Business

Settled Pathways: Planning for the matters no one plans for

Daniel Island resident Tracy Ashton embarked on an exciting new venture in 2025 with the launch of Settled Pathways. This innovative business is set to revolutionize how individuals and families tackle the overwhelming task of estate planning. After the loss of her parents, Ashton opened...

Look Who’s Here: 1951 Clements Ferry Road

Built in 2007, 1951 Clements Ferry Road predates much of the corridor’s recent commercial boom. Today, the building is home to a cluster of healthcare providers, from dental and eye care to orthopedics. Everything Dental brings both everyday and advanced dental care to Clements Ferry Road, with...

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...