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DI teens arrested for drug and alcohol possession

Two Daniel Island teens have been arrested for drug and alcohol possession. According to Lt. James Byrne, commanding officer for Daniel Island-based Team 5, the charges resulted from a routine traffic stop on the evening of Friday, March 17, in the area around Smythe Park and Daniel Island Drive....

An update from Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis

Two years ago I met many of you while going door-to-door while seeking the office of Sheriff. While meeting you, I learned about your needs and wants for the Daniel Island / Clements Ferry areas of Berkeley County. The issues of deputy visibility, response time, traffic and litter were among the...

Daniel Island 'Easter Extravaganza' planned for April 7 at MUSC Health Stadium

Hop on down to Daniel Island’s MUSC Health Stadium on Saturday, April 7 for the Daniel Island Easter Extravaganza, hosted by the Daniel Island Property Owners Association and MUSC Health Stadium. Formerly held at Smythe Park, this year’s event will feature a traditional Easter Egg Hunt in its new...

Wake Up Carolina and others target substance abuse

Members of Wake Up Carolina, a community-led initiative aimed at targeting substance abuse among teens, have been busy reaching out to students across the region about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Their latest stop – Philip Simmons Elementary School. Leading the discussion at PSES on March 16...

Mac McQuillin: Perservering in the public eye

In November of 2014, when Berkeley County School Board (BCSB) candidate Mac McQuillin defeated opponent Rindy Ryan in the hotly contested race to fill the District 2 seat vacated by Doug Cooper, the board was embroiled in controversy. At the time, the district was under investigation for ethics...

Guitars, golf and the greater good

On Monday, March 27 the Daniel Island Club will play host to the 5th Annual NEEDTOBREATHE Classic, a charity golf tournament put on by the Commonwealth Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Daniel Island investment firm Commonwealth Financial Group. The event will bring together golfers,...

Test your knowledge of Daniel Island history!

The Daniel Island Historical Society had some strong competition for their last “What do you know?” history trivia contest. There were several submittals with the correct answer. But don’t worry if you are not a winner this week, there is another historical question below for you to share your...

DI News History - March 23, 2017

TEN YEARS AGO - TROUBLED WATERS In the March 22, 2007 edition of the paper we reported a multi-article series titled “Troubled Waters,” which highlighted challenges to the fishing industries. Our centerfold featured how the local shrimp industry struggled against farm-raised Asian stock....

Dog of Daniel ISland: Meet 'Chance' - February's Top Dog on DI!

Staff members with the Daniel Island Property Owners Association report they are having so much fun seeing how dogs are digging life in Charleston’s island town via the Dogs of Daniel Island Photo Contest! February was another month of tough choices, but they put the finalists to a vote on the My...

Letter to the Editor - March 23, 2017

With all the divisiveness in the national news, it’s time for a positive story. On Monday, March 6, while training for the upcoming Cooper River Bridge Run, I was running on Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant toward Chuck Dawley Boulevard. An ambulance approached from behind me, and, just as it...