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March books bring endless exploration of imagination

A veritable panoply for lucky readers this month. Ranging from nonfiction to a futuristic end-of-the-world novel with mystery, crime and coming-of-age tales included. As always, I love hearing from you about what you are reading and what you find to read in these columns. NONFICTION “...

Meat and manners

It is very rarely “just another day” in our full, and meaty lives. This one included trepidation about my husband’s imminent return from Costco. (You might remember our TV epidemic, right?) So, this time it was a vacuum sealer for meat. (I’m a vegetarian.) Plus, several enormous...

AI comes to DI: It’s a floating lantern… it’s a Chinese spy balloon

“Who was the youngest Oscar winner?” I asked. Without looking up from her perusal of the Wall Street Journal editorial page, my lovely wife, Grace, answered, “Tatum O’Neal.” “Fits. Thanks,” I replied, followed by a sip of coffee. Whenever I got stuck on the daily crossword...

Letters to the Editor - February 23, 2023

Keeping our children and families safe I am a grandparent, support Second Amendment rights and a concealed weapons permit holder. Yet, I am against the permitless carry of firearms. While our children are practicing intruder drills at school, our state legislature is working to pass...

AFib: Know the warning signs, when to speak up

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder in which the upper chambers of the heart beat fast and irregularly. The condition can have substantial symptoms including heart palpitations and shortness of breath. AFib is becoming exceedingly common, especially in those over age...

What does the evidence show?

Many of you may be watching the Alex Murdaugh trial and then you likely already have your own feelings as to whether he is guilty. However, what are the kinds of evidence the jury will examine during the trial to reach a verdict? Before we can discuss the types of evidence, we must define...

‘Freedom to Read SC’ coalition fights against book bans

Advocates and community leaders have come together as “Freedom to Read SC,” a statewide coalition that will work to defeat unconstitutional efforts to ban books from school and public libraries. The coalition includes educational organizations, civil rights groups, religious entities, and...

Poll: Readers weigh-in on banning books at school

Question: The battle over books and what's allowed in school, what's not, has been reaching a fevered pitch around the country. Some states have banned certain books from the school libraries, even removing long-standing tomes from the shelves. The Berkeley County Board of Education...

Don’t treat a ‘safety’ college like a ‘spare’

There’s no such thing as a “safety” college anymore. Even high-flying students aren’t a shoo-in at many flagship universities. It’s sad when students who get into their “safety” colleges keep looking for something better. It’s like having a date for the prom, but keeping an eye out for a...

Dalton’s letter to The National Archives

The National Archives 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20408 Attention: Whoever is figuring out this classified documents fiasco Dear Sirs/Madams (and all other pronouns): My somewhat elderly, but still quite spry Aunt Toogie, has been closely following the saga of...