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Lace up and explore the area’s best and hidden trails

Whether you’re craving a morning stroll or a scenic escape, the Daniel Island and Cainhoy area offers miles of interconnected trails linking parks, neighborhoods, and riverfront views. With more than 25 miles of trails on Daniel Island alone and a growing network in Point Hope, there’s a...

‘Faith over fear has become my mindset’

When life throws its toughest challenges, some find a way to rise above, turning adversity into strength. That’s exactly what James Chambers III did when he learned his father had been diagnosed with cancer. It’s one reason why he was honored as this year’s recipient of the Daniel Island...

Ransom email demands $5,000; guest punched during stadium event

The following incidents are crime reports filed by the Charleston Police Department’s Patrol Team 5 (Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and Cainhoy) between May 1 and May 15. LARCENY On May 2, an officer met with a complainant on Elfe Street in reference to a flimflam incident. The...

These fun, breezy books perfect for summertime

Summer is upon us, and most of us lean toward lighter selections for steamy days at the pool, or long hours of travel, but there is still room for some quirky or challenging books. Pick a few for this month. “The Next Day” by Melinda French Gates. Her perspective on handling big transitions...

Holiday week brings lull for city development agendas

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...

Guardians of the shore

When the sun rises over the beaches of Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island, most people are still tucked in their beds. But for a dedicated team of volunteers, this is the start of another patrol – a quiet, purposeful march along the shore to check for turtle tracks and nests. With a...

The Roundup: Publix construction update, new Greek eatery coming soon

DI Publix construction is ‘moving along’ Construction on the Daniel Island Publix, the island’s only supermarket, is progressing with no reported delays or issues, according to Publix media relations manager Jared Glover. “Things are moving along as planned, and we look forward to...

You Dough Girl!

Eleven-year-old entrepreneur Hollyn Gege is making Daniel Island a little sweeter. She turned her love of baking into a thriving business – one delicious homemade cookie at a time. The idea for her cookie business evolved when her older brother, Liam, started his milk delivery business, DI...

Meet the turtles that call Daniel Island home

If you’ve ever spotted a turtle crossing the road or sunbathing by the Daniel Island waterfront, you might wonder just how many of these reptiles call the area home. To better understand the types of local turtles and how residents can help protect them, we spoke with Andrew Grosse, a...

Atlantic Nowell Creek grand opening

Atlantic Nowell Creek held its grand opening on May 1 to introduce its newest luxury apartment community on Daniel Island. The apartment complex is located off Daniel Island Drive, near the site of the former Blackbaud headquarters and the MUSC soccer stadium. Artists, musicians,...