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DI News History - November 21, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO In the Nov. 18, 2004 edition of the paper, the cover and centerfold featured international adoptions and the Daniel Island connection, including profiles of the Santi and Flood families. In top news, former Lt. Blake announced that the police department was moving into its...

Where there's a WILL there's a way

Will Hamlin knows how to march toward a challenge. His success story unfolds through a perfect combination of love, faith, friendship, perseverance and innate talent … and there are, undoubtedly, many more inspiring chapters to come. At the end of 2017, Will was 13 years old, visually impaired,...

2019 Election Results

The next leader of the city of Charleston remains unknown. With no candidate getting 50% plus one in last week’s general election, candidates Mayor John Tecklenburg and City Councilman Mike Seekings will face off in a runoff election. Tecklenburg received 12,556 votes, at 47.83%, while Seekings...

DI author's book creatively showcases how to retain top employees

Daniel Island resident Dr. Troy Hall will sign copies of his new book, “Cohesion Culture,” at Blondies, Bagels and Cafe this Saturday, Nov.16 from 9 to 11 a.m. Dr. Hall’s book was inspired by his work as Chief Strategy Officer at South Carolina Federal Credit Union. Dr. Hall’s book presents the...

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...

Insights into the challenges, benefits of being a columnist for the Post & Courier

“If I have ever offended you with a column, I apologize,” Brian Hicks began his talk as he stepped to the podium last week at the Daniel Island Club. “And if I haven’t, please be patient. I will get around to you eventually,” he deadpanned. Hicks was on tap as the quarterly speaker for the Daniel...

Concert at Volvo Car Stadium to benefit Folds of Honor

AEG presents Lee Brice with special guest Edwin McCain on May 21, 2020, at Volvo Car Stadium. All net proceeds will support Folds of Honor Foundation, a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the children and spouses of America’s fallen and disabled service members. “We are so excited...

High school students to create sculpture for 'Canstruction' event

When Kate Sablotsky saw a call to artists over the summer asking “CAN you do it?,” she knew she wanted to create something for Canstruction, an event that involves building structures out of cans of food. The Philip Simmons High School teacher saw a Canstruction display when she lived in Virginia...

Philip Simmons High School salutes veterans

On Friday, November 8, Philip Simmons High School (PSHS) students took a break from their usual classroom activities to host a campus-wide tribute to veterans during the second annual “Salute to Service” presentation. The event was open to the public and was attended by all student and staff at the...

Not your Mama's Thanksgiving side dish

This savory and ultra-rich Belgian Endive and Blue Cheese Gratin is a great side dish for the Thanksgiving table. It pairs well with ham or turkey. Endive is the most elegant chicory and adds a little “bite” to any dish, while the cheese and mayonnaise bring subtlety to this preparation. I...