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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...

‘Indigo’ newest addition to Daniel Island Ferry

Adding a much-anticipated new boat to the Daniel Island Ferry fleet has been an exciting journey for the company, but it hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing. First there was a delay due to the complexity of mounting Yamaha Twin 425 XTO offshore “monster” engines to the vessel (it’s never been done...

The healing magic of music

The role of music as medicine is nothing new. Research conducted by the Center for Music & Medicine showed the positive effects of music on neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and strokes. According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), music...

Police Blotter - September 26, 2019

The following incidents were taken from City of Charleston Police Department reports within the Team 5 area (Daniel Island and parts of the Cainhoy peninsula) between August 15, 2019 and September 23, 2019. This is part one of a series of reports on the cases in this date range. Part two will...

The case of the vanishing gecko

The title reads like a novel from a popular series on a fifth grade reading list, but this is a true tale about Bill, a leopard gecko who is a member of Wendy White’s science class at Philip Simmons Middle School. Bill is a striking bright yellow gecko with black markings and is about nine inches...

Peter Stonefield announces intentions to run for House District 99

Another contender had added his name to the race for S.C. House District 99. Peter Stonefield, a resident of the Cainhoy peninsula, announced last week that he is pursuing the Republican nomination for the General Assembly seat currently held by Nancy Mace, who is running for U.S. Congress. An...

Good Eats: Enjoy authentic Italian recipes at Zavarella’s Pizza

Nick Mead grew up in a family that celebrated life together with PaPa’s delicious Italian food. “Every family meal was an adventure of flavor and goodness with traditional Italian dishes like lasagna, sausage, meatballs, homemade bread, and PaPa’s signature square pizza!” Mead says he wanted to...

DI News History - September 26, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO In the Sept. 23, 2004 edition of the paper, the cover and centerfold features revolved around the Davis Cup match between Belarus and the United States being held on Daniel Island at the Family Circle Tennis Center (now known as LTP Daniel Island). Players for both teams were...

Mystery Photo Contest - September 26, 2019

Last week’s Mystery Photo Contest winner is Daniel Island resident Lily Brittingham, one of two participants to correctly identify the subject in the photo as the Dockery’s sign hanging down the front of the restaurant. Lily, age 6, was selected in a random tie-breaker. When asked how she was able...

Islanders unite in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts

ISLANDS HELPING ISLANDS - TIES FROM DANIEL TO ABACO As Hurricane Dorian churned and strengthened in the Atlantic, Daniel Island residents Frank and Jenny Conway were doubly concerned. The Conways call the Lowcountry home but also have enjoyed years of family vacations in their condo located in...