News

What do you know?

Thank you to those who participated in our inaugural Daniel Island Historical Society’s “What Do You Know?” contest - and congratulations to our first winner, Mark Morgan! Below is the question posed in the January 12 edition of The Daniel Island News, as well as the correct answer: Question -...

Peace Love Hip Hop celebrates a decade of dance

If you live on Daniel Island, chances are you know a dancer or two...or 20. Over the past 10 years, dance studio Peace Love Hip Hop (PLHH) has become a fixture on the island with their vibrant costumes, award-winning performances and presence at many Charleston area philanthropic events. Angel...

February Happenings at the Daniel Island Library

The following activities will take place this month at the Berkeley County Library on Daniel Island, located at 2301 Daniel Island Drive. For additional information, call (843) 471-2952 or visit http://berkeleylibrarysc.org/locations-and-hours/daniel-island-library/. CHILDREN’S STORYTIME Mondays...

Byo-Gon offers aerification service

Byo-Gon, Inc. a leading international provider of natural soil amendments used for rebalancing soil chemistry, encapsulating salts and other contaminants, and enhancing soil productivity, recently announced their new advanced ByoSoil aerification service is now available in the Charleston and...

Persistence can prevail in rough weather

The weather once again conspired to try and keep me off of the water. This week, heavy wind and rain were the culprits. However, I did brave the elements and go fishing in the hope of catching the first fish with my new TFO 6 weight fly rod. Gale force winds, torrential downpours and lightning are...

DI family opens their hearts and home to foster parenting

It’s a few weeks before Christmas - and life in the Leeke home on Daniel Island is festively busy. Eighteen-month old Eleanor is expressing her dissatisfaction with applesauce and being confined to her high chair, so her Mom, Cathy, sets the toddler free to explore the kitchen area. Brother Grayson...

Berkeley County Government Public Meeting Announcement

If you’d like to express comments on the proposed referendum regarding a change to the Berkeley County form of government, from a Council-Supervisor system to a Council-Admistrator system, a public hearing and final reading on the measure will take place at the Berkeley County Council meeting on...

2nd Annual Intergenerational Forum planned

Calling all seniors! What are your thoughts on humanity, our nation, and the world today? Your valuable insights and perspectives are needed. The 2nd Annual Intergenerational Forum, featuring a panel of senior high school students and senior citizens, will be held on Tuesday, March 7, from 7 to 8:...

New high school campus takes shape

Nearly one hundred years ago, in 1920, a then eight-year-old Philip Simmons left his Daniel Island home, where he’d grown up with his grandparents, to move to downtown Charleston. The reasoning was simple enough: the family wanted the best for young Simmons, and living downtown with his mother...

A large-scale park on Daniel Island's south side: It's a grand idea, but is it feasible?

What are the chances of a grand, large-scale park being set aside on Daniel Island’s southern tip for generations to enjoy? Depends on who you ask. Last week, in an op-ed piece, Rep. Mark Sanford re-championed an idea for a Central Park-style amenity on Daniel Island that he first introduced in...