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City leaders plan to put e-bike safety under scrutiny

Charleston city leaders made it clear: e-bike regulations will be top on their agenda, with new rules possibly going into effect as of March. The first Daniel Island Neighborhood Association meeting, with its newly seated 2026–27 board, was held at the Daniel Pointe theater on Feb. 11, and set...

40-foot flagpole to be the centerpiece of new traffic circle on DI

A 40-foot flagpole topped with the American flag is expected to be the centerpiece of the new traffic circle at the corner of Seven Farms Drive and River Landing Drive. Construction crews are expected to begin building the roundabout early summer after school lets out. The traffic circle will...

Students bring Black history to life at Cainhoy Elementary

At Cainhoy Elementary School, Black History Month isn’t being treated as a single lesson or one-day assembly. It’s been a month-long effort, and students are now ready to share the results. On Friday, Feb. 27, from 12:45 to 1:30 p.m., that work will culminate in the school’s annual Black...

The Bridge Bar and Grille brings soul food, R&B to Clements Ferry

The music hits before you even walk inside. An R&B beat pulses through the door, mingled with the scent of fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and cocktails in the making. Tucked between tables, a makeshift dance floor finds guests moving to the rhythm between bites, laughing over plates piled...

Point Hope names new leader as parks, retail and amenities take shape

Point Hope has a new president and a new development structure to guide its next phase of growth. At the Feb. 10 annual meeting, Point Hope Partners announced the appointment of Brian Keels as president and stated that management of the project, previously handled by the Daniel Island...

Rev. Dr. Anthony Williams’ legacy at one of Cainhoy’s oldest Black churches

Rev. Dr. Anthony Williams was 12 years old when the Lord got a hold of him, “hook, line and sinker.” “I knew real early that I would be a preacher,” said Williams, who was raised in the Baptist church as the son of a Charleston minister. Williams has spread his message of love and hope to...

Dolly Parton and an unhinged homebuyer top February best books

February weather can turn cold quickly, so find one or two titles to crack open under that blanket. NONFICTION “The Spinach King” by John Seabrook. This book by a New Yorker writer about his family wealth reminded me of “Cheerful Money” by Tad Friend, which I loved. Staunch, East Coast,...

50-unit townhouse project off CFR goes before review 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:...

South Carolina tops list of favorite places to relocate

Many U.S. residents were either on the move last year or thinking about a move, and we know which states, counties and cities were the most popular destinations in 2025. Using online search data and accounting for population size, this U.S. News & World Report. research revealed the top 50...

Stacking healthy habits for progress, not perfection

Despite the best of intentions, it’s common for plans to build healthier habits to fall flat. Often, the culprit isn’t a lack of motivation or discipline; rather, it’s unrealistic expectations. Overhauling your lifestyle requires a level of commitment that isn’t always practical. Understanding your...