the daniel island news

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,...

Animal society launches Lifesaving Express to move animals to safety

The Charleston Animal Society has added a new tool to its rescue efforts: a cargo van dubbed the Lifesaving Express, a fully outfitted Ram ProMaster donated by the Shelly Leeke Law Firm to support animal transport across the Lowcountry and beyond. The van offers more than 500 cubic feet of...

DINA election underway digitally

The Daniel Island Neighborhood Association is currently holding its Board of Directors election for president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer. Officers are elected every two years. There are no candidates for secretary, so write-in nominations are being accepted. If secretary...

3 DIS students place in District spelling bee

Three Daniel Island School students placed in the top nine of the Berkeley County Schools District annual spelling bee, qualifying them to compete in the regional competition in February. Isabella Cowan, a DIS sixth grader, placed seventh, with seventh-grader Charlotte Hamlett No. 8; and seventh-...

Fire destroys detached garage on DI

A fire destroyed a detached garage at 965 Etiwan Park Street on Daniel Island Saturday afternoon as Charleston city fire crews closed off a section of the street to put out the flames. Sirens were heard around 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 24, as City of Charleston fire trucks and emergency vehicles...

How To Choose and Care for a Live Holiday Tree

Though artificial Christmas trees have come a long way, few things compare to the fresh scent and natural beauty of a live tree. Whether your family picks out a real tree as an annual tradition or this is your first time considering a live tree for the holidays, this guidance can help you choose...

5 ways to make holidays simply wonderful

There’s no magic quite like the holidays through the eyes of a child. The season brings countless special moments and opportunities to make lifelong memories, from enjoying tasty holiday treats to exploring traditions with the family. Infuse your festive moments with some extra magic this season...