes, a kindergarten teacher once posed three simple questions to her 24 curious, eager, and energetic students. She asked them to raise their hand if their answer is yes. Q1: Do you know how to draw? Every hand in the air! Q2: Do you know how to dance? Twenty-four...

It’s time to admire the resilient class of 2024

Students are graduating this week, and it’s time to celebrate their achievements! This is the Gen Z class that has undergone different experiences than previous generations. This year’s class of 2024 is the one that started high school at the height of the pandemic. They experienced the...

Readers explain how they evaluate political candidates

The 2024 South Carolina primary election begins early voting in just a few days, and voters are sifting through all the political rhetoric bandied about to decide on which candidate to support. When evaluating your options, what characteristics do you look for in a candidate? Here’s...

Did the Northern Lights bring out the song birds?

This month’s article was well underway when one particular event filled me with a new curiosity: The recent Aurora Borealis displays seemed to me to create some abnormal activity in our local bird population, and I really wanted to figure out why. While diurnal birds can sing at any time,...