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Proposed 71-townhome unit development up for 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:...

The War on Sunscreen

Despite its wide recognition as an effective tool for skin cancer prevention, many Americans still say they aren’t sure how sunscreen works. In fact, confusion about its use and misinformation persist, especially on social media. According to a national survey conducted by Atomik Research on behalf...

Charleston Museum kids tours back for summer

The Charleston Museum, located at 360 Meeting Street, announced the return of Kid Tours every Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in June and July. Designed to ignite the curiosity of young minds, the Kid Tours delve into the fascinating world of artifacts housed within The Charleston Museum's...

Berkeley Co. urges proper lithium-ion batteries disposal

Berkeley County is reminding residents to properly dispose of damaged, defective or recalled lithium-ion batteries to mitigate the risk of fire, explosion and thermal releases at the county landfill and convenience centers. Due to these risks, lithium-ion batteries should not be placed in household...

Graduation Edition: Meet the Class of 2026

Welcome to our annual Graduation Edition, where we proudly celebrate the remarkable achievements, resilience, and bright futures of the Class of 2026. The Daniel Island News invites you to meet the Classes of 2026. Meet the Bishop England Class of 2026: Photo Gallery here. Meet the Philip Simmons...

Hard work pays off for Wofford-bound BE valedictorian Arden Atkinson

Bishop England High School has named its Class of 2026 top graduates, honoring Arden Atkinson as valedictorian and Eliza Dennis as salutatorian. Both students reflected on their achievements, challenges, and time at BEHS as they prepare for graduation and what comes next. VALEDICTORIAN ARDEN...

PSHS Valedictorian Anna Alomar heads to Notre Dame with $847K in scholarships

Philip Simmons High School’s Class of 2026 crossed the stage on Wednesday, June 3, celebrating a major milestone for 168 graduates, including 158 diploma recipients and 10 non-diploma graduates. The Iron Horses are heading into their next chapter backed by an estimated $6,718,352 in academic...

Who gets the space?

For some Daniel Island businesses, a parking space has become a valuable commodity. Business owners in parts of the Daniel Island Town Center say parking lots intended for customers, employees, and tenants have increasingly been used by neighboring apartment residents and construction workers,...

BE senior Ava Martin wins ACE Scholarship for resilience through neuromuscular disorder

Ava Martin, a senior at Bishop England High School, has been named this year’s winner of the Exchange Club of Daniel Island’s Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award, earning a $2,500 scholarship that recognizes students who have faced significant life challenges and met them with resilience,...

Meet our summer intern

If you spotted a young reporter taking photos and scribbling notes at last week’s Charleston Duck Race, chances are you've already met Audra Schaafsma, The Daniel Island News' summer intern. A Charleston native and Bishop England High School graduate, Audra just completed her freshman year at...