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Charleston Mayoral Forum: Part One

Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series covering the Charleston Mayoral Forum hosted by the Center for Creative Retirement on Oct. 2. This week, the candidates introduce themselves and share their views on flooding and public safety. Next week, we’ll publish their views on housing...

Residential and mixed-use developments under review

This week there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items 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-...

Historically speaking: 2008 - Cainhoy site identified for possible new schools

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO – Oct. 9, 2008 Land was identified as likely new school location: The search for a location for a new K-8 school to serve Daniel Island and Cainhoy area kids was underway as the Daniel Island School had reached its capacity. Berkeley County School District announced a...

6 Tips to Prepare for a Cold, Stormy Winter

While it may be hard to picture right now when the Daniel Island area is still experiencing some 80-degree days, national forecasters are predicting some colder extremes across the country in the not-too-distant future. Locals, especially newcomers, might not think too much about winter...

Developer to meet with concerned residents over tree removal

The developer of a proposed townhome community on Fairchild Drive will host a community discussion regarding planned tree cutting, announced The Daniel Island Neighborhood Association. Holder Properties has requested a variance to remove 23 grand trees from the northeast corner of Fairchild Drive...

20th annual Lowcountry Buddy Walk at Etiwan Park brings communities together

The countdown has begun for the much-anticipated 20th Annual Buddy Walk, an event that brings together communities, families, and individuals to celebrate inclusivity, raise awareness, and promote understanding of individuals with Down syndrome. With just a few weeks left until the walk, one...

Meet the new Team 5 police commander

Meet Lt. George Bradley. He took the reins as the Team 5 commander for the City of Charleston’s Police Department in early September. Team 5 covers Daniel Island and parts of Cainhoy, including Clements Ferry Road. In 1998, Bradley completed his Basic Law Enforcement training in North...

Women’s stories: Truth and fiction

The Oct. 26 Daniel Island News Author Series event will feature two authors whose writing focuses on women’s stories. Angie Mizzell will talk about her nonfiction memoir, “Girl in the Spotlight” and Stephanie Alexander will highlight her fictional series of novels that feature women...

Arrest made in Clements Ferry shooting

Two people were injured in a shooting at 2398 Clements Ferry Road on Sept. 22. The preliminary investigation by Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of 21-year-old Cedric Myers of Wando. He is charged with four counts of attempted murder. Deputies responded to 2398 Clements...

Modification to the Beresford Creek bridge project won’t delay completion

The City of Charleston’s project to replace the bridge on Daniel Island Drive that crosses over Beresford Creek has seen a major modification since construction began on Aug. 15. The project, which was initially approved as a linear utility project, now includes an extension of the gas...