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Getting Cold Feet?

Snowfall in the Lowcountry seems to be a bit of a divider. Natives mostly welcome the white stuff, while other residents, who may have moved here partly to get rid of snow and ice, seem to view frozen precipitation a little less fondly. As the Nature Notes guy, this writer can’t help but wonder how...

Conceptual approval given to 3-story storage building in Cainhoy

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:...

Don’t lose your 4% property tax credit

As new people move to South Carolina, and the Daniel Island area, they can be taken aback a bit by housing sticker shock. And they can see a double whammy when they receive their first property tax bill. Many newcomers don’t realize that non-South Carolina residents or non-occupied homeowners in...

No. 3 Amanda Anisimova enters COCO

Coming off the biggest season of her career, Amanda Anisimova has committed to play the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open. The 24-year-old American is currently ranked World No. 3 and reached the finals of both Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025. She also captured two WTA 1000 titles, in Doha and...

Feedback needed on housing and community development needs

Berkeley County is developing its 2026-2030 Consolidation Plan to assess affordable housing and community development needs and is looking for residents’ input on what should be priorities. The Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan that identifies goals to be accomplished through the county’s...

A healthier New Year: Simple nutrition resolutions that stick

As the new year begins, many Daniel Island residents are thinking about eating healthier, but the key to success isn’t a strict diet or drastic rules. The most sustainable changes are simple, realistic habits that fit into everyday life. One of the biggest nutrition mistakes people make in January...

DI daycare expansion, Cainhoy gas station up for city review

Daniel Island Community Fund awards $75K to support ECCO

The Daniel Island Community Fund has awarded a $75,000 grant to East Cooper Community Outreach to support the continuation of critical programs and services for local neighbors facing financial hardship. Established to strengthen community well-being and support philanthropic initiatives on Daniel...

Salute! New restaurant brings life, flavor, and a taste of Italy back to a forgotten corner of Clements Ferry Road

If you want to know whether a restaurant is popular, don’t check the reviews – check the parking lot. On weekend evenings on Clements Ferry Road, that test tells the story before you ever step inside Salute Italian Restaurant. Night after night, the lot is packed. Not “a few cars” full, but every-...

New year, new rules SC updates liquor laws, taxes, and driving restrictions

As 2026 begins, South Carolina residents will notice several changes in laws that affect everything from taxes to driving and even their favorite local bars. LIQUOR LAWS One major update involves the state’s liquor liability laws. Beginning this year, if both a drunk driver and a bar are found...