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DI businesses plan to dish up plenty of Southern hospitality during the VCO

An estimated 90,000 tennis fans are set to descend on Daniel Island for the Volvo Car Open. Many island businesses are looking forward to showing off the community’s own brand of Southern charm during the largest professional women’s-only tennis tournament in North America. Founder and Partner of...

VCO perks for DI residents!

FREE tickets to Family Weekend Free tickets are available to Daniel Island residents through March 29. Stop by the new MUSC Health practice at 864 Island Park Drive to get your tickets! Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please bring valid ID. Family Weekend – Sat., March 30 and Sun., March 31, 9...

Angela Black Drake wants to represent all areas of District 1 in bid for City Council

Charleston resident Angela Black Drake announced her candidacy for Charleston City Council on Thursday, March 14. In a speech at the Daniel Island Real Estate office, where she acts as a senior sales executive, Drake stated that she felt called to represent the public. “As a person who has...

Police Blotter - March 28, 2019

HEATH ELLISON heath@thedanielislandnews.com The following cases were filed with Charleston Police Department’s Team 5 between February 12, 2019 and March 21, 2019. SHOPLIFTING On Feb. 9, a subject entered a gas station on Daniel Island and removed three 12-packs of alcoholic beverages without...

Blue Pinwheels project returning to DI in April

When you spot a sparkling blue pinwheel on Daniel Island in the month of April, hopefully it will remind you of the importance of childhood – and that this precious time should be protected for kids of all ages. The Daniel Island Exchange Club, Darkness to Light, the Dee Norton Child Advocacy...

Young Life to debut at Philip Simmons High School

Students at Philip Simmons High School will soon be able to experience yet another extra-curricular activity – and those behind it believe it will have potentially life-changing implications. Young Life, a Christian ministry for teens and young adults, will debut for PSHS students this week. “...

DI News History - March 28, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO The March 25, 2004 issue of The Daniel Island News featured spring gardening, with stories about palm trees, plants and herbs to plant during the spring months. In other news, the Daniel Island Flying Fish swim team formed and joined the Coastal Carolina Aquatics Association. Also...

Mystery Photo Contest - March 28, 2019

In honor of the 15th anniversary of The Daniel Island News, we are bringing back a former favorite feature – the Mystery Photo Contest! Each week, we will print a photo of a scene or object found on Daniel Island. Guess what is depicted in the picture and send your response to mysterypic@...

Angela Drake enters race for City Council

Daniel Island resident Angela Drake has announced her candidacy for the Charleston City Council District 1 seat currently held by Gary White. Drake is a sales executive for Daniel Island Real Estate. She joins fellow island resident Shawn Pinkston in seeking the post. Look for a more detailed story...

Charleston City Councilman Gary White of DI announces run for mayor

It’s been 11 years since Gary White stood with his family on the steps of Charleston City Hall, beside then Mayor Joe Riley, to be sworn in as a newly elected Charleston City Councilman for District 1. He is the first Daniel Island resident, and non-downtown Charleston resident, to hold the...