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In order to provide a safer and more attractive corridor through the heart ... full story - A little beach music
Toby Mott and Cindy Norton, members of the Summerville Shag Club, get in the swi ... full story - Dorchester County woman turns 107 years old
Lesser Banister Spells was born on February 5, 1903 in Ridgeville, SC to the lat ... full story
Hundreds of students, parents and educators sported colorful outfits showing team spirit at the LEGO League Regional Qualifier robot competition Saturday at Trident Technical College. The 36 teams from throughout the Lowcountry used their robotics sk ... full story
In order to provide a safer and more attractive corridor through the heart of downtown Summerville, planners from Kimley-Horn and Associates are recommending adding several roundabout traffic circles along Main Street.The intersections at Main S ... full story
Next week’s happenings at the Faith Sellers Senior CenterSING-A-LONG: February is the month of LOVE. Join us Monday, Feb. 8 at 10:45 a.m. as we sing songs about all kinds of love.Reading Circle: Listen to inspirational stories of hope, devotion, faith and miracles. Tuesday Feb. 9, 10:50 – 11:15 a.m.Ho ... full story
Toby Mott and Cindy Norton, members of the Summerville Shag Club, get in the swing at Mojo’s at the Galleria Monday night. The club meets every Monday night at Mojo’s with advanced lessons beginning at 7 p.m. and basic at 7:30 p.m. Mojo’s begins smok ... full story
Lesser Banister Spells was born on February 5, 1903 in Ridgeville, SC to the late John Banister and the late Irene Mack Banister. Lesser attended the Public schools of Dorchester County, formally known as Silver Hill.In 1925, she was married to the l ... full story
The Summerville Music Club will present Dr. Jill Terhaar Lewis in concert at St John the Beloved Catholic Church, 28 Sumter Ave, Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m. The program title is “Love Songs and Arias” and will include works by Donauby, Marx ... full story
Home Depot holds workshops for children with disabilitiesHome Depot is supporting its community by hosting Bond and Build Workshops for families with children with disabilities at their Summerville location. These workshops allow children with disabilities to work on a project with their parents and ... full story
She may have been an 11th hour replacement, but Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York –– charmed Charleston on Jan. 23 with a heartfelt and natural style that supported her charitable work and love of family.Ferguson replaced TV Doctor Sanjay Gupta, as ... full story
At the urging of many people across Berkeley County and after diligent consideration, Dr. Minnie N. Blackwell has announced she will run for Berkeley County Supervisor.Blackwell, a science teacher with the Dorchester County School District 2, is curr ... full story
‘Who Dat’ once played for the Green WaveA Green Wave alumnus is in Miami this week preparing for the Super Bowl.As part of the blocking unit for the NFL’s highest scoring offense, Jamar Nesbit helped the New Orleans Saints earn their first NFC Championship last month. On Sunday, the former ... full story
Downtown multi-use paths get OK from committeeThe Public Works Committee on Wednesday unanimously voted in favor of paving projects that would connect neighborhoods to parks as well as add a bicycle lane to a popular, well-traveled road.Residents in the South Pointe neighborhood have been compla ... full story
Summerville woman found hanged in jailA 49-year old Summerville woman was found hanging in her cell in the Summerville Annex of the Dorchester County, according to County Coroner Chris Nesbit.The woman has been identified as Susan Stanfield, who lived in the Oakbrook area, Nesbit said.St ... full story
A 98-year-old Pine tree gave way to gravity and old age in the wee morning hours on Sunday when it toppled over on South Main Street and wedged itself into a nearby oak tree.The crash caused power outages to nearly 850 customers in the surrounding ne ... full story
Madelyn Robinson, Summerville town planner, says that results from the U.S. Census will be a vital tool in determining the town’s future.“Our council districts are off-balance,” Robinson said. “Council district lines will be the most direct changes ( ... full story
The Rev. Lyndon Harris was in his office three blocks away from Ground Zero when the first plane hit the south tower on September 11, 2001. Harris, in town Jan. 19 to help Charleston Mayor Joe Riley dedicate the city’s new Garden of Forgiveness at Ph ... full story
Rep. Annette Young joins S.C. Treasurer Comverse Chellis and his wife Sharon at the Greater Summerville/Dorchester Chamber Gala on Friday night. See more photos from the event at our Spotted gallery. ... full story
Women Build meeting set for MondayThe second meeting for the Dorchester Habitat for Humanity Women Build will be held Mon., Feb 8 at 5:30 at the Summerville library, 76 Trolley Rd. Habitat for Humanity officials will update newcomers about the project and establish committees n ... full story
Wine Gala to benefit Medical Outreach ClinicThe Medical Outreach Clinic of Summerville will partner with the Junior Service League of Summerville to present the annual wine fest gala, which will offer wine tasting, food, music and dancing for a good cause.The event will be held at Summerhouse, ... full story
The Summerville Oakbrook Rotary Club’s annual Oysterfest is planned for Feb. 6 at Wescott Plantation from 6 to 10 p.m. The event, held under three giant party tents and in the golf clubhouse, features more than oysters with Roy Judy’s “world’s best” ... full story
‘Figurative Bronzes’ topic for Sculpture lectureGuest Lecturer Julie McCraney Brogdon will speak at the “Friends of Sculpture” Lectures Series at 7 p.m. on Feb. 4 at Rollings Middle School of the Arts Auditorium.Brogdon, a nationally known fine arts sculptor and a Georgia native, has been recogniz ... full story
Kris Kristofferson’s performance Friday night at a nearly sold-out North Charleston Performing Arts Center proved that he is one of the best and most interesting songwriters alive. Kristofferson, 73, captivated for close to two hours with just himsel ... full story
Pinewood Preparatory School honored World War II code breaker Frances S. Suddeth Josephson, of Summerville, with a sculpture unveiling and a tribute concert by the Summerville Community Orchestra on Jan. 24.The sculpture of Josephson, made by Kris Pa ... full story
Trident Health System to host heart lectures for the publicAccording to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease and stroke are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States, accounting for more than 40 percent of all deaths.Fortunately, early detection of risk factors and li ... full story
Five Guys Burgers and Fries to open in Summerville next monthPopular restaurant chain Five Guys Burgers and Fries will open a Summerville location in mid-March, according to franchise owner Sean Moore.It will be located on Main Street in front of Wal Mart, next to Colucci Jewelers. The spot is where the old Bl ... full story
Muskets will fire as re-enactors celebrate the 250th anniversary of the construction of the fort at Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site on Saturday, Feb. 6. The tabby structure, much of which still stands on the bluff overlooking the Ashley ... full story
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