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Tying the knot on Daniel Island

For some, Daniel Island is home. For others, it’s a peaceful getaway. But for a lucky few, it’s the place where they say, “I do.” With its oak trees and scenic marsh views, the island offers a wedding backdrop as breathtaking as the love stories it hosts. Just ask the brides who’ve tied...

‘Ace Mace’ April 5 demonstration scaled back due to permit denial

Activist and attorney William J. Hamilton III stood across the street from Credit One Stadium on the afternoon of Saturday, April 5, strapped on a black bulletproof vest, and donned a blue hard hat. It was 1 p.m., and the Ace Mace Justice Reform rally Hamilton organized against outspoken U....

Jessica Pegula storms back to win 2025 COCO

Jessica Pegula reached a career milestone with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over fellow American Sofia Kenin to win the 2025 Credit One Charleston Open. The top-seeded Pegula survived a 5-1 deficit in the decisive second set against the 2020 Australian Open champ to earn her first clay-court...

The Roundup: Clements Ferry traffic crackdown, new boxing gym on the way

Clements Ferry traffic crackdown The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office and the Charleston Police Department recently teamed up for a traffic enforcement operation targeting speeding, reckless driving, and other traffic violations along several high-traffic routes, including Clements Ferry Road,...

The Daniel Island News honored with 17 journalism awards

The Daniel Island News staff continues to produce quality writing, editing, design, and photography. Last week, the newspaper earned 17 journalism awards at the South Carolina Press Association’s annual 2024 news contest ceremony. The contest was judged by members of the Kentucky...

Fine Art Show to showcase professionals, creative artwork by Daniel Island students

The Daniel Island Recreation Center will be transformed into an eye-catching art gallery on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Daniel Island Fine Art Show features local artists exhibiting their original work and some impressive paintings by Daniel Island School art students...

April’s bests: A faulty fastballer, the messy mob, and an outstanding Icelandic quest

No nonfiction this month, but already some on the list for next month! Let’s start with two great historical fiction offerings: “Precipice” by Robert Harris. Based on the astonishingly true story of Prime Minister H.H. Asquith and his affair with socialite Venetia Stanley. Set in London in...

Thieves target trailers, haul off with valuable tools

The following incidents were reported by the Charleston Police Department’s Patrol Team 5, which covers Daniel Island, Clements Ferry Road, and parts of Cainhoy, between March 16-31. Larceny On March 16, an officer responded to Cainhoy Village Road in reference to a stolen trailer valued...

55 single-family homes and 336 apartment units planned for Cainhoy

Here are the developments before the various City of Charleston boards and committees this week. Find detailed agendas and results at charleston-sc.gov/agendacenter. UPCOMING: TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE April 10: Cainhoy Del Webb - Phase 1 (Revisions) - Proposed revisions to previously...

Credit One Bank commits to pay equity for COCO 2026

Credit One Bank has extended its title partnership with the Credit One Charleston Open through 2031 and, with this new commitment, announced it will provide equal prize money to players starting in 2026. In a press release, organizers said, "This historic milestone reflects the bank’s ongoing...