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Imperial moths make quite majestic critters

On a recent family outing, my dad reached down and picked up a fat, green caterpillar and set it on a picnic table. It was a very strange-looking creature. I put my cell phone camera near its face and snapped a close-up. The image was both spectacular and a little spooky. My first thoughts...

Congress and the power to subpoena

The Special Committee to investigate Benghazi was created in the exact same manner as the Jan. 6 Committee. The Benghazi committee subpoenaed civilians and members of the Obama Administration. Even Hillary Clinton showed up to testify. I’m not comparing the merits of those two committees....

A golden anniversary for the ages and the aches, pains

Once upon a time, a young couple fell in love and got married. Sometimes the years flew by. Sometimes they crawled by. But they passed, nonetheless. The ’70s, the ’80s, the ’90s, the millennial, and 21 more years after that. A golden anniversary was on the horizon and this couple...

League of Women Voters offers proposed legislative districting plans for South Carolina

After every federal census, our legislative districts are redrawn, shaping elections for the U.S. House of Representatives, the South Carolina State House of Representatives, and the South Carolina State Senate for the next 10 years. In South Carolina, this is done by members of the...

Treats that won’t trick your diet

October, especially Halloween, can be a tricky time when it comes to eating healthy. The season is changing, summer produce is no longer in abundance, and we find ourselves gravitating towards those crunchy or sweet pantry items. As a mom of two, on a constant mission to get my kids away...

Scary Halloween laws that might spook you

This edition is devoted to the upcoming day of candy, trick-or-treating, porch and yard decorations, and, of course, costumes! Just when you thought such a day was free from government interference and lawyers — guess again. This article addresses local laws and rules for fun, some of the unique...

Daniel Island Business Association brings businesses and residents together

A few weeks ago the Daniel Island Business Association (DIBA) held its first Block Party in over 18 months, and boy, did it feel good to be back! It felt amazing to see smiling faces of residents and business owners and employees connecting after such a long break. A huge thank you to the...

I’ll be Dogged

My lovely wife, Grace, gave me her “down and up” glance — the one where she lowers her eyebrows as she inspects what I am wearing, starting with my shirt, then proceeding down to the shoes, and then back up. It is her way of asking, “You’re not going to wear that, are you?” “He said it was...

Friends create handmade jewelry from the heart

Many people who may not self-describe as artists should consider adding that descriptor when they talk about what they do. For two Daniel Island neighbors, Lynda Campbell and Vickie Bernie, this is particularly true. One a journalist and one a fashion executive, Campbell shares that the...

Letter to the Editor - October 14, 2021

Former UPS store owner thanks customers It has been my privilege for the past 10 years to serve the residents of this beautiful island. Turning this enterprise over to its new owners was the toughest career decision I ever made. I have had retail experience in five states but I...