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Letter to the Editor - July 26, 2018

Reader thanks ‘kind angel’ who fixed golf cart’s flat tire One morning last week I had a blowout with the left rear tire while driving my golf cart down Daniel Island Drive. Not wanting to keep driving, I left it there until I could buy a new tire later in the day. About 5:30 that afternoon my...

A grave situation?

Out in the Cainhoy area, off the beaten path, is a small resting ground known to the locals as the Old Ruins Cemetery. Longtime resident and Cemetery Corporation Chair MaeRe Skinner, who lives in a neighborhood off Clements Ferry Road, claims that it dates back to the 1690s. It was “used by the...

Police Blotter - July 26, 2018

The following cases were taken from City of Charleston Police reports filed with Team 5 on Daniel Island between July 5 and July 20, 2018. POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL ACCIDENT ON DI A single vehicle accident near the I-526 exit 24 ramp on Daniel Island last Friday, July 20, claimed the life of 53...

Give top water fishing a try, but don't get hooked!

Fishing this week was much improved. Cooler water temperatures and optimal tides had the trout and redfish feeding aggressively. So, between thunderstorms, I enjoyed a little family fishing fun. My brother, Dave, and son, Elliott, joined me on a trip targeting trout with top water lures. We...

Recognizing the signs of anxiety in kids

Editor’s Note: Once a month, we pose a question submitted by one of our readers to a local professional or expert regarding parenting issues. For this issue, a reader submitted a question about how to spot the warning signs of anxiety in kids. For the answer, we turned to local Licensed...

Non-Profit Briefs - July 26, 20018

CHARLESTON BASKET BRIGADE RECEIVES $7,000 GRANT FROM EXCHANGE CLUB OF CHARLESTON The Charleston Basket Brigade (CBB), a nonprofit committed to bringing the community together to provide Thanksgiving meals to local families in need, has received a $7,000 grant from The Exchange Club of Charleston....

Which 'wich' is the best frozen treat?

Editor’s Note: In celebration of National Ice Cream Month in July, we are spotlighting a local company that produces a popular frozen treat enjoyed by many in the Charleston region. Read below about Wich Cream, a business that is often spotted serving up cool treats at Daniel Island events! It does...

Food safety 101

Have you ever suffered from food poisoning? According to the 2013 NSF International Household Germ Study, more than 20 percent of foodborne illness outbreaks result from food that was consumed in the home. Registered dietitians are taught and trained extensively about food safety. The three main...

DI News History - July 26, 2018

TEN YEARS AGO – Flying High The July 24, 2008 issue of The Daniel Island News spotlighted Daniel Island resident James Platzer and his pursuit of overcoming his fear of flying, which developed after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. His fear was real …“It was like a switch went off after 9/11 and I...

Daniel Island Summer Camps pack in the fun!

From kicking it with professional soccer players, to practicing karate on the beach, to dressing up as superheroes, summer camps on Daniel Island provide fun and entertainment for kids of all ages. In addition to providing young children and teens plenty of opportunities for giddy excitement during...