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On the mend

At 1225 Blakeway Street, tucked behind Daniel Island School, is a compact and tranquil patch of land with 84 residential homes. The Parkside Condos, as they’re officially known, sustain plenty of life, but in a quiet space. But, in the past year, the peaceful air was interrupted by a critical...

TEDx returns to Charleston with two Daniel Island residents lending their talents

Since 2013, TEDx Charleston has been providing the Lowcountry with the TED model of “ideas worth spreading.” This year will see the usual wide variety of speakers including orthopedic surgeon Jay DeMarco, LGBT advocate Melissa Moore, and rapper Benny Starr. Two Daniel Island residents will also...

Winners announced for DI Kids Banner Contest!

Who better to ask what makes Daniel Island special than local kids? The Daniel Island Property Owners Association sponsored a contest late last year to encourage island youth to express what they love about their island town through art. The winners have been announced and their creations are now...

Home Telecom announces winners for 2019 Directory Art Challenge

Cane Bay High School senior Zoe Black won first place in Home Telecom’s 5th Annual Directory Art Challenge for her artistic creation, “Carolina Wren.” Her artwork graces the cover of Home Telecom’s 2019 inclusive services directory for Moncks Corner and its surrounding areas, including Harleyville...

PSMS Band grows rapidly, 25 students selected for All-County Honor Band

Since beginning their music program last school year, the Philip Simmons Middle School Band has grown from three students to a massive 120-strong group of young musicians. “We just had exponential growth,” said band instructor Derek Classey. When asked to explain the large influx of students, the...

Meet DI Real Estate's new VP of sales

In many ways, Jeff Leonard sees himself as a coach. Sitting inside his warmly lit office, decorated with the floor plans for soon-to-be condos and maps of Charleston, he reflects on his new position as vice president of sales and broker-in-charge at Daniel Island Real Estate. “I love the art of...

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...

Good 'neighbors' can help plants flourish

Good neighbors can make life better. Plants, just like humans, also thrive when surrounded by “positive companions.” The method of creating a symbiotic environment to help plants and vegetables flourish is known as companion planting. Companion planting is an ancient agricultural process that...

'Marie Kondo' craze sparks Daniel Island decluttering

Spring cleaning season is here and many people are getting help tackling clutter by following the advice of organizing guru, Marie Kondo. The popular author and star of the Netflix series, “Tidying up with Marie Kondo,” believes a clean home can improve all aspects of your life. Kondo’s...

March book picks!

We love our trees on Daniel Island. Grand or pine, they are essential to our environment and vistas. Here are two books, both ambitious tomes that will enhance your understanding of the role of the tree in nature and commerce. In “Barkskins,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Shipping News...