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DI News History - May 11, 2017

TEN YEARS AGO - The Daniel Island Library opened its doors In the May 10, 2007 issue of the Daniel Island News, the opening of the Daniel Island Library was featured. With a small crowd attending the ribbon cutting, Dan Davis, who was the Berkeley County Supervisor at the time, said “I just want to...

BOOMTOWN: Developments poised to take Daniel Island to new heights

Within the next six to seven months, Daniel Island residents and visitors should be able to grab a cup of freshly brewed Starbucks coffee on the island, take part in a new wine tasting experience, become a charter resident in a luxurious senior living facility, grab a haircut at a local barber shop...

Rep. Jim Merrill's constituents to file suit regarding his suspended seat

Four Daniel Island residents in S.C. House District 99 are expected to take legal action this week against Governor Henry McMaster, Attorney General Alan Wilson, and others regarding the General Assembly seat held by Rep. Jim Merrill. Last December, about a month after being re-elected to a ninth...

Respoonse to DI News "101 ways to improve our community" - Part 2

In last week’s issue, we reported the responses from Jane Baker, vice president of community services for the Daniel Island Property Owners Association, to several of the suggestions made by readers in our “101 Ways to Improve the Community” survey. The survey was conducted last January. In this...

Annual 'Concert in the Park' set for May 27

The annual “Concert in the Park” at Smythe Park is quickly approaching! The Daniel Island Property Owners Association is encouraging island residents to get their picnic-themed ideas in order for this year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, May 27. Jeremy Davis and The Equinox Jazz Orchestra will be...

$Infracture Consulting & Engineering's Peter Valiquette and his team were on hand at the meeting, appearing with representatives from Berkeley County who answered questions from residents at the "drop-in" style information session at Philip Simmons Middle School.$

Navigating Clements Ferry Road's four-lane future

CHARLIE MORRISON The last half-decade has born witness to a continuous debate between elected officials, South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) officials and members of the Daniel Island, Cainhoy and Clements Ferry Road communities over the future of highly-trafficked Clements Ferry...

Earth Day activities take root at DIS Community Garden!

The Daniel Island School and Community Garden celebrated Earth Day on Saturday, April 22 with the first annual Daniel Island Earth Day Fair. The garden, located at Daniel Island School, was the back drop and the focal point for the festivities showcasing earth-friendly garden practices such as...

Talking balls and strikes with the "buzz saw"

Longtime businesswoman, former state government leader and recently declared South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Catherine Templeton dropped in at the Holy City Collective on Thomas Island last week in one of her first official campaign appearances. Templeton was invited to speak at the...

Fishing nets memorable experiences between friends

Last week, Paul Speranza told me that he had never caught a Redfish on a top water lure. Paul is an excellent angler. So, this revelation surprised me. Wanting to set this situation right, I asked Paul to join me on an early morning top water expedition. After meeting at the boat landing in...

Because books are meant to be read

Anyone who has ever thumbed through an Amazon Kindle device knows the publishing industry is changing. Long the realm of the agents, reviewers, and publishing houses that for centuries have served as the filter for our literary consumption, the industry’s “gatekeepers” as it were, the publishing...