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Peak hurricane season begins

Hurricane seasons come and go, but forecasts suggest that 2026 may be one of the years the Atlantic lets us off easy. Maritime meteorologist and Cainhoy resident Shea Gibson predicts the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season will be below average, in accordance with the National Oceanic and...

Play like a girl

This summer, Queen W. learned something far bigger than how to play a sport. She learned how to cheer for herself. “I get to do sports, exercise, and get more fit," said the Lowcountry student, whose last name is being withheld for privacy. “I can be my own cheerleader and support others,...

DI teen Summer Mykols sails to national title as America’s top female Optimist

Summer Mykols had already crossed the finish line. The boats were out of the water. Three races were in the books. But there was one thing the 14-year-old still didn’t know: She had just become a national champion. Neither did her parents. For nearly 15 minutes before the awards ceremony,...

Long before Friday night lights, football pickup games were king

Every afternoon, circa 2018, around 3:30 p.m., out came the brown, battered football. Sometimes there were four boys at the park. Sometimes there were 14. By dinner, someone had grass stains, somebody was arguing over a touchdown, and the game usually ended the same way – with promises to...

Daniel Island duo leads summer water aerobics at Edgefield Park

Daniel Island residents are diving into a fun way to stay active with water aerobics. Offering a low-impact, full-body workout that's gentle on the joints, water aerobics combines fitness with the simple enjoyment of being in the water, making it an appealing option for participants of all ages...

Charleston K-9 unit impresses ROMEOs in morning demo

Seven police dogs from the City of Charleston K-9 Unit arrived early morning at the Daniel Island Club Thursday, Aug. 6, to show off their impressive detective and “bite and hold” skills during a demonstration for the Retired Old Men Eating Out group, also known as the ROMEOs. Officers from the...

50-unit condo townhome development returns for review

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:...

GOP runoff: 3-day early voting starts Wed., Aug. 19

Early voting for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff begins Wednesday, Aug. 19. In Berkeley County, the early voting will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the Berkeley County Administration Building Assembly Room, located at 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. No other...

Berkeley Co. schools scores climb

Berkeley County School District demonstrated significant academic growth, as reflected in 2025-2026 test scores released by the State Department of Education. In particular, the rate of improvement in math suggests that effective interventions are taking hold and setting students up for success....

Trident Tech president opens speaker series

The Daniel Island Community Speaker series is set to kick off its new season with guest Vicky Wood, president of Trident Technical College. The presentation is slated for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-8:00 p.m., at the Daniel Island Club. Trident Tech provides an alternative for many high school grads...