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Today's Opinions

  • Visitors should read the signs

    To the editor:
    It was interesting to read the latest letter from someone feeling they were mistreated at the Sunset Pier parking lot.
    The writer indicated that the free parking lot was closed, which it was. She went on to say that they pulled into the Sunset Pier parking lot, and there was not an attendant on duty to collect the parking fee. This is quite possible since the attendant is not always present.

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  • Buddy Poppy is trademarked

    To the editor:
    Your editorial concerning those who have made the ultimate sacrifice was timely and appreciated by all veterans, The Beacon’s reputation as a strong supporter of veterans, veteran’s organizations and those currently serving is well documented.
    As commander of Post 7288 Calabash VFW, I would be remiss if I did not clarify some comments in the article.

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  • Officials praised for erecting warning signs

    We were all saddened when Kwesi Sample, a 21-year-old man from Ohio, drowned May 14 in the Lockwood Folly Inlet.
    Sample was vacationing with a large church group, he had a great smile and a muscular body, and by all accounts, he was a fine young man. Being from the middle of the country, he just couldn’t imagine the hidden dangers on the coast.
    He was trying to swim from the east end of Holden Beach across the inlet to the west end of Oak Island, a distance of about 300 yards.

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  • Sibling connection means a lifetime of shared experiences

    Be careful what you give your kids for Christmas—it might affect their whole lives.
    When my sister Anne Marie and I were kids, our parents gave us a printing press. It had wooden block letters we placed in slots and ink we poured into a container. After we arranged the letters into words, we hand-cranked paper over the blocks into a printed page.

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  • Here are a few tidbits about what happened in Vegas, baby

    I finally found out, I finally found out. I finally found out what happens in Vegas.

    The answer: pretty dang much anything you want to have happen in Vegas.

    I’m not sure I should share, since what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—unless you’re Prince Harry with his ever-present trail of stalking paparazzi and leaked cell-phone photos.

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  • Graduation and growing up can be hard on parents

    By Renee Sloan

    Staff Writer

    When my son was born, everyone told me to enjoy his childhood because it would pass too quickly.

    I’ll admit that I’ve thought about him growing up, but I didn’t really consider how I would feel about that until I watched him graduate from Pre-K last Friday. When I saw him in his little blue cap and gown, it really hit me; he’s growing up, and in less than 15 years, he’ll be graduating from high school.

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  • Thanks to those who helped us

    To the editor:
    We, Light Ministries International, would like to thank Old Shallotte Baptist Church, Liberty Tabernacle, McPie Inc. (a Great Clips franchise), Belk’s of Shallotte, Sugar Confections Bakery and Building Hope Ministries for making our GEMS (Giving Early Mother’s Support) outreach on May 18 a success. We blessed five young ladies with items they will need for their new little ones. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in helping us minister to those in need in our community.
    Carla S. White
    LMI vice president

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  • Golf carts pose traffic problems

    To the editor:
    Currently, the 45 mph limit on the causeway at Sunset Beach by itself prohibits golf carts from crossing the bridge to the island. The state imposes a 35 mph maximum speed limit for roads that allow the use of golf carts.
    The town could request a change from the state from 45 to 35 mph. This issue is on the town council agenda for Monday, June 3.

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