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Charleston Police discuss tactics for holiday crime prevention

During the hustle and cheer of the holiday season, it’s easy for people to drop their guard while out shopping. And, while the Charleston Police Department Year End Compstat Report for 2017 shows December to be a quiet month for incidents, the 2016 and 2015 reports show the happiest time of the...

Daniel Island Community Foundation 'Months of Giving' campaign

In this season of giving, the Daniel Island Community Foundation is finalizing its 2018 efforts for donating to local charities. The foundation, along with its resident advisory committee, has identified 12 charities to which people can donate by the end of the year – and the Daniel Island...

DI Garden Club program offers ideas for stress-free holiday season

It’s time to start decking the halls... holiday season is officially here! Decorating and entertaining during the busiest time of the year can be stressful. With that in mind, the Daniel Island Garden Club invited island resident Kim Kolts to share her simple steps to make the season as hassle-free...

PSHS freshmen explore the tough truth of human trafficking

“This doesn’t really happen, does it?” asked one incredulous freshman after beginning the book Sold by Patricia McCormick, which tells a story of human trafficking. Unfortunately, PSHS English teacher Taylor South had to explain to her freshmen honors English class that not only does human...

'Day of Caring' volunteers tackle projects in Huger, Cainhoy areas

Every volunteer could see their breath in the early morning of November 16. Clothed in gear fit for winter and bright green shirts, citizens worked to complete the early landscaping efforts for a new recreation center in the quiet Huger area. “The park was dilapidated for several years and was not...

DI News History - December 6, 2018

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Core training was reported to be the new fitness craze in the December 4, 2003 issue of The Daniel Island News. Also featured in that issue were holiday decorating tips ranging from decorating the tree and the dining room table to unique ideas for wrapping gifts. The edition also...

Ring in the season at the Daniel Island Holiday Festival!

Tis the season to be jolly on Daniel Island! This weekend, the Annual Daniel Island Holiday Festival comes to town with plenty of merry-making opportunities for the whole family. On Saturday, December 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Volvo Car Stadium/Family Circle Tennis Center will be transformed...

Daniel Island is nearing end of community's development

Two years from now, the Daniel Island Community Association will likely have a resident-controlled board, marking the first time in the association’s 22-year history that it will not be governed by the developer. That topic was among many addressed on November 15 at the DICA Annual Meeting, a...

Rep. Mark Sanford addresses DI residents about his vision for tri-county park

In the same space he met with members of the Daniel Island community 12 years ago to discuss his vision for the south end of the island, Rep. Mark Sanford convened another gathering this week to reignite interest in the plan and answer questions. On Nov. 26, some 120 people took part in a Q &...

School's new 'Food & Clothing Pantry' serves students in need

Despite a chilly start to 2018’s Day of Caring on Nov. 16, hardworking United Way volunteers were busy completing 278 day-projects across the Lowcountry. More than 5,200 community service workers from 137 companies completed over 25,000 hours of cleaning, painting, landscaping, and other...