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Daniel Island author Carol Heilman to celebrate new novel with book signing Nov. 3

Once in a while, a reader will come across a true gem of a story that sears right into their soul. “Becoming Hattie Mae: A Hardscrabble Life in an Appalachian Holler,” the latest novel by Daniel Island author Carol Heilman, will be one of those stirring and unforgettable reads. Set against the...

‘Dark web’ scammer demands victim buy hundreds of dollars in gift cards

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between Sept. 16-30. LARCENY BY FALSE PRETENSES On Sept. 22, an officer received a call from a grocery store...

Results from city boards on road construction, townhome parking lot project

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. RESULTS: BOARD...

South Carolinians seek AI legal advice most often

When South Carolinians open a chatbot, they’re often not looking for life advice or relationship therapy, they’re asking for legal advice. From contract questions to fine-print confusion, residents are treating AI as a pocket-sized legal guide that never bills by the hour. That is, according to a...

Fmr. Wall Street Journal letters editor next speaker series guest

The Daniel Island Speakers Series continues in November with a unique look at the inner workings of the Wall Street Journal’s opinion section. Timothy Lemmer, the person who oversaw the Letters to the Editor section for more than 10 years, will share his insights and give attendees a peek behind...

Berkeley County’s 2025 delinquent tax sale Oct. 27

Berkeley County will hold its annual delinquent tax sale on Monday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inside the Azalea Ballroom at the Lowcountry Conference Center in Nexton, 406 Sigma Drive in Summerville. Online bidding will also be available during this time. If additional days are needed, the...

A place to belong

There are plenty of colorful visuals to draw you in at the new GiGi’s Playhouse in North Charleston. Bright circles on the walls, a sparkling disco ball, and a giant sunset decal to name a few. But if you want to experience the full impact this place is having on the Down syndrome...

Walking for Down syndrome awareness

Ask Sophia Ross, and she’ll tell you the highlight of her year isn’t a concert or a party – it’s marching with her friends, dancing on stage, and seeing hundreds of people cheer for every individual with Down syndrome at the Buddy Walk. On Sunday, Oct. 19, Daniel Island’s Etiwan Park will...

Daniel Island’s Eagle Scouts soar to new heights, break records

In the world of Scouting, reaching Eagle Scout is rare. It’s a milestone achieved by less than 5% of Scouts nationwide, according to Scouting America. But on Daniel Island, Troop 519 has defied the odds. Over the last two years, eight Scouts have earned the highest rank of Eagle...

Fighting for a cure

When Joannah Sampson says she fights for the cure, she’s not just speaking for herself. She’s fighting for her husband, her neighbors, and countless others who know the same fear. That’s why, for the second year in a row, the two-time cancer survivor is turning the senior living...