DI News History - November 30, 2017
Ten Years Ago – Terry Haas co-host of HGTV show
The Nov. 29, 2007 issue of The Daniel Island News featured an article about new Daniel Island resident Terry Haas, then a host on the hit HGTV show “Designed to Sell.” As part of the show, Haas and other experts in the field helped homeowners get their properties ready to shine in competitive real estate markets. At the time, Haas was traveling to Washington D.C. twice a month to tape the show! She continues to call Daniel Island home today and although she is no longer with HGTV, she and her husband, Tim, own and operate their own real estate firm through Century 21 Properties Plus.
In the Island Life section, photos of Daniel Island School kindergarteners at the school’s Thanksgiving program for parents were published. Students enjoyed the after-program Thanksgiving feast at Pierce Park Pavilion. They also participated in a parade on the way to the park.
Church: This peaceful site was once the scene of an infamous political gun fight that claimed the lives of six men. Known as the Cainhoy Massacre, the 1716 racially-charged event was sparked by a confrontation between black Republicans and white Democrats.
Five Years Ago – A step back in time
In the Nov. 29, 2012 issue of The Daniel Island News, the feature article highlighted the upcoming Holiday Festival on Daniel Island. A favorite among residents, the annual event is loaded with shopping, entertainment, food and much more. This year’s event is set for this Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Volvo Car Open Stadium.
Also in the news five years ago was an article about St. Thomas Church on Cainhoy Road. Members and supporters of the Daniel Island Historical Society were invited to visit the historical church for a guided “behind the scenes” tour. Led by guide/speaker Julian Brandt, a member of the church, the group learned of the site’s 300 year history. On the church grounds is the grave of Sarah Beresford (wife of Richard Beresford), who passed away at age 21 in 1712. According to the Society of St. Thomas and St. Denis, the group dedicated to the preservation of the church, Sarah’s grave is believed to be one of the oldest known tombstones in South Carolina.