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Berkeley County voters propel Cogswell to victory

Thanks to Daniel Island and Cainhoy area voters, William Cogswell edged incumbent John Tecklenburg to become the next mayor of Charleston in a runoff held Nov. 21. He will take office in January. Cogswell, who won 62.65% of the Daniel Island and Cainhoy vote, will be the first Republican to...

Toll Brothers seeks to develop 83 residences along Hwy. 41 and Tuxbury Farm Road

Toll Brother’s submission to the City of Charleston Planning Commission for a residential development encompassing several parcels in the Wando area has been deferred for the builder to address stormwater plans for the site. The proposed development includes a pasture area owned by the...

Balancing growth & conservation

Editor’s Note: Elizabeth Bush is a former Daniel Island resident and recently became a new resident and homeowner in Point Hope. The emerging Point Hope community, set to become Charleston’s largest planned unit development, is navigating a complex landscape of legal and environmental...

From suits to palettes:

While most of her fellow law school peers are retiring, Joyce Erb is busy painting the people and landscape of the Lowcountry. Most days, she spends afternoons painting on her porch or attending downtown art walks, but this wasn’t always how she lived. The journey to becoming an artist was...

Local breast cancer fundraiser raises $200,000

It took less than an hour to showcase the giving spirit of the Daniel Island community. Tickets for the October 16 charity event, THE SWING 2023 sold out in a record 40 minutes! The breast cancer fundraiser took place on the tennis, pickleball and golf courses at the Daniel Island Country Club...

DI town center projects come before Design Review Board

Due in part to the Thanksgiving holiday, there are no 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...

Historically speaking: The Annual Blessing of Daniel Island

Twenty Years Ago - Nov. 27, 2003 The annual Blessing of Daniel Island: The 7th Annual Thanksgiving Service/Blessing of Daniel Island was held Nov.18, 2003 with over 75 people in attendance. Clergy participating in the worship included Dr. Don Flowers, pastor of Providence Baptist...

Grants available for local service organizations

Registration is now open for Berkeley County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Fair, which will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Berkeley County Administration Building, located at 1003 N. Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. Local nonprofits and other...

DHEC file photo. A rabid bat was confirmed on Daniel Island earlier this month. This image is of an evening bat and is not the rabid bat.

Rabid bat confirmed on Daniel Island, no know exposure

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a bat found near Crown Pointe and Barfield streets on Daniel Island tested positive for rabies. No people or pets are known to have been exposed. The bat was submitted to DHEC's laboratory for testing November 9...

Ho-Ho-Holy City: Navigating Charleston’s wonderland of holiday events

Charleston is coming alive with festive cheer this holiday season, offering a myriad of events that capture the spirit of the Lowcountry. From tree lighting ceremonies to parades and performances, your holiday calendar will be brimming with activities this winter season. Whether you...