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MUSC professor working to create vaccine to fight breast cancer

One in eight women will develop an invasive form of breast cancer in her lifetime, according to Breastcancer.org. It is estimated that in 2016 alone, there will be 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer. A professor at the Medical University of South Carolina has developed something that can...

Change through our spare change

When Daniel Island residents Carina Buckman and Amy Dietrich returned to their homes after evacuating from the path of Hurricane Matthew earlier this month, they did so with relief. Daniel Island had been spared from the storm’s devastation, so much so that when they got home they still had power,...

Site work underway on Blackbaud's new DI global headquarters

A new development will soon be part of Daniel Island’s ever-evolving commercial landscape – and there’s no denying the structure’s cool factor for both employees and clients. Site work is officially underway on phase one of Blackbaud’s innovative new global headquarters, to be located on the corner...

DI News History - October 20, 2016

TEN YEARS AGO - AUDUBON SOCIETY NATURE CENTER NOT LIKELY ON DANIEL ISLAND In the October 19, 2006 edition of the paper the top news story was that the Audubon Society’s dream to build a nature center on Daniel Island was deemed not likely to happen by Mike Dawson, director of the society’s Beidler...

Harvest Tour of Homes to feature local authors

This weekend’s Harvest Tour of Homes, benefitting the Berkeley County Library on Daniel Island, will offer a unique, behind-the-scenes look at some of Daniel Island’s most beautiful properties. But that’s not the only perk provided to ticket-holders. To give the tour a distinct, literary feel,...

Annual Pumpkin Walk promises 'spooktacular' good time

Whether you’re a crafty carver or just enjoy viewing an array of pumpkin designs in all their ‘spooktacular’ splendor - nothing conjures up that frightfully fun Halloween spirit better than the Annual Daniel Island Pumpkin Walk. The 2016 event will take place this Saturday, October 22, from 6 to 9...

Wharf 7 concert to benefit DIPAC

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes, enjoy some good old-fashioned fixins, and savor a new, festive outdoor atmosphere – all while supporting a worthy cause. Planners for an upcoming benefit concert on Daniel Island hope the event will showcase two of the community’s new developments – the new...

Noshing Nirvana: The Shelter is a lunch time favorite

This column is sponsored by Chase Payne Law Firm and Paisley of Daniel Island. When I have meetings in Mt. Pleasant, I always try to arrange them around lunch at The Shelter Kitchen and Bar. Located near Shem Creek at 202 Coleman Boulevard, The Shelter serves a varied lunch including apps, soups,...

Operation Christmas Child needs your help

It is that time of year again! Operation Christmas Child time! Time to pack simple shoeboxes—filled with school supplies, hygiene items, fun toys and notes of encouragement. These gifts will be delivered to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. Over the...

The Wando and Cooper River Systems are Producing Gaudy catch and release numbers

Much of this week was dedicated to hurricane clean up. However, the few times that I was able to get out, the fish were most cooperative. Shorter days and cooler water (about 70 degrees) have the Redfish and Trout feeding aggressively. Right now, they are stuffing themselves with shrimp. A lure...