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Results from 50-unit townhouse review 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. RESULTS:...

Tech college culinary bachelor’s degree offered

The South Carolina Legislature approved a bill on May 14 authorizing institutions in the state’s Technical College System to offer the Applied Baccalaureate in Culinary Arts Management degree. “We appreciate the leadership of Sen. Larry Grooms and Rep. Leon Stavrinakis, along with other members of...

Library summer reading program for all ages

The Berkeley County Library System Summer Reading Program 2026: Unearth a Story invites preschool ages to adults to participate in summer reading and win prizes. Program dates include: Summer Reading June 1 – Aug. 3. Prizes may be redeemed June 8 – Aug. 8. Give Our Books New Looks Contest: ...

Waterfront trail bridge closed for repair

Those enjoying the Daniel Island trails along the waterfront will need to take some detours as a small portion of the trail continues to be temporarily closed. Following a recent engineering inspection, the Daniel Island Property Owners’ Association discovered the small bridge located behind Credit...

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...