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Readers speak out on Gen Zers living with parents

Comments: • I moved out for work after my degree but with the office closed in 2020 I was able to spend a year with my parents. It was a wonderful time and I cherish it. We spent lots of time together and I could see my presence brought them happiness. I had a feeling of purpose. • As...

Clements Ferry projects move through TRC

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: Daniel Island School construction delayed

TWENTY YEARS AGO – Jan. 15, 2004 DI SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION DELAYED: The Berkeley County School District announced the Daniel Island School opening date would be moved back by at least one year. Construction that was originally scheduled to begin in early 2004 was delayed until spring as permit...

Self-care for a successful New Year

We all know the drill. Once the Christmas advertisements run for the final push of the holiday season – Boom – on Dec. 26 the New Year “get healthy” campaign begins. And who among us hasn’t made that New Year’s resolution a few dozen times in the past? Resolving to commit to better self-care can...

4 tips to mind your mental health in 2024

When people make their traditional New Year’s resolutions, a healthy lifestyle is often at the top of the list. But in practice, the focus is usually on diet and exercise for weight loss. But what about your mental health goals? Your mental health can play a critical role in your physical health....

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...