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Lowcountry Explorers seeking program ideas and committee members

Lowcountry Explorers is one of the oldest social groups on Daniel Island. The group has a nine-resident steering committee that plans nine excursions annually to venues of interest around the Lowcountry between September and June. The trips are posted in the POA e-newsletter that comes out each...

Iggy poses for her “Santa Paws” photo in 2016.

‘Santa Paws’ is coming to town!

You’re making your list and checking it twice - perhaps a special holiday photo of your pet would be nice? The 3rd annual “Santa Paws” event, to benefit Valiant Animal Rescue and Relief, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Greystar Daniel Island Village Clubhouse, located at 455 Seven Farms...

Island development nearing end says DI Company president

If a recent record-breaking day of real estate sales on Daniel Island is any indication, the island community is still attracting strong attention from home buyers and other investors. That was at least part of the message shared by Daniel Island Company (DIC) President Matt Sloan at last week’s...

Three types of friends you should avoid

Take a moment to think about your closest friends (we’ll give you a minute). Then ask yourself: which ones are interfering with my happiness? Which ones are bringing me down, eroding my self-confidence, my good mood? As a general rule, we tend to undervalue how important friendships are and the...

DI pastor of 20 years to give final 'island' sermon on Nov. 19

When Daniel Island resident Don Flowers began his career in ministry, he never imagined working as a pastor at a local church. Twelve years later, in 1997, after serving as Minister of Youth and Activities at First Baptist in Greenville, South Carolina and Minister of Youth and Children at First...

Four ways to lead through conflict

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict. – William E. Channing French novelist and playwright Alexandre Dumas once had a heated quarrel with a rising young politician. The argument became so intense that a duel was inevitable. Since both men...

Five rules of the blame game

A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit. – Arnold H. Glasow John Killinger tells a story about the manager of a minor league baseball team who was so disgusted with his center fielder’s performance that he ordered him to the dugout...

Letter to the Editor - November 2, 107

The use of the Accommodations Tax money I attended the Berkeley County Council meeting last week and one of the discussions was the use of the Accommodations Tax money. These were the options discussed for the use of the funds, which will be between a half to a million dollars per year with the...

Three interventions that remind us: solutions are emerging

The global news isn’t all bad. Amid the heartbreaking daily news feed, it’s important to remember that scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs are working 24/7 to solve some of our most pressing challenges. Here are three to appreciate. CLEAN WATER First the facts. A nature.com report explains: “...

DI boy scout working to create new 'Scout Park'

A new community park adjacent to Scott Park Pool may soon be emerging, thanks to the work of a Daniel Island boy scout. Cameron Kimner, a senior at Academic Magnet High School, has been a member of Troop 519 for more than seven years. He hopes to complete his latest project – dubbed “Scout Park” –...