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Residents mourn death of alligator at vigil, seek policy change

The Daniel Island News will continue to follow this story in upcoming issues. The death of an alligator has gone viral and national after it was euthanized outside an apartment complex, sparking an outcry from some residents. Daniel Island Village residents and friends gathered...

Nowell Creek footbridge on DI Drive anticipated to break ground in May

The construction of a 60-foot aluminum footbridge across Nowell Creek on Daniel Island Drive is moving closer to reality as the City of Charleston nears selection of a contractor. After soliciting bids for the pedestrian and cycling bridge, the city received three proposals and is verifying...

Hoops Against Homelessness shoots to raise money

In 2020, Daniel Island School student Wade Altum encountered a homeless person and knew he wanted to make a difference. Combining his love of basketball with a desire to help others, he started Hoops Against Homelessness. Since its inception, Hoops Against Homelessness has raised more than...

Get The Rundown on Clements Ferry Road area businesses

El gallo closes El Gallo Bar and Grill on Clements Ferry Road served its last meal on March 7, closing its doors as it prepares to relocate. The popular Mexican restaurant, known for its vibrant atmosphere and karaoke nights, has yet to announce its new location, but updates are being...

Parks and pools coming to Point Hope

Point Hope residents who have spent their summers without a signature park or pool can look forward to big changes in 2026. As one of Charleston’s fastest growing communities, Point Hope will soon welcome Doolittle Park, the area’s first resident-only recreational hub. Named after aviation...

PSHS student Caroline Davey wins Home Telecom Art Challenge

Created with a skillful combination of soft colored pencils and contrasting vibrant alcohol markers, Caroline Davey’s artwork of the indigenous South Carolina canal otter dives off the page and was selected as this year’s winner of the Home Telecom Directory Art Challenge. The 11th annual...

Mankiewicz Coatings expands on Clements Ferry with $30M investment

Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC, a global leader in high-quality coating systems for aviation, automotive, and industrial markets, is expanding its current facility on Clements Ferry Road. The company has invested $30 million to expand its warehouse space by 100,000 square feet, an effort that is...

Dealing with the wait

What’s your most frustrating traffic intersection to get stuck in on Clements Ferry Road? Point Hope Parkway at Clements Ferry Road after that that ill-timed, what was I thinking, grocery run when Philip Simmons schools let out? Or maybe it’s sitting at the intersection of Beresford...

Proposed 52-lot Thomas Island subdivision to undergo 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. ...

DINA meeting on March 19 to review development, ports projects

The Daniel Island Neighborhood Association is set to host its quarterly meeting, updating the community on issues impacting residents. DINA is a volunteer organization formed by residents and the only organization sanctioned in 1998 by the City of Charleston to represent all DI residents. At the...