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SLED confirms Berkeley County Sheriff's deputy fired during traffic stop death of armed teenager

The State Law Enforcement Division confirmed that a Berkeley County Sheriff's deputy fired a weapon during a traffic stop that resulted in the death of an armed teenager near Clements Ferry Road on Tuesday evening, April 23. Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis said deputies had been patrolling the...

Teenager dies in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop near Clements Ferry Road

A 17-year-old teenager was shot and killed during a traffic stop involving a Berkeley County Sheriff's deputy Tuesday night near the intersection of Clements Ferry Road and Rivers Reach Drive. In a press release, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell said his office was notified by a local...

Gator’s death sparks reform

When a state-licensed trapper was called to remove and euthanize a 6-foot alligator from a pond behind the Daniel Island Village apartments on the quiet morning of March 12, eyewitnesses said the process quickly turned grim. As the reptile retreated into the water, onlookers said the...

Alligator etiquette

On Daniel Island, picturesque ponds, winding trails, and scenic marshlands are part of the everyday backdrop. But so too are the quiet inhabitants that have long called this landscape home: alligators. As development continues to press into natural habitats, learning how to safely...

DI breast cancer survivor paints with a purpose

Dull, dark, and depressing are words often used to describe hospital rooms. While battling cancer in the hospital, Becky O’Toole felt the drab rooms were detrimental to healing and wanted to do something to help herself and others. In the span of three years, the Daniel Island...

Multiuse path for walkers, bikers, golf carts coming to Clements Ferry Road

After years of planning and delays, the construction and continuation of a multiuse sidewalk along Clements Ferry Road is moving forward. Berkeley County officials said the project is in its final design phase and is expected to break ground in mid-2025. The 10-foot-wide recreational...

Want to live longer? Pick up some weights

It turns out the fountain of youth might just be found in a squat rack. Recent research shows that strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders: it’s one of the most effective ways to extend your lifespan and improve your quality of life. A large-scale 2022 study published in the...

Feeling good and staying healthy begins on your plate

In a world flooded with TikTok diet hacks and ever-changing food trends, it’s no wonder people are feeling a bit, well, hangry and confused. “People are overwhelmed and confused with all the nutrition information they come across on social media,” said Kathryn Adel, registered dietitian...

Daniel Island scouts from Troop 519 applauded in Court of Honor

BSA Troop 519 held its semi-annual Court of Honor at the Church of the Holy Spirit March 13, recognizing scouts who earned rank advancements, merit badges, and other honors since last September. The public gathering acknowledged the works and accomplishments of both the boys and girls...

Tennis player reports $17K Rolex watch missing at Charleston Open

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 April 1-15. Theft On April 1, during the Credit One Charleston Open, a tennis player reported...