Daniel Island

Daniel Island to host U.S. Junior Amateur Championships July 24-29

Local enthusiasts will get a peek into the future of golf July 24-29 when Daniel Island welcomes 264 of the world’s top young golfers, who will compete in the 75th annual U.S. Junior Amateur Championships. The Daniel Island Club’s two challenging courses, Beresford Creek and Ralston Creek,...

One-and-one free throw situation eliminated in high school basketball

You know the situation if you have watched your share of high school basketball games over the years. With the crowd howling and a few ticks remaining on the scoreboard clock, a player, under immense pressure because the game is on the line, steps to the foul line to shoot the front end of...

The luckiest dad in the world

Sometimes a weekend stands out as exceptional. Truly memorable and fun. This past weekend was one of them. On Saturday, I attended The Danziger Cup (Kids Fishing Tournament) with Elliott (my son) and Maddie (my daughter). Heather (Elliott’s girlfriend) was the volunteer coordinator for...

Identity Crisis

The headache grew worse as I scrolled through blogs on the internet, scanning rather than fully reading or digesting the information in front of me. I was sweating, my mouth was dry, and I could feel an elevated pulse. Sensing the gravity of the situation, my lovely wife, Grace, put her hand on...

Celebrate the grand opening of the International African American Museum on June 24

The International African American Museum (IAAM) will celebrate its grand opening at a community dedication ceremony celebration at Marion Square on June 24 at 10 a.m. The event, presented by Boeing, will bring visitors, community, and celebrities together for a live simulcast of the private...

Independence Day celebration on Daniel Island set for July 2

The Annual Daniel Island Fourth of July Celebration returns on Sunday, July 2, with traditional favorites and with a few new twists. The celebration will feature the popular golf cart parade and patriotic concert as well as the return of an old-time favorite, the Kazoobie Kazoo Show. And, new...

Try these conversation starters to help youth struggling with mental health

A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics showed rates of anxiety and depression in children ages 3 to 17 increased by 29% and 27%, from 2016 to 2020. While a 2021 CDC survey of high school students (in the U.S.) found 30% of girls said they’d seriously considered attempting suicide—double the rate among...

Guardian ad Litem program seeks volunteers

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free virtual training beginning Tuesday, July 25, to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Berkeley County and Charleston counties...

Point Hope to host free live music event

Point Hope, a growing master-planned community located within the City of Charleston and home to the Berkeley County Philip Simmons schools, is hosting its next free music event on Saturday, June 17, 5-8 p.m. This event showcases free live music, delicious food available for purchase from local...

Kitchin, Rosato earn All-American lacrosse honors

Bishop England High School lacrosse standouts Evelyn Kitchin and Bo Rosato were recently awarded All-American honors, a silver-lining in a season in which Bishop England was not able to defend its status as state champion. The Bishops were on top of the high school lacrosse mountain in...