Keeping Parks Safe for All

In Charleston, Colonial Lake is a cherished spot for locals. The recent fall festival, Bloom Charleston, showed just how much the community values this revitalized space. People of all ages enjoy walking and relaxing by the lake.

But there's a growing problem. Cyclists are using the park paths, making it unsafe for others. Signs ask them to stay off, but many ignore them. This puts kids and older adults at risk. Even if cyclists stick to the streets, it's not much better. There are no safe bike lanes nearby.

City leaders need to step up. They should enforce the rules and add bike lanes. If they don't, someone could get hurt. For now, maybe cyclists should park their bikes and enjoy the park like everyone else.

Security Worries: A Whistleblower's Alarm

Meanwhile, in a different part of the country, a big security worry has come up. A whistleblower from the Social Security Administration said that sensitive personal data was moved to an unprotected server. This could put millions of people's information at risk. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says nothing bad has happened yet. But is that enough?

A former official agrees with the whistleblower. He says the server isn't safe enough. The whistleblower even quit because of pressure at work. People deserve better answers about their personal information.

Debates in Education and Politics

In schools, some argue that politics don't belong in the classroom. Teachers should stick to facts and let students form their own opinions. That way, no one has to worry about academic freedom.

And in South Carolina, there's a debate about gerrymandering. Some want to change district lines to remove a certain representative. But others say this goes against the spirit of fair representation. Using emotions instead of facts isn't the way to lead.