News

Former Thomas Island landowners sue S.C State Ports Authority

Three lawsuits are pending against the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SPA) that allege it abused the power of eminent domain by taking private property on St. Thomas Island in 1998, which was never used for port activities, and failing to offer the land back as per a state mandate. The...

Supt. Dr. Eddie Ingram, local school administration speak at DINA meeting

Last week’s Daniel Island Neighborhood Association (DINA) meeting at Church of the Holy Cross on Daniel Island hosted a panel of guest speakers from local schools, who gave brief updates on some of their goals and how the academic year is going so far. Speakers included Berkeley County Schools...

'254' condo complex celebrates completion of long-awaited renovations

Those who had a hand in making the renovations possible for the 254 Condominiums on Seven Farms Drive came together for a quaint ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 29 to celebrate the complex’s grand reopening. Nearly five years ago, the 254 complex Board of Directors realized that there were...

Charleston planning boards take up various DI development projects

The City of Charleston’s Planning, Preservation and Sustainability Department was a hotbed of Daniel Island-related activity last week, as a trio of the City’s respective planning boards heard applications from developers seeking approval for projects slated for the island in future months. A...

Heather MacQueen Jones is featured artist at Honeycomb Cafe in September

Heather MacQueen Jones is deep in thought as she considers how to rearrange a few of her paintings that adorn the walls of Daniel Island’s Honeycomb Cafe during the month of September. For Jones, the proper juxtaposition of color, lines and forms is critical - not only on canvas, but as part of...

Cindy Boatwright enters race for House District 99 seat

Cindy Boatwright of Mount Pleasant believes her small business background and “ability to listen” would make her a valuable asset in the South Carolina General Assembly. The Rivertowne resident has announced plans to run for the S.C. House District 99 seat formerly held by Rep. Jim Merrill....

DI News History - September 14, 2017

TEN YEARS AGO - Daniel Island News Photo Contest winners announced! In the Sept. 13, 2007 issue of The Daniel Island News, the announcement of the Daniel Island News Photo Contest was featured. The winning photo came from local resident Tania Schettini. When Schettini was on a European vacation...

Land use and zoning activities on Daniel Island

Below are issues being brought before the various City of Charleston boards and committees that are specific to land use and zoning on Daniel Island. For more information on any of these proposed actions, visit dineighborhoodassociation.org (click on Land Use and Zoning Activity). All of the...

Pre-hurricane fishing reels in a surprising catch!

Last week, my fishing time was limited by the approach of Hurricane Irma. When I did manage to get out, fishing was pretty good. On the Cooper River side of Daniel Island, Trout have been numerous and keeper-size. The most productive lures have been a Z-Man StreakZ 3.75 (Blue Back Herring) on a 3/...

Daniel Island community rallies for Hurricane Harvey victims

When West Ashley resident Mary Summy saw what was happening in Houston in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey it broke her heart. Not just because of the devastation, but because of its impact on people she cares about. She lived in the Texas city for 34 years before moving to the Charleston area...