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PSE's 'Living Oak Project' to create an oral history of the Cainhoy area

Fifth graders Treniece Mack Davis and Kiera Clarke sit on a porch overlooking Clements Ferry Road. Their words are occasionally muffled by the sound of passing cars as they speak to Davis’ grandmother, Susie Mack, and Clarke’s mother, Jackie Clarke, president of the Philip Simmons Elementary School...

Keeping history alive

With newcomers regularly moving to Daniel Island from all over the country, it can be easy for the island’s history to get lost in the shuffle. For many people, even some longtime Charleston residents, Daniel Island’s background starts in 1998, when the systematic development of the island’s modern...

Daniel Island's Gaia Fit takes steps to prevent childhood cancers

One of the missions of Gaia Fit on Daniel Island is to teach others how they can serve themselves through serving others. So when Gaia Fit participant Elizabeth Whirrett reached out to the program’s founder, Mary Patterson, about supporting National Childhood Cancer Prevention Month in September...

'What I Love About Daniel Island' Kids Banner Contest

What’s more fun than becoming a local island celebrity? The Daniel Island Property Owners Association (POA) is looking to add new lamp post banners featuring artwork from local kids displaying what they love about Daniel Island. Little artists are encouraged get out their markers, crayons, and...

Play it safe this Halloween!

Want to scare up some good old fashioned fun this Halloween? The City of Charleston Police Department provided the tips below to ensure safe and happy trick or treating for kids, parents and drivers. TIPS FOR TRICK-OR-TREATERS * Carry a flashlight with you for visibility. * Always stay in a...

Ghouls and Goblins Galore!

Many Daniel Island residents celebrate Halloween wholeheartedly and inclusively. The community shows off the holiday spirit by decorating their homes with elaborate outside displays, planning ahead for visits by crowds of children. Island moms share tips, from “buy the whole candy aisle” to “...

Halloween fishing is a treat!

Halloween is an exciting time for children. As one of the oldest children on Daniel Island, my favorite candy is a Baby Ruth bar. Each year, I pick up several bags from Publix. Because you should have plenty of candy for the children! Sadly, most of the candy does not make it to Halloween. Perhaps...

On a mission to serve

The death toll in Indonesia hits a new peak every few days. September 28 brought a 7.5-magnitude earthquake, causing a tsunami to strike the coastal city of Palu on the same day. In the two and half weeks since the 18 foot wave crashed onto the shores, the situation has turned into a humanitarian...

Who should be the next Daniel Island Grand Marshal?

The second annual Daniel Island Grand Marshal election is almost upon us, everyone. That means another opportunity is present to show your democratic spirit, but without all the heated Thanksgiving arguments that usually come along with an election cycle. “We are excited to sponsor the Grand...

Need to retire an American flag?

The Daniel Island Exchange Club and Daniel Island Boy Scout Troop 519 are collecting American flags in need of retirement. Faded, worn or tattered flags can be retired for reuse. Those that cannot be reused will be honorably disposed of by the Boy Scouts. A collection station has been set up at...