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Daniel Island Publix reopens to cheers, crowds, and lots of opinions

Just before sunrise on Wednesday, Dec. 3, Daniel Island felt unusually awake. Cars idled in the half-light, neighbors gathered with travel mugs, and kids bounced on their toes outside the brand-new Publix doors as if waiting for a theme park to open. When the green ribbon hit the pavement,...

AI-powered pet app launched by Daniel Island entrepreneur

Anyone with a pet knows that the smallest changes in their furry friend can mean the most: a skipped meal, a new scratch, a little less energy on a morning walk – signs that pet owners often notice but rarely have a clear way to track. Daniel Island resident and entrepreneur Michelle Wiltse...

A mission supporting mothers

Often regarded as the “baby blues,” postpartum depression was once a topic quietly whispered among mothers. It wasn't until the early 1990s that postpartum depression officially became medically classified. Now decades later, reproductive psychiatry has its own textbook. Screening guidelines...

Win the morning, win the day this winter

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in more than three decades competing and coaching, it’s this: your morning sets your direction. Win the morning and you move through the day with momentum. Lose it, and you spend the rest of the day trying to get back on track. People often look for...

Charleston Police Chief honored with Strom Thurmond Award

Charleston Police Chief Chito Walker recently received the 2025 Strom Thurmond Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement in the City category. Walker accepted the honor in Columbia, South Carolina, with his family and colleagues. With 25 years of service, Chief Walker has focused on community...

Daniel Island ROMEO Club tours American flag-making plant

The Daniel Island ROMEO Club (Retired Old Men Eating Out) recently toured Allegiance Flag Supply, an American-flag manufacturing company based in Charleston. Guided by co-founder Wes Lyon and operations manager Jeptha Tanksley, the group observed the company's production process, from initial...

Homeowner says doormat bandit steals mat, tries to light it on fire

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 Nov. 15-30. SHOPLIFTING On Nov. 17, Team 5 responded to a shoplifting incident at a retail store on...

Hearing muffled, muted, fuzzy sounds? Earwax could be the culprit

It’s a common feeling that catches people off guard: one moment the world sounds perfectly normal, and the next everything seems muted, as if someone lowered the volume. Voices lose their sharpness. Music doesn’t sound full. Everyday noises feel distant, fuzzy, or blocked. While that sudden...

Traffic roundabout at River Landing, Seven Farms Drive to go before 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:...

5 ways to make holidays simply wonderful

There’s no magic quite like the holidays through the eyes of a child. The season brings countless special moments and opportunities to make lifelong memories, from enjoying tasty holiday treats to exploring traditions with the family. Infuse your festive moments with some extra magic this season...