News

Golden Tickets, a Block Party, and LLF's mad love for all things local

There’s been a resurgence of talk about “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” lately, between last year’s 50th anniversary of the Roald Dahl classic tale and a recent little media reunion tour by members the 1971 film’s cast. And it appears the good folks at Lowcountry Local First (LLF) have dipped...

'Ittiwan Oak' in Daniel Island Park named SC 2015 Heritage Tree

A statuesque Live Oak described by the Daniel Island Historical Society as a “magnificent community treasure” has been selected by Trees SC as its 2015 Heritage Tree. Named by DIHS for the Etiwan Tribe that once called Daniel Island home, the “Ittiwan Oak” is the centerpiece of Great Oak Park and...

When fishing with friends, it doesn’t matter what you catch

They say you are judged by the company you keep. This week, I fished with Ron Silverman and Fred Danzinger. So (for once) the judges should give me pretty high marks. Given the opportunity, I would fish with these guys every day. However, our schedules only allow us to fish together once or twice a...

DI/Cainhoy voters to head back to the polls Nov. 17

In the words of one attendee at last week’s election certification session at the Charleston County Board of Elections office in North Charleston, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Daniel Island and Cainhoy area voters in the City of Charleston will head back to the polls on Tuesday, November 17,...

DI News History - November 12, 2015

FIVE YEARS AGO In the November 11, 2010 edition of the paper, our centerfold featured local veterans, in recognition of Veterans Day, and included: Al Hansen, General (Ret), U.S. Air Force; Laurie Boevin, Retired Officer, U.S. Army; Michael White, US Army (Ret); Michael Obremsky, USAF (Ret); Bob...

Operation Christmas Child 3rd Annual Daniel Island Packing Party!

SUPPLIES NEEDED! The goal for the Daniel Island Packing Party is to put together 500 OCC shoeboxes. Volunteers are welcome to come out and assist in packing the boxes, but organizers are especially in need of supplies. Below is a list of desired items (everything must fit in a shoebox): *Monetary...

Lawsuit and counterclaim filed over Kovach 'Yes 4 Schools' case

The legal battles continue over the handling of the Berkeley County School District’s “Yes 4 Schools” campaign and a subsequent criminal investigation into ethical misconduct. In the last several weeks, a civil lawsuit and a counterclaim have been filed as a result of the case - the first by Amy...

New Principal named for Philip Simmons Elementary School

In an unanimous vote by the Berkeley County School Board, Dr. Karen Whitley has been named Principal of the new Philip Simmons Elementary School. Whitley, who currently serves as Associate Superintendent of Pupil Services and Program Support for the Berkeley County School District (BCSD), was asked...

15th Annual Park Day on Daniel Island!

Nothing ushers in the much-anticipated fall season in these parts better than Park Day. The traditional and popular Daniel Island event, now in its 15th year, will take place on Saturday, November 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Daniel Island Children’s Park - a new, yet familiar location for the...

Ribbon-cutting held for Charleston Cremation Center

About 30 people, including several local government officials, attended a ribbon-cutting on October 28 for the new Charleston Cremation Center and Funeral home, located off Clements Ferry Road. The facility is managed and owned by Marcus A. Yocum. Berkeley County Supervisor Bill Peagler gave...