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Congaree firefly event pass lottery opens soon

The ever-popular Congaree National Park Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event is planned for May 16-25, and those wanting to view the spectacle will need to win a pass in a lottery drawing. Passes to attend the magical natural phenomenon will be required to enter the park on event nights and will be...

Berkeley Co. in-house job fair set

An in-house job fair for a number of open Berkeley County Government positions is planned for Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the County Administration Building, 1003 Highway 52 in Moncks Corner. Members of the public needing a job or seeking a career change are invited to attend....

Navigation 101: Know the rules of the water

Back when this writer was young, Charleston’s waterways were uncrowded, and most boats did not have navigational equipment. They required navigation lights if they were operating at night, but lights and life preservers were about all they carried. The vessels that...

Drive-by celebration!

It’s been nearly five months since 18-year-old Will Bearden walked the halls of Philip Simmons High School, but that didn’t stop the entire school from showing up to support him. On a recent Friday afternoon, students from PSHS crowded the front of the school to celebrate their classmate...

Vandals strike, police issue 23 traffic warnings

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between Feb. 1-15. Vandalism On Feb. 2, an unknown individual attempted to steal an enclosed trailer from a...

Readers speak out about CARTA bus services from DI

As the weather warms and spring approaches, event season on Daniel Island will soon heat up as well. With concerts, the Charleston Open tennis tourney, and more, traffic to and from the island can be prohibitive, especially with the Beresford Creek bridge closed through the coming sring...

College regatta racing sets sail at the Daniel Island waterfront

Sea breezes, tactical decisions, expert boating maneuvers, high speeds, and the competitive college sailing spirit will be on full display March 9 along the Daniel Island waterfront. Six college qualifiers, including the Citadel and Clemson University sailing teams, will compete in the fast...

Get out on the water with these boat launch options

The coastal water in and around the Lowcountry is a known haven for boating and fishing enthusiasts. As the weather gets warmer and boating season approaches, Daniel Island and Clements Ferry residents have a variety of options to get out on the water for maritime adventures. For...

MarineMax boat dealership seeking expansion on Sportsman Island

Sportsman Island, a haven for boat enthusiasts, is seeking to get an upgrade with a new expanded showroom. Located at 152 Sportsman Island Drive, MarineMax Charleston will add the showroom to its existing boat dealership at the same location. “This facility is being built for [...

DIS students advocate for classmates with special needs

Thanks to a student-led effort, Berkeley County Council voted unanimously to approve $100,000 for Daniel Island School to fund handicap-accessible playground equipment for special needs students and expand the school’s community sensory garden. The effort to secure the funding got underway...