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DI Concert in the Park returns May 9 with bluegrass, jazz lineup

Bluegrass, jazz, and a packed lawn – Daniel Island’s Concert in the Park is turning up the volume again this May. The Annual Concert in the Park, hosted by the Daniel Island Community Fund, returns to Smythe Park on Saturday, May 9, from 5 to 9 p.m., offering live music, food, and community...

Daniel Island Historical Society earns state award for preservation efforts

The Daniel Island Historical Society has received an Award of Merit from the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies for two community programs focused on local history and public engagement. The recognition was presented at the CSCLHS Landmark Conference in York County...

Hand-painted rocks bring messages of hope to walking trails

If you’re walking the trails of Daniel Island and spot a colorful rock with a short, uplifting message, don’t just pass it by. You’ve discovered part of a quiet movement that hopes to change the way neighbors connect: Scatter Kindness. “Daniel Island is such a beautiful place, and because of...

A sign of spring!

The butterfly has landed! Once again, Providence Church’s big monarch butterfly signals the coming of spring, standing at the corner of Daniel Island Drive and Seven Farms Drive. Originally installed during the 2020 pandemic, the butterfly invites everyone to stop each spring and take a picture...

You've been waiting!

The votes have been tallied, and next week, The Daniel Island News will reveal the winners of the inaugural BEST OF DANIEL ISLAND 2026 in our April 30 edition. Over the last few months, voters and readers went online to select their favorite finalists from categories ranging from best...

Light week for DI, Cainhoy developments under 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. RESULTS:...

Berkeley Sheriff’s Office honored, launches podcast

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office was named Agency of the Year at the 2025 Highway Safety Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony. Hosted by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Office of Highway Safety and Justice Programs, the annual ceremony honors law enforcement agencies and officers...

Grow healthier plants (and use less water) by improving your soil

Almost every gardener knows the frustration: One corner of the garden bursts with life while another struggles to hang on. Flowers are slow to open, vegetables disappoint and the soil seems to drink up water and ask for more. However, seasoned gardeners know the difference between a struggling...

Job fair highlights Berkeley County openings

Berkeley County Government will host a job fair for open county positions on Thursday, April 30, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will be held at the Berkeley County Administration Building, 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. Representatives from departments within Berkeley County Government will be...

Duck season is back

The Wando River is about to get a whole lot quackier. On Saturday, May 30, Daniel Island’s Waterfront Park will transform into a riot of yellow, laughter, and family fun as 30,000 rubber ducks take their signature plunge in the 19th Annual Charleston Duck Race. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the...