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Maude Callen: What can one woman do?

Author and journalist Lindsay Street set the scene for the audience at the March 17 program of the Daniel Island Historical Society at Church of the Holy Spirit, reading a poignant passage from her recently published book “Maude Callen: Legendary Nurse-Midwife of South Carolina.” It was 1951...

A decades-long journey back to Lake Atitlán, Guatemala

There’s a photo on our bedroom wall that Mark and I took from the top of a mountain in Guatemala 50 years ago. We’d confidently hiked there using a bogus map with camping equipment fashioned from shopping bags, planning to walk one day to Lake Atitlan on the other side. It was the kind of...

Miles of smiles: Daniel Island School runs its way to $80K

The Daniel Island School community came together in a show of school spirit and generosity, raising more than $80,000 during this year’s annual Fun Run. The event, which has become a tradition for students, families, and teachers, combined fitness, fun, and philanthropy into one unforgettable day...

250-unit Point Hope development goes before city committee

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:...

SC income tax deadline extended

The South Carolina Department of Revenue has extended its deadline for 2025 income tax filing in response to South Carolina Legislature’s proposed House Bill 3368, which would have the state conform with the current Internal Revenue Code, including the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Currently, the...

Charleston Digital expands free AI curriculum

With the unprecedented acceleration of artificial intelligence reshaping every industry, Charleston Digital recognizes the need for education that cuts through the noise. Through the Charleston Learning Center, the goal is to provide the community with knowledge and tools that build confidence,...

‘Your Next Step’ Career Fair to help graduating seniors set for April 23

SC Works Trident, along with Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties, will host the annual Your Next Step Career Fair on Friday, April 23, connecting graduating high school seniors and the public with in-demand career paths. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charleston Area...

Road Resurfacing Begins on Daniel Island

Patching and resurfacing road improvements are planned for Daniel Island until April 27. Work is planned 8 pm to 6 am on River Landing Drive and Fairchild Street, and 7 pm to 6 am on Delahow Street and Island Park Drive. Schedules are subject to change based on weather. Wed. night, April...

Restored historic Sanders House rooted in things of the past

Samuel Sanders must have been proud of the home he built more than 160 years ago beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks in what is now known as the Hopewell neighborhood of Point Hope. He left a plank of wood bearing his name within the framework. It’s just one of several historic treasures...

Residents press leaders for answers on Clements Ferry growth at packed forum

On a stretch of road that many residents say already feels like it’s bursting at the seams, nearly 200 people packed into a multipurpose room at Philip Simmons Elementary on March 30, hoping for clarity about what comes next along Clements Ferry Road. After more than two hours of questions,...