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Qualifiers Claim Their Spots at COCO 2026

Six qualifiers and two "lucky losers" punched their tickets into the 2026 COCO main draw on Sunday, March 29. Polina Kudermetova, Viktoriya Tomova, Donna Vekic, Akasha Urhobo, Kayla Day, and Mary Stoiana all advanced, setting up matchups with top-seeded players. Florida teen Urhobo made a...

Daniel Island at the center of Lowcountry Tennis Association boom

Tennis is not just a sport but a Lowcountry lifestyle, according to Bill Ennis, executive director of the Lowcountry Tennis Association. LCTA registered a record 17,500 players last year, making it the fourth largest tennis league in the country, and the largest in South Carolina. “We’ve...

Hundreds to run on Daniel Island to honor veteran hero Pat Tillman

For many veterans, Pat Tillman isn’t just a name. It’s a standard. That’s exactly why Daniel Island resident Joel Jackson built something to make sure his story is never forgotten. On Saturday, April 18, the 22nd Annual Pat Tillman Honor Run returns to Credit One Stadium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m...

25 Years on Daniel Island

There are plenty of places in Charleston where visitors make memories, but only one where tennis legends, historic milestones, and community pride are woven into every serve and volley. When the Family Circle Cup first arrived on Daniel Island in 2001, it brought with it a new kind of...

Special Olympic athletes join tennis stars at annual COCO pickleball clinics

In addition to world's top tennis players, athletes from the Special Olympics also took to the Credit One Stadium courts during the 2026 Charleston Open. Teaming up with WTA players, the athletes practiced their pickleball skills during the Special Olympics Pickleball Clinic, which took place...

Spring stories that may shock, charm, and stick with you

NONFICTION “Cave Mountain” by Benjamin Hale. Initially, this is a story about a girl lost in the Arkansas wilderness in 2001 and the eerie link to another lost girl decades before. But Hale goes on to expose and explore the world of Evangelical cults, prophets, manipulation, and religious...

71-unit townhome development off Clements Ferry under review

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. UPCOMING:...

5 ways to elevate your Easter celebration

Easter celebrations don’t need to be elaborate to feel special. A few thoughtful touches – from elegant decor to sweet seasonal treats – can instantly elevate baskets, brunch tables and spring gatherings. Darling Decor Few things capture the spirit of spring like a welcoming table. Creating an...

Speaker’s series hosts respected transplant surgeon

Dr. Joseph Scalea, a transplant surgeon, the vice chair of surgery, and director of innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina, will share his insights about this ever-changing field during the next Daniel Island Community Speaker’s Series event. Set for April 15, 7-8 p.m., Dr. Scalea...

Dolphin Week next best thing to Shark Week!

Dolphin Week is back and the Lowcountry is here for it. The Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network's ninth annual Dolphin Week is set for April 20-25, with a number of family friendly events and activities for all experience levels. Tickets are now available for Charleston events including: • Beach yoga...