Category: Opinion

Fall arrived officially Sept. 22. But the day before, the temperature at the Hummell Abode dropped enough to prompt the semi-annual Opening of the Windows. The ceremony allowed us to turn off the AC and take advantage of the...

Today, on behalf of the Hilton Head Island community, I extend best wishes to former Hilton Head Hospital CEO Jeremy Clark as he embarks on a new journey. Jeremy has been promoted to Group Chief Executive Officer for Tenet...

To the Editor: Lynne Hummell’s column in the last Bluffton Sun (Sept. 14) was thought-provoking as well as humorous, as usual! I never thought about my having a “permanent record” of some sort floating around in the universe....

Fruit, vegetable, decor? What to do with these pumpkins? With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain fun questions. You...

As I noted in last month’s column, among my priorities for the upcoming session of the General Assembly is to help push forward legislation that will put a constitutional amendment on our South Carolina ballot in 2022 so that...

To admit that I’m easily distracted requires a few caveats: I haven’t always been this way. I am aware that I am this way. I’ve tried to not be this way. Still, sometimes, I just have trouble focusing on the tasks at hand. This...

I’d like to take a moment to share some good news about recent recognitions the Town has received for flood protection and environmental sustainability. These recognitions highlight the amazing work Town staff does on behalf of...

To the Editor: Palmetto Animal League’s 12th annual Bid for PAL Online Auction was held Aug. 5-8, raising essential funds for our No Kill Adoption Center located in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park. Each item sold in the auction...

Fond memories of fun times take us back to school With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain fun questions. You might see...

A Hilton Head Island voter recently asked me what issues I have a particular interest in moving forward in the upcoming legislative session. My list included: Pension reform and improvement; changing the office of the state...

To our Readers: You might recall reading an invitation in the pages of our newspapers recently to participate in a survey. We commissioned this independent research to gather information from our readers on a number of subjects....

Stop. Rest. Breathe. These were the words I whispered to myself on a recent cloudy afternoon when I felt overwhelmed by a myriad of “things” on my plate that needed attention. I had to step away from my phone, my computer – even...

Hilton Head Island is renowned for its pristine beaches, miles of dedicated pathways, and best-in-class parks. You might have heard that this year the Town of Hilton Head Island is developing the former Planters Row Golf Course...

To the Editor: Rep. Jeff Bradley stated in his editorial of July 8 the great financial shape of South Carolina’s new fiscal year. He thanked Gov. McMaster and Rep. Lucas as key to our good fortune, and described all the good...

Bringing back fond memories of most exciting, fun vacations With this feature, we seek to capture a glimpse of what you and your neighbors have to say about a variety of topics, issues, events – and just plain fun questions. You...