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Letters to the Editor - November 16, 2023

Vote Nov. 21 for mayor We have an important runoff election for Charleston city mayor Nov. 21. I wish more people realized just how important the local elections are to maintaining our quality of life. Potential voters need to understand that those running for elected offices pay close...

Nonfiction tops November recommendations

There has been a bumper crop of nonfiction recently. I am presenting four here, but already have some for next month, so pace yourself. The Daniel Island News Author Series in conjunction with the Daniel Island Historical Society hosted Dirk Smillie to discuss his book “The Business of...

Readers speak out on casting their 2023 vote

Poll question: While the absence of any national races may dim some voter enthusiasm, the importance of voting in the 2023 election on Nov. 7 was nonetheless important. Some would argue local elections are the most important as those officials are the ones that impact you the most every day. And...

Surprises in Portugal

It seems like everyone is going to Portugal, just got back or wants to go. No wonder. Renowned for its beauty, cuisine, culture and history, it’s an attractive destination. My husband and I spent a month there this summer and found all of that to be true, but there were some surprises. ...

Now that’s a tall fish tale

Twenty years is a long time. That’s what I thought when the judge sentenced me for insider trading. Just kidding! The 20-year reference is for publishing The Daniel Island News. Yes, it has been 20 years. Back then, Daniel Island was much smaller. As I recall, Codner’s Ferry and...

Happy 20th Anniversary, DI News!

“Writer’s block?” my lovely wife Grace inquired as she refilled my coffee cup. I nodded and replied, “A little, but I’ll get it.” “Another piece for The Daniel Island News?” my Aunt Toogie asked, looking up from her Sudoku puzzle. “How long have you been writing articles for them...

Watching legendary sports programs grow from seedlings to grand oaks

I’ll never forget my first trip to Daniel Island as a sportswriter. It was Thursday, June 11, 1998, and I was on assignment for The Post and Courier. I remember the date because it was Bishop England High School athletic director Paul Runey’s anniversary. He and his wife, Patty, were...

The story behind the cover story

Over the past 20 years, the paper’s designers created 1,040 covers. Most weeks, the cover image reflects the top story of the week, usually a centerfold feature but sometimes a general news story. In reviewing 1,040 past covers, we initially thought we would highlight the most aesthetically...

Straight from the newspaper’s mouth

I’m not a teenager anymore. For humans, of course, entering one’s 20s is a major milestone, a defined step into adulthood. But for me, as a weekly newspaper, it feels like I’ve been an adult all my life. The fact is, from the day I was born (Oct. 30, 2003), I’ve been working. This...

How good are you at letting go?

What are you holding on to? A dream, a hope, an insult, a disappointment, a disagreement? Or perhaps you’re holding on to anger, fear, or the past. Few would argue that if we could learn to let go – of whatever we’re holding on to – we’d experience more peace, contentment and joy...