Voices
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.
The feeling that we’re passing through purgatory
We do have a well — and we have had some redemptive rain — so our heat-stunted lawn may actually survive August and September. But still there is the feeling that we’re passing through purgatory; and everything is in disarray; reminding us of Napoleon after Moscow.
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Who can answer your questions about VA Medical Center services and benefits? (Part 3)
This is article three of three on Veteran Service Officers, Social Workers, and Patient Advocates. I hope that these articles will convince veterans of all ages, but especially elderly veterans, to stop procrastinating and …
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Letters to the Editor: Well done, Councilman Bartholomew!
In an extraordinary move by [Beaufort] County Council, a unanimous vote was recently made in favor of one of our many charitable nonprofits in Beaufort County, the St. Francis Center.
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Apathy biggest threat to our elections
At some point in any discussion about our national politics, you will hear America needs a third-party alternative to the Democrats and the Republicans.
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An American Gestapo?
How many fatal shootings does it take to finally melt the ICE and sweep the residual water out the door?
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How will we all contemplate wings, burritos, pick-up trucks?
I’ve learned four things since I began watching the World Cup.
The first of these revelations was the fact that our national anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner,” is not all that bad when compared with other national anthems.
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Dandridge: Who can answer your questions about VA Medical Center services and benefits? Part 2
This week’s article will explain why veterans should use a VA-accredited VSO to learn what veterans’ VA benefits and services they are eligible for, what benefits are available at their location, and to file claims for veterans’ benefits and services.
Lowcountry Lowdown: Water Festival — A 70-year labor of love
It’s Water Festival … in case you’re new in town or living under a rock, oblivious to all but the heat.
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Trask: Scott Marshall must go!
The decision making of our Beaufort City Council members proves their collective ability to stand for nothing! Our City Council will not even stand up in support of one of its own, Councilmember Josh Scallate, who himself tried to stand up against Scott Marshall, the City Manager, in response to Marshall’s blatant insubordination.
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