Business

Family-run Scrubz car wash brings a new shine to Clements Ferry

There’s nothing like the thrill of driving a spotless car. But cleaning can be a hassle, expensive, or just plain unpleasant. That’s where Scrubz Express Car Wash can help. Conveniently located at 1991 Clements Ferry Road, the local carwash is on a mission to revolutionize your car cleaning...

SchoolHouse founder helps students build confidence, find their stride

These days, teachers are being asked to manage more in the classroom – not only academics but also behavior, emotional needs, and executive functioning all at once. The recently established Daniel Island SchoolHouse Collaborative is working to fill in the gaps that schools can’t address during the...

891 and 895 Island Park Drives: Look Who’s Here

Side by side in the heart of Daniel Island’s commercial district, 891 and 895 Island Park drives have been part of the landscape since the island’s early days of development. Built in 2002 and 2001, respectively, the neighboring buildings bring together a mix of service-based businesses. 891...

Look Who's Also Here at 295 Seven Farms Drive

The Daniel Island News recently profiled the businesses and companies residing at 295 Seven Farms Drive – and we missed a firm that last year made the building its new home. Daniel Island Wealth Management is locally owned by Nick and Hoce Kalkas and provides boutique, high-end financial ...

Great leaders see what others overlook

“To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.” – Marilyn vos Savant I’ve been asked over the years how I manage to come up with so many examples and illustrations in my leadership posts. It’s a fair question, considering I’ve been doing this weekly or near weekly...

Designafi on Daniel Island transforms interior dreams into reality

Late last year, Designafi, a woman-owned interior design business founded by a military spouse, opened on Daniel Island. Designafi serves as the official Charleston showroom for several lines, including Thibaut and Fabricut. Alexandre Fleuren, owner and lead designer, says Designafi is built to...

Look Who’s Here: 295 Seven Farms Drive

The businesses located at 295 Seven Farms Drive encapsulate Daniel Island’s vibrant retail and office commercial district. Built in 2002, the mixed-use building is three stories tall and holds approximately 24,000 square feet of office and retail space. Postal Haus is a locally owned shipping...

A new way to experience Charleston, even for those who call it home

Charleston is a vibrant city steeped in history and brimming with excitement. However, for many full-time residents, the true magic of the area only unfolds when friends come to visit. Among the fortunate who call the Lowcountry home is Dana Moore, a recent resident of Daniel Island and the...

Look Who’s Here: 880 Island Park Drive

Rising four stories above the heart of the island, 880 Island Park Drive – better known as Daniel Island Square – has become one of the community’s most recognizable commercial buildings since opening in 2017. The 45,676-square-foot mixed-use development combines good eats with healthcare and...

The Stretch Effect is stretching clients back to health

Daniel Island is known for being a vibrant community full of golfers, tennis players, runners, fitness fanatics, and hard working citizens. Since 2018, The Stretch Effect – located at 162 Seven Farms Drive unit 235 – is a hidden gem with a mission to keep islanders healthy and help them stretch...