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.
Family members caring for seriously disabled veterans at home miss out on up to $48k per year Editor’s note: This article is the second in a series of three. By […]
Dandridge: Caregivers of seriously disabled veterans should enroll in PCAFC, Part 2 Read More »
The League of Women Voters of Beaufort Area would like to thank the Beaufort City Council candidates and School Board candidates who participated in the two public forums we sponsored
Letters to the Editor: League of Women Voters says ‘Thank you’ Read More »
By Kasie Whitener This election, integrity is everything. We elect people trusting them to govern on our behalf and they are governing at our expense. We are in a financial
Whitener: Vote better this year Read More »
By Bill Reeside As a nuclear engineer for 40-plus years, I’m accustomed to using data to define problems, root cause analysis to understand the problem, and detailed study to create
Reeside: It takes courage to leave the tribe Read More »
By Alan Wilson Across South Carolina, families tell me the same thing: everyday life is becoming too expensive. That concern is especially real in Beaufort County and across the Lowcountry.
Alan’s affordability agenda: Putting South Carolina families first Read More »
By Robert G. Priest This is the story of two local government bond issues. One with a very successful outcome. The other, a sad journey with no end. Our first
Priest: A tale of two bond issues Read More »
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a series of three. Caregivers of seriously disabled veterans should enroll in PCAFC By Larry Dandridge This is the first article in
Hemingway’s will still exist anytime anyone says, “Remember that night at Hemingway’s?!” What is remembered is always a blessing. What isn’t … stays at Hemingway’s.
de l’Aigle: What is remembered is always a blessing Read More »
I was stationed here in Beaufort in 1974 while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Originally from South Florida, it took me 52 years but I finally made it back to visit the Marine Corps Air Station and the city of Beaufort.
Letters to the Editor: Heartfelt opinions count Read More »
I’m often amused when one social group calls another social group “elitist” (and not in a good way). What exactly is an elitist?
Wood: Elitism — weath or attitude? Read More »
