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‘Wreaths Across America’ returns to Cainhoy cemetary

National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that Cainhoy Methodist Meeting House & Old Ruins Cemetery, located off Clements Ferry Road on the Cainhoy peninsula, will join in the mission to “Remember, Honor, Teach” as an official location for 2023. This is the second year that...

Closing the gap between generations one essay at a time

Attention high school seniors: If you are looking for ways to earn scholarship money for college or trade school, you can enter a local essay contest. Wellmore of Daniel Island, a senior living facility, officially opened its 11th Annual Senior Living Communities Silver Pen Writing...

Listen & Learn: Affordable Housing

Did you know? The median home price in Charleston is 89% higher than the national average. The median rent asked in Charleston is 39% higher than the national average. The average number of people per household in Charleston is 13% lower than the national average. The...

DI Community Speakers Series spotlights Judge Gergel’s ‘Unexampled Courage’

U.S. District Court Judge Richard Gergel recently took center stage at the Daniel Island Community Speakers Series to discuss his book, “Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman and Judge J. Waties Waring.” The sold-out event...

Local development items move through city boards

Due in part to the Thanksgiving holiday, there are no developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items 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...

Historically speaking: DI cemetery project seeks to restore and preserve

Twenty Years Ago – Nov. 20, 2003 Legislative update: Jim Merrill provided his first legislative column, updating the community about redistricting and praising Gov. Sanford’s efforts to improve the functions of state agencies. Wine festival: Laura Alberts hosted “Wine on the Wando...

Riverfront park on DI’s Cooper River moves forward

The north side of Daniel Island is set to welcome a new public riverfront park, thanks to a recent $4 million deal between the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA) and Berkeley County government that is now closer to being fully funded, with closing set for late 2024. The approximate 115-...

Holiday program to help Berkeley students

Looking to spread joy this holiday season? Sponsor a Berkeley County School District (BCSD) student experiencing hardship through Berkeley ONEderland. Berkeley ONEderland is a program set up by county social workers that gives gifts and other useful donations to students in need this holiday season...

Feast your Eyes: Expert tips and local treasures for the perfect Thanksgiving Table

Once you’ve got the meal figured out, setting the table for Thanksgiving might be the second most important decision of the day. Most family and friends look forward to turkey and stuffing on Thanksgiving, but what about the dinner’s host? The ambiance and tablescape set the theme for a...

Driver robbed and kidnapped on Clements Ferry Road

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, Oct. 16-31. Robbery/Kidnapping On Oct. 18 at 10 p.m., a victim pulled his car over to the side of Clements...