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Lucy Boyle Collection takes shape at DI Library

Lucy Boyle would have celebrated her 15th birthday on April 11th of this year. The daughter of Daniel Island Library Branch Manager Tim Boyle, Lucy passed away unexpectedly in 2015 after surgical complications, but her life and legacy have inspired a lasting gift for the community. The Lucy Boyle...

Concert in the Park at Smythe Park is May 7

Get your picnic themed ideas in order for this year’s Concert in the Park. Jeremy Davis and The Equinox Jazz Orchestra will be back in Smythe Park this year for a free concert on Saturday, May 7. The lake at Smythe Park provides a stunning backdrop for this Island Tradition. Once again, prizes...

What's Happening this Month at the Daniel Island Library?

ANCESTRY.COM Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. Did you know that the library has Ancestry.com free for you to use? There is volunteer assistance available. NEW PAWS FOR READING Meet and Greet, Saturday, May 14, 12:30 – 1 p.m. Come and meet “Bailey”, a certified therapy dog, and his handler Miss Pam. They...

DI Community Fund re-ups generosity to DIS tech program with $25,000 grant

An effort to put transformative technology in the hands of hundreds of elementary and middle school students is a worthwhile one, to be sure. But it is not without its cost, and a lofty one at that. Beginning in 2014, Daniel Island School embarked on a new technology initiative, launching a pilot...

The Charleston Home + Design Show

Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Now in its fifth year, the Charleston Home + Design Show on Daniel Island promises to be the biggest and best yet, organizers say. The show is set for Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 from 11 a.m...

Making DI Delicious: Island Chef Insider

Writer’s note: With Daniel Island mirroring more and more each year the culinary charisma of its City sibling, the downtown peninsula, we figured it was high time to highlight the talented chefs who are making that happen. Earlier this year, we launched our newest column, Making DI Delicious:...

Next speaker series presenters are Brad and Jenny Moranz

On Wednesday, September 14, Brad and Jennifer Moranz, will talk about their journey from the bright lights of Broadway to Charleston. Brad and Jenny are perhaps best well known for “The Charleston Christmas Special” which runs at the Charleston Music Hall every holiday season. Brad and Jenny...

DIS kindergartners celebrate Earth Day in the School/Community Garden

A group of kindergartners enjoyed eating lunch outside in the Daniel Island school garden last Friday to celebrate Earth Day. The garden, which was spearheaded last spring by Jacqueline Gowe and her team of volunteers, has sprouted and is in full bloom at Daniel Island School. The idea to combine...

Morning traffic accident reinforces need for Safety Patrol

When Berkeley County School Board Member Mac McQuillin and S.C. Senator Larry Grooms hit the streets Monday morning as volunteers on the newly formed Daniel Island Safety Patrol, they had no idea just how valuable their services would be. The pair was tasked with helping Daniel Island School...

Third grade's the charm: DIS Teacher of the Year finds education sweet spot

As an elementary school teacher, Wendy Smith could be mistaken for a newbie. No, she never has that deer-in-headlights look or makes the tactical errors of a rookie. She just seems to have the energy, drive, and fresh-faced optimism of someone straight out of higher learning, ready to take on the...