DI News History - March 17, 2016

TEN YEARS AGO

In the March 17, 2006 issue, the top news story was that Gov. Sanford came to Daniel Island to announce that the 1,300-acre tract of undeveloped State Ports Authority land on the south end of Daniel Island would be sold for residential development. The authority originally planned to build a large shipping terminal on the property but abandoned the project after fierce opposition from local residents and politicians. Sanford presented a plan that called for the development of the 1,300-acre tract as a “Central Park” with lots of green space. Ten years later and the land remains in SPA ownership.

In sports, ten years ago Eric Ashton came in second place in the BE 5K and he also came in second place this year! And, this year’s winner of the race, Jay Upchurch, came in 5th place ten years ago.

FIVE YEARS AGO

In the March 17, 2011 issue of The Daniel Island News the Daniel Island Rotary Club was sponsoring a SIP event to benefit Water Missions. SIP event offered ticketholders a chance to visit10 restaurants on Daniel Island, where they were offered free or discounted beverages, appetizers or entrees.

In business news we reported that Fastenation – the nation’s largest distributor of Velcro-brand products, was about to move onto Daniel Island. They remain here today.

In our How’s Business feature, we interviewed Chris Nickels of Clawson & Staubes, LLC, who reported that “Clawson and Staubes is the largest law firm on DI and the largest firm in Berkeley County. Challenges include staying ahead of the technology curve, balancing our work and civic responsibilities and navigating the Don Holt Bridge on a regular basis!” The firm is still located on Daniel Island.

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