Daniel Island News

Bishop England operating at a financial deficit, school says

The head of Bishop England High School -- in a "commitment to... openness and transparency" -- revealed in an email to parents and alumni that the private parochial school on Daniel Island is operating at a financial deficit. Interim Head of School Wanda Jaraczewski said although "the news is...

Berkeley Back to School Festival Sat., Aug. 1

There are only a few weeks left until the first day of school, and Berkeley County School District is gearing up for the big event that helps everyone start the school year on the right foot: the OneBerkeley Back to School Festival. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 at the Moncks...

Voting rules clarified for Special Republican Primary

The South Carolina State Election Commission has set the rules regarding voter eligibility for the Tuesday, Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary. Voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary are not eligible to vote in the Aug. 11 special election. Voters who participated in the June...

Helping young people succeed in a changing economy

During a time when the economy is changing rapidly and shifting the landscape of work into uncertain territory, academic success is no longer enough to put young people on a stable path to the future. Once, a high school diploma was enough to land a well-paying job. Then a college degree became the...

Road work continues on Daniel Island

UPDATE: The Daniel Island Property Owner's Association released this information Monday, May 11 at 3:15 pm: "We would like to ask all residents to REFRAIN FROM ON-STREET PARKING on the dates of 5/12/2026 through 5/14/2026 from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM in order to avoid any delays or damage. This is only...

Safe boating practices urged ahead of National Safe Boating Week

As the busy summer boating season approaches, the Charleston-area U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is urging recreational boaters to prioritize safety on the water during National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22. With thousands of boaters expected on Lowcountry waterways, officials emphasize that most...

Berkeley Chamber provides free AI training for small businesses

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce announced a new partnership with Google to provide no-cost access to the Google AI Professional Certificate for small businesses across Berkeley County. This initiative offers business owners and their employees the opportunity to develop practical artificial...

Primary election deadlines fast approaching

The 2026 South Carolina Primary Elections will be Tuesday, June 9, and voter registration deadlines are this week. To vote, state law requires a person to register at least 30 days prior to an election. Voters do not register by political party in South Carolina and may vote in either primary...

More DI road paving planned

The resurfacing of roads in the general Daniel Island area continues this week. Below are the latest updates for the Berkeley County Resurfacing Project: • Tonight (5/4): Resurfacing on Island Park Drive (north of the Fairbanks Drive roundabout) • Tuesday night (5/5): Resurfacing on Island Park...

Opioid settlement funding applications open

Eligible organizations and nonprofits can start applying for a portion of the $601,458.78 Berkeley County has received as part of a $26 billion national opioid settlement. The county plans to distribute its portion of funds to local organizations and agencies helping fight the opioid epidemic here...