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Daniel Islanders on the path to citizenship: Part 2

Editor’s Note: In last week’s issue of The Daniel Island News, we began a three-part series on the path to U.S. citizenship - as experienced by three foreign-born Daniel Island residents. Through these stories, we hope to put a local face on the national issue of immigration. This week, we bring...

'We are not disconnected at all'

Most Facebook, Twitter and other social media feeds these days are chock full of ill-mannered, heated exchanges and differing viewpoints. But that may not be completely reflective of the country’s current cultural climate – at least if you gauge it by the turn of events at last week’s 2nd Annual...

Nature Notes: The osprey's most noteworthy behaviors

One morning several years ago, I walked out of our former home at the end of Bounty Street. Perched nearby and overlooking the marsh was a beautiful, mature bald eagle. I ran back inside to tell my girls and to grab a camera, but as I re-emerged from the house, the eagle was attacked by an osprey....

DIS students earn "medals" at S.C. Science Olympiad!

Science rocks! Just ask a group of seventh grade students at Daniel Island School who recently took part in the Science Olympiad at Newberry College. Led by teacher/advisor Dave Englehart, the DIS team took home two second place awards, two fourth place awards, as well as several other “medal”...

DIS, PSMS and CES select 'Teachers of the Year'

What does it take to become Berkeley County “Teacher of the Year?” Certainly it’s a distinction that requires patience, persistence, a passion for working with young students, and the seemingly magic ability to unlock a lifelong love of learning. The Daniel Island News sat down with the recently...

Enter the DI News College Bracket Extravaganza!

Click below to sign up for your bracket to be emailed to you as soon as the teams are selected. We have great local prizes to area eateries and there is a chance to win 1 Million dollars in the national contest. Click below to enter! http://dain.collegehoops.upickem.net/collegebasketball/...

Charleston’s Poet Laureate shares prose at DI Library BHM program

Charleston’s renowned Poet Laureate Marcus Amaker shared several of his poems at the third presentation in the Black History Month series at the Daniel Island Library on February 7. In all likelihood, you’ve heard Marcus Amaker’s name, especially if you’re keen to the Charleston arts scene. As the...

Get lifted at the Savannah Music Festival!

One of the best things about music is that it transcends. It ignores borders, persists through tragedy, unites crowds and reveals souls. It fills our ears with beauty. It shows us other perspectives. The programming at this year’s Savannah Music Festival, set to begin next week, is an invitation to...

DI News History - March 16, 2017

TEN YEARS AGO - ISLANDERS RUN THEIR BUSINESSES FROM THEIR HOMES In the March 15, 2007 edition of the paper our centerfold featured residents who work and run their businesses from their home. Featured businesses/islanders included: Educational Avenues, owned by Chip and Claire Law; artist Marina...

Winter chill can bring fishing thrills

The Daniel Island Kids Fishing Tournament is fast approaching. With this in mind, in my upcoming class at the Daniel Island Library on “How to Catch Fish On and Around Daniel,” I will be covering where and how to catch fish in the Smythe Park lake - the site of the tournament. If you have children...