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.
As I sit at my computer and attempt to write this week’s article, I find myself challenged. That challenge is magnified 10 times over by the fact that it is Monday. By now (usually), I would have written on Saturday, proofread for the second time on Sunday, and submitted by Sunday evening.
Lucas: Order in the court Read More »
The World Cup brought many thousands of visitors to the United States, and their reactions to everything from cowboy hats to Buc-ee’s brisket were fantastic.
Mathews: Seeing America through their eyes Read More »
Some folks have spent so much time recently staring up at the trees to gasp at the latest damage done to the local trees by dear Dominion Energy, they’re noticing another related man-made blight to our landscape.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Dominion tree-cutting clears view of power-line clutter Read More »
I hope someday a vaccine is found to cure folks like Carol Lucas from the dreaded Trump Derangement Syndrome.
Letter to the Editor: I hope Carol Lucas is cured Read More »
In this complex, rapidly changing, and unpredictable world, do you find yourself in need of comfort? Are you having trouble finding it? You’re not alone.
Pugh: Finding comfort in depressing times Read More »
As summer wears on, I have pondered an opinion piece by Les Rubin entitled, “John Adams Made a Terrifying Prediction. America is Close to Proving Him Correct.” Rubin reported that our second President said, “Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There was never a democracy yet that did not commit suicide.”
Mathews: Could we survive? Read More »
Did you ever have one of those moments when it seems that everything around you is so off kilter, so removed from the norm that you say to yourself, “You simply cannot make up this stuff”?
Lucas: Back to ‘The Real Food Show’ – Beyond the boundaries of ‘taste’ Read More »
The sister of South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham was appointed to finish out his term after he died recently, a gesture that has rubbed a lot of people the wrong way.
Manning: An offer Graham couldn’t refuse Read More »
It is Wednesday morning, early, and we’re in the wood-paneled lobby of the Fryemont Inn overlooking the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We’ve packed our bags, paid the tab, assured Denise, the desk clerk, that “We’ll back in October when the leaves begin to turn.”
Graber: The Fryemont is a time machine Read More »
This is the first in a series of five articles on VA decision reviews, appeals, and what veterans need to know about:
Dandridge: VA decision reviews and appeals (Part 1) Read More »
