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Charleston mayoral candidates share their views at DINA forum

When a politician is passionate about his or her city and its people, expressing ideas about improving residents’ quality of life in a 90 second timeframe can be a daunting task. Five of the six candidates for mayor, incumbent John Tecklenburg, Councilman Mike Seekings, Sheri Irwin, Councilman Gary...

On the Campaign Trail - October 10, 2019

Angela Black Drake picks up two endorsements for City Council District 1 race The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee endorsed Angela Black Drake for City Council District 1. The Chamber’s website announcing the endorsement described Drake as: “Running in her first...

Mystery Photo Contest - October 10, 2019

Last week’s winner is Daniel Island resident Anisha Goel – one of multiple participants to correctly identify last week’s photo as the Hen in front of Sermet’s door. She was selected in a random tie-breaker. Anisha is in second grade at the Daniel Island School and she and her family have been...

DI News History - October 10, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO In the October 7, 2004 edition of the paper, the cover and centerfold features revolved around how challenging it is to stay fit. Different fitness options on Daniel Island were highlighted, which included a feature on Curves (formerly located in Publix Shopping Center) and...

Authors and architecture come together for the 12th Annual Harvest Tour of Homes

Once again literature and architecture will combine for the bestselling annual Daniel Island Harvest Tour of Homes. The highly anticipated fundraiser, sponsored by the Friends of the Daniel Island Library, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26 between 1 and 4 p.m. and will feature four authors and four...

Berkeley County hires Wendy Lee as new EMS chief

Thirty-three years of dedicated public service coupled with a passion for EMS has lead Wendy Lee to the position of chief of Berkeley County Emergency Services. She officially began serving in the position on Sept. 9. Lee looks forward to building a professional, polished team, providing them with...

repair work completed on approaches to Daniel Island Drive bridges

The pavement on Daniel Island Drive leading to and from the bridges near the former Blackbaud headquarters building has received a spruce-up, thanks to the City of Charleston. According to an announcement sent to the Daniel Island Property Owners Association and the Daniel Island Neighborhood...

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...

Berkeley County announces the passing of Councilman Kevin Cox

Berkeley County Councilman Kevin Cox passed away on Thursday, Sept. 26. According to an announcement about his death by Berkeley County’s Public Information Office, Councilman Cox had served District 1, representing most of the City of Hanahan, since January 2017. Prior to serving on county council...

Mark Smith announces bid for House District 99

Lowcountry businessman Mark Smith announced last week that he will seek election to the S.C. House of Representatives in District 99 and will file the necessary paperwork with the Republican Party. “I am honored by the opportunity to represent the people of Berkeley and Charleston Counties and...