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Holding the phone too close?

Children with learning difficulties and differences seem to exist in a world of alphabet soup in their journey to succeed in school. ADD, ADHD, ASD, SLD, and APD are all acronyms that we come across frequently in the pursuit of answers, not to mention nebulous and frequently misunderstood terms...

South Carolinians say $4.71 gas is their breaking point

As gas prices creep back above $4 a gallon in many areas around the country for the first time in four years, the pressure isn’t just being felt at the pump. It’s quietly reshaping household budgets across the country. For many Americans, there’s a tipping point: a number where filling up stops...

New dementia caregiver support group comes to DI

As April’s Stress Awareness Month brings attention to the impact of chronic stress, Respite Care Charleston is expanding its caregiver support programs by adding a sixth group on Daniel Island. These groups offer support, resources and a compassionate social network for those caring for loved ones...

Opioid settlement funding applications open

Eligible organizations and nonprofits can start applying for a portion of the $601,458.78 Berkeley County has received as part of a $26 billion national opioid settlement. The county plans to distribute its portion of funds to local organizations and agencies helping fight the opioid epidemic here...

Berkeley County touted for service to animals

Berkeley County has been named the recipient of Charleston Animal Society’s prestigious Public Service Award for its leadership, investment, and commitment to partnership in helping build a stronger, more humane future for animals and the families who love them. The award was presented at...

A Return to the Moon

The night sky over Florida has always felt a little closer than everywhere else – thicker with possibility, heavy with history. On April 1, as fire and thunder lifted Artemis II off the pad at Kennedy Space Center, that sense of possibility exploded into something real. For the first time in...

Boutique hotel on hold as DI waterfront property lists for $8.2M

A planned boutique hotel and steakhouse on Daniel Island is now on hold, as developers market the waterfront property for sale while continuing to keep the original hospitality vision under consideration. The 1.5-acre site at 1995 Daniel Island Drive, once slated for The Bellinger hotel and an...

Traffic fatalities on Clements Ferry Road spark concern

Tragedy struck twice on Clements Ferry Road last week. A 23-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into an 18-wheeler during the morning rush near Marina Drive on April 16. Just 24 hours later, a 79-year-old motorist died after a collision with an 18-wheeler near Reflectance Drive on...

If you had another shot at life, what would you do?

Dr. Joseph Scalea's patients need good used working parts to live. A pre-owned kidney. A healthy liver. Maybe, God forbid, a viable pancreas. Not ideal, but they all await a vital organ from a complete stranger who was not expecting to die today. Scalea, the current vice chair of...

DI Concert in the Park returns May 9 with bluegrass, jazz lineup

Bluegrass, jazz, and a packed lawn – Daniel Island’s Concert in the Park is turning up the volume again this May. The Annual Concert in the Park, hosted by the Daniel Island Community Fund, returns to Smythe Park on Saturday, May 9, from 5 to 9 p.m., offering live music, food, and community...