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Shelby Rogers calls the shots as a Tennis Channel analyst

Shelby Rogers may have hung up her racket, but she certainly hasn’t stepped away from the game she loves. The Charleston native and former WTA pro has traded in her tennis whites for a microphone, serving up expert analysis as a commentator for Tennis Channel. And this year, she’s bringing...

What’s New at COCO 2025

Whether you know it as the Family Circle Cup, the Volvo Car Open, or the COCO, there’s lots of new stuff underway to celebrate the 25th anniversary of tournament tennis on Daniel Island this weekend. Let’s get started! YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS! Tennis great John McEnroe made this four-...

From Daniel Island debut to WTA champion

She was just 17 when she stepped out onto the stadium court to play in a tournament that has morphed into today’s Credit One Charleston Open. While Emma Navarro might have been unknown and unheralded, her talent and potential were unlimited. Navarro was a junior at Ashley Hall when...

Elite showdown in Charleston: A must-watch tennis spectacle

The 2025 Credit One Charleston Open will showcase an amazing cast of characters – and champions. This year’s version of the iconic tournament, dubbed as “Where the Court Meets the Coast,” is star-spangled with nine Americans and star-studded with so much talent that 10 of the top 20 players...

Aw, shucks! Daniel Island teen crafts custom oyster tables

Most 13-year-olds spend their free time playing video games or riding bikes with friends. But for Chase Delpino, spare time means something different – it means building. From the garage of his Daniel Island home, Delpino has turned a shared family pastime into a business, crafting and...

Police make drug-related arrests

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 March 1-15. Drug/Narcotics Violations While patrolling on March 2, officers observed a vehicle...

Mankiewicz to revise TRC site plan

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. ...

SC fire ban continues as wildfires flare up

The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties across the state last Friday, March 21, and on Saturday, March 22, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency as a fire at Table Rock State Park in Pickens County continued to rage. The State...

Palmetto Poison Center warns of danger

Wrapping up National Poison Prevention Week, the Palmetto Poison Center reminds everyone to stay vigilant about medicine use and abuse. Each year more than two million calls are received at poison centers nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, poisoning is the No. 1 cause of...

Growth, greenspace, and infrastructure

The next 10 years are poised to be Berkeley County’s most pivotal, and county leaders have come up with a plan – a comprehensive one. The One Berkeley Comprehensive Plan, adopted in September 2023, is the county’s roadmap for the future. With Berkeley County experiencing some of the...