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Cute ghost crabs can delight children of all ages

My wife Jenny’s idea of “therapy” for almost anything, or even for nothing, is sand, water, and sunsets. Since our first evening walk on the beach at the Isle of Palms in 1987, my wife can combine an oceanside trek with almost anything – a movie, some astronomical event, appetizers at the...

Another quiet week before city boards for local projects

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...

Sweltering Heat: Safety tips to stay cool

All across South Carolina, residents can expect to experience sweltering heat and humidity this summer. The American Red Cross of South Carolina, urges everyone to get ready for extreme heat by taking three actions: • Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every hour, even if you don’t feel...

Holder Properties calls public meeting over Nowell Creek tree removal

Holder Properties is asking the community to join them in a discussion about the proposed tree removal along Daniel Island Drive at the Nowell Creek Village Townhome project. Recently, the Nowell Creek developer requested to remove 24 mature and protected trees and replace them with 24 rental...

Berkeley Animal Center halts animal intakes due to overcrowding

The Berkeley Animal Center recently announced it is implementing an emergency moratorium on animal intakes due to severe overcrowding. As of June 18, the shelter will only accept animals that are injured, in danger, or present a danger to others. The animal center is critically over capacity. The...

Join the RiverDogs for Daniel Island Night

The Charleston RiverDogs will host Daniel Island Night at The Joe on Sunday, June 29, as the team takes on the Lynchburg Hillcats. The game is set for 5:05 p.m. at Joe Riley Stadium, gates open at 4 p.m. These tickets offer you an opportunity to sit in the special Daniel Island Zone reserved just...

UPDATE: Downtown youth curfew is now law

The recently proposed youth curfew for downtown Charleston became law on June 17, following a vote by the Charleston City Council. The new ordinance bans minors 17 and younger from King Street and the central business district after 9 p.m. The curfew took immediate effect after the June 17...

Ten Years in Bloom

It began with a basil plant and a no from the HOA. Back in 2012, Daniel Island resident Jacqueline Gowe said she was simply trying to brighten her townhouse walkway with flowers and herbs. “Due to limited sunlight in the backyard, I placed the pots along the walkway and among shrubs...

Be prepared: Above-normal hurricane season predicted for 2025

The skies might be clear now, but don’t let the calm fool you. The 2025 hurricane season has officially begun, and forecasters expect it to be busier than usual. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there’s a 60% chance of an above-normal season, with 13...

Local man is victim of jury duty scam, tricked by fake deputy

The following incidents are crime reports filed by the Charleston Police Department’s Patrol Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between May 16-31. JURY DUTY SCAM On May 29, Team 5 was contacted by a resident who reported a case of larceny...