Opinions

How are you?

It’s the question on everyone’s lips, and the honest answers are: we’re struggling, out of sorts, anxious and afraid. And we’re not sleeping too well. As if the coronavirus weren’t enough, the economic impacts are staggering and touch nearly every family. What do we do at a time like this to keep...

Thank a doctor, be creative, be an encourager

This week is National Physicians Week and Monday, March 30, was National Doctors’ Day. As we witness the medical situations that have played out in hospitals in New York City, Italy, and other novel coronavirus hotspots across the world, we become keenly aware of the importance of doctors and all...

Letter to the Editor - April 2, 2020

Medical community needs help with housing There is a growing concern in the medical community that they will spread the COVID-19 virus to their families if they are coming back and forth to their homes. Also, with working long hours irregular hours, a quiet, safe place to sleep could make a world...

Has there ever been a better time to read?

There is likely significantly more reading occurring these days and I am here to proffer more choices for all of you new bookworms. The first will be appreciated far more now that we are all practicing social distancing. “The Stranger in the Woods” by Michael Finkel tells the incredible story of...

We will deliver the news

COVID-19 has changed all of our daily lives. One thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to bringing news and features to you each week. Our writers, designers and sales people are working from home and our carriers are taking safety precautions as we continue to provide this content to you. As...

Rep. Mace: We are all in this together

I’m not gonna lie. I’m concerned. My kids are nervous. This uncertainty is not something I ever thought I’d see in my lifetime. History tells us our nation has defeated severe disease and illness, and we will do it again. Before I share what’s going on in the South Carolina legislature to...

Letter to the Editor - March 26, 2020

Advice to those not practicing social distancing Editor’s note: The Daniel Island News has seen a number of comments from concerned residents about people – young and old – still not heeding social distancing advice. This Letter to the Editor from Dr. Charles Geilfuss received March 19 explains the...

Shine a little light on community news sources

It is Sunshine Week, an annual nationwide celebration of access to public information and what it means for you and your community. In these times when the media is accused of lying, it is appropriate to look at important stories South Carolina readers would not likely have gotten recently if it...

Who are we protecting?

The coronavirus has yet to hit Charleston full force, and of course we hope that it never does. But while we’re preparing to deal with health impacts, school closings and anticipated economic impacts, it’s worth a moment of thought about our role in all of this. The pandemic brings to mind a...

The List

This past weekend, my wife, Sue, suggested that I prepare a list to make the best use of our time in case we need to shelter in place. Being the dutiful husband, I retreated to the bedroom, fired up the Roku and reviewed all the Netflix and Amazon Prime shows our friends raved about, but we just...