Opinions

Remembering the year and the last quarter century

In this edition of The Daniel Island News, as we close out 2021, we take a look at the top news stories of 2021 (pages 2, 7, 10, 11) and top sports stories of the year (see page 17). What a year it’s been! Our nostalgia doesn’t stop at reviewing 2021. The centerfold story features the 25th...

Letter to the Editor - December 30, 2021

A strong voice We have an important special election January 11th to elect a City Councilmember for District 1. Special elections are notorious for low turnout, but it is especially important that we have a good turnout to elect a strong leader, like Shawn Pinkston to represent residents on...

High government travel costs should be a thing of the past

State government travel costs plunged in fiscal year 2021. That’s good news. To be sure, it’s because of the pandemic. But if it can be done one year, there’s no reason it can’t be done every year. I’ve long pushed for common-sense limits on publicly-funded travel. State agencies spend...

Be skeptical of door-to-door solicitations this season

If you are like us, then the following has happened to you. It’s Friday and it’s been a long week at work, you arrive home looking forward to dinner and some relaxing time zoned out in front of the television. No sooner than you sit on the couch, with a dinner plate in hand, there is a knock at...

Season’s feedings

The holidays are special for a whole stocking full of reasons. We see friends and family we haven’t seen in ages. Perhaps we take a special trip to somewhere warm. And we always hope that, when we arrive, our hosts will have set out that special treat we are so fond of. Winter is like that...

Letter to the Editor - December 16, 2021

An excellent choice With a special election for Charleston City Council scheduled for Jan. 11, 2022, I would like to recommend one candidate for this office. Shawn Pinkston is an excellent choice for this very important position. Shawn has been a steadfast supporter of fundamental...

Give the gift of college savings

Looking for a special holiday present? The gift of college savings could be the perfect choice this Christmas. Like you, your friends and family are busy making their holiday lists. Help take some of the guesswork out of their gift-giving. Let them know your child would benefit most of all...

Aunt Toogie goes green

I could hear the chatter before I reached the kitchen. My lovely wife, Grace, and my Aunt Toogie were engrossed in a lively discussion, with the decibels rising with each exchange. “I paid $3.20 a gallon here on the island,” Grace stated. “I saw over $4 for high test in Mount...

Keep kids healthy over winter break

The holidays, although a beautiful time, can be extremely challenging when it comes to sticking with our health goals. It is no wonder that come New Year’s Day, everyone is ready for a resolution. As a mom of two, my health concerns do not start or stop with myself. In fact, my kids are really my...

Parents shouldn’t fall for ‘The Harvard illusion'

Bill Fitzsimmons, Harvard’s dean of admission, is known to have said that it’s the students who make that school a special place. Many families fall for the illusory benefits of a “name” school and may encourage their children to apply to the most selective schools they can get into, with the...