News

DI News History - December 17, 2015

FIVE YEARS AGO In the December 23, 2010 issue of the Daniel Island News, the top news was the opening of Island Overstocks, a unique store featuring wholesale club products. The store, which has since closed, was located on Seven Farms Drive between Orlando’s Pizza and Qwik Pak and Ship. That space...

Resident youth continue campaign for island skate park

West Ashley’s a long haul from Daniel Island on a skateboard. And then, once you get there, do you even have the energy to practice your awesome flips and slides? Keegan Bittner, a 7th grader at Daniel Island School, along with classmates Henry Wood, Thomas Schmenk, Timmy McDonald, Noah Ward and...

Local sports organization mentors women to give it a 'tri'

Suggest to any woman this time of year that she ought to take some time for herself, and you’re likely to be met with a laugh. A runaway, maniacal laugh void of sanity, but perhaps not of tears. The season simply doesn’t allow for discretionary “me” time, as the festivities of the holidays keep the...

Daniel Island Academy educators present at National Educators Conference

Daniel Island Academy School Director, Kerry Nowosielski, and Curriculum Coordinator, Lindsay Savel, recently served as invited presenters at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Presenting to educators of young children from the U...

Holiday Gift Guide

The Daniel Island News Holiday Gift Guide Featuring great products and services from participating local businesses

POA annual meeting highlights: Bellinger Island, new pool, trail improvements

Last month the Daniel Island Property Owners Association held annual meetings for the various Daniel Island property associations, including those for the south end (DICA), the Park Side (DIPA) and the downtown area (DITA). Jane Baker, Vice-President of Community Services, and Daniel Island...

Police Standoff ends peacefully

According to City of Charleston Police Spokesperson Charles Francis, police, hostage negotiation and mobile crisis team members were mobilized last Friday in the 1200 block of Blue Sky Lane in Beresford Creek Landing off Clements Ferry Road in response to a man who had barricaded himself inside a...

Daniel Island History - December 10, 2015

FIVE YEARS AGO In the December 16, 2010 issue of the Daniel Island News, the ribbon cutting of the new Seven Farms Village affordable housing complex for seniors was the feature on the cover. Celebrating the opening, Mayor Riley gave the keynote address at the dedication. He praised the Humanities...

POA offers activities for all ages

One thing is for sure on Daniel Island …you can always find an activity to get involved in no matter how old you are. While the Daniel Island Property Association often partners with the City of Charleston Recreation Department by promoting their island activities, there are some programs they...

Kovach ordered to appear before Berkeley County court Jan 4

Should former Berkeley County School District Communications Director Amy Kovach be held in contempt of court for actions that took place after she entered a guilty plea last August on two ethics charges? Did she violate her probation and contradict her sworn testimony when she filed a lawsuit in...