Category: Opinion

What is it with people these days? What’s gotten into us? Why is so hard to have a civil conversation with someone outside our various circles? (Answer: Election frenzy.) Why do so many of us seem so angry or short-tempered?...

On behalf of the Town of Hilton Head Island, I congratulate our citizens who recently received the Mayor’s Honored Islanders Award. We are so grateful for their volunteerism and contributions that have helped make Hilton Head...

To the Editor: My husband and I decided to do early voting today. Our neighbor, who uses a walker, came along. We were surprised when we saw the long, slow-moving line. Standing in the hot sun was going to be too much for our...

Sometimes we win; sometimes we win weird, cool stuff 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. For the...

Despite extreme difficulties of dealing with COVID-19 issues since March, I can say this has been a banner final few months for the Beaufort County delegation in the General Assembly when it comes to achievements. As chairman of...

We all know about the three little dots we were taught to use in high school English class. The official name is the “ellipsis,” from the Greek, meaning “leave out.” You will see the ellipsis used in print news stories when a...

Since opening in January 1998, the Cross Island Parkway (U.S. 278) has served millions of vehicles traversing its path. This 7.5-mile span made it possible for drivers to get from the north end to the south end of Hilton Head...

To the Editor: Recently, I had the opportunity to view firsthand our new educational norm, virtual learning or e-learning. I spent a day with my grandchildren, a fifth grader at River Ridge Academy and a 10th grader at May River...

Cooler weather ahead; time for comfy and warm attire 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. Normally,...

The General Assembly was back in session during the final two weeks of September to pass important absentee voting measures and allocate the remaining federal COVID-19 aid funds. Voting absentee: State Representatives acted...

For months now, our casual conversations, social media posts and small talk have revolved around how we are dealing with the current pandemic and its associated new rules, guidelines, behaviors, reactions, adaptations, etc.,...

I have an important request. In fact, it’s a vital one! If you have not yet responded to the 2020 Census, please do so as soon as possible. It is essential to the betterment of Beaufort County – including both Hilton Head Island...

To the Editor: Palmetto Animal League’s 11th Annual Bid for PAL Online Auction was held Aug. 6-9, raising critical funds to support PAL’s no-kill animal rescue programs. Traditionally held in April, PAL’s largest annual...

Reminiscing about school days and a favorite lunch box 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....

By Group Consensus EDITOR’S NOTE: This opinion piece is the fourth submission from a group of citizen authors of diverse ideologies who meet numerous times to discuss public issues and seek agreement on public policy solutions....