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Stolen car search leads to suspect with cocaine hidden in ear

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 Oct. 1-15. PUBLIC INTOXICATION On Oct. 2, police responded to Salt Wedge Drive in reference to a...

Spill the Beans with The DI News

Got a story idea? Heard some local buzz? Come “spill the beans” with our reporter, Emma Slaven! Starting Wednesday, November 5, Emma will be at Blondies Bagels & Cafe every first Wednesday of the month at 8 a.m. She’ll have coffee in hand, ready to hear your news tips, story suggestions, and...

Point Hope commercial development, DI storage facility up for city review

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:...

Boo! Top 3 scariest SC graveyards

Even the most skeptical Americans tend to err on the side of caution when it comes to haunted places. Ghost believer or not, many will go out of their way to avoid sites steeped in eerie legends. From the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado – the real-life inspiration for Stephen King’s The...

Early detection best way to beat cancer

As October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, the South Carolina Department of Public Health reminds everyone about the life-saving role of screenings and early detection and that testing is a year-round practice. Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells...

City board to review plans for 122-unit subdivision in Point Hope

Bark in the Park from The Daniel Island News is Saturday!

If happiness had a sound, it would probably be a 100 dogs barking at once. That’s the soundtrack you’ll hear this Saturday, Nov. 1, when Daniel Island’s Bark in the Park returns for its fifth year of paw prints, prizes, and pure joy. Hosted by The Daniel Island News, this free, family-...

Artist, cancer survivor brings the art of healing to pop-up series

When Becky O’Toole turned her hospital room into a makeshift art studio during her leukemia treatment, she found that creativity could quiet even the loudest fears. Now, years later, the Daniel Island artist and cancer survivor is passing that healing on to others through Pop-Ups with a...

Trick or treat, not just for sweets

For kids with food allergies, Halloween can be scary, but not for the reason you think. For millions of children, it’s not haunted houses or spooky costumes that pose a threat; it’s the candy. A single bite of the wrong treat can trigger life-threatening reactions, leaving many families...

It's your chance to say thank you!

Get ready to celebrate your friends, go-to places, and favorite businesses in the Best of Daniel Island 2026, The Daniel Island News’ brand-new contest highlighting the area’s best in more than 300 categories. From real estate to food to finance and more, readers will be able to nominate their...