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Alligator etiquette

On Daniel Island, picturesque ponds, winding trails, and scenic marshlands are part of the everyday backdrop. But so too are the quiet inhabitants that have long called this landscape home: alligators. As development continues to press into natural habitats, learning how to safely...

DI breast cancer survivor paints with a purpose

Dull, dark, and depressing are words often used to describe hospital rooms. While battling cancer in the hospital, Becky O’Toole felt the drab rooms were detrimental to healing and wanted to do something to help herself and others. In the span of three years, the Daniel Island...

Multiuse path for walkers, bikers, golf carts coming to Clements Ferry Road

After years of planning and delays, the construction and continuation of a multiuse sidewalk along Clements Ferry Road is moving forward. Berkeley County officials said the project is in its final design phase and is expected to break ground in mid-2025. The 10-foot-wide recreational...

Want to live longer? Pick up some weights

It turns out the fountain of youth might just be found in a squat rack. Recent research shows that strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders: it’s one of the most effective ways to extend your lifespan and improve your quality of life. A large-scale 2022 study published in the...

Feeling good and staying healthy begins on your plate

In a world flooded with TikTok diet hacks and ever-changing food trends, it’s no wonder people are feeling a bit, well, hangry and confused. “People are overwhelmed and confused with all the nutrition information they come across on social media,” said Kathryn Adel, registered dietitian...

Daniel Island scouts from Troop 519 applauded in Court of Honor

BSA Troop 519 held its semi-annual Court of Honor at the Church of the Holy Spirit March 13, recognizing scouts who earned rank advancements, merit badges, and other honors since last September. The public gathering acknowledged the works and accomplishments of both the boys and girls...

Tennis player reports $17K Rolex watch missing at Charleston Open

The following incidents were taken from the City of Charleston Police Department’s crime reports within Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between April 1-15. Theft On April 1, during the Credit One Charleston Open, a tennis player reported...

Quiet week for area development, few items moving through city boards

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. UPCOMING: TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE April 24: No items relating to Daniel Island or...

Charleston recognized as a Top 100 Best Place to Live in 2025

Charleston has earned a coveted spot among the nation's most livable cities, according to livability.com. The online publication released its 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live list, showcasing the nation's most vibrant and livable small- to mid-sized cities, and the list, now in its 12th year of...

Park Pursuits: SC parks featured for National Park Week

National Park Week is rolling in from April 19 to April 27 – and there’s no better time to celebrate America’s love for the open road and the great outdoors. To mark the occasion, Gunther Volvo Coconut Creek launched a family-focused poll, asking: Which national park would most want to visit this...