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ICYMI: Philip Simmons student arrested for loaded firearm on school grounds

On April 30, Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced a student was arrested and charged with bringing a firearm to Philip Simmons High School on April 29. Jaiden Anderson, 18, of Martha Lane in Huger, was charged with possession of a firearm on school property and possession of a stolen...

Yep, it's almost hurricane season again

While a lot of communities in South Carolina are still facing clean-up issues from last fall’s brush with Hurricane Helene, it may feel odd to think that the 2025 hurricane season is nearly here. But it is. May is Hurricane Preparedness Month in South Carolina. Hurricane season typically runs from...

Moms’ Run 2025 kicks off May 10

The 22nd Annual Moms’ Run + Family Fun Day is set for Saturday, May 10, at Philip Simmons High School – just in time to kick off Mother’s Day weekend. Hosted by Postpartum Support Charleston, this year’s event marks a special milestone as the organization celebrates 25 years of supporting local...

The Muni: Fore Y'all!

Tucked between the winding Stono River and the historic Riverland Terrace on James Island, just 10 minutes from downtown Charleston, sits a golf course that has defied the country club stereotype for nearly a century. Known affectionately as The Muni, Charleston’s Municipal Golf Course isn’...

Daniel Island sisters start sourdough bagel stand from scratch

Sometimes the best business ideas can begin almost by accident. What started as a healthy family option for breakfast turned into a bustling bagel business for two Daniel Island sisters: 10-year-old Lincoln Orr Miller and 8-year-old London. While selling homemade jewelry in their...

Young golfers tee it up

There’s a lot more than just birdies and bogeys happening on Lowcountry golf courses these days. Thanks to First Tee - Greater Charleston, thousands of kids are picking up golf clubs, not only to learn the game but also to build confidence, character, and life skills – one swing at a time...

ICE conducts apprehension operation at DI waterfront

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conduct an apprehension operation on Daniel Island on Monday, April 28 around 7:30 a.m. At least four armed officers wearing black-and-tan colored gear with word “POLICE” visible on the back of their vests patrolled the area. An officer at the...

The Declaration of Independence: Beyond the history books

This was nothing like your high school history class. On April 23, The Daniel Island Speaker Series hosted Jeff Neale, curator of research at Middleton Place and an expert on the Declaration of Independence, to unpack the complexities, contradictions, and lasting impact of the revolutionary...

Annual sheriff’s report highlights crime trends, new policing initiatives

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office released its annual report detailing the number of arrests made in 2024, including the amount of drugs and firearms seized, as well as how many arrests resulted from school incidents. With the law enforcement agency serving nearly 230,000 residents...

Take the plunge! Step outside your comfort zone while reading poolside

Summer is prime reading time, and beach/pool reading is popular, so we will have several choices over the next few months. However, don’t give up on more serious or challenging reads. Some books are like a bag of chips: fun while you are consuming them but leave you with nothing. Seek...