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Cainhoy projects go 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:...

Reminder: Special GOP U.S. Senate primary Tuesday

The crowded field for South Carolina’s open Republican U.S. Senate nominee will be whittled down tomorrow, Aug. 11, during a special primary election. The election will fill the ballot slot left empty following the unexpected death of Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 12. Gov. Henry McMasters appointed...

Better Business Bureau warns families about back-to-school scams

As students head back to the classroom, the BBB Greater Columbia & Charleston is warning families to be on the lookout for a growing number of back-to-school scams, many of which are now being enhanced by artificial intelligence. From fake online stores selling discounted school supplies to...

Water main break temporarily closes DI Drive

A water main break along Daniel Island Drive and St. Thomas Island Drive may impact traffic Monday, Aug. 10. Crews are slated to return Monday, Aug. 10, and City of Charleston officials anticipate the road will be closed - in both directions - as repairs are made. Last Thursday and Friday, the...

U.S Senate Special Republican Primary voting underway

The early voting period in the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary runs Wednesday, Aug. 5, through Friday, Aug. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at early voting centers. The official primary election day is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Voters will decide the GOP's nomination for South Carolina's U...

Back to School 2026

The countdown is on. Next week, students across the Daniel Island, Clements Ferry, and Cainhoy communities will head back to the classroom as the 2026-27 school year begins. Berkeley County schools return on Wednesday, Aug. 12, while Bishop England High School starts Thursday, Aug. 13. To help...

Roundabout construction at Seven Farms, River Landing set for this fall

A nearly $2.6 million contract is paving the way for a new roundabout at the intersection of River Landing and Seven Farms drives, considered one of the busiest crossways on Daniel Island. Berkeley County Council awarded the contract to Blythe Development LLC, out of Charlotte, North Carolina,...

No e-bike tickets issued yet

The e-bike debate on Daniel Island once moved about as fast as the bikes themselves. Late last year, residents were calling, posting, organizing, and asking city leaders whether Charleston had to wait for someone to get seriously hurt before passing a law. The complaints centered on kids riding...

Overdose deaths fall statewide, but the opioid fight is far from over

Across South Carolina, new numbers show fewer people are dying from overdoses. But drug prevention officials say the danger is still moving fast. The South Carolina Department of Public Health’s newly released 2024 Drug Overdose Deaths Report shows 1,481 overdose deaths statewide last year,...

Daniel Island young adults make the most of summer jobs

During the dog days of summer, local teens are looking for ways to stay busy and earn some spending money. But for many young adults, a job is about more than just a paycheck. Ambitious teens across Daniel Island are using their summer jobs to gain experience and take steps toward their future...