Opinions

Just who is the top dog?

“Oh, we have one just like him,” the young lady gushed, motioning toward the small child. Her husband followed close behind asking, “How old is he? Ours is almost 4.” The child stood tethered to an older woman, waiting for luggage to arrive on the airport carousel. A man nearby, presumably her...

Spending and saving your retirement money wisely

What age is a “senior citizen” these days? Medicare says 65, and while social security allows access at 62, others offer senior discounts for those over 50! It varies, but one thing is certain, individuals in this age group need to have a plan. For most, if they have not already, it is time to...

Letter to the Editor - July 15, 2021

Grateful for fishing tourney support First, no worries, I’ll be short here. However, what needs to be said, more than anything else, is a BIG thank you to all the volunteers that helped make this year's tournament the BEST ever. If you were there, you know exactly what I mean. In addition, seeing...

What's the deal with Ding, Dong, Ditch?

Lieutenant Matt Wojslawowicz, Team 5 Commander with the Charleston Police Department, recently addressed “Ding, Dong, Ditch” activity in a letter to the Daniel Island Property Owners Association: “The Charleston Police Department has been made aware of a recent uptick in the number of...

The Daniel Island News’ digital archives are a great resource

Can you answer these questions? 1. Who won the Race for the Cure in 2010? 2. When was Jane Baker hired to lead the POA and who did she replace? 3. What citizen group did Pat and John Dietz start in 2007? The answers to these questions and more are available at...

Kick off July with ‘Best Seat in the House’

Only one non-fiction book this month and it is a fast and entertaining read, “Best Seat in the House” by Jack Nicklaus II. Not a golf book, rather a tribute to Jack the parent who made a herculean effort to be there for his five children in spite of the demands of travel. Barbara is his...

Supporting local means supporting local newspapers and their advertisers

As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there’s a sense of relief and optimism that things will return to normal. Long-awaited family gatherings, birthday parties and graduation ceremonies are finally happening in person. Sporting events have fans in the stands, airports are busy, and we all...

Lake Jocassee is a destination of a lifetime

From the screened porch of our villa, we had a clear view of the expansive lake. “I can’t believe I’ve lived in South Carolina for 40 years and I’m just discovering Lake Jocassee,” our friend Ron enthused. Even another friend who had gone to Clemson just 30 minutes away wasn’t sure where...

Support ‘Adopt an ECCO Senior’ program

Let me introduce you to our neighbor, Nathan, a local high school graduate in the class of 2021. This fall, Nathan will begin his freshman year at Claflin University with a goal to one day become a pediatrician. While most graduating seniors are dreaming of starting this new journey,...

Oh Captain, my Captain...

I promise that I have permission to write this story. For 43 years I have loved and admired his confidence which has only grown over the years. He’s been my rock — he says I have been his. But I must say that I steer clear of his cockiness when it comes to maneuvering moving...