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DI survivor launches auction to raise money for cancer cures

Joannah Sampson has spent the past two Octobers inviting her Daniel Island neighbors to eat ice cream, play bingo, learn about wellness, and talk about cancer. This year, the invitation is simpler: come to one auction, bring a friend, and help keep the research going. The fundraiser Sampson...

The Swing returns!

Join the Daniel Island community on Oct. 26 for the annual Swing charity event to help make a difference in a cancer patient’s life. The event includes golf, tennis, pickleball, delicious food, and a live auction. Over the years, The Swing has raised over $1.5 million and supported more than 1...

City police issue 613 tickets as hands-free law marks one year

A year after South Carolina told drivers to put down their phones, Charleston police have issued more than 600 tickets under the state’s hands-free driving law. Whether drivers are actually reaching for their phones less often is harder to determine. The Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act...

As Berkeley County jobs grows, Trident Tech looks for more ways in

Berkeley County’s growth is creating jobs, Trident Technical College President Dr. Vicky Wood told the audience at the Daniel Island Community Speaker’s Series on Sept. 23. But she cautioned, "We are not going to fill the workforce needs of this region if we only target graduating seniors." ...

DI Club Longest Day event raises $9,600 for Alzheimers research

A good hand was nice, but winning wasn’t really the point when 65 Daniel Island Club members sat down for bridge, canasta, and Mahjong this summer. Over the course of 12 hours, players rotated through the club in four shifts, turning games they already enjoy with friends into nearly $9,600 for...

Daniel Island on a dime: Free ways to explore the island

There’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Daniel Island without spending a dime. From outdoor adventures and live music to community events and fitness classes, here are a few free activities to add to your list. Explore Daniel Island’s parks and trails Daniel Island is known for its beautiful...

Point Hope roundabout, amenity center up for review

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week, 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 charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter. UPCOMING:...

Daniel Island’s popular Pumpkin Walk set

If it’s October, it must be time for spooky events across the island. One of the most popular is the Pumpkin Walk & Halloween Bash on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Smythe Park. The free community event is for families and community members of all ages providing a fun-filled Halloween...

5 smart ways to prepare your home to weather storm season

While residents along the South Carolina coast are used to hurricane prep warnings, especially as the season enters one of its most prolific months, other storms can wreak as much havoc, even without the hurricane-force winds. The recent early Nor’easter storms along the northern coastline are a...

Stewart named new Charleston emergency manager

The Charleston Fire Department announced Jon Stewart has been named as emergency manager. Stewart will oversee the Emergency Management Division within the Fire Marshal’s Office and lead citywide emergency preparedness efforts, effective Aug. 31. The Emergency Management Division serves as a...