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SC scholarship program funds private schooling for exceptional-needs students

Imagine being able to help a child with exceptional needs access a specialized, private education and get a dollar-for-dollar break on your South Carolina income tax while you’re at it. That’s exactly what Exceptional SC offers, yet most people have never heard of it. “Why don’t we...

Bishop England launches podcast in partnership with Catholic Radio

If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on inside the green and white walls of Bishop England High School, now you can tune in and hear for yourself. The school has launched a podcast in partnership with Catholic Radio in South Carolina, giving listeners an inside look at the people, programs...

DI’s Corrine King kicks off 5th year as Blessed Sacrament principal

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Principal and Daniel Island resident Corinne King returned to work with a record enrollment, lofty goals, and a few patron saints on her side. When King was named principal in 2021, the private West Ashley school had 246 students in preschool through eighth...

August’s best books are far from bland

There are so many great books out there recently; I have a hard time keeping up. As always, I appreciate the recommendations you offer to me. Keep them coming! Before we dive in, I want to let you know that the Charleston Literary Festival has a program to assist you in hosting a book club...

Point Hope projects move forward

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. ...

Back to School 2025

The countdown is on! Next week, students across Berkeley County will trade in their beach days for backpacks as the 2025-26 school year kicks off. Whether it’s buying those final supplies, resetting routines, or savoring the last days of summer, families are gearing up for the return to...

Young victim of Texas floods inspires Daniel Island brothers to act

When disaster strikes, people are often left feeling helpless and hopeless. The devastation caused by the July 4th tragic Texas floods that killed 135 people, including campers and staff from Camp Mystic, left survivors, family, and friends questioning what, if anything, they could do to...

DI School students dream big, advocate for inclusive playground

On an ordinary school day, recess can be a blur of running feet, squeals of laughter, and the rhythmic creak of swings. But for some students with disabilities, the playground can often be a place just to sit and watch. This fall, as Daniel Island School students return for the 2025-...

Teachers say the no-cell-phone policy is reshaping the classroom

When South Carolina implemented its no-phone policy in January 2025, some predicted chaos. What happened instead, many teachers say, was a transformation. “I thought it would be hell,” said Clements Ferry resident Tori Diiulio, who teaches at Wando High School. “But I was delighted...

Vandals paint a swastika on Philip Simmons school bus, cause other damage

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Patrol Team 5 which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, July 16-31, 2025. TRAFFIC ARREST On July 16, an officer patrolling Clements Ferry Road and Cainhoy...