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Scout rebuilds Daniel Island School garden for future generations

For more than a decade, the Daniel Island School and Community Garden has been growing curiosity, community, and hands-on learning through its 16 community garden beds, 10 educational beds, hummingbird garden, native plant areas, and pollinator beds. After 11 years of serving students and...

Road rage incident on I-526 ends in shattered glass

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between July 16-31. DRUG/NARCOTIC VIOLATIONS On July 17, a traffic stop was initiated at Clements Ferry Road...

August book club picks span fairy tales to murder mysteries

A single, but important, nonfiction selection this month: “The Hero Next Door” by Martha Raddatz. A collection of stories about military heroes that are both sobering and inspiring. This is a nonpartisan look at the men and women who are selflessly devoted to serving our country. Book clubs...

Cainhoy projects go under review

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 UPCOMING:...

Reminder: Special GOP U.S. Senate primary Tuesday

The crowded field for South Carolina’s open Republican U.S. Senate nominee will be whittled down tomorrow, Aug. 11, during a special primary election. The election will fill the ballot slot left empty following the unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 12. Gov. Henry McMasters appointed...

Better Business Bureau warns families about back-to-school scams

As students head back to the classroom, the BBB Greater Columbia & Charleston is warning families to be on the lookout for a growing number of back-to-school scams, many of which are now being enhanced by artificial intelligence. From fake online stores selling discounted school supplies to...

Water main break temporarily closes DI Drive

A water main break along Daniel Island Drive and St. Thomas Island Drive may impact traffic Monday, Aug. 10. Crews are slated to return Monday, Aug. 10, and City of Charleston officials anticipate the road will be closed - in both directions - as repairs are made. Last Thursday and Friday, the...

U.S Senate Special Republican Primary voting underway

The early voting period in the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary runs Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at early voting centers. The official primary election day is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Voters will decide the GOP's nomination for South Carolina's U...

Back to School 2026

The countdown is on. Next week, students across the Daniel Island, Clements Ferry, and Cainhoy communities will head back to the classroom as the 2026-27 school year begins. Berkeley County schools return on Wednesday, Aug. 12, while Bishop England High School starts Thursday, Aug. 13. To help...

Roundabout construction at Seven Farms, River Landing set for this fall

A nearly $2.6 million contract is paving the way for a new roundabout at the intersection of River Landing and Seven Farms drives, considered one of the busiest crossways on Daniel Island. Berkeley County Council awarded the contract to Blythe Development LLC, out of Charlotte, North Carolina,...