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Developer reveals plan for waterfront parking lot, e-bike laws kick in

From e-bikes and traffic lights to a future boutique hotel on the waterfront, the Daniel Island Neighborhood Association meeting on May 20 offered a fast-moving look at how the island is changing and how local leaders are trying to keep up with it. BYE-BYE WATERFRONT PARKING, HELLO HOTEL The...

Your Guide to the Polls

On Election Day, everything comes down to one simple action, but getting there takes a few steps: Where do you vote? What’s on your ballot? Can you vote early or absentee? And how do you find your sample ballot before you walk in? Consider this your quick-reference guide to make voting easier...

Who’s Running for SC House District 99?

Voters in South Carolina House District 99 will choose a new representative this election as longtime lawmaker Mark Smith steps away from the seat. District 99 represents the Berkeley County area, including Daniel Island, the Clements Ferry Road corridor, and portions of Goose Creek and Hanahan...

Field of Honor marks 11th year with America250 tribute, 1,000 flags

Every flag has a reason for being there. Some honor service. Some honor loss. Some honor survival. Put them all together, and River Landing Drive becomes something closer to a living memorial than a display. That is the idea behind the Exchange Club of Daniel Island’s Field of Honor, returning...

Palmetto Freedom Fest returns to DI, country star Chris Janson to headline

It’s part concert, part fundraiser, part reunion, and for one night this fall, just 350 people will pack the Grand Lawn at Credit One Stadium, for an event where the loudest moment might not be the music. The 5th Annual Palmetto Freedom Fest returns Friday, Oct. 30, transforming the Charleston...

Early voting begins as SC lawmakers debate congressional lines

As South Carolina's early voters head to the polls this week, there is still uncertainty whether votes cast for the 1st Congressional District race, which includes Daniel Island and portions of Berkeley County, will ultimately count. Lowcountry voters in the Daniel Island, Clements Ferry, and ...

Governor slogans: Can a catchphrase make a difference?

With South Carolina's longest-serving governor winding down his final year as the state's top leader, Gov. Henry McMaster's seat has drawn a considerable number of candidates vying to succeed him. The Republican governor took over the duties from then Gov. Nikki Haley in January 2017, when she...

DUI suspect tells police he consumed 24 beers during the day

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 May 1-15. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE On May 1, a collision occurred on Intertidal Drive, resulting...

DICA neighborhood meeting outlines community updates

The Daniel Island Community Association is grateful to the many residents who took time to complete its recent community survey, conducted during the week of April 22-28. With 636 households responding out of the approximately 2,040 residents served by the association, the strong participation...

Beyond the ATM: Raising financially-resilient kids

On Daniel Island, our children grow up surrounded by abundance. From manicured trails to grabbing a bagel at Blondies, the mechanics of wealth are often invisible. When a child sees a parent swipe a card, they don’t see a balance decreasing; they see a magic wand. To raise adults who can...