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School Supply Drive under way

The City of Charleston kicked off its annual School Supply Drive on July 13, ahead of the city's First Day Festival, and is inviting local businesses and organizations to get involved by hosting their own supply drives. Daniel Island community members can drop off donated supplies at the Daniel...

Tri-County trailer stamping event July 18

The Charleston County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office to host a free trailer stamping event on Saturday, July 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Exchange Park in Ladson, South Carolina. How does it work? CCSO, along with...

Pop-up hurricane defense event set

Hurricane season is here, and preparation is our best defense. The City of Charleston Emergency Management Division, along with city partners, is hosting a series of pop-up events to help you and your family get ready before the storm arrives. Stop by one of our upcoming locations to learn vital...

Pet microchip scanning stations available across Berkeley County

Berkeley County has installed pet microchip scanning stations around the county to identify lost pets and help reunite them with their owners. The self-service station has a universal scanner to allow anyone to quickly scan a found pet for a microchip. In April, a microchip station was installed at...

More than a workout

Laughter and conversation carried across the Daniel Island Recreation Center as instructor Erika Nicoli guided a room full of seniors through their weekly fitness class. Between jokes, encouragement, and reminders to "take your breaks," participants moved through each exercise with smiles on their...

What happens when a widely used waterfront parking lot disappears?

The temporary gravel lot used for parking at the Daniel Island Waterfront, tucked conveniently beside the children’s park and adjacent dining district, is slated to become something far more permanent: a boutique hotel that will include residences, riverfront amenities, and additional space for...

It’s a bird, it's a plane, it’s a new mural at Doolittle Park

At first glance, the large mural looks like a simple image of a bird in flight. But look closer at the bird's shadow: the outline of an airplane emerges from the same brushstrokes. The layered design now anchors a new mural at Doolittle Park in Point Hope, where aviation history and the...

More than 3,000 attend Credit One watch party on Daniel Island

On Monday, July 6, thousands arrived at Credit One Stadium to watch the United States men's national soccer team on a jumbo-sized television screen as they faced Belgium in an elimination round of the 2026 World Cup. Early cheers turned to disappointment, though, as the U.S. lost 4-1 in its attempt...

Meet the authors coming to the Charleston Literary Festival, starting with these books

The Charleston Literary Festival has revealed its list of guest authors for the November event. Many of these authors have been featured here (thank you very much). Barbara Kingsolver, Virginia Evans, Lily King, Daniel Kraus, Hernan Diaz, Jayne Anne Phillips, and many more! The official bookstore...

Police recover 200 ecstasy pills during traffic stop

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy from June 16-30. LARCENY On June 17, an officer responded to a construction site on Stokes Marshal Way in...