Opinion pieces, commentary, editorials, and columns that reflect community perspectives from Beaufort’s writers, thought leaders, and residents. This category provides a platform for voices shaping local discussion on issues, values, culture, civic life, and public debate in Beaufort and the broader Lowcountry.
“Today’s Citadel graduates will not get a SEC-caliber football team,” writes columnist Scott Graber. “They will get lessons on courage and character. And yes, they will still read about the Battle of Thermopylae.”
Lessons on courage, character, the Battle of Thermopylae Read More »
Seems to be a lot of fear-mongering flowing about the impending, crucial Nov. 2026 midterms, including threats from high places about taking over elections.
‘Trust God, but tie up your camel’ Read More »
Our city government should not be looked upon to provide for nor does it have the resources, capabilities, nor cash to carry out a wish list of capital spending projects dictated by empirically flawed public surveys and pushed by self-serving individuals and interest groups supported by the politicking of council members. Let us work together to focus our resources on what really matters.
City Council must focus on what matters, not on politicking Read More »
Under this administration we now have a Department of War rather than a Department of Defense. Let that settle into your brain. To me, it speaks volumes. To those of you who support this, I have one suggestion — a vacation in Ukraine.
Legality be damned Read More »
A “big, beautiful” but temporary chain-link fence proposed by chairman of the Freedman Arts District Dick Stewart just may become a reality … eventually.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Waterfront Park temporary fence offer still on table Read More »
Several years ago in a Sunday sermon, my pastor said that dogs and other animals do not go to heaven. I know that is the theology passed down for millennia. I believe, though, that if dogs don’t go to heaven, it can’t be heaven.
To all the dogs I’ve loved before Read More »
The 20th anniversary edition of the Beaufort International Film Festival has come and gone, leaving those who sat through the four days of films and movie talk with something to talk about.
Lowcountry Lowdown — Beaufort does love a movie in February Read More »
This is the first article in a series of four on the Department of Defense (DoD) Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
It’s time for Dick Stewart to look in the mirror. Mr. Stewart recently lambasted the Beaufort City Council members for allowing a chain-link fence to remain at the waterfront. To quote him, Stewart told the officials: “The longer the chain-link fence remains the more damage it does to Beaufort’s image and the bottom line of
‘Simply unacceptable’ Read More »
The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights applies to us all. It is past time for South Carolina to have anti-SLAPP laws which preclude the rich and powerful from trampling on our First Amendment rights. I urge Tom Davis and Chip Campsen, as well as all South Carolina senators, to ensure this legislation passes this year.
State Senators, please stand up for our 1st Amendment rights Read More »
