News

Berk. Co. spray schedule can be found online

The Daniel Island Property Owners' Association is cautioning area residents that the summer humidity and higher temperatures will lead to an increase in mosquito activity. In a press release, the POA said mosquitoes are typically most active at sunrise and sunset, or dawn and dusk, which can...

Bishop England operating at a financial deficit, school says

The head of Bishop England High School -- in a "commitment to... openness and transparency" -- revealed in an email to parents and alumni that the private parochial school on Daniel Island is operating at a financial deficit. Interim Head of School Wanda Jaraczewski said although "the news is...

Bishop England senior creates Beyond the Baseline tennis camp for children

Twenty-three children lined up on Bishop England’s tennis courts, racquets in hand, with parents watching from the sidelines. Most had never played tennis before that week. Now, they had one last assignment: Hit the “perfect” forehand. Every camper made contact. About 90% sent the ball over...

Highway 41 expansion could reshape Clements Ferry commute to Mt.

For drivers who regularly inch down Clements Ferry Road, one of the region's biggest traffic projects just cleared a major hurdle. After a tense, four-hour meeting that drew a standing-room-only crowd, Mount Pleasant Town Council voted 5-4 on July 14 to keep alive Charleston County's long-...

Passing the package: Daniel Island UPS Store owners to retire

Spoiler alert: The Daniel Island UPS Store is NOT closing its doors! Owners Todd and Julie Erickson have announced that at the end of the month they will pass the torch to a dynamic young couple, Krupa and Vivek Patel, who just settled on Daniel Island two months ago. Since acquiring the...

The Pickleball Boom

Across Daniel Island and the Lowcountry, a new favorite pastime is bringing people together one game at a time. Pickleball courts are filling up as players of all ages discover Charleston’s newest obsession. Pickleball, once a relatively unknown backyard game, has become one of the fastest-...

The Daniel Island News earns Best of Show, multiple honors in 2026 PALMY advertising awards

The Daniel Island News earned multiple statewide honors in this year’s PALMY advertising competition, including Best of Show in Division K for a print ad created by graphic designer Jan Marvin. The PALMY Awards highlight advertising excellence among South Carolina’s daily and weekly newspapers...

Guardian of history

Driving past the place where the U.S. Highway 52 and the 52 Bypass converge in Moncks Corner several years ago, something caught the eye of Berkeley County native Keith Gourdin. Planted on the roadside, near the centuries-old live oaks that adorn a portion of the former Epsom Plantation...

Pickleball Fest returns to raise funds for Lowcountry families

Pickleball has become one of the country's fastest-growing sports. On Saturday, Aug. 1, it will also become a way for Daniel Island residents to invest in families across the Lowcountry. Landmarks for Families will host its second annual Pickleball Fest at LTP Daniel Island, bringing together...

World Cup unites locals at area watch parties

Since the start of summer, the FIFA World Cup has captivated audiences across the globe – and Daniel Island was no exception. From crowded restaurants to living room watch parties, residents came together to celebrate the world's most popular sport and the sense of community it creates. The...