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Readers speak out on Charleston’s race for mayor

Poll question: Locally, the 2023 elections do not include national-level races, which can mean a lack of interest and lower voter turnout. But one very important race that deserves everyone’s attention is that of Charleston mayor. What do you think is the most important issue the candidates need to...

That’s just batty!

You are driving me batty! He is as blind as a bat. They took off like bats out of Hades. One might expect bats to be crazy, blind Hellians. That’s just not the case, though, and the truth about these flying mammals can be even stranger than fiction. Most folks, including this writer, don’t...

How good are you at changing your mind?

I often wonder where my opinions come from. I mean, why do I believe what I do? My ego would love to believe that my opinions on hot-bed issues – immigration, capital punishment, vaccinations, climate change, abortion, transgender athletes in sports, animal testing, same-sex marriage, et...

Riveting novels and memoirs top this list of great reads

“The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride begins with a skeleton found buried in an old well on Chicken Hill, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. McBride spins a masterly web of connected characters: immigrant Jews, African-Americans, and whites all interacting in this small community. This...

DI News: It’s for you, about you

We’ve been publishing news and features about the Daniel Island and Cainhoy communities for 20 years. It is a responsibility we do not take lightly. We plan, research, write, design, photograph, verify and edit. Did you know that every item published in the paper is edited four times by...

This week, and every week, local newspapers are for you

Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours a day. Most of us are on social media, which is built to provide an endless feed of content to keep us glued to our screens. And unfortunately, misinformation is prevalent and much of...

Poll: Readers weigh in on the demolition of Publix on DI

Poll question: It was recently announced that Publix on Daniel Island will finally begin its expansion in the next two years, but the community was surprised that it would mean the current location would be shut down and demolished prior to the new construction, leaving the island without a full-...

How good are you at small talk?

Given the choice, I prefer large talk. My mother was always adept at it. Less than 45 seconds in, a stranger would be revealing their life story – I’m not quite sure how she did it, but it certainly was impressive. In many circles, large talk is viewed in high regard, for it offers...

Readers speak out on pumpkin spice frenzy

Even though the temperatures are still in the 80s and 90s, fall officially starts in just two days on Sept. 23. Pumpkin spice flavored coffee, candles, air freshers, toilet paper, beer, Wendy’s Frosty, and just about everything you can think of has been back on the market since early August. So,...

It’s an all-fiction recommendation

It is an all-fiction month. Don’t turn away! Great books ahead! Ann Patchett never disappoints, and “Tom Lake” is another winner. Lovely story, easy to enjoy without being shallow or tepid. Michigan lovers will savor the Traverse Bay setting. “The East Indian” by Brinda Charry was wonderful. A dark...