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All along the waterfront

Daniel Island’s newly renovated Wando River waterfront has already become an island favorite destination for residents and visitors to the island. In addition to the Waterfront Park, The Waterfront development, still in its infancy, will continue to grow. The question remains of what...

Developer directed to halt construction after discovery of potential graves

For years, advocates for Cainhoy’s McDowell Cemetery and an adjacent African American burial ground warned encroaching developers that unmarked graves may be located outside of the site’s defined borders. Turns out they may have been right. One week after Crescent Homes began clearing land...

News Briefs - May 13, 2021

Book drive to benefit book angels and Metanoia Providence Church and Providence Preschool are teaming up throughout the month of May for a book drive to benefit Book Angels and Metanoia in the collection of books and boxes to deliver them in. Book Angels needs new or gently used...

Eagle Scout project involves installing oyster reef at DI Waterfront Park

Cosmo Massoglia used to think oysters were just shellfish you roasted or sliced your foot on if you weren’t careful at the beach. Now he knows they are integral to the ecology of the South Carolina coast; filtering water, creating wildlife habitat, and protecting the shoreline from erosion...

Police Blotter - May 13, 2021

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department reports within the Team 5 area (Daniel Island and parts of the Cainhoy peninsula) between April 1 – April 30, 2021. Larceny On April 5, an officer responded to a residence on Harriman Lane regarding a...

Daniel Island School PTA connects community, supports staff

The phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” has African origins and means it takes many people to achieve a goal. For Nancy Leigh, principal of Daniel Island School, this proverb rings true, especially when faced with the added challenge of operating during a worldwide pandemic. Leigh...

Ten ways to take care of your colon health

As a colorectal surgeon, I see many preventable ailments, but I find that patients are often unaware of how simple changes can lead to big improvements in their overall health, specifically their colorectal health. Preventable colorectal ailments range from diseases as serious as colorectal...

Anticipated Spoleto pivots to new venues

You do not want Mike East’s job. When Spoleto USA began its planning over six months ago, it was impossible to predict whether the festival could happen at all this year. Audiences certainly wouldn’t be able to safely crowd into the usual large venues. As the director of production, East...

Meeting Notes - May 13, 2021

These are the issues coming before various City of Charleston boards and committees and the review results that are specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. All meetings are open for public comment except the TRC meetings. Learn more about the time and agenda of each meeting at www....

Mystery Photo Contest - May 13, 2021

The winner of the Mystery Photo Contest is Bliss Cole, who correctly identified the picture as part of the sign for Doctor’s Care off Clements Ferry Road. Bliss and her husband have lived in The Retreat at Beresford since 2015, although she grew up on James Island. “Born and raised...