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It’s official! Berkeley County and City of Charleston officials celebrate the under-budget and early completion of the roundabout at Seven Farms and Daniel Island Drives with a ribbon cutting last Friday. Pictured left to right: Marc Lemin (Infrastructure Consulting and Engineering- Vice President/Construction Services) , Daniel Island Neighborhood Association President Marie Delcioppo holding Paul Whitley, Donald Smalls (Berkeley County Engineering), Lisa Costner (Berkeley County Engineering), Kevin Kubiak

‘We got it right’

As cars and trucks motored around the new traffic circle at Seven Farms Drive and Daniel Island Drive last Friday morning, those responsible for the project gathered in a grassy area next to the intersection to celebrate its completion. “We’re really pleased with this project and proud of this...

The opening of Central Island Square in the heart of Daniel Island was a turning point, noted local commercial real estate broker Pete Harper, in terms of the island’s office and retail development. “More of our downtown started really coming together,” he said.

DI’s commercial space occupancy greater than 90 percent

As part of his job as a commercial real estate broker with Lee & Associates of Charleston, Pete Harper stays on top of the local market. If his recent figures tabulating commercial occupancy rates on Daniel Island are any indication, the island business community is nearing a long anticipated “...

DINA 'Safer Streets' campaign addresses need for city services

The Daniel Island Neighborhood Association has launched a 12-week campaign to educate the community about issues related to safety. Each week, DINA will share a different safety tip on a specific topic. Previous weeks have focused on bike safety, golf carts, street parking, roundabouts, distracted...

A proposed new event/performance hall on Daniel Island, shown here in this architectural rendering, is planned for 890 Island Park Drive, beside Dockery’s. Seating inside the facility could go from 300 to 500 to serve a variety of purposes, from banquet events to corporate meetings to musical performances.

New event/performance hall to be ‘cultural hub’ of Daniel Island

Daniel Island may get its performance venue after all. Described by its developer as “the culmination of a vision to create a cultural destination on Daniel Island,” a new 40,000 square foot corporate conference and performance center with up to six retail spaces will go before the Charleston...

A father and his two daughters work on a STEM-based kit at the Daniel Island Library last week.

DI Library to host ‘STEM Thursdays’

Extending on a summer focused on space endeavors, including celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon and participating in a Guinness World Record Rocket Launch, the Daniel Island Library will soon begin holding a weekly program dedicated to science and technology. A...

BTMA offers musical fun for all ages…It’s never too early to let out your inner rock star!

There’s something for everyone at DI’s Black Tie Music Academy

As soon as you step into Daniel Island’s Black Tie Music Academy (BTMA), it’s obvious this is not your typical music school. Co-owner Kris Manning likens the experience to entering Willy Wonka’s fictional factory. “Do you remember when Charlie went to the Chocolate Factory for the first time? When...

Selah Brownstein, 5, and Savannah Clark, 6, were excited to see the JoJo show at Volvo Car Stadium.

Girls and bows galore at JoJo Siwa concert!

A sea of little girls wearing big bows washed over Volvo Car Stadium for the JoJo Siwa concert on Sunday, July 14. Excited young fans filled the Daniel Island venue for an energetic evening of music and dancing as part of the performer’s 2019 Nickelodeon D.R.E.A.M. The Tour. The crowd looked like...

Honna band members toured across the east coast to perform in 10 different cities this summer.

Local band ‘Honna’ returns home after rocking their first tour

An up and coming band has roots right here on Daniel Island. Recent high school graduate and island resident Hannah O and her band “Honna” just completed their first regional tour. O describes the band’s style as a combination of eclectic soul and indie influenced by jazz. The band started their...

Fifteen years ago, Prevacare provided healthcare on Daniel Island and was located in the BB&T building at the corner of River Landing Drive and Seven Farms Drive.

DI News History - August 1, 2019

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO In the July 29, 2004 edition of the paper, the centerfold featured articles about preventative medicine and the addition of Prevecare to the Daniel Island business community. In news, it was reported that Home Telecom acquired Daniel Island Media Company, the primary provider of...

We still love our pets!

Editor’s Note: Earlier this month we featured reader-submitted pets and their stories. Enjoy a few more here. And, if you haven’t already sent in a photo, we’d love to feature more pets and what makes them special to you and your family. You can send photos and write-ups to sdetar@...