DI News History - November 19, 2020
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FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
In the Nov. 17, 2005, edition, the cover and centerfold focused on a report titled, “Smoking: the filthy truth.”
In top news, at the island’s annual property owners meeting, Matt Sloan noted the spring of 2006 would mark the 10th year since the first home was sold on DI. He reported Benefitfocus would break ground the following week, that his company was trying to attract
national retailers to the island, that they hoped to move forward with plans to build a marina, and that he predicted that the SPA property may become high-end residential development, which would benefit the island.
In top business news, it was reported that Linda and Wanda Hitchcock were the new owners of the Island Town Café, which is now closed but was located in the corner section of what is now the expanded area of Daniel Island Animal Hospital.
TEN YEARS AGO
In the Nov. 18, 2010, edition of the paper, the centerfold featured a story on cell phone etiquette. Some relevant tidbits from that article still apply: Don’t talk in public, stay 10 feet away from other people when on the cell phone, don’t talk on the phone in movie theaters, don’t talk and drive.
In top news, Hank and Deetz Hanna were happy to report they were safe and well on Daniel Island, contrary to an urgent message sent out by a hacker who tapped into Hank’s email and Facebook accounts. The hacker, posing as Hank, sent out messages claiming the couple was stranded in London and in dire need of financial help. In fact, the couple was doing just fine at home on Daniel Island.
FIVE YEARS AGO
The cover and centerfold of the Nov. 19, 2015, edition featured an article about a statuesque live oak described by the Daniel Island Historical Society as a “magnificent community treasure.” The tree was selected by Trees SC as its 2015 Heritage Tree. Named by DIHS for the Etiwan Tribe that once called Daniel Island home, the “Ittiwan Oak” is the centerpiece of Great Oak Park and is located near the Ralston Creek boat landing in Daniel Island Park.
Also in the news, there were reports of a pedestrian being struck by a car on Seven Farms Drive and also a bike and car collision on Seven Farms Drive. The pedestrian was transported to East Cooper Medical with complaints of back pain, while the bicyclist sustained minor scratches.
In island life, there were photos from Park Day.