News

Where did all the crosses go?

First there were five. By the end of the day, there was another. And in the weeks that followed, four more were added. Each of the white crosses placed in the grass in front of Providence Baptist Church on Daniel Island symbolized a life lost in the Charleston region due to gun violence. According...

Getting to Know Your Island and other library offerings

If you moved here recently or have even lived here since the beginning, there is much to know and learn about this island. You are probably wondering who is that funny looking squirrel, what is that yellow flowering vine everywhere, or how old is that graveyard I just passed? The Daniel Island...

Home sweet home for Shelby Rogers

It’s been a wild couple of months for tennis pro Shelby Rogers, a former Daniel Island resident who is enjoying her eighth year on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) international circuit. She’s already played in six tournaments this year, including a momentous performance at the Rio Open, where...

VCO players hit Charleston courts to serve kids

William held the racket tightly while stepping up to his turn a few feet from the net. On the other side, a woman with her hair pulled back in a tight pony tail tossed him the ball. “Nice!” she said, as the young boy took a swing. “Keep looking at the ball!” Pleased with his shot, William stepped...

Supervisor Bill Peagler delivers the State of the County address

In his first State of the County address on March 14, Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler spoke of the promises he made to Berkeley County voters when he was running for office back in November 2014 and then explained how each of his promises has been met with success during his first year....

Local author to speak at free reception at DI Club

Angela Williams’ first novel, Hush Now, Baby, continues to engage and inspire readers. Her story of an uneasy childhood in the segregated South caught the attention of acclaimed author Pat Conroy, before his recent death. In a review printed in the book, Conroy describes Williams’ “beautifully...

4th Annual History Under the Stars family Movie Night & Campout

Gather your tents, games, and marshmallow roasting supplies and prepare to head down to the banks of the Wando River near Daniel Island Children’s Park. The Daniel Island Historical Society’s Annual History Under the Stars Family Movie Night and Campout, to be held May 14-15, is back with a host of...

DIPAC Advisory Board take the mic - Part 2

This week, we continue our series on the proposed Daniel Island Performing Arts Center (DIPAC) with feedback from those who are working to bring the landmark new facility to the island. According to the project’s website (www.danielislandpac.com), the center will be a “premier art destination venue...

The amazing art is just one part: Honeycomb's April artist spans jazzman to monk

Too often in our modern society, the absence of a singular, unwavering drive is discouraged. The idea that one’s gifts are best realized, perfected, and shared when tethered to laser-like focus is one that seems to start earlier and earlier. The drive toward a soccer scholarship. A relentless...

DI News History - March 31, 2016

TEN YEARS AGO In the March 30, 2006 issue, the top news story was how local restaurants and retailers were struggling to get customers due to the small residential size of the island. The corporate climate remained good as the 225 Seven Farms Drive building and BenefitFocus were under construction...