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A place to belong

There are plenty of colorful visuals to draw you in at the new GiGi’s Playhouse in North Charleston. Bright circles on the walls, a sparkling disco ball, and a giant sunset decal to name a few. But if you want to experience the full impact this place is having on the Down syndrome...

Walking for Down syndrome awareness

Ask Sophia Ross, and she’ll tell you the highlight of her year isn’t a concert or a party – it’s marching with her friends, dancing on stage, and seeing hundreds of people cheer for every individual with Down syndrome at the Buddy Walk. On Sunday, Oct. 19, Daniel Island’s Etiwan Park will...

Daniel Island’s Eagle Scouts soar to new heights, break records

In the world of Scouting, reaching Eagle Scout is rare. It’s a milestone achieved by less than 5% of Scouts nationwide, according to Scouting America. But on Daniel Island, Troop 519 has defied the odds. Over the last two years, eight Scouts have earned the highest rank of Eagle...

Fighting for a cure

When Joannah Sampson says she fights for the cure, she’s not just speaking for herself. She’s fighting for her husband, her neighbors, and countless others who know the same fear. That’s why, for the second year in a row, the two-time cancer survivor is turning the senior living...

Making old photos/videos new again

Geoff and Nancy Weber thought their recorded memories were safe, until the day their wedding video started to melt into static. “It hit us hard,” Geoff Weber said. “If we lost these moments, we’d lose part of our story forever.” That gut-punch moment became the spark for Heirloom, a...

Charity takes annual Swing to raise money for breast cancer patients

More than pretty in pink, the swingers at the annual Swing for the Lowcountry charity event are taking a swing to help improve the lives of Lowcountry residents battling breast cancer. This annual event combines pickleball, golf, and tennis and always scores big wins for those battling...

Spill the Beans with The DI News

Got a story idea? Heard some local buzz? Come “spill the beans” with our reporter, Emma Slaven! On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Emma will be at Blondies Bagels & Cafe at 8 a.m. for her monthly story idea session. She’ll have coffee in hand, ready to hear your news tips, story suggestions,...

9 books to fall for this October, and one to avoid

“Life & Death, & Giants” by Ron Rindo. A story of love, respect, decency, and loss set in a small community in Wisconsin. Relatable for all and a reminder that we need to display more kindness and less hate and intolerance. “Amity” by Nathan Harris. The tale of an emancipated young...

A visit to Quebec provides French fun and a bit of culture shock

After two short flights from Charleston, my husband, Mark, and I felt like we’d arrived in Europe: Quebec. August here is what frustrated Uber drivers call “orange cone season.” It’s the only time it’s warm enough to do road repairs. For us, it was a month away from the Southern heat and a...

Residential road construction, townhome parking lot project up for city review

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter. UPCOMING...