Editorials from The Island Packet in Hilton Head & Beaufort, SC

Editorials

Sync up eye exams with license renewal

And do it every five years; it's the most efficient way to ensure drivers get the eye exam needed for safe driving.

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Expanding terminal should defer to safety, maintenance

Beaufort County should refocus its efforts at Hilton Head Island Airport.
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Gullah heritage area a milestone for county

The national designation of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor presents an opportunity to better tell our rare story to the world.
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Lawmakers know what to do on sales tax exemptions

Now they must have the political courage to stand up to special interests and tax more sales.
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Candice Glover gives voice to life's key lessons

Try to forget the music for a moment.
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Little evidence to show metal detectors needed

The call to install metal detectors at Beaufort County high schools is not surprising after a Bluffton High School student brought a loaded gun to school.
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Misunderstanding on raffles can be fixed

Know the law today and new rules to come if voters approve a constitutional change.
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Town should say 'no' to rezoning near airport

The property owners have failed to make a strong case for the change other than it helps their financial situation.
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SC closes critical gap in background checks

Additional changes in federal law governing gun sales must come next.
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We're getting closer to meaningful ethics reform

But lawmakers are still falling short on establishing independent oversight of their own actions under the law.
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County must step up game to meet PALS challenge

We didn't need a consultant to tell us what's wrong with Beaufort County's Parks and Leisure Services; we need county leadership in solving the problems.