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Shaping the Future

A great teacher doesn’t just fill minds with knowledge. They spark curiosity, nurture confidence, and leave a mark that lasts long after the final bell. Each year, Berkeley County celebrates educators who go beyond lesson plans to make a real difference in the lives of their students and...

Proposed e-bike ordinance to get first reading at city council

The city of Charleston is moving forward with a proposed ordinance that would regulate e-bikes following a wave of concerns from Daniel Island residents about high-speed riding, close calls on sidewalks, and confusion over what qualifies as an e-bike versus a moped. The city’s Traffic and...

$58M mission

Local conservationists are working quickly to preserve the land that helps define the Lowcountry's character – marsh edges, tidal creeks, and historical landmarks – before they start to disappear or fade away. Formed two years ago in February 2024, the Berkeley County Conservation and Greenbelt...

Has the Daniel Island Library outgrown its space?

Daniel Island’s population has grown nearly 85% in the past decade, raising questions whether its local library has the space and resources to keep up, according to a recent resident survey. According to a community assessment, residents overwhelmingly view the Daniel Island Library as a vital...

DI resident spearheads 'Mahjong for Ray' cancer benefit

Ray Berrouet woke up on New Year’s Day in a hospital bed, unsure if he’d get to walk out. It was supposed to be the start of a new year, but the cancer he thought was gone had come back – faster, sharper, and inoperable. Just weeks earlier, Berrouet had been told he was in remission after...

Daniel Island InMotion Wellness Studio stretches clients from head to toe

InMotion Wellness Studio Daniel Island provides practitioner-assisted stretching sessions where clients relax while professional staff lead them through a sequence of stretches. Opened last fall, adding a new wellness option for residents, the company is located at 234 Seven Farms Drive. ...

Point Hope commercial, medical offices, apartments requesting city's ok

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:...

Mayor’s coffee talk comes to DI

Charleston Mayor William Cogswell is bringing his coffee talk to Daniel Island on Thursday, March 5. The mayor will sit down with residents and concerned citizens at The DIME, 7:30-8:30 a.m. for informal discussions and Q&A’s to address issues on their minds. The event is open to the public and...

It’s back! Red Balloon Yard Sale returns

One of the sure signs of spring is not just the flowers beginning to bloom, the hummingbirds returning to the feeders on the porch, or the soon to come green fog of pollen. It’s also the Red Balloon Yard Sale. The Daniel Island Annual Spring Red Balloon Yard Sale is set for Saturday, March 21, 7...

World No. 11 Alexandrova returns to COCO

Two-time Charleston semifinalist and World No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova will compete in the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open taking place March 28-April 5 on Daniel Island. The five-time WTA champion delivered the best season of her career in 2025, reaching 11 quarterfinals or better, capturing her...