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COCO fave Madison Keys returns for the 13th time

The Credit One Charleston Open, North America's largest women’s-only professional tennis tournament, announced 2025 Australian Open champion and World No. 6 Madison Keys will return for her 13th consecutive Charleston Open, March 28-April 5, 2026, on Daniel Island. Keys, who captured the Charleston...

Survey: SC workers need 22 days to cover bills

Money has never felt quite this fragile. Families are grappling with stubbornly high grocery prices, ever-rising utility bills, and the looming fear that even their jobs could be on the chopping block thanks to AI. Against that backdrop, loan provider Advance America surveyed 3,002 families to find...

Party with a purpose

When country music star Lee Brice takes the stage on Daniel Island this November, it won’t just be another concert. It will be a party with a purpose. The 4th Annual Palmetto Freedom Fest returns Friday, Nov. 7, on the Grand Lawn at Credit One Stadium. Organized by Folds of Honor board member...

Phones down, eyes up

It’s been one month since lawmakers told South Carolina drivers to hang up and put their phones down. On Lowcountry roads, the shift is showing, as police have issued dozens of warnings, leaving plenty of drivers scrambling to adjust. Since the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act took...

Leaders weigh options as parking lot at DI waterfront lot slated for future development

For years, the sandy lot at the end of the Daniel Island Waterfront near the walking trails, restaurants, and splash park has been more than just an empty space; it's been a vehicle lifeline. Whether grabbing dinner at The Kingstide, catching an acoustic set during the fall music series, or...

Teacher by day, musician by night

The first notes of a blues riff ripple through the Indigo Reef Brewing Co. off Clements Ferry Road, and Eric Hatcher leans into the microphone as if he’s been doing this forever, which, in a way, he has. By day, he educates students through the twists of history at Philip Simmons High School....

Suspect poses as cash register repairman, flees with cash

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, between Sept. 1-15. BURGLARY/BREAKING AND ENTERING On Sept. 8, an officer responded to Waterline Street in...

Locally-owned Charleston Mahjong Club creates game tiles with a Lowcountry flair and style

In the past few years, the ancient game of mahjong, a tile-based game requiring specific matching combinations to win, has seen a resurgence of popularity. This is not your grandma’s mahjong. With a large social following, the game is becoming a staple at bridal showers, girls’ nights, and a...

Proposed 102-unit Primus Park subdivision to go before city board

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week, as well as results, if any, from the prior week’s items specific to Daniel Island and the Cainhoy area. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter. UPCOMING:...

Stay resilient and prepared for disasters

As many know from experience, disasters can happen to anyone, anywhere. Natural or human-caused disasters can be highly localized or have an impact regionally or even nationally. While warnings can vary from a few minutes to a few days, taking action to prepare for the unexpected can help people –...