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Non-profit news - March 21, 2019

ECMOW GETS ALL-STAR ASSISTANCE Major General James E. Livingston recently lent a hand to East Cooper Meals on Wheels, by assisting with deliveries. On March 12, the decorated officer rode along with a volunteer driver, Merv, to deliver meals and visit with several military veteran recipients. Maj...

DI News History - March 21, 2019

TEN YEARS AGO The March 19, 2009 issue of The Daniel Island News featured a feel-good story about Tom Pomposelli (owner of Qwik Pack & Ship on Daniel Island) and his participation in a nationwide program called “Cell Phones for Soldiers.” Inside Qwik Pack, there was a box for people to donate...

To Serve and Protect

(Editor’s Note: This is part one in a four-part series from The Daniel Island News on local school resource officers. In this first article, we examine the role of the SRO in the Berkeley County School District, including the officers’ efforts to train for worst-case scenarios, deter crime, and...

Pinkston announces second bid for Charleston City Council seat

Daniel Island resident Shawn Pinkston isn’t one to shy away from challenges. The U.S. Army veteran faces them head on when competing in various fitness contests – such as the Spartan Beast, a rigorous half marathon with daunting deep mud obstacles; the Charleston Sprint Triathlon; and the Off Road...

Berkeley Chamber of Commerce welcomes new County Supervisor Johnny Cribb

It’s been just over two months since Hanahan resident Johnny Cribb took office as Berkeley County’s newest supervisor. And he’s hit the ground running. Cribb was the guest speaker at an event hosted by the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce at the Daniel Island Club last week. The purpose of the...

Tillman Run returns to Daniel Island

Pat Tillman gained notoriety not necessarily for actions in his military service, but because of the life he left for the military. As a professional football player, Tillman was the Arizona Cardinal’s safety from 1998 to 2001, earning acclaim for his skill on the field. After the attack on the...

DI’s James Landreth wins Coast Guard and Department of Homeland Security ‘Engineer of the Year’ awards

Daniel Island resident James Landreth references his recent employee of the year awards with a clear pride in eyes. He has pride in himself, his work, and the institutions that gave him the honors. Working as a mechanical engineer in the Coast Guard, in December of 2018 Landreth was allocated the...

The first ‘First Sunday’ event makes a successful downtown DI debut

Overcast skies didn’t dampen the spirits of Daniel Island residents venturing out to Central Island Square for the very first “First Sunday” on March 3. Hundreds of residents, many with kids and dogs in tow, came out to shop and socialize at the artisan market. Live music by the local bluegrass...

Catch spring fever…and maybe a few fish!

Just getting back from fishing in Costa Rica. The sailfish bite was fantastic. It was a great family trip. However, upon my return, it has been a bit of struggle to consistently catch fish. On Saturday, the most consistent bite was from gnats. I fished the falling tide and managed to release 20 or...

Kindness counts at Daniel Island Academy!

Students at Daniel Island Academy took part in a “17 Days of Kindness” campaign last month in commemoration of “Random Acts of Kindness Day” on Feb. 17. “Not only did they spread kindness within the school walls, the children also spread kindness throughout Daniel Island!” stated a DIA press...