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DI News History - December 12, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO In the Dec. 9, 2004, edition of the paper, the cover and centerfold was titled “Many Facets of Faith: Worship Choices Expand on the Island.” The centerfold features included a history of the island’s first church, Providence Baptist Church, which held its first service on Daniel...

Ring in the season at the Daniel Island Holiday Festival!

Tis the season to be jolly on Daniel Island! This weekend, the Annual Daniel Island Holiday Festival comes to town with plenty of merry-making opportunities for the whole family. On Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Volvo Car Stadium will be transformed into a festive, lively...

Across Daniel Island, neighbors find ways to spread cheer, show support

Once again, individuals, organizations, and businesses are coming together throughout the Daniel Island community to help brighten the holiday season for others. Even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference in a person’s life, especially during the holidays. Brittany Gooding has been...

Businessman David Herndon to run for S.C. House of Representatives

Daniel Island resident and small business owner David Herndon announced this week that he will be running in the June 2020 Republican primary for the South Carolina House of Representatives District 99 seat. He said solving traffic congestion will be his top priority as well as vowing to push a...

Land use and zoning activities on Daniel Island

These are the issues being brought before the various City of Charleston boards and committees that are specific to land use and zoning on Daniel Island. All meetings are open for public comment except the TRC meetings. For more information on any of these proposed actions, including location and...

Police Blotter - December 5, 2019

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department reports within the Team 5 area, which includes Daniel Island and parts of the Cainhoy peninsula, between Oct. 30 and Nov. 11, 2019. LARCENY On Nov. 4, an employee of Pike Electric, at the Primus Tract Pit located at...

Wando River Bridge work set for Dec. 6-9, left eastbound lane to close

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is continuing rehabilitation of the I-526 Wando River Bridge project. During this maintenance work, the left lane of I-526 Eastbound will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6., and will reopen no later than 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 9....

Daniel Island's Central Island Square unleashes a new pet store

Just in time for the holiday season, Michael’s Barkery opened its doors on Daniel Island, offering one-stop shopping for organic pet treats, “barkery” goods, novelty toys, and pet grooming services for dogs and cats. Located on Central Island Square, the store was inspired by Scott and Karen...

DIHS presents Native Americans in the Lowcountry

Daniel Island is rich with a history that began long before European colonists landed, and Native American Indians were some of the first inhabitants, according to Daniel Island resident Jessica Knuff, who gave a fascinating talk about Native Americans in the Lowcountry on Nov. 19. Sponsored by...

Mystery Photo Contest - December 5, 2019

The winner of the Mystery Photo Contest is Daniel Island resident Larry Myers, who correctly identify last week’s photo as the gate of the Grove Cemetery, behind the tennis stadium. Larry, who picked up a gift certificate to Subway as his prize, said he recognized the photo from walking on the...