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A lasting legacy of learning

For most of us, the concept of altruism is defined by individual acts; we help an elderly person with their groceries, we hold the door open for someone else coming through, we write a check to support a worthy cause. But for some amongst us, those rarest of individuals, altruism is not a mere...

Thankful for fishing!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I always enjoy a gathering of family and friends. When the gathering includes eating copious amounts of food, how can you beat that? One way to up the ante is by going fishing! Cooler temperatures and shorter days have the fish eating their own...

Natural causes are to blame for death of DI man involved in car accident

A Daniel Island man involved in a minor, two-vehicle accident on Seven Farms Drive on the evening of November 16 died from natural causes, according to the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office. The victim has been identified as Paul Comer, 41. According to Coroner Bill Salisbury, Mr. Comer’s vehicle...

Forty feet into the future

What does 40 feet really mean in the grand scheme of things? When it comes to the business of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) and big ship readiness at the Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant, it means a whole heck of a lot. Look no further than to the terminal waterfront itself,...

Mosquito spraying causes concerns among some DI residents

Daniel Island has a mosquito problem. The community has infringed on the marshy environment. Due to this placement of civilization, mosquito control is required, but there has been some questioning on the process of communication and transparency of the mosquito control. Several residents have...

No big surprises from Daniel Island/Cainhoy voters

While the national popular vote for President of the United States is just about split down the middle, Daniel Island and Cainhoy area voters were much more decisive in making their selection for Commander in Chief. As in Presidential elections of the past, the majority of Daniel Island voters...

Stand-Up to Crohn's and Colitis!

Looking for a fun evening out that combines laughs, a chance to win great auction items, and a spirited round of Glo-golf – all in support of a worthy cause? Mark your calendars for Friday, November 18, for the 4th Annual Stand Up for Crohn’s and Colitis fundraiser. The event, established by the...

Exploring the disease of addiction

Addiction is an equal opportunity offender. It creeps in and hides under our very eyes. It doesn’t matter whether one is well-to-do or poor or on skid-row. It doesn’t matter if a person is faced with jail if he or she doesn’t quit. The brain keeps telling the addict that the substance is a basic...

Noshing Nirvana: November 17, 2016

This column is sponsored by Chase Payne Law Firm and Paisley of Daniel Island. Editor’s note: This week we mixed up our normal Noshing Nirvana feature. Normally we feature a reader interview based on the questions at the end of this column about the best thing you ate all week. This week, we had an...

DI News History - November 17, 2016

Ten Years Ago - Islander elected to school board In the November 16, 2006 edition of the paper the top news story was the election of Daniel Island resident and Daniel Island Real Estate broker Dan Kingsbury to the Berkeley County School Board. We reported: “The island’s ascendant political clout...