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Am I smarter than a frog?

As I swam my last laps before a snowstorm shut down access to Daniel Island’s Pierce Park Pool, it occurred to me that one doesn’t just become a winter swimmer. It happens gradually. With each day just a little cooler than the last, a 70-degree October morning somehow transitioned to a 40-...

PSHS junior earns $25k flight academy scholarship

Cadet Brian Stambaugh, a junior at Philip Simmons High School, braced himself for the worst as he entered his classroom to attend a mandatory meeting called by Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Siau, an aerospace instructor who leads the school’s U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC program. On Dec. 4,...

Point Hope residential projects move through city approval process

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. ...

COCO Family Weekend ticket giveaway set

One of the perks of being a Daniel Island resident is the opportunity to attend the Credit One Charleston Open tennis tournament for free during the annual family weekend opener. Tickets are sponsored by the MUSC Health & Wellness Institute and will be available for pick up by Daniel Island...

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Home Telecom, school district renew low-cost internet program

Home Telecom announced its renewed collaboration with the Berkeley County School District to bridge the digital divide in one of South Carolina's rural communities. The initiative aims to ensure families with school-age students in Cross, South Carolina, have the tools they need for educational...

Organizations can apply for county funds to aid tourism

Berkeley County charges a 2% Accommodations Fee on rentals of hotels, motels, and other lodging establishments in the county that offer accommodations to tourists. The fee helps fund long-term tourism initiatives designed to enhance travel and tourism to the area. Organizations looking to use...

From Swiping to Soulmates

Dating may have evolved with technology, but the quest for love remains timeless. From the traditional meet-cute to today’s swipe-right culture, couples on Daniel Island and Clements Ferry share their paths to lasting relationships and advice on finding love in the digital age. Love...

The dirty truth about dumpster ditching

Ever hauled an old mattress or broken chair and thought, “Eh, I’ll just toss it in this dumpster. No one will notice?” Turns out, someone will notice, and it’s causing trash troubles on Daniel Island. Dumpster ditching — dumping trash in dumpsters that don’t belong to you — is a...

Vandals strike lacrosse fields, public restrooms in separate incidents

The following Team 5 crime reports from the City of Charleston Police Department cover Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between Jan.15-31. Complainant arrested On Jan. 15, a woman contacted Team 5 to report a credit card theft that had occurred while she was...

How to navigate being single on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is hard to ignore, with pink and red decorations everywhere and love on full display. For those in relationships, it can bring pressure to meet high expectations. For those who are single, it can feel like a reminder of what’s missing — even for those content on their own...