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Inside Daniel Island Station 18

On Daniel Island, Station 18 is more than a place firefighters respond from when an emergency call comes in. It is part of a growing community, a familiar presence at local events, and a place where residents regularly stop by to say hello, bring food, or introduce their children to the...

Questions arise as DI roundabout construction to get underway

In the next 60 days, crews are expected to begin construction of a new roundabout to replace the four-way traffic lights at the busy intersection of Seven Farms Drive and River Landing Drive on Daniel Island. With the project expected to last up to 180 days, the impact will not only disrupt the...

DI mother urges safety barriers, crisis signs for Don Holt Bridge

Every time Denise Novosel drives across the Don Holt Bridge, she remembers the first time she crossed it. Novosel and her family had just arrived in Charleston on July 27, 2025, when their Uber got stuck in traffic on the bridge. Their driver told them someone was threatening to jump. A year...

Portrait of Philip Simmons finds new home at elementary school

More than 25 years ago, the late Philip Simmons posed for a special portrait. The artwork, completed by local artist Rhett Thurman, is entitled “The Blacksmith” and depicts Simmons inside his workshop. The room is dark, with the only source of light coming from a nearby forge fire that casts a...

September’s bookshelf has murder on its mind

NONFICTION “All That is Unseen” by Emilee Hackney. A memoir about growing up in a conservative, Pentecostal community in Virginia, almost marrying as a teen, but ultimately getting to Harvard and some mental health issues along the way. I have a lot of thoughts about this book – someone read it...

Meet the feathered, flying fisherman of Smythe Lake

Fishermen have devised countless ways to catch their prey. There are pier fishermen, surf fishermen, boat fishermen, underwater spear fishermen, and even fly fishermen. This last term refers to a particular type of rod – casting and lures – rather than to flying anglers. But one relatively unknown...

TRC reviews future Cainhoy projects

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 RESULTS:...

‘Red’ means time to shop on DI

Are you ready to get your thrift on? The Daniel Island Annual Fall Red Balloon Yard Sale is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. across the island. Thrifting has seen a rival of late, with resale shops doing increased business, thrifters old and young being bitten by the bug, and a...

Anti-scam workshop protects seniors

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its efforts to protect older adults and their families from scams and financial exploitation through its Senior Fraud Prevention Tour, a free community education initiative designed to help residents recognize, avoid, and report common scams. On...

Millions of mobile gamers prize stress relief over winning

In the school’s car pickup line, five minutes before it starts moving. In the doctor’s office waiting room for an appointment that you’ve been heavily anticipating. In bed, just before going to sleep. In these transitional moments, many people reach for their phones – not to scroll, but to play...