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The big pet parade

They come in all shapes, sizes, and species – and every single one has a special place in their owner’s heart. From the fluffiest felines and devoted dogs to exotic lizards and even a hermit crab or two, our readers’ pets are as diverse and delightful as the personalities of their humans...

Point Hope developers commit to providing affordable housing

With the price of homes and rent increasing across the country, the need for affordable housing in new developments has been a concern for municipalities to ensure that established or long-term locals aren’t priced out. The DI Development Company, which is developing the master-planned...

Lightning strikes home in DI Park, displaces family

On the eve of the Fourth of July, the popular Daniel Island golf cart parade was canceled due to weather “We’re disappointed to announce that due to the current weather conditions and near-future forecast, the Annual Patriotic Parade scheduled for today, Thursday, July 3rd, has been...

Secretary of State urges caution when donating to flood relief

A warning from South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond is cautioning donors to give wisely to charitable causes following the recent flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated by the flash floods in the Texas Hill Country need our help,” Hammond said. “...

Get ready for Bark in the Park 2025!

To become a Bark in the Park sponsor or vendor, contact patrick@thedanielislandnews.com Watch all the fun from 2024 - click for video. It’s a dandy day for the dogs! Circle Saturday, November 1, on your calendar, and take your dog to Waterfront Park on Daniel Island to enjoy the...

DI Pet Rest owner continues legacy of dignity, compassion for grieving pet parents

For 38 years, Diane Rozier has helped Lowcountry residents cope with the death of their beloved pets. Rozier owns Pet Rest Cemetery and Cremation Service of Charleston, the area’s only full-service pet cemetery and cremation provider. Pet Rest serves individual clients and organizations...

Berkeley Animal Center partners with Charleston Animal Society

Thirty-five dogs rescued in a single day, a tropical storm, and a shelter at overcapacity – this is what the first week of July looked like for the newly transitioned Berkeley Animal Center. It also marked Day One of a new partnership. On July 1, Charleston Animal Society took over...

Travel with pets without losing your mind

When Point Hope resident Hope Bakerman flew to Arizona earlier this year, she didn’t go alone. Her French bulldog, Otis, was snuggled in a carrier under the seat in front of her. “I couldn’t imagine leaving him behind,” Bakerman said. “He’s part of the family, and honestly, he was...

Plans to build along Sportsman Island Drive 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...

Why more people are retiring early, and loving it

Retirement used to come with a pension, a farewell sheet cake, and maybe, if you were lucky, a gold watch. Then you’d settle into your golden years around age 65, trade your briefcase for a beach chair, and call it a life well worked. But for a growing number of Americans, that...