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Palmetto Trail boardwalk opens through Wateree Swamp

The Palmetto Trail, a planned 500 mile cross-state hiking trail that also allows bicycling and equestrian use on some sections, continues to expand. With over 350 miles completed, the trail path meanders beside lakes, across mountain ridges, through forests, into towns big and small, and across...

Visit Congaree National Park!

My husband and I visited South Carolina’s only national park last fall – Congaree National Park. The trip had two purposes. On Thursday night we went to Charlotte to watch the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Panthers during the early part of the Eagles’ Super Bowl season. We spent the night in Rock...

‘Klickit 4 Kelvin’ still driving home message about teen seatbelt safety

Accidents among teen drivers more prevalent in summer months With the summer months here and in full force, many teens are sleeping in, staying out late, and enjoying their newfound freedom from the rigors of school. Even though this time of year can be fun and carefree, it’s also important to...

Cribb takes down Peagler in Berkeley County Supervisor race; Sanford ousted in primary by Arrington

Tuesday’s local Republican Primary Election yielded some surprising results. First, Johnny Cribb trampled incumbent Bill Peagler in the Berkeley County Supervisor race, taking 62.91% of the vote to Peagler’s 37.09%. Second, Katie Arrington benefited from President Trump’s anti-Sanford tweets,...

Catch some great memories!

Kids grow up fast. Really fast. As parents, the things that we do with our children today will be memories that we treasure when they are grown. It is also how our children will remember us when we are gone. When I think of my father, I recall countless fishing trips together. Each memory full of...

What’s happening at the Daniel Island Library in June?

The following activities will take place during the month of June at the Berkeley County Library on Daniel Island, located at 2301 Daniel Island Drive. For additional information, call (843) 471-2952 or visit http://berkeleylibrarysc.org/locations-and-hours/daniel-island-library/. CHILDREN’...

History-June 14

TEN YEARS AGO – Celebrating watermelon and its link to Charleston The centerspread of the June 12, 2008 issue of The Daniel Island News featured the historic connection between Charleston and the summertime favorite fruit, the watermelon. According to the article, Charleston has been immortalized...

Meet the top graduates of the Class of 2018!

HANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL SHELBIE NIKOLE HUGHES, VALEDICTORIAN Shelbie Nikole Hughes is the Class of 2018 Valedictorian for Hanahan High School. The daughter of Tori and Marc Gagne, Shelbie’s list of achievements and accomplishments throughout her high school career is long and distinguished. A four-time...

Primary election set for June 12

It’s getting close to the midterm election. That means every registered voter can cast a ballot and help choose government officials who aren’t the president. The primary election on June 12 is pretty standard, giving citizens the opportunity to pick the candidate for their party for various...

DIPAC plans fold

As far as productions go, it’s a plot twist that is sure to leave fans disappointed. The proposed Daniel Island Performing Arts Center (DIPAC), first introduced to the community as a concept in September of 2015, is no more. In a press release issued by Betsy Brabham, DIPAC’s director of...