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Dirt truck concerns alleviated, more is learned about SPA project

Concerns over potential truckloads of dirt traversing down Clements Ferry Road as part of a State Ports Authority project were eased slightly this week, after Berkeley County Councilman Josh Whitley reported that he had learned more details about the initiative. Whitley told The Daniel Island News...

“Santa Paws” proceeds benefit worthy cause!

When it comes to tackling the most urgent and challenging animal crisis situations in the Carolinas, the capable staff at Valiant Animal Rescue & Relief (VARR) now have even more resources at their disposal. The proceeds from a festive, holiday-themed “Santa Paws” pet photo session event last...

A conversation with some Daniel Island Solar-Powered Pioneers

Daniel Island Park residents Bob and Carol Wood have had solar panels since September. They were installed by local EmPower Solutions representative Bill Cannon, a Daniel Island resident and fellow Rotarian. Though EmPower has installed hundreds of systems through the southeast U.S. and Central...

Parent group re-energizes traffic safety discussion after student accident

It has often been said that the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Perhaps the sound of screeching tires can do the same when it comes to generating attention. At least that’s what a group of Daniel Island parents concerned about traffic safety is hoping. On January 20, a seventh grade Daniel Island...

DI News History - February 4, 2016

TEN YEARS AGO In the February 2, 2006 issue the POA was holding their first election for citizen members of the Board of Directors. Three island residents were nominated as candidates to serve on the Daniel Island Community Association Board of Directors. They were David Cobb, David Pa¬gliarini and...

Trump and Clinton win DI Caucus with Rubio taking the third most votes overall

In advance of the Iowa Caucuses, we asked The Daniel Island News email subscribers to participate in a “Daniel Island Caucus.” Although it is not a scientific poll with a measurable margin of error, our email subscribes did vote somewhat differently than the Iowa Caucus goers. A total of 205 email...

Powered by the Sun!

Still doubting that an intergalactic takeover is imminent? Recently overheard at a local Starbucks (no pun intended): “You bought your own solar system? Oh, we decided to lease ours, you know, as a way to avoid exposure to alien holder.” Hang on. We just said that out loud. A lienholder. Okay, and...

Fishing class slated for March 26 at library

Last week, the article (in the Daniel Island News) about Lucy Boyle moved me to try and help. So on March 26, I will be teaching a fishing class at the Daniel Island Library from 9 a.m. till noon. I am asking attendees to make a donation (of any size) to the Lucy Boyle Memorial Fund. A special box...

DI News History - January 28, 2016

TEN YEARS AGO In the January 25, 2006 issue of The Daniel Island News, we featured a story on the groundbreaking of the renovation and rededication of the Keith School as a community center. Originally located at the entrance to what is now the Peninsula subdivision, the project was planned to...

Honeycomb to showcase an artist of - and his art in - amazing technicolor

The spectrum of H. Scott Cushing is as remarkable as it is varied. Along the grid, he has been a swimmer and seaman, hippie and husband, New Yorker and new southerner. But always shining brilliantly is that hue of Cushing as a creative soul. Today, he is a photographer and graphic artist who uses...