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Mayor Cogswell to engage with Berkeley County, tackle city issues

“The people have spoken, and we’re ready for a new direction.” These were the first words then Mayor-elect William Cogswell said after his win in November. In a close race decided by only 566 votes, Charleston elected the former Republican state legislator to the nonpartisan mayoral post....

Thieves take advantage of unlocked vehicles, steal cars and contents

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, Dec. 15-31, 2023. Motor Vehicle Thefts On Dec. 15, during the overnight hours, a vehicle parked at a residence at...

Daniel Island Publix expansion moves through city approvals

The expansion of the Daniel Island Publix continues to move through the city approval process. On Jan. 4, the project went before the city of Charleston Technical Review Committee (TRC) for a second review of the site plan for the demolition and construction phase. But shopping at the...

Wreaths Across America

“We shall remember.” That was one of many poignant messages shared during a Wreaths Across America ceremony at the McDowell/Old Ruins Cemetery on the Cainhoy peninsula on Dec. 16. A total of 24 wreaths were placed at the tombstones of veterans laid to rest at the historic site. ...

Emergency blood shortage may delay medical procedures

The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. The Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels across the country, and blood and platelet donors are urged to make a donation...

The Boomerang Effect: Young adults living with their parents is on the rise

Gone are the days when living at home in your 20s was seen as an embarrassing sign of arrested development. Across the U.S., a compelling trend has emerged: Younger adults are increasingly saying goodbye to their landlords and hello to mom and dad...

Be aware: Many DI and Cainhoy projects come before city boards

This week there are several 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 can be found at charleston-...

Historically speaking: Development of Daniel Island well underway 20 years ago

TWENTY YEARS AGO – Jan. 8, 2004 Daniel Island developer Matt Sloan updated residents on the development of the island. In the column he explained planning was underway with the Berkeley County School District to build a K-8 school on Daniel Island, and the Daniel Island Academy was under...

WARNING: Severe weather forecast closing schools Tuesday

Both Berkeley County School District and the Charleston County School Districts will be closing schools on Tuesday, Jan. 9, due to the severe weather forecast issued for the area. Here are the announcements issued by the districts: From BCSD: Students will learn from home and complete...

Sheriff’s office offers smartphone app

Want to know what’s going on with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department? There’s an app for that. Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the release of a custom smartphone application now available to the public. The app will serve as a way for the sheriff’s office to connect with...