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Congratulate the Class of 2026!

We want you to celebrate the Class of 2026! We are preparing our annual Graduation Issue to honor the young men and women who represent the bright future of our community and their culmination of years of hard work and achievement. We will be publishing graduating senior photos from area schools ...

The measure of a marine

Honor. Courage. Commitment. The core values of the United States Marine Corps have manifested in the life of retired Lt. Col. Ronald Eckert. From the battlefields of Vietnam to football fields across America, Eckert has left a legacy of passion and dedication to his country and the sport he...

Feeling the heat? Higher AC bills are coming

If it feels like your power bill has been creeping up, brace yourself – the worst may still be ahead. New projections show homeowners across the country will pay more to stay cool this summer, and in the heat-heavy Lowcountry, that jump could be even more noticeable. For residents on Daniel...

For Big Brothers Big Sisters, showing up adds up

Across the Lowcountry and nation, there are children missing one key piece of support in their lives: a consistent adult in their corner. That’s where Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry steps in, pairing the youth with adult mentors who dedicate themselves to showing up consistently in...

Caring for the caregivers

The phone calls, forgotten appointments, confusion at the grocery store – for many families, the signs of dementia arrive slowly before life changes all at once. Respite Care Charleston hopes a new support group established on Daniel Island will help the day-to-day caregivers of dementia...

Police say loaded gun, open bottle of tequila discovered at traffic stop

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 15-30. BURGLARY On April 15, an officer responded to Cainhoy Village Road in reference to a...

Strange, true, and twisted page-turners for May

Two excellent and compelling nonfiction books to start out this month. “No One’s Coming” by Kevin Hazzard. Remember Ebola? This book tells the incredible story of Phoenix Air, a daring group of pilots who are willing to carry the most dangerous cargo around the globe. The CDC has become a...

DI Toastmasters returns after hiatus, speaking louder than ever

Toastmasters on Daniel Island is baaaack! Although this club lay dormant a couple of years after COVID-19, it’s now back. This club has an illustrious history on Daniel Island. It originally met at Revela, then called Summit Place. This club was founded in 2002 by Distinguished Toastmaster...

Community unites for Daniel Island School Day of Giving

Daniel Island once again demonstrated its strong sense of community on April 23 during the annual Day of Giving. Organized by the Daniel Island School PTA, the day brought together families, local businesses, and neighbors with a shared purpose: to invest in the people and programs that make the...

Cub Scouts take STEM to new heights with firefighters in 100-foot egg drop challenge

Cub Scouts from Pack 519 on Daniel Island experienced an unforgettable night of creativity, engineering, and community partnership during a 100-foot Egg Drop Challenge made possible through collaboration with the local fire department and Ladder 101. After a month filled with traditional spring...