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Not sure who will get your vote in the 2024 General Election?    You can use this week’s Election Guide to learn more about the candidates for the contested local offices. In this edition, we feature interviews with the candidates for four local races: U.S. House District 1 (page 19), State...
In his book, “How Successful People Think,” John Maxwell shares the story of Benno Muller-Hill, a professor at the University of Cologne genetics department and how one morning in high school he stood last in a line of 40 students in the schoolyard.   His physics professor had set up a...
It’s only a week away from the spookiest night of the year.   No, not Election Day. It’s Halloween: when all the ghosts and goblins, Barbies, and Deadpools come out to play, with their sights set on gathering the best candy on the block.   But sometimes those trick-or-treaters seem a...
Have you noticed the food drop cart located at this spot that I explored today?   You may hear some pups barking nearby while taking your recycling.   Any idea where I might be?   In addition to the food scrap drop-off, there is a smart recycling trailer drop-off as well that gets...
One need not walk very far right now to find oneself knee-deep in nuts.   Daniel Island’s pecan, oak, hickory, sweet gum, cypress, and other tree varieties are, once again, covering our yards, trails, sidewalks, and green spaces with their seeds.   In some areas, the acorns and their...
As the weather starts to cool and the leaves begin to fall, nothing beats a cozy bowl of chowder.   Chicken corn chowder is the perfect meal to enjoy while watching football or curling up with a good book.   Packed with flavor and simple to make, this dish will quickly become a family...
On Sept. 20, Bishop England and Philip Simmons High Schools announced they would no longer compete against each other in sporting events.   The announcement came a week after the crosstown rivalry football game between the two teams was played with no fans, after Bishop England officials...
As the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter, there’s no better time to curl up with a great book.   October is the perfect month for escaping into stories that transport you through history, across continents, and even into the future.   Whether you’re looking for a thought-provoking...
Have you seen this massive anchor statue hidden on Daniel Island?   It is along a nice walking path where there is heavy foot traffic, especially during the lunch rush, however, not many people stop to take notice. Have you?   At the base of the statue, there is a plaque with a globe...
When I hear that neighbors no longer talk to one another, because of their political differences, it makes me wonder: Was it always like this?    Is it notably worse than decades ago? And is this just a passing trend, given the higher-than-usual political polarization?   One can only hope...

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