Daniel Island

Camaraderie & Competition

Is there a quarterback controversy at Philip Simmons High School as the Iron Horses prepare for the 2023 season? Not exactly. The team has two capable quarterbacks on its roster. Tavien Orellana, a rising junior, is the incumbent after winning the job last year as a sophomore. He...

A blue marlin puts up a fight!

Sometimes fishing is a contact sport. Especially when fishing for blue marlin. Last week, Elliott (my son), Brody (the amazing fish-finding and stock-trading dog) and I were targeting marlin offshore. The bite was slow but we stayed committed to trolling large lures for marlin. ...

DI’s post-pandemic commercial real estate outlook remains cautiously optimistic

COVID lockdowns caused a rise in remote work and many experts anticipate that a significant number of employees may never return to the office full-time. This, along with the prospect of a possible financial slowdown, is creating some uncertainty about the future of office buildings. ...

Soccer standout Esse scores on the field and in the classroom

Claire Esse had little time to savor the final goal of her high school soccer career. The Philip Simmons High School standout opened the scoring in the prestigious Clash of the Carolinas on June 24, and a few days later she was at UNC Greensboro for freshman orientation. Such is life...

Berkeley Animal Center issues moratorium amid overcrowding

Berkeley Animal Center is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to being at max capacity. Until further notice, the shelter will only accept animals that are in danger or that present a danger to others. The animal center has had an influx of animals in recent weeks...

Star-Spangled Field of Honor 2023

A spectacular summer splash of patriotic colors is about to emerge just around the bend from Daniel Island’s Waterfront Park - and Ron Zumstein says if you haven’t experienced it yet, it promises to stop you right in your tracks. “It’s an awesome display,” he said. “It will give you...

Beresford Creek Bridge Update: Bridge will stay open until mid-July

At an informational meeting held by the City of Charleston at the Daniel Island Recreation Center on June 15, city officials provided an updated timeline on the Beresford Creek Bridge replacement project. The bridge now will remain open and passable until mid-July, when officials anticipate that...

Business Briefs: Indigo Reef Brewing turns 4, Fifth Third Bank announces new hires

Indigo Reef Brewing Company celebrated its fourth anniversary with a four-day weekend of beers and cheers at its taphouse off Clements Ferry Road. The locally-owned brew pub opened its doors in June of 2019 and kicked off its festivities with the release of new beers, anniversary glassware...

Look Who’s Here: 901 Island Park Drive

Originally built in 2002 and including 11,000 square feet of space, 901 Island Park Drive featured the island’s first market, Tecklenburg Market & Café. The first floor location was later split into two sections and became the home of other mini-marts, gas stations and restaurants...

Flying Fish enter 19th season with a strong roster

It’s been three years since COVID-19 shut down the summer swimming season for teams competing in the Coastal Carolina Aquatic Association, including the Daniel Island Flying Fish. But things have returned to normal, which translates into healthy roster numbers and success in the pool for...