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New York Life opens on DanieI Island

A ribbon cutting was held for New York Life’s new location on Monday, May 5. The company moved from downtown Charleston, where they were located for many decades. The office now resides in the former Blackbaud building off Daniel Island Drive. One of the big perks of the move...

Celebrate high school graduates: send us your senior’s photo

The tassel is worth the hassle. Behind every cap and gown is a story. Late-night study sessions, unexpected challenges, quiet determination, and moments of joy. Graduation isn’t just the end of high school. It’s a celebration of growth, grit, and everything it took to get here. At The...

Single-family homes planned for Tuxbury Farm Subdivision on Hwy. 41

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week. More detailed agendas and results can be found at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter. UPCOMING: TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE May 22: Tuxbury Farm Subdivision (3rd review) - Preliminary plat and road...

Wellmore Silver Pen Award winners announced

Wellmore of Daniel Island recognized two high school seniors with its annual Silver Pen Award during a ceremony on May 5. Elliana Thacker took first place, with second place going to Sofia Gillum. At the awards dinner, they received $3,750 in cash prizes. The essay topic for 2025 was: Describe a...

Road closure at Pier View and Daniel's Landing

UPDATE as of June 2, 2025: The intersection of Pier View Street and Daniels Landing Drive will be closed starting Monday, June 2. The continued construction of The Waterfront development will force a road closure at the intersection of Pier View Street and Daniel's Landing Drive, possibly for...

Program set on Cainhoy-area master-planned community

The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce will host a briefing and special presentation on one of Berkeley County’s popular master-planned communities – Point Hope – on Tuesday, May 20, with special guest speaker Matt Sloan, president and CEO, DI Development Company. Registration and networking begins at 9:...

Make family barbecues a breeze

When it’s time for some fun in the sun, you probably don’t want to waste too much time in the kitchen. And with Memorial Day celebrations from backyards to the beach taking place this holiday weekend, this creamy potato salad is ideal for making quickly at home before heading off to your get-...

Daniel island church group unexpectedly attends pope’s funeral in Rome

What began as a pilgrimage from Daniel Island to Rome, Italy, to witness a saint’s canonization became an unexpected front-row seat to history. Father Gregory West, pastor of Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church on Daniel Island, was leading 29 parishioners to Rome when news broke that...

Step into a wild Lego wonderland at Magnolia Plantation this summer

Forget everything you know about gardens – this one just got a Lego-fied glow-up. This summer, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is turning up the fun with Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! The eye-popping outdoor exhibit features more than 40 larger-than-life animal sculptures built entirely from...

Why I think bikes are superior to e-bikes

First, I would like to address the issue some call “the invention of the century:” e-bikes. The idea of having an electric bike that can basically go on the freeway and be considered a motorcycle is great, in theory, for reducing emissions, but in practice, e-bikes aren’t used at all like...