Nearly 3,000 job openings are coming to Florence County. Florence 1 Schools will revive a career center program to prepare students for jobs at the AESC electric vehicle battery factory.
The governor’s office on Tuesday announced a $1.5 billion investment for a new Pee Dee battery plant to create a second plant that will employ 1,080 workers who will manufacture cells to be used in electric vehicle batteries.
Ready to get crafty? Florence's first Michaels arts and crafts store will open in the Commons at Magnolia near Magnolia Mall.
Stop for a quick bite at Florence's new grab-and-go restaurant. The gas station spot was born from a known downtown eatery.
Summerville's own pied piper Michael Hostler led a team of hospital staffers around the Trident Medical Center lobby area and into the cafeteria on March 17 (St. Patrick's Day) to the tune of some of his favorite traditional Irish ditties. The retired lawyer and former Cleveland cop can be s…
The Dorchester Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC) concluded 2022 with a bang by recording one of its most successful Operation E.L.F (Enhancing the Lives of Families) efforts to date. Operation E.L.F is the organization's annual toy drive for children who've received services from DCAC. The l…
It only takes a few people who care to start something special.
The Flowertown Garden Club Christmas Doorway Decorating Contest returned this year with a theme of “Celebrating 175 Years of Christmas in Summerville.” Entries were judged for creativity, balance, and theme, while also critiquing decorations for uniqueness and originality. Awards were given …
A lot can happen in 175 years.
In 1964 Summerville, there weren’t many female real estate agents. But Michaele Rogers remembers this year well because it’s when her mother, Doris Dean, got her real estate license.
Like so many who came to Summerville, Saul Alexander sought refuge.
Monica Shows has participated in many performances at The James F. Dean Community Theatre.
On Saturday Dec. 17, the Town of Summerville celebrated its 175th birthday. The community capped off the special occasion with a bash at Gahagan Park, the site for plenty of food, fun and fireworks. Among those in attendance were Mayor Ricky Waring, members of the Town Council and Summervill…
The Boot Boogie Babes conquered Hutchinson Square on Dec. 15, as they danced the night away to popular Christmas anthems, such as Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" and more. The Seattle-based dance company's Charleston chapter of entertainers later invited a few audience membe…
Members of the Summerville Police Department made the most of their time at Sunday's Christmas parade, as they caught up with a number of holiday characters in attendance.
Local kids began lining up at 9 a.m. for a chance to sit on Santa's lap and communicate their Christmas wishes at the Summerville Journal Scene's "Breakfast with Santa" event on the morning of Dec. 3 at the Rollins Edwards Community Center. Youngsters made the most of their visit by partakin…
The Town of Summerville is primed and ready to ring in a holly, jolly holiday season with their Christmas tree lighting showcase at Hutchinson Square, scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m.
Salsa dancers, mariachi performers and a host of artists were joined by community members and corporate sponsors to spotlight Hispanic Heritage Month during last week's Oct. 20 Third Thursday extravaganza in Historic Downtown Summerville. Columbia-based Palmetto Luna and The SC Commission fo…
Italian food, music, flags and libations were all the rage at Summerville's Italian Feast on Sunday, Oct 9, as locals and visitors proudly brandished the red, white and green on their party hats and t-shirts at Hutchinson Square, while others donned old traditional garb from centuries ago. A…
Legend Oaks Golf & Tennis Club's first-ever Fall Craft Festival promises to be a fun-filled day of shopping, games and sightseeing from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the recreation venue's 118 Legend Oaks Way site in Summerville.
An estimated 15,000-plus locals and out-of-town visitors pounded the pavement in Historic Downtown Summerville on Sept. 17 for this year's Sweet Tea Festival that saw people browsing vendor booths, playing games, dancing and, of course, drinking buckets of refreshing, honey-sweet tea.
The time-honored tradition of celebrating the Summerville Italian Feast will soon be upon us, as this year's ninth annual event is set to kick off on October 9 at Hutchinson Square from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Milton Thomas, III of Charleston, SC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Elliott Thomas of Charleston, SC and John Alexander Kincaid of Charleston, SC, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ralph Kincaid of Charlotte, NC.
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Mac Rogerson of Summerville, SC are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ms. Jennifer Dawn Rogerson to Dr. Marcus Leo Schaefer of Goose Creek, SC. Ms Rogerson earned her undergraduate degree from Charleston Southern University and Dr Schaefer earned his un…
Wilt and Shannon Staples of Summerville marked their 50th wedding anniversary on May 23.
Jonathan Lewis Case of Summerville, South Carolina and Kaylee Ann DeVane of Florence, South Carolina were married on April 13, 2019, at the Summerville Country Club.
Cathryn Denison Berry of Summerville and Felder Wayne Poplin III of Oswego, South Carolina, were united in holy matrimony on Feb. 23, 2019, at St. Paul’s Church, with a reception immediately following at Summerville Country Club. The ceremony was officiated by the Reverend Michael R. Lumpkin…
A 100th birthday celebration was given in honor of John A. Means on Dec. 8, 2018 at the Dorchester Presbyterian Church in Summerville.
Jennifer Auchter and Eric Pasquino are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Grace Pasquino, born Nov. 28, 2018 at Sharon Regional Medical Center in Sharon, Pennsylvania, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measuring 20 and a half inches.
Ms. Martha Jurasik of Summerville and of Dr. Sudan Deuskar of Mt. Pleasant are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nina Marie Deuskar, to Lt. Michael William Spotts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Spotts of New Carslile, Ohio.
Jessica Adair Clevenger and Matthew Aaron Carter of Hanahan are engaged to be married on May 4, 2019 at the Island House on John’s Island.
Katherine Elizabeth Richmond and Brian Paul Kacinko of Atlanta were married April 14, 2018 at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston, SC, with a reception immediately following the ceremony at the Francis Marion Hotel.
Rachael Kathryn Beebe of Summerville and Thomas Robinson Henry of Gastonia, North Carolina were married on April 7, 2018 at Prince George Episcopal Church in Georgetown.
Irene Rose Smith of Summerville and Zachary Joseph Yereb of McAllen, Texas, were married on May 19, 2018 at St. Paul's Church in Summerville with a reception at Doar Hall.
Cameron Law Walker and Jonathan Rush Lauterer, both of Asheville, NC. were married on March 17 at the Sullivan’s Island home of the bride's father. The officiant was Dr. Thomas Horton, a former History teacher at Porter-Gaud School and long time friend of the bride’s family.
Captain Kent and Mrs. Donna Fawbush Brasher celebrate 50 years of marriage on March 7, 2018. They were married in 1968 in Benham, Kentucky. Kent and Donna traveled to many duty stations throughout 28 years of U. S. Navy service. Most importantly they also raised two wonderful children, Brian…
Virginia “Ginny” Christina Cox and Matthew Ray Crim, Jr. are engaged to be married on May 19, 2018, in Key West.
Katherine Elizabeth Richmond and Brian Paul Kacinko of Atlanta are engaged to be married April 14, 2018 at John Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston.
Rachael Kathryn Beebe of Charleston and Thomas Robinson Henry of Georgetown are engaged to be married on April 7 at Prince George Winyah Episcopal Church in Georgetown.
Dr. and Mrs. James Peter Van Dorsten, of Montreat, North Carolina, announce the engagement of their daughter, Katherine Brett Van Dorsten, to James Harrison Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dale Thompson, Jr., of Summerville, South Carolina.
Rachel Elizabeth Mackles of James Island and Charles Robert Davis, lll of James Island were married on Oct. 20, 2017 at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
Crystal and Robert Vincent Maguire are proud to announce the birth of son Brady Reed Maguire at 8:41 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at Meritus Health Family Birthing Center in Hagerstown, Maryland. Brady was 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches.
Noelle Briana Cunningham of Summerville and Lawrence Clifton Ghoram III of Zachary, Louisiana, were married on Sept. 30, 2017 at the Daniel Island Club in Charleston.
Madeline Katherine Leitch of Mt. Pleasant and Samuel Wright Hunter of Charleston are engaged to be married on March 4, 2018 at Alhambra Hall in Mt. Pleasant.
Kristen Ruth Hawley of Summerville and Ethan Thomas Forbes of Manning are engaged to be married on Jan. 13, 2018 at Hidden Acres in Marion, South Carolina.
Alan and Kathleen Norton of Lake City, Florida are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tiffany Norton to Russ Cornette.
Meredith Ragen Mutispaugh and Brent Morgan Williamson of Summerville are engaged to be married on March 24, 2018 at the Summerville Country Club.
Mary Elizabeth Sauther of Aiken and Ryan Stanley Bishop of Summerville are engaged to be married on March 24, 2018 in Holly Hill, S.C.
Camila Francisca Villacreses of Quito, Ecuador, and Robert Bryce Robbins of Summerville, SC, were joined in marriage on May 27, 2017, at Cottage on the Creek in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Jean Pierre Poisson officiated.
Mike and Ann Moore of Summerville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 12. The couple was married on Aug. 12, 1967.
Robert and Marion Bigelow celebrated 70 years of marriage August 2, 2017 with a family dinner.
John and Mandy Pitcock celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary Aug. 4. The couple was married on Aug. 4, 2007.
Captain Randolph Lee Rhodes, USN (ret.) and Emmagene West Rhodes celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 20, 2017.
Christen Caroline Jackson of Summerville and Tyler Shannon Lane of Goose Creek are engaged to be married on Sept. 23 at the Pavilion at Pepper Plantation in Awendaw.
