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Make your St. Patrick’s Day spread green with envy

Freshen up your St. Patrick’s Day menu with easy, light sandwiches inspired by the traditional color of the festivities. These open-faced noshes can be perfect for lunch, snack time or even as an appetizer for get-togethers with friends and family. Layered with a smooth cream cheese and...

Daniel Island takes the top spot as friendliest place

The rankings for the Friendliest Neighborhoods in South Carolina are based on how South Carolina residents actually interact with one another on the Nextdoor platform – and Daniel Island landed in the top spot. Nextdoor Holdings, the essential neighborhood network used by more than 105 million...

‘It Can’t Wait’ campaign to protect Lowcountry land

Lowcountry Land Trust, a nonprofit committed to conserving Lowcountry landscapes and waterways for current and future generations, announced the public phase launch of the organization’s It Can’t Wait Campaign. In its 40th year and having protected over 165,000 acres across coastal South Carolina...

E-bike decision deferred: Council to ask for public input

Charleston City Council on Tuesday, March 10, agreed to defer a vote on proposed regulations related to electronic bicycles, or e-bikes. According to the city's communications officer Deja Knight McMillan, the decision was made to allow for more public input, review, and coordination with law...

Mepkin Abbey monks live a life of prayer, work, and silence

In a world of push notifications and packed calendars, 13 men in Berkeley County have chosen silence. They wake at 3:30 a.m. They eat in silence. They surrender phones, sideline family life, and personal ambition. And they insist they’ve never been more free. Just 45 minutes from Daniel...

Soggy playing fields at Governors Park to get $965k drainage upgrade

Step on Governors Park’s athletic fields after rain, and you know the problem: squishy turf, slow recovery, and soggy cleats. Charleston leaders said that’s about to change. The City of Charleston officially approved a construction contract for $885,373 for a drainage improvement project at...

Wide-eyed, caffeine-fueled constituents pack Coffee with the Mayor event

Taking a seat in the middle of a crowded coffee shop and armed only with a cup of joe, Charleston Mayor William Cogswell invited Daniel Island constituents, one by one, to sit next to him – and talk. Problem-minded residents, many of whom arrived by 7:30 a.m. to sign in their names and...

Local artists, students to shine at Daniel Island Fine Art Show

Spring will bloom in color and texture as professional artists and local students showcase their talent at the sixth annual Fine Art Show and Sale Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Daniel Island Recreation Center. The gallery-style exhibit is free to the public and will feature...

Police report: Dispute leads to headbutt and hospitalization

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 Feb. 16-28. THEFT OF BUILDING MATERIALS On Monday, Feb. 16, an officer responded to Clements Ferry...

The Daniel Island News brings home big wins at state press awards

The Daniel Island News had plenty to celebrate at the 2026 South Carolina Press Association Annual Awards bringing home numerous honors, including second place for Overall General Excellence in print. Editor Emma Slaven led the wins with first place for Review Portfolio, first place in...