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Team 5 officers receive heartfelt show of support from DI community

In a nation where headlines scream of unrest, division and deadly violence, members of the Daniel Island community sought to come together last Friday in a show of support for the City of Charleston Team 5 police officers who have pledged to serve and protect them. The effort began with a couple...

What's Your Favorite App?

Bugs Bunny asked “What’s Up, Doc”? But these days a more appropriate question might be “What’s App, Doc?” Yes, that’s right, there are many apps that actually take the place of a face to face office visit with your doctor – HealthTap, Talkspace, Dermcheck and Maven are just a few. In a recent...

Homeless Silhouettes dot Daniel Island

Earlier this month over 400 silhouettes were installed on the grounds of the Gaillard Center, with the support of Mayor Tecklenburg, with the intent of bringing awareness to homelessness in Charleston in a meaningful way. Silhouettes have also been installed on Daniel Island at Daniel Island...

Noshing Nirvana - the Best Thing You Ate All Month

This column is sponsored by Chase Payne Law Firm and Paisley of Daniel Island. Sometimes the best places to eat are often the hardest to find. So it is with Congress in Mount Pleasant, a rustic-chic eatery serving casual New American small plates, mains, and cocktails in charming quarters....

Summer Camps in full swing on Daniel Island

There is nothing to do on Daniel Island… Said no one ever! In fact, the opposite is true. There are so many things to do sometimes it gets overwhelming. From old to young, the island is bustling with activities for all ages. But even with all the options available, many moms are in a panic...

Daniel Island Families: Meet the Patterson Family

Kate Maas Our next stop in the Daniel Island Families series is the Patterson Family of Village Crossing Drive. Meet parents Michael and Sarah; their children Will and Hannah, rising 8th and 4th grades, respectively, at the Daniel Island School; and Charlie, the family dog. We sat down with the...

Berkeley County considers reducing recyclables at drop-off locations

Berkeley County’s Human Resources and Purchasing Committee voted last week to recommend that County Council approve contractual changes to the county’s convenience center recycling contract that will result in the elimination of recycling for plastic, aluminum, and metal, when Council meets again...

DI actors to star in The Music Man at Footlight Players

An all-youth cast, including six Daniel Island actors, will perform beloved six-time Tony winner, The Music Man, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m on July 23 and 24 at Footlight Players Theatre. Rising Bishop England junior, Lexi Widenhouse, stars in the principal role of Marian the Librarian, and is joined by...

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BLUE RIBBONS: HONORING THOSE WHO RISK THEIR LIVES EACH DAY TO KEEP US SAFE

Daniel Island resident Sherry Hannigan, along with daughter Katie and grandson Collin, this week initiated a visual tribute to law enforcement personnel nationwide – encouraging island residents to place blue ribbons around their trees as a symbolic gesture to tell police everywhere: we appreciate...