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The Declaration of Independence: Beyond the history books

This was nothing like your high school history class. On April 23, The Daniel Island Speaker Series hosted Jeff Neale, curator of research at Middleton Place and an expert on the Declaration of Independence, to unpack the complexities, contradictions, and lasting impact of the revolutionary...

Annual sheriff’s report highlights crime trends, new policing initiatives

The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office released its annual report detailing the number of arrests made in 2024, including the amount of drugs and firearms seized, as well as how many arrests resulted from school incidents. With the law enforcement agency serving nearly 230,000 residents...

Take the plunge! Step outside your comfort zone while reading poolside

Summer is prime reading time, and beach/pool reading is popular, so we will have several choices over the next few months. However, don’t give up on more serious or challenging reads. Some books are like a bag of chips: fun while you are consuming them but leave you with nothing. Seek...

Publix renovations, new Seven Farms building under review

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...

Top favored SC employers have Daniel Island ties

When it comes to why people jump ship to a new job, a fatter paycheck often steals the spotlight. It’s the obvious draw – who doesn’t want more money? But dig a little deeper, and it’s clear that salary isn’t the whole story. Benefits like stellar health insurance, paid time off, or even quirky...

National wellness challenge brings ‘Hope For The Warriors’

Participants can now register for the Hope For The Warriors 30x30 Memorial Day Challenge presented by Owens & Minor. Kicking off May 1 and running through May 30, this virtual and free wellness challenge focuses on an individual's physical and emotional well-being while honoring and remembering...

Choosing the best summer camp for your kids

Selecting the perfect summer camp for your child can be a pivotal experience, shaping memories for years to come. Camps can encourage kids to step out of their comfort zones, try new activities, and overcome challenges away from the comforts of home while offering unique opportunities for them to...

SLED confirms Berkeley County Sheriff's deputy fired during traffic stop death of armed teenager

The State Law Enforcement Division confirmed that a Berkeley County Sheriff's deputy fired a weapon during a traffic stop that resulted in the death of an armed teenager near Clements Ferry Road on Tuesday evening, April 23. Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis said deputies had been patrolling the...

Teenager dies in officer-involved shooting during traffic stop near Clements Ferry Road

A 17-year-old teenager was shot and killed during a traffic stop involving a Berkeley County Sheriff's deputy Tuesday night near the intersection of Clements Ferry Road and Rivers Reach Drive. In a press release, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell said his office was notified by a local...

Gator’s death sparks reform

When a state-licensed trapper was called to remove and euthanize a 6-foot alligator from a pond behind the Daniel Island Village apartments on the quiet morning of March 12, eyewitnesses said the process quickly turned grim. As the reptile retreated into the water, onlookers said the...