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Daniel island church group unexpectedly attends pope’s funeral in Rome

What began as a pilgrimage from Daniel Island to Rome, Italy, to witness a saint’s canonization became an unexpected front-row seat to history. Father Gregory West, pastor of Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church on Daniel Island, was leading 29 parishioners to Rome when news broke that...

Step into a wild Lego wonderland at Magnolia Plantation this summer

Forget everything you know about gardens – this one just got a Lego-fied glow-up. This summer, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is turning up the fun with Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! The eye-popping outdoor exhibit features more than 40 larger-than-life animal sculptures built entirely from...

Why I think bikes are superior to e-bikes

First, I would like to address the issue some call “the invention of the century:” e-bikes. The idea of having an electric bike that can basically go on the freeway and be considered a motorcycle is great, in theory, for reducing emissions, but in practice, e-bikes aren’t used at all like...

Book banning: A waste of time?

Think about the thing that can take you anywhere, at any time – a cherished source of entertainment for thousands of years, yet also the average household item: a book. Today, society is drastically and suddenly taking away our right to read with the act of book banning. This can erase...

Mock trial team rests their case

Ever wonder what’s being done to shape Daniel Island’s next generation of lawyers? Here’s what one Daniel Island School teacher, a local lawyer, and 12 kids are doing about it. Last October, students at DIS participated as the first-ever mock trial team from Berkeley County. In...

Take a moment to Pause for Positivity

The Daniel Island School Student Council recently had the idea to acknowledge an initiative called Pause for Positivity. The Pause for Positivity initiative is a display of colored ribbons that will soon be hung on a gate in the school cafeteria. The initiative originally started in...

‘Speaking’ from the heart

Sarah Lynch, Daniel Island School’s speech therapist, can turn speech into an enjoyable time and help kids find their voice. I would know – I interviewed Lynch to find out more about her life and to share her story. Lynch decided to become a speech therapist after going through speech...

The DIS Fun Run puts the ‘fun’ in fundraising

Whether or not you have a student at Daniel Island School, you’ve probably heard something about one of its biggest events ever: the 2025 DIS Fun Run, which raised more than $121,000 for the school. This year, the DIS Parent Teacher Association took over the Fun Run to ensure only the...

New study hall program gives PSHS student-athletes a boost

At Philip Simmons High School, the belief is that athletics and academics complement each other. The school’s commitment to student-athletes extends well beyond the playing field, beginning with an emphasis on the importance of maintaining strong academic performance. Recognizing the...

PSHS Beta Club punches ticket to national competition

The Philip Simmons chapter of the Senior Beta Club recently competed at the South Carolina Beta Club State Convention in Myrtle Beach in February. This competition includes leadership activities and opportunities for students to showcase their talents and knowledge. Students spent countless...