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A sneak peek at the 2026 economy

Daniel Island resident and national economic guru Steve Slifer gave his annual report card on the state and stability of the economy at the Daniel Island Club last month and ended his hour-long presentation with three simple words: No easy answers. HOW WE FEELING? Slifer, a former senior...

Money lessons for life

Picture this: Your 7-year-old child stands in a store, clutching a jar of coins, and proudly counts out exact change for their first big purchase. It’s a heartwarming moment — and a practical lesson in money management. From setting up savings jars to opening a bank account, parents have countless...

The $truggle is real

For many South Carolina employees, getting ahead at work feels like running in place. Health care costs, low pay, and limited vacation days are leaving residents juggling bills and responsibilities while barely catching a breath. A new analysis from Australian cost-comparison service iSelect...

Planning and investing through the decades: A life in chapters

We often think of financial planning and wealth management as a single roadmap, but life doesn’t move in straight lines. It unfolds in chapters. Each decade brings new responsibilities, opportunities, and, often, new definitions of what “wealth” really means. Thoughtful investing isn’t about timing...

Take a deep-dive into the cost of waterfront living

It's a recreational amenity that is rare and scenic, yet relatively prevalent on Daniel Island and Cainhoy Peninsula: waterfront residential homes. Deep-water properties on Daniel Island and those located along Clements Ferry Road, including communities such as Beresford Hall and Beresford Creek,...

Gun pulled on mail courier; vandalism at soccer fields

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 Dec. 16-31, 2025. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFTS On Saturday, Dec. 20, an officer responded to Foundation Street in...

Best books for January: A gold rush mystery, an investigative shocker, and a local novel

NONFICTION "The Fort Bragg Cartel" by Seth Harp. Maybe I am naïve, but this investigative piece left me gob-smacked. It is about the massive drug trade run by a group of militaries, many of them in elite forces, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. It is also an excellent review of our involvement in...

Coming in 2026 for Point Hope – new amenities, increase in dues

A brand new “signature” amenity center is coming to Point Hope in 2026. The much-anticipated Doolittle Park, slated to open in time for swim season, will feature two pools, courts for tennis, pickleball and basketball, and more. Also arriving this year is a sizable increase in annual dues for...

Getting Cold Feet?

Snowfall in the Lowcountry seems to be a bit of a divider. Natives mostly welcome the white stuff, while other residents, who may have moved here partly to get rid of snow and ice, seem to view frozen precipitation a little less fondly. As the Nature Notes guy, this writer can’t help but wonder how...

Conceptual approval given to 3-story storage building in Cainhoy

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:...