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As the world’s longest running democracy – 248 years and counting – the U.S. continues to attract people from all over the world, seeking the freedoms we prize so dearly.   And over the last 70 years, the worldwide trend is clear – democracy is sought worldwide.   In 1950 there were an...
I went for a walk around the island and finally stopped at a place that I pass weekly.   It always catches my eye, but I never have time to really stop. Today I made time.   The fountain is simple and looks like it has had much love from the sun.   The iron work on it and the gate...
This bright yellow building is hard to miss if you are traveling on Clements Ferry Road.   Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., this is one place your taste buds will thank you for trying.   Any idea where I might be?   Have you stopped in for lunch to try their Special No. 7? The...
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...

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