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**Update 4 p.m.As of 2:30 p.m. the semi truck was moved to Turtle Pond Road behind Hess, according t ... full story
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- Summerville local to compete at the 2010 Charleston Fashion Week
Designer Julia Faye Davison steps back to take a look at one of the pieces that ... full story - Legislators urged to help district at PTSA meeting
State Reps. Jenny Horne, Annette Young and Sen. Mike Rose spoke to more than 100 ... full story - Cracking building for Cracker Barrel
Making room for Cracker BarrelPart of a demolition crew clears debris Friday mor ... full story
**Update 4 p.m.As of 2:30 p.m. the semi truck was moved to Turtle Pond Road behind Hess, according to DHEC’s Thom Berry.The area is safe, Berry said.As of 3:15 p.m. the Highway Patrol re-opened the exit ramp to I-26 from Highway 17-A.Moran Environmen ... full story
Designer Julia Faye Davison steps back to take a look at one of the pieces that she will show at 2010 Charleston Fashion Week. Davison, of Summerville, was chosen as one of the emerging designers to show at 2010 Charleston Fashion Week, March 15-20 a ... full story
Legislators urged to help district at PTSA meetingState Reps. Jenny Horne, Annette Young and Sen. Mike Rose spoke to more than 100 citizens gathered at the Summerville High School auditorium Monday to discuss budget cuts to DD2 public schools.DD2 Chief Financial Officer Allyson Duke gave an overview ... full story
$47 million investment comes to Dorchester CountyA $47 million investment had just landed in Dorchester County, thanks in part to the wind turbine industry.IMO, a manufacturing from Germany, recently announced it would open a facility in Dorchester County’s McQueen Industrial Park that will produce ... full story
Making room for Cracker BarrelPart of a demolition crew clears debris Friday morning to make room for what will become a Cracker Barrel restaurant off Highway 17-A near Interstate-26. Cracker Barrel should open in the fall. The building has formerly ... full story
Local legislators to discuss Special Needs Services budget cuts SundayLocal elected officials Senator Mike Rose, Rep. Jenny Horne, Rep. Joseph Daning, and Rep. Annette Young will host a special meeting Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m. to discuss cuts to benefits for special needs infants, children and adults.The SC Senate Wa ... full story
Next week’s happenings at the Faith Sellers Senior CenterJoy Singers is the Senior Adult Choir of the Summerville Baptist Church. Come join us to listen to this group of dedicated seniors who love making music together and taking it to the community. Monday, March 15, 10:15 a.m.Scrapbooking: Help organize ... full story
In every organization there are individuals who are recognized for their contributions and support without ever thinking about themselves.Nick Nichols MTCM (SS) of the United States Submarine Veterans Incorporated, Charleston Base, is one of those me ... full story
The Summerville Music Club will present a performance by Charleston Southern University’s Lyric Theater, March 23 at 7 p.m. p.m. at Summerville Baptist Church, 417 Central Avenue.The performance will feature students from the Horton School of Music i ... full story
Summerville residents place first at EMS Regional Paramedic CompetitionCharleston County is proud to announce that Emergency Medical Service (EMS) paramedics Amanda Reeves and Becky Smyth, of Summerville, placed first in the Lowcountry Regional Emergency Medical Services Competition, which was held on Feb. 6 at the Lowc ... full story
CORRECTIONWednesday’s Journal Scene contained an error about Democratic candidates running for office. Current State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex is running for Governor this year. The Journal regrets the error. ... full story
Biggby Coffee celebrates 15 years with free drinks on MondayMichigan-based Biggby Coffee celebrates its 15th year of business this month by offering a free tall drink to all customers at all locations on March 15.Biggby Coffee is located at 717 Old Trolley Road in Summerville. To receive the free drink, custo ... full story
Daylight Savings begins this weekendDaylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. each year on the second Sunday of March. This year, it will fall on Sunday, March 14. Move clocks ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Saturday night. ... full story
Fripp Lane Extension project remains in limboNearly 60 residents came out to the Summerville Town Council meeting Wednesday to hear the council discuss the Fripp Lane extension project, but council members decided to keep it tabled, keeping the project in limbo.The road extension would have con ... full story
A Summerville man remains in jail on five counts of kidnapping after he allegedly held five people at gunpoint in an apartment complex office Monday morning.Police say 55-year-old Jerome Robinson entered the Somerset Apartments complex office at abou ... full story
It’s been nearly three years since the gunshots shattered the quiet of a languid summer evening and a neighborhood faced the horror of a mother and two children murdered.Tuesday, Circuit Court Judge R. Markley Dennis found Anthony Sanders guilty of t ... full story
Sunny, a brilliantly colored orange and green Conure Parrot, stands on his owner Mark Wyckoff’s shoulder, whistling as he walks back and fourth from side to side.The bird comfortably rides on Mark’s hand through their downtown Summerville home, and w ... full story
Editor's note: Correction: Jim Rex is running for the position of South Carolina Governor. The Journal regrets the error.
Democratic candidates descended on Summerville’s White Gables on Feb. 27, discussing important issues with Dorchester County ... full story
A Summerville man is in jail on five counts of kidnapping after he allegedly held five people at gunpoint in an apartment complex office Monday morning.Police say 55-year-old Jerome Robinson entered the Somerset Apartments complex office at about 8:5 ... full story
Debby “Flash” Stephenson speaks to the Summerville Oakbrook Rotary Club about Courageous Kidz, a non-profit that supports families who have children with cancer.Meals on Wheels Board Chairman Luke Biggs speaks to the Summerville Oakbrook Rotary Club ... full story
Summerville Evening Lions Club President Jim Strobel welcomes Past International Lions Director Jay Patel. Patel recently spoke with the club about the logistics and benefits of attending the 2010 International Convention to be held in Sidney, Austra ... full story
Tracie Erwin of Pet Helpers speaks to the Rotary Club of Summerville at the March 3 meeting. The club meets at Sticky Fingers on Wed. at 12:30. ... full story
It’s been nearly three years since the gunshots shattered the quiet of a languid summer evening and a neighborhood faced the horror of a mother and two children murdered in their home.During a bench trial Tuesday, Judge Markley Dennis found Anthony S ... full story
The Summerville Police Department is requesting assistance in locating Francis J. Felter ( white male, date of birth 11-16-69). Felter is wanted for Lewd Act Upon a Child Under 16 and two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor 1st Degree. The ... full story
Spring event at the Village of Summerville open to the publicThe Village at Summerville is celebrating the start of spring with an Arts & Spring Open House, from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 21. Visual and textile arts will be on display as well as music, food, and activities for children.It is a family ... full story
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