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$24M Point Hope development deal paves way for 778 homes

Anyone driving along Clements Ferry Road can see Point Hope taking shape as a town center, with homes, schools, shops, restaurants, parks, and trails now part of everyday life on the Cainhoy Peninsula. But the community is far from done growing, and its next addition will be a big one. Mount...

Cars targets of thefts in Clements Ferry subdivision

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between July 1-15. DISORDERLY CONDUCT On Wednesday, July 1, an officer was called to Foundation Street in...

Mayor Cogswell to speak at next DI neighborhood meeting Sept. 9

City of Charleston Mayor William Cogswell is scheduled to speak and answer questions at the next Daniel Island Neighborhood Association meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. DINA president Nick Kalkas said the mayor will be giving a state of the city presentation at 6:30 p.m., followed by a half hour...

Government meeting results for week of July 20

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 RESULTS:...

Don’t miss out on tax savings

As South Carolina awaits possible tax cut decisions from its state government, Berkeley County officials want to remind residents to take advantage of the savings that already exist. Did you know you may qualify for a property tax exemption, asked Wilson T. Baggett, III, Berkeley County auditor,...

Overseas voters face quick turnaround in special U.S Senate primary

The South Carolina State Election Commission reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Aug. 11 Special Republican Primary for U.S. Senate. This agreement helps ensure every eligible military and overseas voter has the opportunity to vote in the special primary. The...

Boiled peanut bag on SC flag?

Many state flags were designed decades ago, back when “modern branding” meant a seal, some Latin, a stern-looking eagle, and absolutely no concern for how the whole thing would look on a hoodie. And while those old designs may carry plenty of historical weight, they do not always feel like the...

Bishop England operating at a financial deficit, school says

The head of Bishop England High School -- in a "commitment to... openness and transparency" -- revealed in an email to parents and alumni that the private parochial school on Daniel Island is operating at a financial deficit. Interim Head of School Wanda Jaraczewski said although "the news is...

Bishop England senior creates Beyond the Baseline tennis camp for children

Twenty-three children lined up on Bishop England’s tennis courts, racquets in hand, with parents watching from the sidelines. Most had never played tennis before that week. Now, they had one last assignment: Hit the “perfect” forehand. Every camper made contact. About 90% sent the ball over...

Highway 41 expansion could reshape Clements Ferry commute to Mt.

For drivers who regularly inch down Clements Ferry Road, one of the region's biggest traffic projects just cleared a major hurdle. After a tense, four-hour meeting that drew a standing-room-only crowd, Mount Pleasant Town Council voted 5-4 on July 14 to keep alive Charleston County's long-...