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DIHS program to feature acclaimed author

The late Pat Conroy called her work “transcendent” and “courageous.” For author Michele Moore, the buzz over her Charleston-based novel, The Cigar Factory, is reaching a new level of excitement. The book recently received the 2016 Langum Prize in American Historical Fiction. “I was shocked to have...

Temporary fire station for Cainhoy area

On January 31, the City of Charleston opened its newest fire station – a mobile, temporary interim facility serving the upper Cainhoy peninsula. “We have been engaged in finding a solution to the issue since the ISO class change took place,” said Charleston Fire Department Chief Karen Brack. “...

'Field of Honor' to return to DI this June

Plans are beginning to unfurl for the Second Annual Field of Honor on Daniel Island. The star spangled spectacle, a moving patriotic display of hundreds of American flags, is set to take place June 25 – July 8, 2017, on River Landing Drive between Daniel Island Drive and the Wando River waterfront...

BCSD Chief Financial Officer terminated for alleged misconduct

**This story has been updated from print edition** After 24 years with the Berkeley County School District (BCSD), Chief Financial Officer Brantley Thomas was terminated from his position last week, according to a district press release. The district announced Brantley’s dismissal on February 8....

Greystar's revised Farr Street 'Overture' project heads back to city for review

During a community meeting called by regional developer Greystar last December on Daniel Island, the company introduced a series of design changes to a new, 55-and-over senior apartment complex they plan to construct on Farr Street. Known as “The Overture,” the project drew much in the way of...

Digital Consumption: Part 3

“Technology in my hands at a very young age created a spark that was advantageous for me. I was on my first computer at four years old and was laying network cables by the time I was in high school. That’s how I ended up at MIT.” - Krissa Watry, founder of Charleston-based software company Dyenptic...

Black History Month: Exploring the Underground Railroad

As part of Black History Month, the Daniel Island Library is presenting a series of historical lectures. Historian and museum curator Ron Roth gave the second presentation in the series titled “Bound for Canaan: The Underground Railroad and the African American Quest for Freedom.” What was the...

Parrot Head party pooper

Last Friday morning was a tough one for Daniel Island’s “Parrot Head” community, an informal band of friends and followers of the pervasively popular musician Jimmy Buffett. They were gifted with the rare opportunity to see the mega-star perform right here in their hometown, when it was announced a...

Cathing fish takes 'finesse' when the barometer is on the move

Early spring can be a challenging time to fish. Strong cold fronts pass through the area on a weekly basis. The passage of these fronts creates a roller coaster of barometric conditions. To make matters worse, wild swings of the barometer are usually accompanied by strong winds. This moves fish...

DI resident scores big with Super Bowl t-shirt!

The New England Patriots may have scored the top prize in this year’s Super Bowl, but a Daniel Island mom and self-proclaimed Patriots’ fanatic scored a victory of her own after the big game – with a homemade winning t-shirt design! Known for coming up with fun ways to express her creativity,...