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What's happening at the Daniel Island Library in July?

The following activities will take place during the month of July 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/. 2018...

SCDOT answers Wando Bridge questions

On June 29, Brittany Peacock, Public Information Coordinator for the South Carolina Department of Transportation provided these responses to additional questions SCDOT received from several media outlets regarding the I-526 Wando Bridge, which was closed from May 14 until it re-opened on June 2....

Land use and zoning activities on Daniel Island

These are the issues being brought before the various City of Charleston boards and committees that are specific to land use and zoning on Daniel Island. For more information on any of these proposed actions, visit dineighborhoodassociation.org (click on “Land Use and Zoning Activity”). All...

Fishing during the ‘Dawn Patrol’ (pre-sunrise) during the hottest days of summer

In the Lowcountry, the Dog Days of Summer begin in July and the average heat index exceeds 100-degrees. There are some days, in the afternoon, when it really is too hot to fish. So, I adjust my fishing schedule accordingly. In the Dog Days, my favorite and most productive fishing time is early in...

DI News History - July 5, 2018

TEN YEARS AGO – Fourth of July celebration The centerspread article in the July 3, 2008 issue of The Daniel Island News was information about the island Fourth of July celebration. The Daniel Island Property’s Association sponsors activities for the whole family including pool-time, parade, cook...

Celebrate July 3rd & 4th on Daniel Island

Annual Patriotic Community Parade, CONCERTS & FIREWORKS Tuesday, July 3rd 5 p.m. - PARADE STARTS AT ETIWAN PARK 6 p.m. - CONCERTS AT SMYTHE PARK 9:15 p.m. -FIREWORKS AT SMYTHE PARK Kick off your holiday with neighbors and friends on Tuesday, July 3 and join the parade! The Annual Daniel...

Coyote sightings increase on DI

Daniel Island resident Gail Salomon remembers her cat Dora fondly. She was a friendly creature that loved wandering around the Cochran Park neighborhood, occasionally getting into misadventures along the way. “They [the neighbors] all know her,” said Salomon. “She’s Dora the Explorer. That was her...

Walking away…

Since 2002, South Carolina’s chapter of nonprofit Susan G. Komen used Daniel Island as the site for its successful Race for the Cure. The mission of the race and its organization, as many know, is to raise money for breast cancer research. And, while they’ve seen great returns during their 16-year...

Huger-Wando communities take part in Q&A with Berkeley County Sheriff

Residents in the Huger-Wando communities on the Cainhoy Peninsula want to know about the crimes impacting their area, how local law enforcement officers are protecting students from school shootings, and whether or not there is adequate manpower to keep community members safe. Those were just a few...

Check yourself before you wreck yourself

Golf carts, bikes, and low speed vehicles (LSVs) are a solid and quick way to traverse a back road or two, and with their growing presence on Daniel Island, it seems fitting to give a heads up to our readers about the rules behind these transportation tools. Below is a quick reference guide...