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Daniel Island Art grand opening paints an impressive scene

If art is defined as something created with imagination and skill, that expresses important ideas or feelings, then the new Daniel Island Art gallery in the Publix Shopping Center may very well be a masterpiece. Daniel Island Art, the first facility of its kind on the island, held a grand opening...

Who are the Democratic and Republican voters in S.C.?

Politics is all about opinions and everyone has one. When it comes to partisan politics, our opinions are often based on what we read or see on TV, stereotypes and prejudice and sometimes facts. But not too often facts. Like everyone else, I have my own political opinions and frequent readers of...

DI News History - March 10, 2016

TEN YEARS AGO In the March 9, 2006 issue we featured a story about a Daniel Island resident, Charles H. Van Rysselberge, who headed up the Charleston Chamber of Commerce. In other important news, the intersection of Clements Ferry Road and Interstate 526 was beginning to take shape under the city...

Police conduct investigation of death on Daniel Island

Police activity at 130 River Landing on Sunday afternoon is related to a death at the address. Detectives are conducting an investigation at River Landing Drive after a man was found dead in his mother’s apartment after he attacked her and his brother with a knife. Police responded about 3:48 p.m....

Benevolent battleground: DI 5k run to benefit BEHS freshman

They are called the Battling Bishops. And though the students of Bishop England High School wear the name, say the name, and represent the name, they may not always consider what it means to have that warrior spirit. Whether or not Abby Johnson considers it, she certainly has it. Since October 2015...

A showstopping night for DIPAC at LIDI!

The team working to bring a new Daniel Island Performing Arts Center (DIPAC) to the community showcased their project at a special “Meet and Greet” held at LIDI Ristorante on February 17. The event was hosted by the DIPAC Advisory Committee, which is made of of a number of Daniel Island residents,...

Groundbreaking held for new DI Retirement community

In what continues to be a flurry of commercial and residential construction activity on Daniel Island, a Nebraska-based developer broke ground last week on Daniel Pointe Retirement Community, the island’s first resort-style senior living complex. Daniel Pointe representatives, contractors, Chamber...

Freshly-opened Juice Bar to Daniel Island: Drink your vitamins!

With a soft opening on Thursday, March 3 and a grand opening on Saturday, March 5, Juice Bar Daniel Island threw open its doors at 245 Seven Farms Drive with a burst of color, from the vibrant décor to the brightly-hued juices and smoothies. Offering samples of pressed raw juice blends, a variety...

Swimming with the Manatees

For a wildlife adventure that you’ll remember forever, head to western Florida. Swimming with the manatees is one of the Southeast’s greatest outdoor experiences. During the winter, over 400 of these docile creatures migrate to the headwaters of Crystal River where they enjoy the constant 72 degree...

The key to catching fish in March: Be flexible

March is a transitional time for weather and fish. For me, it is the most challenging month to be an angler. It is often very windy and the fish are on the move. So success one day usually does not carry over to the next. However, here is a tip to consistently put fish in the boat during March. Be...