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The 'reel' benefits of fishing

Thanksgiving week was filled with lots of family, friends, food and fishing. Unfortunately, on several days, gale-like conditions made fishing a bit of a challenge. Of course, I went fishing anyway because the best catch in fishing is time with family and friends. Thankfully, the fish were...

DI News History - November 29, 2018

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO Some of the coverage in the November 27, 2003 issue of The Daniel Island News included holiday themed articles. “Cultivate a Gratitude Attitude” by Amy Hovatter Hardee encouraged readers to consider practicing “thanksgiving” all year instead of just during November. One tip by...

Mystery Photo Contest - November 29, 2018

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@...

The 'Great Charleston Thanksgiving' offers faith, food and fellowship

Cainhoy, Huger and Wando and nearby residents enjoyed a Native American feast last Sunday, and took the opportunity to build community strength, share passions, chat with neighbors and welcome Thanksgiving early. The festivities, dubbed the Great Charleston Thanksgiving, took place in the peaceful...

DI businesses join national counterparts in expressing optimism about future

With the economy on a current high, things are looking good for businesses of all sizes. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently reported that their Small Business Optimism Index has continued its upward trend, attaining its third highest rating in the survey’s 45 year...

Berkeley County Council votes to fire Deputy Supervisor Tim Callanan

Three years ago, as Daniel Island resident Josh Whitley announced his campaign for Berkeley County Council, newly elected County Supervisor Bill Peagler and Deputy Supervisor Tim Callanan, who had resigned from the District 2 seat hours before, stood beside him in support. The mood was congenial...

'Light up the Lake' set to take place Dec. 2 at Smythe Park

Let there be lights! The Daniel Island School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is hoping to illuminate holiday spirit in the community this year with a redesigned island event. “Light up the Lake,” formerly known as the “Island of Lights” luminary celebration, will take place Sunday, Dec. 2, from 6...

Daniel Island Neighborhood Association elects officers for 2019

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 13, around three dozen residents gathered at the Church of the Holy Cross for the monthly Daniel Island Neighborhood Association (DINA) meeting to discuss several topics, including leadership of the organization. Without any resistance, DINA President Marie Delcioppo...

Businessman Ben Navarro goes 'back to school' for DI Speaker Series event

Ben Navarro has dipped his toes into several ventures, but is best known as a businessman and philanthropist. The entrepreneur’s career began in the finance market, took him to Citicorp and Goldman Sachs, before he began Sherman Financial Group, the business that would make him a billionaire. The...

'Candles and Candles' solidarity gathering planned to renounce hate crimes

This year’s 7th Annual Daniel Island Chanukah Celebration will be of special meaning to the local community. It will be a happy event to celebrate the miracle of Chanukah in the history of Jews. It will also be a time for the entire Daniel Island community to show their solidarity against anti-...