Opinions

Should schools add metal detectors to increase student safety?

The purpose of this article is to discuss the pros and cons of metal detectors in schools and provide information regarding how the state and local school districts have tackled this issue. Some of the pros of having metal detectors in schools: Weapon Confiscation – The first...

Got the blues?

Have you ever wondered why we use the word “blue” to describe feeling sad? After some etymological study, I am not convinced anyone truly knows the origin. It has never made sense to me, especially since blue is my favorite color. I like blue skies, blue waters and blue birds. And of the blue...

Recognizing how newspapers make a difference

National Newspaper Week runs October 2-8. While this isn’t the typical holiday that most families celebrate, it does provide a good opportunity to take a moment and recognize all the ways that local newspapers make a difference in communities across America. If you’re reading this, you probably...

Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need newspapers

I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades. They let me share articles that I think bring greater understanding of a subject, usually with a comment of my own, and enjoy similar sharing by...

Support legislation to stop the inhumane suffering of puppy mills

The United States Department of Agriculture is complicit in the suffering of dogs and puppies raised in federally licensed puppy mills, which is why I am asking our lawmakers to cosponsor and pass Goldie’s Act (H.R. 6100). This federal agency has responsibility for protecting dogs from cruelty in...

Letters to the Editor - September 29, 2022

What makes you feel safe? As a parent, you worry about your kids constantly. From little things when they are small – like making sure they eat their veggies and actually brush their teeth – to bigger things in later years – like broken hearts and new driver skills (or lack thereof)! But...

PSHS principal addresses school lockdown situation

Chris Buchholz Principal, Philip Simmons High School Editor’s Note: The following letter was written by Philip Simmons High School Principal Chris Buchholz to address parents, students and staff following the incident. I want to take a moment to reach out and address the incident from...

A night of nostalgia

He walked onstage at exactly 8 p.m., flung his coattails behind him and sat down at the shiny, grand piano. For two and a half hours, Elton John played exactly what we wanted to hear. He totally loves and respects his fans. And we adore him right back. To describe him – soulful, legendary, an...

Bark in the Park returns to Waterfront Park on Nov. 5

Last year’s inaugural Bark in the Park drew hundreds of guests and families to Waterfront Park for a fun day of pet-centric activities. The event, hosted by The Daniel Island News, returns this year on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Daniel Island Waterfront Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Already...

Settle into September with these reads

Settle into September with these fiction and nonfiction reads. Starting out with a superthriller – “A Secret About A Secret” by Peter Spiegelman is a tech story in a Gothic, moody setting. This story hurdles along with excellent pacing. I want to read more from Mr. Spiegelman. “Take...