Consequences to expanding SC 170
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.
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Congress
Deford to hold town hall meeting on St. Helena
U.S. Coast Guard veteran and local government attorney Mac Deford, a Democratic candidate for Congress in South Carolina’s 1st District, will host an open community town hall on St. Helena Island.
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Sanford back in the game, seeks former 1st District seat
Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is looking to return to Washington by winning back the congressional seat he lost eight years ago.
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Hell hath no fury
Over the last two weeks, one of the more meaningful moments of the war on Iran was the celebration of the Iranian people when they learned of the death of the longtime tyrant, Ayatollah Khamenei. I was particularly impressed by the women who jubilantly burned their hijabs.
This Week In History: Gen. Lafayette visits Beaufort
On March 18, 1825, General Lafayette arrives in Beaufort to a 13-gun salute and speaks to citizens from the John Mark Verdier House, also known as the Lafayette Building.
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Port Royal passed over for new Coast Guard training center
After months of hope that the long-vacant Naval Hospital property could become a new U.S. Coast Guard training center, local leaders say Beaufort County ultimately lost out when federal officials selected a site in Alabama.
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Legality be damned
Under this administration we now have a Department of War rather than a Department of Defense. Let that settle into your brain. To me, it speaks volumes. To those of you who support this, I have one suggestion — a vacation in Ukraine.
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The law be damned
We must get back on track, first and foremost, by adhering to the Constitution which clearly delineates the three separate but equal branches of our government. However, I have to say that I am not holding my breath until this happens. Sadly enough, I expect chaos-as-usual.
Deford to speak to North-of-Broad Democrats
Mac Deford, Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat held by Republican Nancy Mace, will be the guest speaker when the North-of-the-Broad Democratic Club meets at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19 at Grace AME Chapel at 502 Charles Street.
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