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World Affairs Council first speaker will discuss Brexit on Oct. 3

It is hard to keep up an informed opinion about all the world events and understand how they will impact daily life. That is why many Daniel Island residents joined the World Affairs Council, to learn more about current world issues and impact on the United States. The mission of the group is to...

Live shrimp are abundant in the creeks and are great bait

I love pizza (almost as much as I love fishing). So when I fish late and do not have time to cook dinner (which happens a lot), I visit Orlando’s Pizza on Daniel Island. Typically, I call in my order on the ride back to the boat landing and pick up my pizza on the way home. My favorite is the...

October Events at the Berkeley County Library, Daniel Island Branch

FROM THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI TO THE HALLS OF BAGHDAD Thursdays, a six week series running from Oct. 6 to Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Join Dr. Lester Pittman to examine the evolution of American interests and policies in the Middle East. Learn how nationalism, Israel, oil, religion, the Cold War, and...

On the Road with the Venuses of Willendorf

In 1961, popular religious book author Eugenia Price and her companion Joyce Blackburn were exhausted from a Southern promotional tour. Looking for a convenient place to rest, they glanced at a map and changed their lives by heading to St. Simons Island. From their ocean-side room at the King and...

Teens and substance abuse: Law Enforcement Officers Encourage Community to 'Wake Up'

You use it one time, and more than likely you’re going to be hooked.” Lieutenant Andre Jenkins of the City of Charleston Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit believes heroin is the worst drug on the streets today. It’s a habit that can become draining for users – not only financially (...

Teens and substance abuse: Insights from the treatment field

Ever heard of K2 or Spice? How about “Roofie” or “Molly” pills? All are street names for the types of drugs teens may be encountering these days in their social circles. The first two listed above, K2 and Spice, are types of synthetic marijuana - and can sometimes contain other additives that make...

Local man follows passion of creating handmade knives

South Carolina native Lynn Hardison was raised close to the water in Hampton where everybody had a knife. Growing up, he was always tinkering with different projects, helping his dad build something or fix another thing. “My dad always had something going on - that’s just what we did,” Lynn said. “...

DI Families: Meet the Colvin Family

This week, the Colvin family of Codner’s Ferry invited us to sit with them on the back porch of their new home on Fairfield Street. Meet Ginger, a 6th grade reading teacher at Daniel Island School, Andrew, Director of Legal Affairs at Gildan Activewear, and daughters Mary-Kate and Braelyn, in third...

From Broadway to the Battery

The Daniel Island Speakers Series has featured a bevy of fascinating presenters in its now five-year history, but until this past Wednesday, the series’ goal of giving attendees a true “behind the curtain” look at some of the Holy City’s most influential movers and shakers has always been metaphor...

Women's Island Network Fall Business Expo is September 28

The Women’s Island Network (WIN) is holding its first Fall Business Expo on September 28 at the Pierce Park Pavilion. The Expo is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The community is invited to attend the expo and learn more about the local WIN vendors. Many of the 35 vendors will have...