Opinions

Poll: Readers weigh-in on banning books at school

Question: The battle over books and what's allowed in school, what's not, has been reaching a fevered pitch around the country. Some states have banned certain books from the school libraries, even removing long-standing tomes from the shelves. The Berkeley County Board of Education...

Don’t treat a ‘safety’ college like a ‘spare’

There’s no such thing as a “safety” college anymore. Even high-flying students aren’t a shoo-in at many flagship universities. It’s sad when students who get into their “safety” colleges keep looking for something better. It’s like having a date for the prom, but keeping an eye out for a...

Dalton’s letter to The National Archives

The National Archives 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408 Attention: Whoever is figuring out this classified documents fiasco Dear Sirs/Madams (and all other pronouns): My somewhat elderly, but still quite spry Aunt Toogie, has been closely following the saga of...

Letter to the Editor - February 9, 2023

9 pm routine Dear citizens of Berkeley County, It has truly been an honor serving this great county since 2015. I look forward to continuing to have the support of our citizens. We are already well into the year of 2023. As we settle into the new year, it is imperative that we...

Tom & Sue's Incomplete Guide: Lowcountry Hiking and Beyond

Sue’s greeting: South Carolina is home to wonderful hiking trails. Together with our dog Iggy, we have enjoyed some very strenuous treks through upstate state parks, as well as some interesting flatter tracks in the midlands and here in the Lowcountry. On Daniel Island, we are fortunate to have...

Super Bowl storylines: Sibling rivalry; former coach face-off and Charleston ties

My esteemed editor, Zach, asked me to share my opinions on who just might win Super Bowl LVII, whatever LVII means. That’s easy, a no-brainer. The winner of the Feb. 12 glamor game pitting NFC entry Philadelphia Eagles and the AFC’s Kansas City Chiefs will feature a player from Cleveland...

DI Community Fund shares mission to enrich area, residents

“This is a unique place.” Perhaps you have heard someone say that about Daniel Island. Maybe you thought or said it yourself. We have. Daniel Island is a unique and special place in many ways – its physical beauty, its proximity to one of America’s top cities, its culture and character, the people...

Letters to the Editor - February 2, 2023

Fire hazard I first learned of this when we began using them (lithium batteries) in radio control planes. One member charged his in his shed. The battery exploded and the shed caught fire. Another member, being cautious, charged his in his garage. Tragically it exploded in...

Dispatches from Down Under

As I examine the time that Sue and I spent Down Under, I struggle with how best to describe Australia to those who have yet to visit. Allow me to try: Australia has approximately the same land area as the continental United States. The climate ranges from temperate in the south to tropical...

Flip through February with fascinating fiction

Somehow, we have a month with only fiction – so unusual. There is variety in the collection, so I hope you find something to pique your interest. “Killers of a Certain Age” by Deanna Raybourn. Newly retired killers for hire (they only kill very bad people) find themselves on the receiving...