the daniel island news

Mayor’s coffee talk comes to DI

Charleston Mayor William Cogswell is bringing his coffee talk to Daniel Island on Thursday, March 5. The mayor will sit down with residents and concerned citizens at The DIME, 7:30-8:30 a.m. for informal discussions and Q&A’s to address issues on their minds. The event is open to the public and...

It’s back! Red Balloon Yard Sale returns

One of the sure signs of spring is not just the flowers beginning to bloom, the hummingbirds returning to the feeders on the porch, or the soon to come green fog of pollen. It’s also the Red Balloon Yard Sale. The Daniel Island Annual Spring Red Balloon Yard Sale is set for Saturday, March 21, 7...

World No. 11 Alexandrova returns to COCO

Two-time Charleston semifinalist and World No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova will compete in the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open taking place March 28-April 5 on Daniel Island. The five-time WTA champion delivered the best season of her career in 2025, reaching 11 quarterfinals or better, capturing her...

Small business workshop focused on winning government contracts

Berkeley County Economic Development will host a workshop to help small businesses become certified to compete for government contracts. The workshop, Government Contracting 101, will be held Thursday, March 12, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Berkeley County Administration Building, 1003 Highway 52 in...

South Carolina tops list of favorite places to relocate

Many U.S. residents were either on the move last year or thinking about a move, and we know which states, counties and cities were the most popular destinations in 2025. Using online search data and accounting for population size, this U.S. News & World Report. research revealed the top 50...

Stacking healthy habits for progress, not perfection

Despite the best of intentions, it’s common for plans to build healthier habits to fall flat. Often, the culprit isn’t a lack of motivation or discipline; rather, it’s unrealistic expectations. Overhauling your lifestyle requires a level of commitment that isn’t always practical. Understanding your...

Berkeley Co. Accommodations Fee funding available

Berkeley County's application period for Accommodations Fee funding is now available on the county website. The revenue is generated by the local accommodations fees charged throughout the year. The funding is limited to these uses: 1. Tourism-related buildings including, but not limited to, civic...

COCO’s 2026 Family Weekend set

The Credit One Charleston Open will kick off its 2026 run with the ever-popular MUSC Health Family Weekend, March 28-29, featuring two full days of world-class tennis and family-friendly fun. Attendees can enjoy kid-focused activities, interactive games, live music, face painting, autograph...

Fan favorite dip for the big game day

Whether you’re a Seahawks or Patriots fan, or just in it for the crazy commercials or half-time show, a large number of us will be celebrating the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8. And no matter which side of the yardline you’re cheering from, we all know the true star of the game is the food. From the...

Tri-County Biological Science Center first of its kind

Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis joined local leaders to cut the ribbon on the Tri-County Biological Science Center, the first regional DNA-testing collaboration in South Carolina’s history, on Jan. 26. The new 21,000-square-foot facility, located at 3765 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston,...