Opinions

Thank you, Father West

To live a life of service is to live a life that reaches beyond the margins, beyond the edges of the maps of human hearts and lives, to make an impact that is eternal. This is the life of service to God, to the Church, to people of every walk of life, and to the community, that Father Gregory...

Stop feeding the insatiable beast

Clyde Hiers’ recent letter makes some interesting and undoubtedly accurate observations about eliminating income tax in this state. He is clearly skeptical of the prospects of this happening for a host of technical/actuarial reasons, using the state of Florida for comparison. I share his...

Making our island better, more beautiful

Recent meetings of the [neighborhood] boards of DICA and DITA, and Facebook posts, suggest that we are losing our priorities. Issues about public parking at the waterfront are valid. The rules for shared parking are for the entire island. With 15% of the given lot reserved for residents and...

Like life, climbing to the top of Diamond Head requires perseverance

“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...

Letter to the Editor

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...

Daniel Island parking wars? Just walk it off

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...

Private property rights matter, and Point Hope is no exception

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...

Letter to the editor

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...

Letters to the editor

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...

How good are you at letting go?

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...