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Caring for the caregivers

The phone calls, forgotten appointments, confusion at the grocery store – for many families, the signs of dementia arrive slowly before life changes all at once. Respite Care Charleston hopes a new support group established on Daniel Island will help the day-to-day caregivers of dementia...

Police say loaded gun, open bottle of tequila discovered at traffic stop

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between April 15-30. BURGLARY On April 15, an officer responded to Cainhoy Village Road in reference to a...

Strange, true, and twisted page-turners for May

Two excellent and compelling nonfiction books to start out this month. “No One’s Coming” by Kevin Hazzard. Remember Ebola? This book tells the incredible story of Phoenix Air, a daring group of pilots who are willing to carry the most dangerous cargo around the globe. The CDC has become a...

DI Toastmasters returns after hiatus, speaking louder than ever

Toastmasters on Daniel Island is baaaack! Although this club lay dormant a couple of years after COVID-19, it’s now back. This club has an illustrious history on Daniel Island. It originally met at Revela, then called Summit Place. This club was founded in 2002 by Distinguished Toastmaster...

Community unites for Daniel Island School Day of Giving

Daniel Island once again demonstrated its strong sense of community on April 23 during the annual Day of Giving. Organized by the Daniel Island School PTA, the day brought together families, local businesses, and neighbors with a shared purpose: to invest in the people and programs that make the...

Cub Scouts take STEM to new heights with firefighters in 100-foot egg drop challenge

Cub Scouts from Pack 519 on Daniel Island experienced an unforgettable night of creativity, engineering, and community partnership during a 100-foot Egg Drop Challenge made possible through collaboration with the local fire department and Ladder 101. After a month filled with traditional spring...

DICA Community Survey results to be revealed

The Daniel Island Community Board Association, or DICA, will meet virtually Friday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m., and will release the results of a recent community survey. The board conducted the survey during the week of April 22–28 to better understand the current demographics of DICA's single-...

50-unit townhouse development goes before TRC board

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter. UPCOMING:...

Road work continues on Daniel Island

UPDATE: The Daniel Island Property Owner's Association released this information Monday, May 11 at 3:15 pm: "We would like to ask all residents to REFRAIN FROM ON-STREET PARKING on the dates of 5/12/2026 through 5/14/2026 from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM in order to avoid any delays or damage. This is only...

Safe boating practices urged ahead of National Safe Boating Week

As the busy summer boating season approaches, the Charleston-area U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is urging recreational boaters to prioritize safety on the water during National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22. With thousands of boaters expected on Lowcountry waterways, officials emphasize that most...