Opinions

How indecisive leaders hurt morale

A story is told about former President Ronald Reagan once having an aunt who took him to a cobbler for a pair of new shoes. The cobbler asked young Reagan, “Do you want square toes or round toes?” Unable to decide, Reagan didn’t answer, so the cobbler gave him a few days. Several days...

College students should be armed with financial advice

College is a time to engage in new experiences and personal growth. It is the first time most kids are living away from home and free to make their own choices. As parents, we tend to enforce the importance of making good academic and social choices, but we also need to discuss financial choices...

A variety of genres from talented writers top August’s reading list

“The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Varghese. This is a lengthy epic from one of our most talented writers. I suggest reading the notes at the end before you start to better appreciate the many cultural, historical, and literary references in the story. Also, know that there are multiple deaths in...

Readers share favorite local places for live entertainment

Poll question: Daniel Island is home to many local musical talents, and residents are often treated to concerts under the sun and stars. Where is your favorite place for live entertainment on the island? And to learn more about the music scene on Daniel Island and along the Clements Ferry corridor...

Back to School Tip: Prepare Now for 529 Withdrawals

As a firm believer in the many benefits of saving with a Future Scholar 529 plan, I commend families who consistently contribute to their accounts to help pay for a loved one’s future education. They can be proud their dedication will provide funds to help cover qualified expenses for 529...

Ontario’s Stratford Festival features 13 plays

When the railroad industry left Stratford, Ontario, in the 1950s economic ruin was predicted. But one man, Tom Patterson, had a visionary idea: a Shakespeare Festival. He approached the city for funding. With a notable lack of vision, the city granted him the whooping sum of $250. Undeterred, he...

Readers weigh in on what’s needed on Clements Ferry

Poll question: With more and more housing and apartment developments springing up along the Clements Ferry corridor, the need for resident services also increases. While there are some retail and hospitality services available – the Point Hope development has sprouted several opportunities – the...

Reader poll: Readers weigh in on severe weather preparations

Poll question: South Carolinians are well versed in hurricane season dangers and most are well prepared for what might hit our coastline. But other weather-related dangers are becoming more prevalent, more frequent and more destructive. Thunder and lightning storms, extreme heat, tornadoes and...

Nature in motion: Bird banding provides critical information

I will never forget crawling out of my tent one night on the Pacific coast of Oregon. I was in high school at the time, and I was absolutely amazed by the seemingly endless flights of migrating geese passing overhead. They were difficult to see, silhouetted against the evening sky, but...

Readers voice their opinion on local development projects

Comments: Tell us about developments in the area that you would like to learn more about or concern you. Read more comments for this and past surveys online at bit.ly/45vehL9. • There is so much development going on it’s difficult to keep up with it all. I think the bigger issue is...