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Flying J truck stop will not be built at Clements Ferry and Beresford Run

The proposed Flying J truck stop at the corner of Clements Ferry Road and Beresford Run is officially off the table. On October 1, Berkeley County Councilman Josh Whitley posted a message on his “Elect Josh Whitley” Facebook page announcing the end of the project. “I know many residents on CFR...

Komen Lowcountry promotes breast cancer education year round

Breast cancer awareness fundraiser Susan G. Komen Lowcountry is perhaps best known for their annual Race for the Cure, which was held on Sept. 22 in North Charleston this year after moving off Daniel Island. The total amount raised from the 2018 event is still being counted, as donations are...

Pink ribbons

Kindergarten often draws to mind swings on the playground, story time, princesses, pirates, learning to write, boys playing ball and little girls with ribbons in their hair. In Ms. Brownewell’s class, pink ribbons were ubiquitous -- big and small, decorative, timeless and sweet. But for me, pink...

DIBA brings attention to the retailers of downtown

The Daniel Island Business Association (DIBA) has been a harbinger of retail for the island over the past 11 years. Providing networking opportunities and bringing light to the businesses of Daniel Island, DIBA has found a simple and effective way to promote the restaurants and retailers of the...

How to catch lots of small fish

After catching small fish while visiting Lake Keowee, I was hoping to improve the quality of my catches upon returning home. Someone forgot to tell the fish. The number of fish caught and released was great. However, most of the trout and redfish were small. After a few days of catching and...

DI News History - October 11, 2018

TEN YEARS AGO - Cainhoy site identified for possible new schools An article in the October 9, 2008 issue of The Daniel Island News featured the search for a location for a new K-8 school to serve Daniel Island and Cainhoy area kids, as the Daniel Island School had reached its capacity. The article...

Daniel Island's Harvest Tour of Homes returns for 11th year!

HEATH ELLISON heath@thedanielislandnews.com The Harvest Tour of Homes, an important fundraiser for the Berkeley County Library on Daniel Island, has always been a unique island experience for those who take part. Participants are guided through the well-appointed houses and condos of four island...

Daniel Island's Master Gardeners offer harvest of ideas for fall!

It’s time to prepare our lawns for fall and one wonders when does that elusive season begin in the Lowcountry? Don’t look at the calendar because it’s all about when the temperatures start to cool down, such as when daytime temps are in the 70s. Before you get started, you need to know what kind...

City breaks ground on new DI community recreation center

Sporadic afternoon rain showers may have put a bit of a damper on the September 27 groundbreaking ceremony for the new Daniel Island Community Recreation Center in Governors Park, but to Charleston City Councilman Gary White, who spoke at the event, along with Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and...

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. For more information on any of these proposed actions, visit dineighborhoodassociation.org (click on “Land Use and Zoning Activity”). All...