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Earth Month events continue in the Lowcountry

As part of April’s Earth Month, events celebrating conservation efforts continue across the Lowcountry. Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to conserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, invites residents across Charleston to take part in Lowcountry...

Piccolo Spoleto poster contest open

The City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs made an open call for the official Piccolo Spoleto Festival poster. Since 1979, Piccolo Spoleto has showcased the excellence of Charleston’s fine, performing, and literary artists, offering more than 500 arts events across the city each year. A...

Free webinars help protect against scams

The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs continues celebrating National Financial Literacy Month this April with its series of educational events and sharing resources to help you manage money wisely and stay safe from identity theft and scams. Consumers are encouraged to grab a device...

Our Best Photos as COCO Quarterfinals Get Underway!

Enjoy some of these eye-raising action shots of the world's best women's tennis players as they slide and glide on the green clay into the COCO quarterfinals today. PHOTOS BY DOUG PINKERTON / THE DANIEL ISLAND NEWS Today's Singles Quarterfinal Matches: 11 am: Jessica Pegula vs. Diana Shnaider Not...

The Best COCO Player Photos You Don't Want to Miss

PHOTOS BY DOUG PINKERTON, The Daniel Island News.

The Game Behind the Game

Forget the polished press conferences. In sit-down interviews with The Daniel Island News and other print media outlets, some of COCO’s biggest names traded safe answers for honesty, opening up about the pressure, quirks, and competitive edge that fuel their game. From title-defending mindsets to...

City leaders propose stricter e-bike rules, including sidewalk ban and $500 fines

Charleston city leaders are moving to tighten regulations on e-bikes after a lively Traffic and Transportation Committee meeting on March 24. The proposed rules aim to clarify where e-bikes can go, define reckless riding, and outline enforcement measures. “There’s nothing more important...

Lt. George Bradley retires from Team 5 police patrol

The radio never really goes silent. Not after 27 years. But for Lt. George Bradley, the calls, the chaos, and the quiet, everyday moments of service are finally giving way to something new: retirement. After three years leading the Charleston Police Department's Team 5 – the unit covering...

City eyes new fire station site on Clements Ferry Road

As growth continues along Clements Ferry Road, the City of Charleston is moving forward with plans that could bring a new fire station to the area. City Council is moving forward with the purchase of roughly 4.13 acres at 2080 Clements Ferry Road, a $4 million parcel that officials say would...

Daniel Island median makeover has COCO curb appeal

Mike White didn't hold back when describing the former appearance of the 120-foot traffic median at the intersection of Island Park and River Landing drives. "It looked like death," he said. "Hell on earth." Two weeks ago, the street divider, which is at the turning lane next to LIDI...