Special Report
The Post and Courier provides a forum for our readers to share their opinions, and to hold up a mirror to our community. Publication does not imply endorsement by the newspaper; the editorial staff attempts to select a representative sample of letters because we believe it’s important to let our readers see the range of opinions their neighbors submit for publication.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Red Cross, teacher retention, COVID-19 vaccinations and Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the pedestrian-bike lane across the Ashley River at North Bridge, property deeds and the John C. Calhoun statue.
The Charleston County Register of Deeds is not the only entity contributing to the recording backlog mess.
I would like to thank The Post and Courier for so prominently featuring the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7.
As a former register of deeds, I am appalled that it now takes between four to six months to get real estate documents back in hand. Pictures of the unrecorded documents in U.S. postal boxes just sitting on the floor in one of the Charleston County Register of Deeds’ backrooms speak volumes …
We disagree with the Nov. 29 editorial in support of a proposed business improvement district on King Street.
S.C. House Bill 4522, known as the “Canceling Professor Tenure Act,” would prohibit South Carolina public colleges from awarding tenure in 2023 or later.
A sea wall for Charleston to protect the city from hurricanes, storm surge and climate change would cost an estimated $1.1 billion. The honorable Army Corps of Engineers believes in the concept so much, that the agency is willing to cover 65% of the cost.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Joseph Floyd Manor, the Michigan high school shooting, television civility and release of oil reserves.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Charleston Men's Chorus Christmas concert, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, The Citadel wrestling team, supply chain issues, COVID-19 and former President Donald Trump.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, lawyer advertising, the Sullivan's Island maritime forest, COVID-19 vaccinations, pants with holes and the Texas abortion law.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Calhoun statue, Folly Beach music, liver donation and shopping carts left in parking lots.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Shem Creek water quality, the Republican Party and gas supply.
Our Post and Courier readers write about dark money in campaigns, omicron variant of COVID, convictions in Ahmaud Arbery's death, President Joe Biden's approval ratings and beyond a trillion dollars.
Our Post and Courier readers write about James Island Creek, the worker shortage and common sense.
A letter to the editor about the secrecy behind lawyer discipline in South Carolina won the October Golden Pen award.
Our Post and Courier readers write about strategic oil reserves, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, cannabis reform and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Wi-Fi expansion, the John C. Calhoun statue, Social Security benefits and teaching tolerance.
Our Post and Courier readers write about paying property taxes, Melania Trump, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, drug addicts and Charleston police officers.
Our Post and Courier readers write about sources of outrage, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, Girls on the Run 5K and hospital valet parking.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Thanksgiving, Christmas music, Christmas memories and Hampstead Mall.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Palmetto Goodwill, bicyclists, the International Longshoremen's Association, the Biden administration and an all-deaf high school football team.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Charleston County Register of Deeds office, U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, abortion and electric charging stations.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the proposed Charleston sea wall, Gov. Henry McMaster, Roper Hospital and litter.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Charleston's 2022 budget, college, port labor dispute and Sen. Larry Grooms.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the Ralph A. Johnson VA Medical Center, Rep. Nancy Mace's marijuana legislation and the approach of winter.
Our Post and Courier readers write about bipartisanship, Charleston's charm and hybrid vehicles.
Our Post and Courier readers write about decriminalizing marijuana, infrastructure in South Carolina and Lucille Whipper.
Our Post and Courier readers write about downtown streets, Charleston's budget, restoring order, Joseph Floyd Manor and climate change.
Our Post and Courier readers write about flood-prone areas, Charleston's budget crunch, infrastructure, electric cars and mask scolding.
Our Post and Courier readers write about U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham's censure, the Build Back Better bill and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Charleston zoning rules, Gov. Henry McMaster, lawyer ads, the Leatherman Terminal, kindness and changing geopolitical realities.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the East Side smokestacks, mentoring students, COVID protocols in other countries and electric cars.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Joseph Floyd Manor, informed voters and Nancy Mace.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic, history lessons, workers and the smokestacks on Charleston's East Side.
Our Post and Courier readers write about World War II veterans, Charleston's fading charm, the end of Daylight Saving Time, the filibuster and Ireland.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the 295 Calhoun St. project, COVID-19, social spending bill and football players with jersey number "0."
Our Post and Courier readers write about technical college scholarships, bus stops, Ernest Compton III, bodily autonomy and the Garden Theatre.
Our Post and Courier readers write about painted bridges, the backlog at Port of Los Angeles, power bills, Charleston manners and Dr. Robert Stuart.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Joseph Floyd Manor, athletes wearing the number zero, Dr. Robert Stuart and unidentified flying objects.
Our Post and Courier readers write about hemp farming, U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, election laws, Gov. Henry McMaster and the West Ashley DMV office.
Our Post and Courier readers write about U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, impeachment powers, masking in stores, giving cash to immigrants and the Korean War.
Our Post and Courier readers write about I-526 extension, bicycle rules, COVID-19's death toll and S.C. Press Association awards.
Our Post and Courier readers write about taxes, nonfossil fuels, independent politicians and Charleston's decline.
Our Post and Courier readers write about the College of Charleston athletics program, the fight over masking children, city ditches, a mask discussion and the 2020 presidential election.
Our Post and Courier readers write about horseshoe crabs, tax inequality, mask mandates and Laura Morris.
Our Post and Courier readers write about violence at high school football games, North Charleston High School’s “school of innovation” and Roper medical team.
Our Post and Courier readers write about COVID-19 lessons, Guerin Creek, diagnostic screenings and the needs of others.
Letter on Cooks Crossroads wins September Golden Pen award.
Our Post and Courier readers write about Johns Island development, Gadsden Creek and military base names.