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Shelby Rogers returns to center court

Wasn’t it just yesterday Shelby Rogers captured our hearts when she was a ball girl at the Family Circle Cup and was selected to present champion Jennifer Capriati with a bouquet of flowers? That scenario played out in 2001, when one of the most prestigious women’s only tournaments moved...

Junior tennis serves up positive experiences

For young Daniel Island tennis enthusiasts, the sport offers competitive and social play, and with the pros now so close to home, watching them during the Credit One Charleston Open is one of the thrills of the game. Chip Hand, co-director of junior tennis at the Daniel Island Club, which...

April reads include Hollywood insider tales, international spy mysteries and more

Looking for a place to sip wine or a beer and peruse a book? Try the new Philosophers & Fools on Bogard Street. Let’s support this locally-owned shop. Leading with nonfiction, we have a collection of essays by the fantastic Calvin Trillin. “The Lede” is a lively compilation of his...

Woodfield Point Hope 4 to include 384 residential and retail units

This week, there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at...

Make sure you’re getting your property tax exemptions

Berkeley County Auditor Janet Brown Jurosko and Deputy County Auditor Molly Owens-John are reminding the public about property tax exemptions available through the Homestead Exemption Act they may be missing out on. This act applies to the primary residence of homeowners who qualify in at least one...

Family Fun through the Years

This year marks the 20th year The Daniel Island News is covering the Charleston Open. There’s been a lot of changes over the years, especially with the tournament name, but one thing has always carried through: Family fun at the Charleston Open! We did a deep dive into...

Heavy’s Barburger is coming soon!

Last week, islanders said goodbye to Laura Alberts. Now they can say hello to Heavy’s Barburger. The burger joint is taking over the space the longtime restaurant occupied at 891 Island Park Drive. Former Daniel Island resident Brenda Haire, who still has deep ties to the island,...

Unknown driver repeatedly damages yard, irrigation system

The following incidents were taken from the city of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between March 1-15. Larceny by False Pretenses On March 1, a complainant residing on Longshore Street...

Legacy Irish Dance Academy is the true winner of the DI News Pigskin Pick’em

After surviving a grueling, 22-week battle against a cadre of respected and dedicated Daniel Island News football sponsors, a winner emerged to claim the 2023-2024 Pigskin Pick’em trophy, victorious only by the slimmest of margins. Garret McNally, owner of Mac’s Daniel Island, is this year...

Daniel Island Easter Egg Hunt delights Smythe Park crowd!

On Sunday, March 23, hundreds of Daniel Island youngsters searched for Easter eggs at Smythe Park. This year’s annual Daniel Island Community Easter Egg Hunt was sponsored by the Daniel Island Community Fund. In addition to the Easter Egg Hunt, the young and old enjoyed games, music, visiting with...