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Off the charts fishing!

Great weather, warm water and hungry fish are a proven recipe for excellent fishing. This weekend we hit three out of three. While on occasion it was a bit breezy, the fishing was off the charts (good). In the morning, before a lot of boats got on the water and their wakes diminished water clarity...

Three DI schools join 'Pinwheels' project to fight child abuse

It is estimated that one in 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they are 18. To bring that statistic a little closer to home - based on student populations at Daniel Island School, Bishop England High School and Daniel Island Academy - that could be over 200 kids right here in our own...

Junior Achievement helps students dream big...with smart planning

Do you know what you want to be when you grow up? That familiar, age-old question may be harder to answer, especially in uncertain economic times and amid rapidly changing demands for specific competencies. While many busy parents look to schools for help, educators in turn are increasingly...

Tillman Honor Run on DI to recognize military hero's legacy

The Charleston S.C. chapter of the Arizona State University Alumni Association will honor the legacy of the late Pat Tillman, the former ASU Sun Devils and Arizona Cardinals football player who died during military combat operations in Afghanistan in 2004, by holding a Tillman Honor Run on Daniel...

Daniel Island News History - April 13, 2017

TEN YEARS AGO - MARINA PLANS REVEALED In the April 12, 2007 edition we featured how the parks and streets on Daniel Island got their names. We reported that many names are from past owners, relatives, business associates and occupations of Daniel Island’s inhabitants. We also reported that in 1995...

Volvo Car Open ...The Showdown Continues!

What does it take to put on Daniel Island’s biggest show of the year? Before any of the 70 plus international tennis players taking part in the Volvo Car Open hit the courts, or the 90,000 spectators take their seats, about 12 months’ worth of planning is needed to prepare for North America’s...

A grand slam opportunity for MWTennis teen!

Daniel Island teen Maddy Bolig strung her racket, tightened her ponytail and stepped out onto the clay court in front of a crowd of 4000 tennis fans at the Volvo Car Open on Saturday night. As a student at MWTennis Academy on Daniel Island, Maddy has hit thousands of balls in her short tennis...

Tennis fashions: What's 'haute' at the VCO?

The days of white-only outfits on the tennis court are long over. Professional players and casual weekend warriors on the court alike sport tennis apparel that pops with vibrant colors as well as lively prints and patterns. Flirty, feminine skirts with ruffles are making their way onto the tennis...

Eating at the 'Open'

Even if you’re not a tennis fan, the Volvo Car Open (VCO) is still worth the price of admission. Thanks to six food stands and six food trucks, the event has never tasted better. This article will give you a few interesting choices and introduce you to two burgeoning food critics (see photos and...

The grind behind the glamour

The life of a female professional tennis player can be pretty glamorous stuff. The flights, the exotic international tour dates, the camera-toting media members at their tournaments - all signals to the casual sports fan in America that to make the tour is to live a life of glitz, fortune, and fame...