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Non-profit news - July 4, 2019

DANIEL ISLAND EXCHANGE CLUB DONATES $7,400 TO LOCAL CHARITIES Several organizations that serve the community and address child prevention abuse issues have received $7,400 in donations from The Daniel Island Exchange Club to help further their causes. The funds were raised on Daniel Island through...

DI News History - July 4, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO In the July 1, 2004 edition of the paper, the cover and centerfold featured “South Carolina and the Revolutionary War.” Fort Moultrie, Francis Marion, and the South Carolina Revolutionary War battle sites were spotlighted. There was also a quiz about South Carolina Revolutionary...

Mystery Photo Contest - July 4, 2019

Last week’s Mystery Photo Contest winner is Daniel Island resident Caroline Oberly. She was one of several participants to guess correctly that the subject in the photo was the Volvo Car Stadium sign at the LTP Daniel Island tennis facility on Daniel Island. Caroline was selected as the winner in a...

Providence Baptist Church rises against hunger!

About 30 to 40 volunteers of all ages gathered at Providence Baptist Church on Daniel Island on June 15 to “Rise Against Hunger.” The dedicated team of helpers packed some 10,000 meals that will ultimately be distributed to those in need around the world. The church, which raised $4000 to pay for...

Celebrate July 3rd & 4th on Daniel Island

Annual Patriotic Community Parade, Concerts & Fireworks Wednesday, July 3rd 5:15 to 5:45 – Line up for Parade 6 p.m. – Parade starts at Etiwan Park 7 p.m. – Concerts at Smythe Park Kick off your holiday with neighbors and friends on Wednesday, July 3 and join the parade! The Annual Daniel...

Development along Wando River on DI to begin construction within 30 days

The large mixed-use development, now known as The Waterfront, at the end of River Landing Drive on Daniel Island is nearing the beginning of its first phase of construction. Ground will break on the project this summer as part of the first of five phases of construction. “We’ve been working on...

Daniel Island residents react to newly released movie, 'Emanuel'

Only four years ago, Charleston witnessed an act of terrorism that altered the city’s discussion on racism. Devout white supremacist Dylann Roof murdered nine innocent black men and women inside of the Mother Emanuel AME Church in an effort to start a race war. To catalogue events and memorialize...

DINA 'Safer Streets' campaign

The Daniel Island Neighborhood Association has launched a 12-week campaign to educate the community about issues related to safety. Each week, DINA will share a different safety tip on a specific topic. Previous weeks have focused on bike safety, golf carts, street parking, roundabouts, and...

Land use and zoning activities on Daniel Island

These are the issues being brought before the various City of Charleston boards and committees that are specific to land use and zoning on Daniel Island. All meetings are open for public comment except the TRC meetings. For more information on any of these proposed actions, including location and...

New subdivisions to bring close to 350 new homes to Cainhoy peninsula

Development continues to march on in the Cainhoy peninsula area. At a City of Charleston Planning Commission meeting on June 19, two separate subdivisions were discussed. Both concept plans for the two sections of land were recommended for approval with conditions. The first subdivision examined...