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Eyes on the ball

Before the first serve is struck and long after the final point is played, there’s a different kind of team powering the Credit One Charleston Open, one that doesn’t show up on the scoreboard but is everywhere at once. They’re the "Blue Shirts,” the ball kids sprinting along the baseline, the...

COCO Family Weekend

Family time gets better each year during the Credit One Charleston Open Family Weekend. The two-day event will take place Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, and will feature fan favorites along with new attractions designed to entertain both children and adults. "Families love that...

Volunteers invited to join ‘Greatest Charleston Cleanup’ on Daniel Island

In a coastal city like Charleston, litter rarely stays where it lands. What begins as trash along a roadway can travel through storm drains and creeks before ending up in the marsh or harbor. This spring, residents are being invited to roll up their sleeves and do something about it. ...

Charleston eyes AI-powered traffic signals

Charleston drivers may soon notice a high-tech helper at the city’s busiest intersections: AI-powered traffic cameras designed to make roads safer and smoother for everyone. While the technology is already rolling out on Maybank Highway, Charleston city officials are keeping an eye on other...

Police report: Graded lot damaged by trucks doing ‘donuts’

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 March 1-15. DRUG/NARCOTICS VIOLATION On March 2, an officer initiated a traffic stop on Clements...

Pretty neat: DI entrepreneur hosts all-female bourbon barrel selection

For generations, bourbon has largely been viewed as a man’s world, but this spring, a group of women – including a Daniel Island entrepreneur - is changing that narrative, one barrel at a time. On April 25, Striped Pig Distillery in North Charleston will host an all-female bourbon barrel ...

DI entrepreneur launches AI pet wellness app

A Daniel Island entrepreneur has officially launched an AI-powered pet wellness app created to help pet owners better understand their animals’ health. CompanAIn, created by founder and island resident Michelle Wiltse, is designed to bridge the gap between veterinary visits. Wiltse said it's ...

Elite lineup: Women to watch at the 2026 Charleston Open

Daniel Island is about to see some serious tennis firepower. The 2026 Credit One Charleston Open, March 28-April 5, has unveiled a preliminary field loaded with elite talent, including 10 players ranked in the WTA Top 25, four former Charleston champions, and 11 Americans ready to make their...

Organizers see COCO’s $2.5M milestone as a shift in women’s sports

As the Credit One Charleston Open prepares for a historic jump in prize money, the conversation around women’s sports is getting louder, and more data-driven. Standing courtside on Daniel Island, WTA CEO Portia Archer didn’t frame the moment as a celebration. Instead, she framed it as proof...

Basketball Trivia

Welcome to the ultimate college hoops trivia showdown! Put your college hardcourt knowledge to the test and see if you can cut down the nets as the trivia champion. Scan the QR code to fill out your ballot – and good luck! Play Basketball Trivia presented by Cara Schaafsma of Carolina...