Daniel Island News

Valentine’s food drive kicks off today

The Daniel Island Community Foundation is kicking off its annual Valentine’s Drive to collect food and essential supplies for local nonprofits. Starting today, Feb. 2, and running through Feb. 12, the foundation aims to collect over 500 pounds of food, hygiene products, and essential supplies. ...

Don’t lose your 4% property tax credit

As new people move to South Carolina, and the Daniel Island area, they can be taken aback a bit by housing sticker shock. And they can see a double whammy when they receive their first property tax bill. Many newcomers don’t realize that non-South Carolina residents or non-occupied homeowners in...

No. 3 Amanda Anisimova enters COCO

Coming off the biggest season of her career, Amanda Anisimova has committed to play the 2026 Credit One Charleston Open. The 24-year-old American is currently ranked World No. 3 and reached the finals of both Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025. She also captured two WTA 1000 titles, in Doha and...

Feedback needed on housing and community development needs

Berkeley County is developing its 2026-2030 Consolidation Plan to assess affordable housing and community development needs and is looking for residents’ input on what should be priorities. The Consolidated Plan is a strategic plan that identifies goals to be accomplished through the county’s...

A healthier New Year: Simple nutrition resolutions that stick

As the new year begins, many Daniel Island residents are thinking about eating healthier, but the key to success isn’t a strict diet or drastic rules. The most sustainable changes are simple, realistic habits that fit into everyday life. One of the biggest nutrition mistakes people make in January...

News 2 co-anchor Murray reports to Speaker’s Series

With the new year comes a new line up for the Daniel Island Speaker’s Series, with WCBD News 2 co-anchor Carolyn Murray taking to the podium. The series returns on Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 7-8 p.m. in the ballroom at the Daniel Island Club. Murray co-anchors several segments of “Count on News 2”...

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Don’t even think about it – no fireworks allowed

Daniel Island and some other area residents are being reminded that as part of the City of Charleston, any use of fireworks is illegal – New Year’s Eve included. The Charleston Fire Department is sharing information about the rules and regulations regarding fireworks. City Ordinance Sec. 13-191...

Amid the holiday bustle, pause and listen for the magic

“When something exceeds your ability to understand how it works, it sort of becomes magical.” - Jonathan Ive Not long ago, I was walking into a store, and from a distance, I heard the very familiar sound of a bell ringing. There was no mistaking this sound. It’s one I have heard many...

Olympic gold medalist Bencic back at COCO

World. No 11 and 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Belinda Bencic joins a strong Charleston field featuring four top 15 players. After ending the 2024 season ranked World No. 913, Belinda Bencic has climbed her way back into a top spot on the WTA Tour and now enters the 2026 Credit One...

DI tree lighting rescheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9

The Holidays at Credit One Stadium Tree Lighting Ceremony that had been slated for Dec. 5 has been moved to Tuesday, Dec. 9. Event organizers got ahead of the predicted inclement weather forecasted last week in hopes of better conditions this week. The event includes live holiday music, Santa and...