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83-lot Tuxbury Farm Subdivision goes before Technical Review Committee

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:...

Fan favorite dip for the big game day

Whether you’re a Seahawks or Patriots fan, or just in it for the crazy commercials or half-time show, a large number of us will be celebrating the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 8. And no matter which side of the yardline you’re cheering from, we all know the true star of the game is the food. From the...

Valentine’s food drive kicks off today

The Daniel Island Community Foundation is kicking off its annual Valentine’s Drive to collect food and essential supplies for local nonprofits. Starting today, Feb. 2, and running through Feb. 12, the foundation aims to collect over 500 pounds of food, hygiene products, and essential supplies. ...

Tri-County Biological Science Center first of its kind

Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis joined local leaders to cut the ribbon on the Tri-County Biological Science Center, the first regional DNA-testing collaboration in South Carolina’s history, on Jan. 26. The new 21,000-square-foot facility, located at 3765 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston,...

Charleston’s greenhouse volunteers bring color, community, and a touch of magic to city parks

"I feel closer to God in that greenhouse than in any other building," Les Schwartz said, inhaling, exhaling. It’s a bold statement, but for volunteers like Schwartz who spend their mornings tending Charleston’s city greenhouses, this isn’t just gardening. It’s a hands-on, living connection to...

As DI grows, so does the noise. Who controls the volume?

Noise is part of the soundtrack of Daniel Island, from sold-out concerts at Credit One Stadium to the rumble of construction equipment shaping the island’s next neighborhood. Add in beeping delivery trucks, the rumble of car shows, and early-morning lawn crews, it’s no surprise residents...

News 2’s Carolyn Murray talks resilience amid health battle

Under the glow of chandeliers at the Daniel Island Club, Carolyn Murray didn’t open her Speaker Series talk with her health journey; she opened with a joke. “You all really want Rob (Fowler) right now, don’t you?” she laughed, nodding to Charleston’s beloved weatherman and the looming...

Charleston Animal Society launches Lifesaving Express to move animals to safety

The Charleston Animal Society has added a new tool to its rescue efforts: a cargo van dubbed the Lifesaving Express, a fully-outfitted Ram ProMaster donated by the Shelly Leeke Law Firm to support animal transport across the Lowcountry and beyond. The van offers more than 500 cubic feet of...

Doing the dirty work to keep Daniel Island clean

After a big concert at Credit One Stadium or a waterfront festival, Daniel Island doesn’t stay messy for long. Behind the scenes, city crews, private collectors, and volunteers swing into action, clearing trash, sweeping streets, and protecting the island’s waterways. Garbage and recycling...

DI moms deliver Warm Hugs to families, workers while supporting local vendors

When Daniel Island moms Alicia Hughes and Jenny Ladd dropped their college freshmen off for the first time this past August, they were hit with “all the feels.” The longtime Daniel Island residents describe themselves as deeply involved, hands-on mothers so when their graduates left home, the...