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Free parking for downtown shoppers

As a gift to residents this holiday season, the City of Charleston is once again offering a free two-hour parking voucher for use in participating city garages through Dec. 31. Residents will be able to use their mobile devices as their parking voucher. Find the voucher online. To use the...

The Local Advantage

Strolling through Daniel Island’s Town Center, one might overhear a shop owner greeting their customers by name, while wrapping up a gift in cheerful holiday paper. Down the street, another local business owner helps a regular pick out the perfect outfit for an upcoming party. ...

Hot off the press!

The Daniel Island News got a special visit on Nov. 25, from the Philip Simmons Middle School yearbook staff, who stepped into the newsroom to get a first-hand look at how a community newspaper comes to life. Guided by their teacher, Scott Morrison, the students jumped right into the action...

More than a thrift store

While most thrift shops are a haven for second-hand treasures, God’s Goods Thrift Store in Mount Pleasant offers something even more valuable: a mission of faith, community, and service. Run entirely by volunteers, the nonprofit provides affordable goods while generating critical financial...

Paws and reflect

The holiday season brings festive cheer, but for pet owners, it can also mean potential hazards for furry family members. Local veterinarians share their top tips to help keep your pets safe during the holidays. Dangerous foods to avoid Holiday meals often include ingredients that are...

Ring cameras capture chance moments

Lowcountry residents are catching more than just package deliveries and visitors on their Ring doorbell cameras. From wildlife encounters to high-speed chases, these devices have recorded all kinds of unexpected moments – and there’s plenty of footage to prove it. Charleston resident...

Shop local, look fabulous!

Holy City Couture, founded by a group of women from The Peninsula neighborhood, is redefining the shopping experience on Clements Ferry Road and beyond. The market and boutique specializes in apparel, jewelry, and handbags, offering locals a personalized experience through pop-up shops,...

Support SC Angel charities

During the holiday season, many folks are looking for ways to give back to those in need, and the 2024 Angel charities are doing good work with those gifts. Ten charitable South Carolina organizations, including area group Neighbors Together, Inc. in North Charleston, have been named as...

Is it OK to disagree at work?

Years ago, radio preacher Charles Swindol shared a story about meeting a gentleman who served on one of Walt Disney’s original advisory boards. He recounted being told how tough those early days were, but that the remarkable, creative visionary refused to give up. He told the story of how...

HALOS Angel Tree needs more helping hands

Each year in November, the Daniel Island Community Fund partners with Helping And Lending Outreach Support, better known as HALOS, a nonprofit organization that serves grandparents, other relatives, and family friends who are raising children to keep them out of foster care with strangers, in...