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December happenings at the Berkeley County Library on Daniel Island

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME Mondays - 10:30 and 11 a.m. FROM THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI TO THE HALLS OF BAGHDAD Thursday – December 1, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join Dr. Lester Pittman to examine the evolution of American interests and policies in the Middle East. Learn how nationalism, Israel, oil, religion...

Police Blotter - December 1, 2016

Burglary Police officers with Daniel Island-based Team 5 are investigating a reported burglary that took place at a residence on Scott Street in Etiwan Park between October 30 and 31. Items taken from the garage and a vehicle parked inside include a wallet, cooler, tools and sporting goods....

Fishing and feasting

For Thanksgiving week, I dedicated myself to fishing and feasting. Happy to report that I was successful in both endeavors. Now, my weight is up and my arm is sore (from excessive fishing). A small price to pay for new memories with friends and family. Traditionally, my family has an evening...

That's a wrap: DI beats 2015 OCC shoebox total!

Four and a half year-old Liam Burton carefully eyed the choice of gift items spread out before him. What would he place inside the brightly colored red and green box? A Christmas-themed tic tac toe game? A pack of crayons? A spinning top? All were contenders for what will surely bring a burst of...

DI students join other Lowcountry teens at Oceanside Collegiate Academy

When it comes to high schools, there’s a new game in town. And because it’s a public charter school, students can attend free of charge. Oceanside Collegiate Academy (OCA) opened its doors in McClellanville this fall to serve Lowcountry high school students seeking a rigorous academic curriculum...

In her own words: Amy Payne's Story

A Mother’s Intuition Over Christmas weekend 2015, I called my doctor to complain of swelling, nausea and elevated blood pressure. The preeclampsia tests came back negative but my liver enzymes were elevated. I kept pushing that something didn’t seem right. My doctor, Maggie Evans, didn’t like it...

Blessings Great & Small

In the spring of 2015, Bill and Amy Payne of Mount Pleasant were thrilled to learn they were expecting their second child. As Amy’s February 2016 due date approached, the couple planned and celebrated their growing family. Then, last Christmas, time seemed to stop when complications forced Amy to...

2016 DICA Annual Report Highlights

The following information was taken from a slide presentation shared by Jane Baker, vice president of community services for the Daniel Island Property Owners Association, at the annual meeting of the Daniel Island Community Association on November 16. 2016 Year-in-Review: - Fully funded reserves...

DICA meeting takes a Farr Street detour

In addition to providing a summary of the year’s development activities, the 2016 annual meeting of the Daniel Island Community Association (DICA) was planned to be a commemoration of the island’s 20th anniversary. About 125 residents turned out for the packed session, held at Church of the Holy...

Inspiration for new Berkeley recycling plant shut down

Berkeley County will be teaming up with Repower South, a Recycling, Recovery, Reuse Company, to build a facility that sorts garbage and separates the recyclables. This process allows people to put all of their trash into one bin. Some materials that cannot be recycled will be used to make Bio-Fuel...