News

DI shops and eateries seek to draw in tennis fans

Excited fans will once again descend on Daniel Island for the annual Credit One Charleston Open, and local businesses are getting prepped and ready to serve visitors and locals alike. Tournament-goers can take a break from the stadium to explore what the island has to offer, though there...

To learn more about city meetings, visit Charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter

This week, there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items, 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...

Public asked for input on Greenbelt Program

Berkeley County is hosting five public engagement sessions on its new Greenbelt Program, including one at Philip Simmons High School. Community members will have the opportunity to share ideas on what land should be protected in Berkeley County and how to improve access to outdoor recreation....

Get creative with kid-friendly Easter sweets

Holiday hams and deviled eggs may take center stage at Easter gatherings, but edible crafts offer a reminder of the magic of the season that’s found in moments spent together. Simple recipes that call for a dose of creativity are perfect ways to bring the kids to the kitchen, made even easier when...

Daniel Island Night at The Joe

The Charleston RiverDogs will host Daniel Island Night at The Joe on June 9 as the RiverDogs take on the Carolina Mudcats at Joe Riley Stadium at 5 p.m. The special Daniel Island Zone will be reserved just for DI residents. Tickets must be purchased by June 3 15 11:59 p.m. For more information...

Jurisdictional Jigsaw

Sometimes having a Charleston address can be a bit misleading. Just ask those who worked on the recent campaign for Charleston’s new mayor William Cogswell. According to the city’s new director of communications, Deja McKnight McMillan, residents living on the Cainhoy peninsula,...

Laura Alberts Tasteful Options Says Goodbye, Serves Up Last Meal

Laura Alberts has been a tasteful option for residents since it served its first meal on Sept. 12, 2002. A lot has changed on Daniel Island since that eventful day. Change is inevitable and on March 15, Laura Alberts Tasteful Options served its last meals to longtime customers who...

Charleston firefighter suffers heart attack on duty, not covered by worker’s comp

City of Charleston firefighter Scott McWethy faced a battle he wasn’t trained for when he suffered a heart attack while exercising at the fire station gym on Daniel Island. After 25 years of service, McWethy viewed himself fortunate to survive the cardiac arrest, only to discover his lost...

Forty-seven new residences planned at Waterfront Daniel Island Phase III

East West Partners announced the sales launch for its third collection of residences located on Daniel Island along the Wando River. The new release for The Waterfront Daniel Island includes 30 condominium residences, 11 townhomes, and six cottages. The cottages are single-family residences...

The Daniel Island News wins the President’s Award for Excellence

The Daniel Island News was awarded the President’s Award for Excellence from the South Carolina Press Association for being the outstanding mid-sized weekly newspaper in the state. In addition to recognizing the paper and entire news staff for its overall outstanding quality, many...