News

Possible new DI apartment complex in the works

Those looking to rent on Daniel Island may have another option in the future if the proposal for Parkline Avenue Apartments gets approved. Hopefully the third time’s the charm for this location because the recent history isn’t in its favor. The site is adjacent to the CubeSmart Self Storage...

Police Blotter - April 8, 2021

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department reports within the Team 5 area – which serves Daniel Island and parts of the Cainhoy peninsula, between March 1-15, 2021. Credit Card/ATM Fraud On March 2 at 7:30 p.m., an officer met with a complainant...

Rotarians spring into action for March

The Rotary Club of Daniel Island’s weekly meetings brought together a variety of speakers for March. Gatherings were held in person as well as on Zoom. Club member Chad Vail shared information about the Charleston County School District and helped students navigate a work-based learning...

Recognizing April as child abuse prevention month

The Carolina Youth Development Center (CYDC) is joining child welfare advocates from around the country to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Advocates, elected officials, practitioners and families, along with others across the nation, raise awareness of the prevalence of child abuse and...

Does Berkeley County need its own local conservation fund?

Its ancient branches and majestic canopy no longer reign over the landscape on the northern end of the Cainhoy peninsula’s busiest corridor, but the historic Meeting Tree is still sparking conversations. Despite heartfelt pleas from area residents, the Meeting Tree was officially cut down...

Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office rezones districts

Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis adopted a new district plan for the Sheriff’s Office which went into effect on March 22. This new approach splits the entire county, approximately 1,231 square miles, into north and south districts and adopts new schedule shifts for all deputies. ...

Nonprofit Briefs - April 8, 2021

The Blood Connection extends collection hours The Blood Connection, a North Charleston community blood center, is seeing historically low blood donor turnout and has extended its center hours in response to this urgent need. According to the latest data, local hospitals have consumed...

The ‘bear’ necessities on handling black bears in SC

Last June, a resident of the Cain Crossing neighborhood, located near Clements Ferry Road and Highway 41, saw a bear from inside her home in the street and also exploring near her porch. Days later, more black bear sightings occurred at Spring Hollow Drive in the Marshes at Cooper River...

Meeting Notes - April 8, 2021

These are the issues coming before various City of Charleston boards and committees and the review results that are specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. All meetings are open for public comment except the TRC meetings. CITY OF CHARLESTON TECHNICAL REVIEW BOARD A meeting of...

Mystery Photo Contest - April 8, 2021

The winner of the Mystery Photo Contest is Daniel Island resident Nancy True, who correctly identified the picture as the flag that hangs off a first floor balcony at Simmons Park Apartments on River Landing Drive. She is pictured at left with the mystery photo flag! Nancy, who has lived...