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What will Daniel Island’s new riverfront park look like?

With 115 acres of land secured by Berkeley County to make way for a riverfront park, what exactly will the recreational area look like? The property, known as the North Island Tract, sits along the Cooper River on the island’s northwestern side, nestled behind a row of apartment buildings at...

Berkeley County invests $707K in fight against opioid epidemic

After reporting 84 opioid overdose deaths in 2023 and 53 deaths in 2024, Berkeley County officials fear numbers in 2025 will rise again as more than 35 deaths have already been recorded. In response, the county is doubling down on its fight against opioid addiction. At its Sept. 22 meeting...

Confessions of an ‘orchid killer’

“Hello, my name is Kathy, and I’m an orchid killer.” That’s how Master Gardener Kathy Davis kicked off her talk at a recent Daniel Island Garden Club meeting, standing in front of a lineup of her prized possessions: her orchids. Her presentation, “Confessions of a Lowcountry Orchid Grower,” was...

Daniel Island author Carol Heilman to celebrate new novel with book signing Nov. 3

Once in a while, a reader will come across a true gem of a story that sears right into their soul. “Becoming Hattie Mae: A Hardscrabble Life in an Appalachian Holler,” the latest novel by Daniel Island author Carol Heilman, will be one of those stirring and unforgettable reads. Set against the...

‘Dark web’ scammer demands victim buy hundreds of dollars in gift cards

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 Sept. 16-30. LARCENY BY FALSE PRETENSES On Sept. 22, an officer received a call from a grocery store...

Results from city boards on road construction, townhome parking lot project

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: BOARD...

South Carolinians seek AI legal advice most often

When South Carolinians open a chatbot, they’re often not looking for life advice or relationship therapy, they’re asking for legal advice. From contract questions to fine-print confusion, residents are treating AI as a pocket-sized legal guide that never bills by the hour. That is, according to a...

Fmr. Wall Street Journal letters editor next speaker series guest

The Daniel Island Speakers Series continues in November with a unique look at the inner workings of the Wall Street Journal’s opinion section. Timothy Lemmer, the person who oversaw the Letters to the Editor section for more than 10 years, will share his insights and give attendees a peek behind...

Berkeley County’s 2025 delinquent tax sale Oct. 27

Berkeley County will hold its annual delinquent tax sale on Monday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inside the Azalea Ballroom at the Lowcountry Conference Center in Nexton, 406 Sigma Drive in Summerville. Online bidding will also be available during this time. If additional days are needed, the...

A place to belong

There are plenty of colorful visuals to draw you in at the new GiGi’s Playhouse in North Charleston. Bright circles on the walls, a sparkling disco ball, and a giant sunset decal to name a few. But if you want to experience the full impact this place is having on the Down syndrome...