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Hurricane season 2021 is here: How prepared are you?

Are you ready for a hurricane? Devastating winds, torrential rains, tornadoes and flooding generated by strong storms can threaten people, pets and property. And this year forecasters are predicting another above-average Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30...

Rep. Mace’s house and island parks vandalized

Memorial Day was mournful on Daniel Island but not just for patriotic reasons. Multiple incidents of vandalism were reported, ranging from a footbridge, to two parks to an elected official’s residence. According to an incident report from the Charleston Police Department, on Monday, May...

Setting your mind for a healthy financial outlook

A healthy money mindset explores how we can align our individual values with finances, while planning for a more secure financial future. It looks at how we can save, spend, share, and invest with a purpose in order to help drive mindful financial choices. Today’s financial environment sets...

Finding financial footing during and after COVID-19 impacts

Financial havoc was wrecked over the past year by the still lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Many lost their jobs, some lost much more and most are trying to regain what they lost in the form of some kind of debt. As vaccines stunt the spread of the coronavirus and regress the global health...

Meeting Notes - June 3, 2021

These are the issues coming before various City of Charleston boards and committees and the review results that are specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. All meetings are open for public comment except the TRC meetings. You can learn more about each meeting – times, agenda and zoom...

DI News History - June 3, 2021

JUNE 1, 2006: The top news story reported the Daniel Island Company planned to submit a plan for a waterfront marina on the property south of the sales center within 90 days. It was reported, “While creating its plan for the shoreline, the company received input from two of the best...

Navigating the New Normal on the Water Summer 2021: Recreational Boating Trends

Boaters are planning to increase their on-water activity this summer, according to a pandemic-influenced survey of 3,500 boaters by on-water assistance provider Sea Tow Services International. Summer Boating Statistics: 52% of boaters surveyed anticipate their boating activity to increase this...

DHEC Urges Parents to Fight COVID-19 by Vaccinating Their Children Ahead of Summer Break

With summer break on the horizon, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging parents to get their children, ages 12 and up, vaccinated as soon as possible to protect against COVID-19. According to a DHEC press release, getting children vaccinated is...

Duck Race returns to Daniel Island in unprecedented form

All duck races look alike, right? Wrong. Surely not the 15th annual Charleston Duck Race set for Saturday, June 5. The charity race established by the Rotary Club of Daniel Island in 2007 has had more moments in the sun than the shade. Since the race’s inception, the event has raised more...

New Point Hope apartment complex coming down the pipeline

Clements Ferry Road is expanding by the day. It appears another residential option is in the works for the ever-growing community of Point Hope. A multifamily apartment complex with retail is planned for Point Hope Parkway on Foundation Street and Hopewell Drive. The site sits on a 12-...