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Berkeley County Government Public Meeting Announcement

If you’d like to express comments on the proposed referendum regarding a change to the Berkeley County form of government, from a Council-Supervisor system to a Council-Admistrator system, a public hearing and final reading on the measure will take place at the Berkeley County Council meeting on...

2nd Annual Intergenerational Forum planned

Calling all seniors! What are your thoughts on humanity, our nation, and the world today? Your valuable insights and perspectives are needed. The 2nd Annual Intergenerational Forum, featuring a panel of senior high school students and senior citizens, will be held on Tuesday, March 7, from 7 to 8:...

New high school campus takes shape

Nearly one hundred years ago, in 1920, a then eight-year-old Philip Simmons left his Daniel Island home, where he’d grown up with his grandparents, to move to downtown Charleston. The reasoning was simple enough: the family wanted the best for young Simmons, and living downtown with his mother...

A large-scale park on Daniel Island's south side: It's a grand idea, but is it feasible?

What are the chances of a grand, large-scale park being set aside on Daniel Island’s southern tip for generations to enjoy? Depends on who you ask. Last week, in an op-ed piece, Rep. Mark Sanford re-championed an idea for a Central Park-style amenity on Daniel Island that he first introduced in...

Mitigation Bank planned for SPA land on DI

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced the opening of a public comment period on a 134-acre commercial saltwater mitigation bank proposed for a portion of land owned by the State Ports Authority (SPA) on Daniel Island. Under the plan, the property would be preserved and restored to its...

It's not always the catch that makes fishing fun

Weather in the Lowcountry can be highly variable. Last week, the wind chill factor was 19 degrees. This week, I have been fishing in shorts and a t-shirt. When it comes to weather conditions, I prefer the latter. It seems the Redfish do as well. They have been eating everything they can catch and...

DI physician hones in on peanut allergies

Baseball season is almost around the corner, reminding us of a familiar tune: “Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the park. Buy me some peanuts and ...” Wait! Hold that thought! Maybe a hotdog would be a better idea? Approximately five million people in the U.S. and Europe are allergic...

Pro-Am Jam Nears $1 Million in Funds raised for Charleston-Area Children's Charities

The Denis, Denny & Mark’s Pro-Am Jam hosted by Student Transportation Inc. nearly toppled $1 million in funds raised over the five-year span of the annual celebrity concert and golf event held every October at the Daniel Island Club. The 5th Annual event, held this past October 24-25, raised a...

DI News History - January 19, 2017

FIVE YEARS AGO - Berkeley County School Board approves plan for $250 million bond referendum In the January 19, 2012 edition of the paper we reported: “When it comes to funding new schools in Berkeley County, including a new high school for the Daniel Island and Cainhoy areas, the buck will stop...

2017 Intergenerational Forum

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