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Berkeley County School District names Deon Jackson superintendent

The Berkeley County School District Board of Trustees voted 6-2 to select Deon Jackson as the school district’s next superintendent during a special meeting of the board on Wednesday, May 19. Jackson will officially start as superintendent on July 1, 2021; however, he plans to work...

Dorothy Yaun’s ‘First Face’ wins congressional high school art competition

The first time Dorothy Yaun drew a portrait in her advanced art class, it was meant to be a practice piece for a future endeavor. It started as an assignment to tackle the basics, but Yaun put over 30 hours into getting “the face” just right. She focused on the subject’s expressive eyes and deep...

Art festival features local painter’s landscapes

Summer travel plans are starting to heat up like the days, so why not ease in gently by dipping your toes in the water with a day trip? If the lure of Lowcountry landscapes is what inspired you to call Daniel Island home, just up scenic Highway 17 North an hour and 30 minutes is a place that will...

April brought a shower of Rotary activities

The Rotary Club of Daniel Island had a very full schedule for the month of April, with an emphasis on getting back together in “real life” after many months of Zoom meetings during the pandemic. The club also kicked off its biggest project of the year, the annual Duck Race.

Class of 2021 set to celebrate with variety of events

By combining traditional graduation ceremonies with creative, COVID-friendly events held outdoors, the Class of 2021 is leaving its mark in a unique way. From silly senior pillow fights in pajamas on the school’s lawn and a formal mass, to sunsets parties and college signing celebrations,...

Meeting Notes - May 27, 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 links...

Mystery Photo Contest - May 27, 2021

The winner of last week’s Mystery Photo Contest is Pete Harper, who correctly identified the picture as part of the sign for Terra Futch Real Estate Law, located at 125 River Landing Drive, Suite 203. Pete, who has lived on Daniel Island for 18 years, works as principal for Lee &...

DI News History - May 27, 2021

MAY 25, 2006: The paper was focused on local produce and farmers markets. At the time, there was not a market on Daniel Island but locals frequented the Mount Pleasant and North Charleston farmers markets regularly. Island Life included photos from the Concert in the Park...

Two-Cent Gas Tax Increase Effective July 1, 2021

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) 2021-2022 paving program will result in nearly 1,000 more miles of the state’s roads being rehabilitated and resurfaced during the coming two years, including a portion of Cainhoy Road between mile market 8 and 14. The Transportation...

Manatees return to South Carolina – Boat carefully & report sightings

As manatees return to their summer haunts along the coast, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) biologists are reminding residents and visitors to boat carefully and report sightings of these gentle giants online. Manatees are large...