DI News History - May 6, 2021

MAY 4, 2006: 
 
The centerpiece featured the growing popularity of city youth recreation and athletic programs on Daniel Island. The city recreation department introduced its fun to Daniel Island kids in 2001 through its “Recreation in a Bag” program, a mobile mini-festival that traveled to various Charleston neighborhoods. The department opened its office in the municipal building in September 2004.
 
In school news, Carolyn Morris, the new principal of Daniel Island School, stopped by Hanahan Elementary School to meet some of her future students. Morris told the students about some of the things planned for the new school, like a food court in the cafeteria, a cafe in the media center, and a new playground. She also went to the Hanahan Middle School to describe the new school to her future middle school students.
 
MAY 5, 2011:
 
The Charleston Parks Conservancy’s second annual Park Week was featured. The conservancy planned to host free events in various Charleston parks during May 9-13.
 
Also in the news, six days before officially announcing his candidacy for a 10th term as the City of Charleston’s top executive, former Mayor Joe Riley tackled a variety of municipal issues as guest speaker for the Daniel Island Neighborhood Association. From traffic noise to public safety and from street lighting to parks, no topic was off limits at the April 19 meeting, which drew a crowd of more than 80 people at the Church of the Holy Cross on Daniel Island.
 
MAY 5, 2016:
 
A string of thefts on the island prompted Charleston Police to send a warning to DI residents. Former Lt. Byrne reported to The Daniel Island News that three teenagers had been arrested on various charges related to the recent crime spree. According to Byrne, the crime uptick on the island began around spring break time. With summer vacation fast approaching, Byrne urged parents to keep kids busy with activities such as work, sports, camps and other activities. He also suggested they pay close attention to what their children are up to.
 
The centerpiece was all about beer with an article that included an interview with Daniel Island resident Hank Hanna, who was dabbling in brewology and had partnered with a neighborhood friend to take garage beer-making to another level.
 

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