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Pet overcrowding crisis hits at Berkeley Animal Center

Archer is a big, bubbly dog looking for a home. But lately, he’s been spending a lot of time in the shelter. Berkeley Animal Center (BAC) is facing an overwhelming influx of animals and a shortage of resources to care for them. Pets like 4-year-old Archer are sharing chew toys and sleeping...

Mullaney earns first degree black belt

Eighteen-year-old Ian Mullaney successfully completed his black belt examination at Osupurē Karate on Daniel Island earlier this year. The intense two-hour examination tested his skills and abilities in Kihons (basic techniques), Kata (traditional karate forms) and Kumite (sparring) in...

Haley wins in SC Dist.1, Trump claims statewide GOP race

Editor’s note: This story was first published online Monday, Feb. 26, with misreported numbers for Berkeley County, showing election results for Beaufort County instead. We have corrected the Berkeley County numbers here. While former President Donald J. Trump carried the state of South...

Daniel Island School shines spotlight on healthy living with wellness fair

Health and wellness were the spotlight at the Daniel Island School’s recent Wellness Fair, which brought together students and families to explore over 25 interactive booths promoting various aspects of wellness. The Feb. 8 event aimed to foster a sense of community and provide a fun...

City to host free Small Business Opportunity Expo

The City of Charleston’s Business Services will host the 2024 Small Business Opportunity Expo on Thursday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Gaillard Center at 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401. Registration is required for this free event. The event is for organizations and...

No projects moving through city boards this week

This week there are several developments coming before the various City of Charleston boards and committees. Below are those items 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...

SAVE THE DATE: REOCCURRING MEETINGS

AA MEETINGS Providence Church: Mon. - Fri., 7:30 am. Holy Cross: Speaker Mtg. Sat., 8 pm; 12 Step Mtg. Wed. 7:30 pm. AL-ANON Al-Anon, a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics, meets every Thurs., 7 pm at Holy Cross Church on Daniel Island. Enter via the doors by the preschool playground...

A shucking good time!

It’s oyster season in the Lowcountry! While its exterior may distinguish oysters from most foods we consume, it’s the soft meat inside that makes them a modern delicacy. Whether heading out to a local oyster roast or planning to host your own, try these tips and techniques and, if...

Conservation-minded projects set to protect DI’s shoreline

The trails and waterways along Daniel Island’s Wando River shoreline have long been a beacon for walkers, bikers, kayakers and other nature enthusiasts. Within a few years, new opportunities for residents and visitors to partake in recreational pursuits on the island’s Cooper River...

Queen Bee: DIS’ Angle wins district spell-off

The word “cauterize” may not find itself into everyday conversation, but it was the championship word that catapulted Eva “Cate” Angle to victory in the Berkeley County School District 2024 spelling bee. The Jan. 18 district bee brought together 14 middle schools from across the district,...