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.
By Bill Rauch The 859-acre data center complex proposed by developers to be built east of I-95 at the headwaters of the Ashepoo River outside Walterboro, if it goes forward, […]
ACE Basin data center fight takes shape Read More »
It is Thursday, Sept. 18, and I’m sitting in a wood-paneled room in Ridgeland, S.C. It is 8 p.m., and most of the 35 other people in this small, jammed-packed room are jubilant; happy because the Ridgeland Town Council has just voted, 4-1, to reject the proposed annexation, proposed rezoning and proposed development agreement presented by Tickton Hall Investments, LLC; Euhaw Holdings, LLC; Tickton Hall Holdings LLC; and Pepper Hall LLC.
Ridgeland rejects Tickton Hall annexation Read More »
As everything else in his life fell into place around him in the past nine months, Bryson Nimmer’s professional golf career seemed to be slipping away.
Win ‘changes everything’ for Nimmer Read More »
The SCHSL is always a work in progress, and many of its critics’ frustrations are valid. But taking the decision-making out of the hands of the people who have devoted their lives to high school athletics and consolidating even more power with our legislators and their cronies, is not the move.
State House should leave SCHSL alone Read More »
And I get it. I got it the moment I heard him speak about his vision. Ron Fudala is a winner, and we’re lucky he’s building his vision here.
USCB lucky he’s building his vision here Read More »
Unfortunately, veterans sometimes are arrested, placed into protective custody, summoned, and incarcerated. It is vital that veterans and their family members, police departments and sheriff’s offices, officers, deputies, constables, federal agents, and courts know who to contact at the VA Medical Center serving that area.
