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It's your chance to say thank you!

Get ready to celebrate your friends, go-to places, and favorite businesses in the Best of Daniel Island 2026, The Daniel Island News’ brand-new contest highlighting the area’s best in more than 300 categories. From real estate to food to finance and more, readers will be able to nominate their...

Pumpkin Walk returns for a night of Halloween magic and light

Hundreds of glowing jack-o’-lanterns will soon light up Smythe Lake as Daniel Island hosts its annual Pumpkin Walk and Halloween Bash on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families can stroll along the lake, enjoy music, games, food, and costumes, and celebrate this fall tradition that has...

PSHS senior Ramer named National Merit Scholarship semifinalist

Charlie Ramer, a well-accomplished senior at Philip Simmons High School, has clinched a major recognition for himself, his school, and the district: he has been named a semifinalist in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The program is a prestigious academic competition among...

Early voting now open for SC municipal elections

Early voting for Municipal Election Day is underway and will continue on weekdays until Friday, Oct. 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “Early voting is an increasingly important part of SCVotes’ mission to enhance voter accessibility,” said interim director Jenny Wooten in a press release. “Building...

Spill the Beans with The DI News

Got a story idea? Heard some local buzz? Come “spill the beans” with our reporter, Emma Slaven! Starting Wednesday, November 5, Emma will be at Blondies Bagels & Cafe every first Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. She’ll have coffee in hand, ready to hear your news tips, story suggestions, and...

PSHS French teacher offers students chance to travel abroad

Having read “Charleston Roadtrips: Quebec” by Carol Antman (The Daniel Island News, Oct. 8, 2025 issue), I admit that I, too, am a Francophile, and my story recently came full circle in a place that inspired my love for all things French. I recently returned to Charleston, temporarily settled...

Charleston Fire Department hosts student art contest

The Charleston Fire Department is inviting first through eighth graders within the City of Charleston to participate in its 2025 Fire Safety Art Contest. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Students can use crayons, pencils, chalk, or paint to...

High school seniors invited to enter Wellmore’s Silver Pen Essay Competition

Wellmore of Daniel Island has opened submissions for its 12th Annual Senior Living Communities Silver Pen Writing Competition. The contest invites local high school seniors to submit 1,000-word essays on the following topic: If you could have a conversation with anyone, living or deceased, who...

Heads up: Property tax notices in the mail

Berkeley County has begun mailing its annual property tax notices with all payments due by Jan. 15, 2026. For questions concerning tax assessment ratio and/or appraisal values, contact Real Property Services (Assessor) at 843-719-4061 or send your inquiry to webrps@berkeleycountysc.gov. For...

Tips to help teens choose a career path

American teens are preparing for a workforce shaped by AI, new approaches to education and economic uncertainty. While challenges are real, optimism remains high. In fact, 94% of teens said they are optimistic about their future careers, reflecting a strong sense of hope and ambition, according to...