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Driven to Impress

On Daniel Island, the streets aren’t just for commuting – they’re runways for showstoppers on wheels. From classic American muscle to Italian sports cars and tricked-out modern marvels, the Lowcountry is brimming with a vibrant car culture fueled by horsepower, history, and heart...

Moo-ving milk

When the Publix grocery store on Daniel Island temporarily closed for renovations, many residents found themselves searching for convenient alternatives for their weekly staples. One enterprising 12-year-old, Liam Gege, saw an opportunity to step up and serve his community while funding...

Phone-free learning begins in Berkeley County schools

When Berkeley County students returned to school on Jan. 7, they faced a new reality: a stricter ban on cell phones and personal electronic devices. The policy, aimed at improving academic performance and reducing distractions, requires K-12 students to keep personal electronic devices,...

Car trouble? Try these maintenance tips from a local mechanic

Your car is more than just a set of wheels: it’s your daily companion, your road trip partner, and sometimes, your second home. But just like any good relationship, it requires a little TLC to keep things running smoothly. John Jovaneli, managing partner at Wright Auto Works on...

Warm up with cold weather reads

We are entering our brief period of cold weather, and your outdoor activities may be curtailed somewhat. It affords you the perfect time to catch up on your reading. Don’t deprive yourself of “me time.” Put down the phone and skip the social media feed for a bit. Feed your intellect – don’t...

2025 technology trends

Every year, technology continues to redefine how we live, work, and connect. As we enter 2025, here are the top technology predictions from both Charleston’s top tech experts and the national tech consulting giant Gartner, Inc. Top trends for 2025 1. Generative AI: Tools like...

January development updates for Cainhoy, Daniel Island

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter. ...

SCDES offers free radon test kits

January is National Radon Action Month, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages South Carolinians to become familiar with the risks of radon presence inside a home. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States after smoking, and the...

Last chance for property tax discount

If you bought a new home in 2024 and haven’t applied for the legal residence tax credit, there’s still time if you act now. You have until Wednesday, Jan. 15, to apply for the 4% Special Assessment Credit for Legal Residence, Active Duty Military or Agriculture Property or file any appeals...

Bold is back

This past year brought an ever-evolving parade of trends – some with more staying power than others. There were glimmers of bold makeup moments a la Taylor Swift’s glitter freckles, while Sabrina Carpenter’s bouncy blonde blowout took the world by storm. The “clean girl”...