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Don’t get burned by scams during your summer vacation

While you may be making summer travel plans, scammers are working on ways to steal your money and identity. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs urges everyone to guard their wallets and personal information this summer. These tips will help you stay safe: Consider your payment...

Water Mission responds to devastating earthquakes in Venezuela

Water Mission, a Christian engineering nonprofit headquartered in North Charleston, has a Disaster Assistance Response Team in Venezuela working with partners and authorities to begin an assessment to set up multiple emergency safe water treatment systems. A pair of back-to-back earthquakes caused...

As summer heats up, so does the need for sun protection

As summer temperatures climb and more people head outdoors, dermatologists are reminding Lowcountry residents that protecting their skin from the sun is one of the best ways to reduce their risk of skin cancer. According to Dr. Rachel Hill of Daniel Island Dermatology, skin cancer is the most...

Clements Ferry resident roots for clients facing hair loss

Every person who sits in Starr Fox's chair has a story. Some are navigating chemotherapy. Some are dealing with autoimmune disorders. Others are watching their hair thin a little more each morning and wondering why. Fox has made it her mission to not only help them find answers but return...

Clements Ferry emergency department expected to open by end of July

A new emergency room is nearly ready to open on one of Charleston’s fastest-growing roads. The Novant Health Clements Ferry Emergency Department, located beside Clements Ferry Road’s Ace Hardware, is expected to begin seeing patients by the end of July. “Construction remains on schedule,"...

DI's No. 1 most common calls to Charleston police?

For many residents, Daniel Island is still viewed as one of the safest communities in the Charleston area. However, as the island continues to grow, local law enforcement says it is experiencing some of the challenges that naturally come with a larger population. According to Charleston Police...

Longtime DI dermatology practice to move, join new team

One of Daniel Island’s longest-standing medical practices is preparing for a new chapter. For more than 25 years, Daniel Island Dermatology has treated generations of Lowcountry families – everything from routine skin checks to chronic dermatologic conditions. But on July 14, Daniel Island...

America’s overdose epidemics: A short history with a long shadow

Editor’s note: This article is Part 2 of a series on the overdose epidemic. For all the attention on today’s fentanyl crisis, the United States has been here before. Overdose epidemics are not new. What is new is the scale. Understanding earlier waves helps explain how the country reached...

Summer's sweetest roving tradition gets a modern upgrade

For many people, the sound of an ice cream truck instantly brings back memories of summer afternoons spent racing outside with a few dollars in hand. While the tradition may seem like a relic of the past, ice cream trucks are still making their way through neighborhoods across Daniel Island, Point...

Life after the shot: Weighing in when you stop obesity injections

For millions of Americans, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and Mounjaro have transformed weight loss from a constant struggle into something that finally feels achievable. But as more people reach their goal weight, a new question is emerging: What happens when you stop? ...