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City launches new website on flood projects

The City of Charleston and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), have launched a new website, Resilient Charleston, giving residents a central hub to stay informed on the flood mitigation projects underway across the city. The launch follows the Rising Waters Forum: High Tide in the Holy...

The power of curiosity: Building more engaged learners

Young children are naturally curious. They ask endless questions, investigate their surroundings and constantly test how the world works. While that curiosity can leave parents feeling exhausted or overwhelmed, it’s one of the most important drivers of early learning and development. Curiosity...

Roundabout proposed to improve Hwy. 41, Reflectance Drive intersection

State transportation leaders are proposing a traffic circle to improve the intersection of Highway 41 at Reflectance Drive and Halfway Creek Road. The intersection, which is a well-traveled corridor to Clements Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, and the town of Huger, has become an area of increasing...

$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...