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Holiday gift-giving: What do kids really want?

Positively Parenting is a monthly column in which we pose a question submitted by one of our readers to a local professional or expert regarding parenting issues. This month we received a question from a reader about how to keep gift-giving for kids under control during the holiday season. For the...

Taking part in the Nov. 17 Day of Caring effort in Huger were more than 100 volunteers, the majority of them employees from nearby Nucor Steel. Hearts of Huger, a local 501c3 organization with a mission to uplift and revitalize the Huger and Cainhoy communities, was front and center, keeping things running smoothly.

‘Hearts of Huger’ seeks to uplift and revitalize

beth@thedanielislandnews.com Where do you want me?” asks an eager volunteer, as swarms of team members filter out to work on various projects at Huger Community Recreation Park on Nov. 17, the Trident United Way’s designated Day of Caring for 2017. Hearts of Huger board member Cynthia Lawrence...

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

PROVIDED The following activities will take place during the month of December 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/. A...

Two PSES students are pictured here during their “Genius Hour,” designing fabric covers for the popular fidget spinner toy.

PSES ‘Genius Hour’ aims to create critical thinkers

katie@thedanielislandnews.com Unlike at many schools where the first half hour is spent in homeroom, students at Philip Simmons Elementary School (PSES) are busy working hands-on with their individual passion projects. Whether it’s learning to sew, designing and printing a fidget spinner...

Mace wins Republican Primary

katie@thedanielislandnews.com After receiving the most votes in the Republican primary election on Nov. 14 for the South Carolina State House District 99 open seat, but falling just short of the majority to win, candidate Nancy Mace once again came out on top in last week’s runoff. Of the 2,...

Changing conditions necessitate angler adjustments

For the next few weeks, changing conditions will make fishing a bit more challenging. The increasing passage of cold fronts and dropping water temperatures have the fish transitioning into their winter habits. During the transition, it can be difficult to determine where the fish will be and what...

East Cooper Meals on Wheels receives new 2018 Subaru Outback

East Cooper Meals on Wheels has won a 2018 Subaru Outback from Subaru of America Inc. On Nov. 16, Crews Subaru of Charleston presented the Mount Pleasant-based nonprofit with the vehicle as part of the annual “Share the Love” event, a national effort that donates to causes in the local community....

DI News History - November 30, 2017

Ten Years Ago – Terry Haas co-host of HGTV show The Nov. 29, 2007 issue of The Daniel Island News featured an article about new Daniel Island resident Terry Haas, then a host on the hit HGTV show “Designed to Sell.” As part of the show, Haas and other experts in the field helped homeowners get...

Ring in the season at the Daniel Island Holiday Festival

Tis the season to be jolly on Daniel Island! This weekend, the Annual Daniel Island Holiday Festival comes to town with plenty of merry-making opportunities for the whole family. On Saturday, December 2, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Volvo Car Stadium/Family Circle Tennis Center will be transformed...

Charleston Basket Brigade feeds 21,000 people for Thanksgiving

katie@thedanielislandnews.com Hundreds of eager volunteers gathered at the Charleston Area Convention Center to pack Thanksgiving meal boxes for the 10th annual Charleston Basket Brigade on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Exhibit Hall C, which is provided for free by the convention center, was buzzing with...