News

Rubber ducky are you the one?

It’s scientific fact that rubber ducks love hot water, which is why they’re always found in baths. Luckily, the temperatures have been tipping close to 100 in the Charleston area lately, so the warm waters of Smythe Lake will likely provide the perfect fowl-weather conditions for the 2019 Charity...

Cyclist accident on DI stokes pedestrian safety fears

On May 20, a female cyclist was hit by a car at the entrance to Daniel Island’s Publix shopping center on Seven Farms Drive. The motorist was turning right onto Seven Farms Drive when the bike rider attempted to turn left into the grocery store parking lot. According to the traffic collision report...

Mystery green pellets found in DI neighborhood identified as rat poison

The mysterious green substance found in several public areas and some private yards around Daniel Island has been identified as rat poison - and two local pet deaths could be linked to the substance. The rat poison was discovered on May 2 and the Property Owners’ Association was alerted to it on...

DINA 'Safer Streets' campaign

The Daniel Island Neighborhood Association has launched a new 12-week campaign to educate the community about issues impacting safety. Each week, DINA will share a different safety tip on a specific topic, such as yielding to pedestrians and crime prevention. According to DINA President Marie...

Lieutenant Patrick McLaughlin takes control in Team 5

When asked about his favorite part of the job, City of Charleston Police Lieutenant Patrick McLaughlin knew the answer at once. “I love when little kids run up and give me a high-five,” he said with a smile. “It’s great that they still hold police officers in that and they’re excited to see (us)....

BE graduate now serving aboard U.S warship half a world away

A former Daniel Island resident, Lt. j.g. Julianne Dahlman was encouraged by her father, Mike Dahlman, who served in the Navy as a submarine officer, to go see the world, serve her country, and “do something bigger.” Now, two years later and half a world away, Dahlman serves aboard the guided-...

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...

At the root of it all

I chewed fast and swallowed hard, desperately trying to rid my mouth of its bitter contents. Our chef looked on knowingly as several of my fellow cub scouts dove into the cooler looking for any drink sweet enough to end their gustatory suffering. As we recovered from our misery, our teacher...

May book picks!

My first book recommendation has been called “a masterpiece,” “a spectacular work of fiction,” and “a war story like no other.” Ultimately, it is a story of fathers and sons, love, betrayal, and how decisions effect lives for generations. “The Volunteer” is by Salvatore Scibona, Guggenheim...

DI News History - May 30, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO In the May 27, 2004 edition of the paper, stories about island veterans, including profiles of Daniel Park resident, WWII and Korean War veteran Walt Casey, and of Spring Arbor Assisted Living (now Summit Place) resident and WWII veteran Frank Ledbetter were featured. In top news...