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Daniel Island scout restores camp trail for foster children

A Daniel Island scout is helping make the outdoors more accessible for children in foster care. Meredith Leeke, a Life Scout with Scouts BSA Troop 519 on Daniel Island, recently completed her Eagle Scout service project by restoring a heavily used trail at Three Rivers Respite, a Johns Island...

From Sinatra to Sweet Caroline, Charleston musician turns songs into smiles

Residents of Revela at Daniel Island assisted living community enjoyed sunshine on a cloudy day as they sang and swayed to popular music from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s on a rainy afternoon in May. Rob Lamp and his high-energy 45 RPM act lifted spirits with an upbeat mix of vocals, keyboards, and...

Summer nights done right

With school out and college students returning home for the summer, many young people are searching for ways to stay busy after the sun goes down. Fortunately, Charleston offers a variety of activities to help teens make the most of their summer nights...

Daniel Island entrepreneur pens new book for business leaders

Daniel Island resident and business strategist Peter Ricciardi has added a new title to his professional resume: author. His recently released book, “Mind Shift. Profit Lift.: Rewiring Your Entrepreneurial Brain for Greater Profitability, Growth, & Staying Power,” takes a different approach...

Proposed 71-townhome unit development up for 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:...

The War on Sunscreen

Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and misinformation persist, especially on social media. According to a national survey conducted by Atomik Research on behalf...

Charleston Museum kids tours back for summer

The Charleston Museum, located at 360 Meeting Street, announced the return of Kid Tours every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in June and July. Designed to ignite the curiosity of young minds, the Kid Tours delve into the fascinating world of artifacts housed within The Charleston Museum's...

Berkeley Co. urges proper lithium-ion batteries disposal

Berkeley County is reminding residents to properly dispose of damaged, defective or recalled lithium-ion batteries to mitigate the risk of fire, explosion and thermal releases at the county landfill and convenience centers. Due to these risks, lithium-ion batteries should not be placed in household...

Graduation Edition: Meet the Class of 2026

Welcome to our annual Graduation Edition, where we proudly celebrate the remarkable achievements, resilience, and bright futures of the Class of 2026. The Daniel Island News invites you to meet the Classes of 2026. Meet the Bishop England Class of 2026: Photo Gallery here. Meet the Philip Simmons...

Hard work pays off for Wofford-bound BE valedictorian Arden Atkinson

Bishop England High School has named its Class of 2026 top graduates, honoring Arden Atkinson as valedictorian and Eliza Dennis as salutatorian. Both students reflected on their achievements, challenges, and time at BEHS as they prepare for graduation and what comes next. VALEDICTORIAN ARDEN...