News

Construction process begins on Farr St. active senior community

Crews began clearing trees near the planned Farr Street extension last month, officially kickstarting the construction process for “Overture Daniel Island,” a 55 and up active adult rental community. The new facility will be located behind the Bishop England baseball fields, in between the existing...

Roundabout plans undergoing revisions

Plans for a new roundabout at the intersection of Daniel Island Drive and Seven Farms Drive are still in motion, according to Berkeley County officials, but revisions are currently being made by design consultant Thomas & Hutton. The project is being managed by Berkeley County and construction...

McQuillin considering run for re-election to Berkeley Co. School Board

In November of this year, Mac McQuillin’s term representing District 2 on the Berkeley County School Board will expire. But the Daniel Island resident, who has served in the post since 2014, is already contemplating a potential run for re-election. “I am prayerfully considering running for school...

Conceptual plans unveiled for new Daniel Island Recreation Center

Daniel Island is getting a new, fully equipped $8 million community recreation center in Governors Park, courtesy of the City of Charleston, and it is destined to be abuzz with activity as soon as it opens. That much is certain. But, as the city powers through an aggressive timeline to complete the...

DIS and PSMS report surge in flu absences to DHEC

The number of students out of school due to flu or flu-like symptoms at Daniel Island School and Philip Simmons Middle School was high enough for both schools to report a potential “influenza outbreak” to the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). The student populations...

The best catch isn't always in the water!

Last week, a rare lunar event occurred. A super, blue and blood moon is something to behold. However, the rare lunar event made fishing a challenge. Unusually high tides throughout the week had trout and redfish on the move. It was exceedingly difficult to locate and stay on the fish. Add strong...

Send your sweetie a 'Singing Valentine'

Nothing says “I love you” more than a song from the heart. On Tuesday, Feb. 13 and Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, quartets from the Charleston Barbershop Chorus and Palmetto Vocal Project will deliver “Singing Valentines” to that special someone in your life. For $50, the a cappella singers, wearing...

Sounding an alarm on the opiod epidemic

Americans have been increasingly taking drugs of abuse for half a century. Deaths from opiates have been particularly alarming in the last two years. Sixty three thousand, six hundred Americans died in 2016. Because of opiate overdose deaths, the American life span has declined for the last two...

DI News History - February, 8, 2018

TEN YEARS AGO – Daniel Island’s economic crunch One of the articles in the February 7, 2008 issue of The Daniel Island News featured Daniel Island business owners and their thoughts on the island’s commercial health. The official Daniel Island website at the time described the island’s commercial...

Mazey is December's Top Dog!

The Daniel Island Property Owners Association (POA) finished up their 2017 “Top Dogs of Daniel Island” contest by awarding “Mazey,” an adorable Golden-doodle puppy, with the December crown. Mazey won voters over with her first ever snow day photo! This fun-loving pooch reportedly enjoys living on...