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Separate in age but not ideas

Just under a month ago, tragedy struck Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, when a former student attacked those in the school using a semi-automatic rifle, resulting in the loss of 17 lives. With a total of 17 school shootings in 2018 alone, according to EveryTown, and 290...

New fishing location nets good results!

The Ralston Creek boat landing is closed for renovations until the end of March. Thankfully, the Beresford Creek boat landing is still open. While it only takes a few minutes to launch in Beresford Creek and then run around Daniel Island to the Wando River (where I fish most of the time), I have...

Dockery's donates $7K to local non-profits

As Daniel Island’s newest destination for food, beer and music, Dockery’s is forging a strong commitment to the local community through ongoing charitable partnerships. Reflecting Dockery’s mission to provide a stage for local singers and songwriters, the restaurant has donated $7000 in proceeds...

All about the Arts - March 15, 2018

BEHS TO PRESENT “CINDERELLA” MARCH 16-17 Before the clock strikes midnight be sure to make plans to attend Bishop England High School’s upcoming production of “Cinderella.” The show, presented by the BE Drama Club, will take place March 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. in the school’s Performing Arts Center....

Roads and trails update

HIGHWAY 41 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT COMPLETE The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s SC 41 bridge replacement over the Wando River has been completed. All the construction team members working on the project thanked community members and other travelers for their patience and support. “It has...

DI Academy welcomes new chef

Latasha Smith has joined Daniel Island Academy, an early childhood development center, as chef. Smith will create all student menus with a focus on a healthy, creative and safe eating and learning environment for all children. She will also oversee the sourcing and purchasing of all food and...

Univ. School of Lowcountry students take top prize in Regional Quiz Bowl competion

Middle school students from University School of the Lowcountry competed in the South Carolina Independent School Association Regional Quiz Bowl competition on February 7 and took home top honors. The students competed against Calhoun Academy, Dorchester Academy, and The Georgetown School, earning...

DI News History - March 15, 2018

TEN YEARS AGO – Coastal catastrophe insurance is available but it costs Flood insurance and its associated costs were among the topics featured in the March 13, 2008 issue of The Daniel Island News. At the time, lots on the water in the Smythe Park neighborhood were listed in the $1 million price...

Preparing for growth on the Cainhoy Peninsula

With the large amount of growth and development that Berkeley County has experienced over the last few years, specifically along the Clements Ferry Road corridor, and that which is currently planned, residents and local officials agree that it is vital that infrastructure follows suit. Although...

Economic growth - past, present and future - on the Cainhoy Peninsula

To keep up with the growth throughout Berkeley County over the past few years, as it is the fastest growing county in South Carolina and the 17th fastest in the nation, the Cainhoy Peninsula is one of the regions that has experienced a serious increase in industrial and residential development....