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Long Point Road resurfacing project begins

As part of Charleston County’s resurfacing plan, crews are resurfacing a portion of Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. Work will be completed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sundays through Thursdays, and is expected to be completed in mid-April. Funded by the Charleston County Transportation Committee, the...

Students sought to join Mayor's Commission

The City of Charleston is looking for students to join its 2025-26 Mayor’s Youth Commission. Current 8th-11th grade students in Charleston County or Berkeley County School District schools, within the City of Charleston, are eligible. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 17. MYC members meet...

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional potato bread

From hearty stews to minty pies, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are all about enjoying the flavors of the holiday. Whether you’re cooking up a full meal or simply serving appetizers, this Irish potato bread makes for a simple, tasty snack to feed your crowd. Find more celebratory recipes at...

Declutter, deep clean, and reclaim your space

Ah, spring. It’s the season of renewal, fresh blooms, and realizing just how much stuff you’ve crammed into your closet over the past year. Whether you’re a neat freak or someone who considers a “floor-drobe” a valid storage option, there’s no better time than now to refresh your home...

Less is more when it comes to minimal living

Minimalism isn’t just a trend – for some, it’s a lifestyle shift that’s transforming homes into serene, intentional spaces. Gone are the days of overstuffed bookshelves and impulse decor buys. Today, it’s about creating a home that breathes, one that feels curated rather than chaotic. Local...

A crown with a cause

The moment Kallyn Long heard her name announced as the new Miss South Carolina High School America, time seemed to stop. “I was speechless – a rare moment for those who know me well!” she joked. “It was a dream come true, a God moment I will cherish forever.” A sophomore at Bishop...

‘We were the fortunate ones’

Harry Schneider turns 88 in April and lives with his wife in the Daniel Pointe Retirement Community on Daniel Island. But for two years of his young life, more than eight decades ago, Schneider lived with his family deep in the forest between Poland and Russia, sleeping on the ground,...

Environmental groups denied

A panel of federal judges has denied an appeal from environmental groups to temporarily halt development in the new Point Hope community off Clements Ferry Road while their primary lawsuit is pending. The environmental groups – the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, Charleston...

Jimmy Foti of Foti Law wins 2024-25 Pigskin Pick’em championship

Going into Super Bowl Sunday, the 2024-25 Daniel Island News Pigskin Pick’em championship title was still up for grabs among VIP sponsors, with attorney Jimmy Foti of Foti Law Firm clinging to a 180-72 record over Daniel Island Real Estate’s Edie Coupe and Carolina One’s Nancy Crick, both at 173-...

Is Izzie the night heron nocturnal or not?

My dad, some friends, and I had just returned to the dock from a recent fishing trip when something unusual caught my eye. “Isn’t that a night heron?” I asked our friend, who owns the marina. “Yes,” he said, “that’s Izzie.” I apologize, but I couldn’t help but wonder, “Izzie...