Earlier Editorials

Awards say thank you to very giving people

Southern Beaufort County's premier community service award this year went to two individuals who have helped make better -- in ways big and small -- the lives of thousands of people. (full story)

Encouraging biking a long-term commitment

Bicyclists' complaints about debris on bike paths, particularly those on or near the McTeer Bridge, should raise awareness of all that is being done in Beaufort County to make it a better place to ride. (full story)

Senate makes progress on restructuring

Eliminating South Carolina's Budget and Control Board might not seem the most scintillating of topics, but it would be a dramatic restructuring of state government, and it could put a lot more power in the hands of the governor. (full story)

Charter school, district should set new course

A federal trial over how many students Riverview Charter School can enroll was a disappointing expenditure in time and money, but at least the issue is settled for the next two years. (full story)

Smarter prosecution continues to get results

Information is power, and 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone has put that to good use in prosecuting career criminals. (full story)

Confirmation offers chance to sort out DHEC mission

If state senators want a say in how the state Department of Health and Environmental Control operates, they'll have a chance when they take up the appointment of the agency's new director. (full story)

New children's center shows scope of military sacrifice

A child at play is not the typical image one has of the grueling U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, where Marines are made. (full story)

New rebuilding rules can't come too soon

After several years of talking about it and nearly a year after a committee was formed to do something about it, we might finally see specific suggestions for new redevelopment rules on Hilton Head Island. (full story)

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