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I recently moved to beautiful Beaufort, S.C., from Pittsburgh, Pa., in November 2025. While I’ve enjoyed settling into the area, I’ve been disappointed by the lack of balance in this paper’s Voices content.
No bipartisan views in this paper Read More »
My more pressing concern is that our Recycling Centers only take Plastics No. 1 and No. 2, only bottles, jugs and jars. As you know, we are not allowed to recycle the No. 1 plastic food containers that a huge amount of the food we purchase is packaged in.
re: Beaufort plastic ordinance Read More »
As residents of the Lowcountry, we all understand that growth is coming. The question is not whether we improve S.C. 170, but how we do so responsibly.
Consequences to expanding SC 170 Read More »
The brave men and women who serve in our military deserve much better than this. They are being placed in harm’s way by a president who has very little regard for their lives (“suckers and losers”) and no coherent plan. Forget impeachment, as Commander in Chief Donald Trump should be court-martialed for involving our military in his foolish war.
Our military deserves ‘much better than this’ Read More »
In a recent The Island News op-ed called “A time and a place for everything,” author Louise Mathews wrote that she objects to athletes who speak out about LGBTQA+ “rights.”
Mathews promotes small-mindedness Read More »
As a homeowner on Middle Road, I read your article regarding the lawsuit against the Barnwell Resources landfill with great interest. But the noxious fumes/smell is only part of the problem.
‘How did Beaufort decide to let this happen?’ 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 »
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
‘Simply unacceptable’ Read More »
From The Wall Street Journal and other media outlets on Feb. 7, 2026: “Trump shares racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys.” This from the President of the United States.
‘We are under siege’ Read More »
Barb Nash hit the nail on the head. Trump and his sycophants are causing so much chaos with Venezuela, ICE, etc., that we are forgetting about the terrible long-lasting actions
