Katie’s Krops is hosting its second annual Springfest Saturday, April 27. This free event will allow attendees to connect with the community and learn more about Katie’s Krops and its partner organizations while enjoying music and participating in hands-on activities.

GOPAC, a Republican state and local political training organization, announced that South Carolina House District 94 Rep. Gil Gatch of Summerville is among the 29 legislators in its 2024 class of Emerging Leaders. Nominated by their state’s legislative leadership, these legislators have demo…

Over the weekend, Summerville and North Charleston residents discovered that more than a dozen 4-by-4-foot political signs promoting the upcoming May 14 school infrastructure bond referendum paid for by a local citizens group had been vandalized. 

The South Carolina Land Bank and South Carolina Commission for Minority Affairs recently convened a land conservation meeting involving the Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians, the Edisto Natchez Kusso Tribe and the Waccamaw Indian People.

Joint Base Charleston named Teresa Chrapkiewicz, of Summerville, as this year’s Hometown Hero, recognizing her character and contributions to the Charleston community.

They say a person’s legacy is their mark on the world long after they’re gone. Yet, too often, these legacies fade into obscurity with time. But in the heart of the Summerville Community, Saul Alexander’s legacy not only endures but thrives, shaping the very fabric of its history.

Summerville Police Department’s K-9 “Chaos” died unexpectedly Thursday, April 18. 

On Friday, April 19, a double homicide occurred in the parking lot of the Gates of Summerville Apartment Complex.

The Summerville Journal Scene won first place in the competitive General Excellence category at the South Carolina Press Association (SCPA) annual contest. The achievement underscores the publication’s commitment to excellence and dedication to serving its community with high-quality reporting.

The Farnsworth Family Agency in Summerville has acquired The Charles Birt Agency, a move aimed at enhancing its ability to serve clients with better expertise and resources.

Dorchester County has completed a 75,000-square-foot pad-ready industrial site at the Winding Woods Commerce Park in St. George.

Former Summerville police officer Anthony DeLustro, 64, was arrested Wednesday, April 10, and charged with murder for fatally shooting Michael O’Neal, 39, of Pfafftown, North Carolina, while off duty on March 20 outside the Chick-fil-A on North Main Street.

The Summerville Preservation Society, at its Thursday, March 28, meeting, received a presentation from Thomas Dion about the “History of the Free School Board in Dorchester in the Province of Carolina” book. The book was published by the Dorchester Free School Board in conjunction with the 3…

Dorchester County is hosting an accelerated hiring event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Dorchester County Public Works and Facilities, 2120 E. Main St. in Dorchester.

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Welcome back to Summerville Reads! Visit Main Street Reads, Summerville’s independent bookstore, your local library or “shop small” from your couch at a particular page we built just for the Summerville Reads selections at bookshop.org/lists/summerville-reads-as-seen-in-the-summerville-journ…

Dorchester School District Two has named Shannon Scott, a counselor at RISE Academy, as the 2024 District Counselor of the Year. Scott was recognized at the Feb. 26 meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Every year, Fire Safe South Carolina (FSSC) and its partners congratulate fire departments across the state on their active participation in developing community risk reduction plans. For the fifth consecutive year, Dorchester County's Fire Rescue has been recognized by the FSSC for its comm…

Flowertown Players and the Timrod Library invite families to join "Dolly's Imagination Celebration" from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the James F. Dean Community Theatre, 133 S. Main St. in Summerville. The celebration will include children’s crafts, story time with a character from the F…

Dorchester County Veterans Affairs (DCVA) implemented a policy update effective April 15 to optimize service delivery for Dorchester County veterans. In alignment with neighboring counties, DCVA will exclusively process claim requests for residents of Dorchester County.

The DDTwo Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to have a special election Tuesday, May 14, for a bond referendum to address growth by eliminating overcrowding, lowering teacher-to-student ratios and improving aging schools.

The town of Summerville hosted the official swearing-in ceremony Monday, April 8, for Matt Halter, who was elected as the new councilman representing District 3.

Gather with others in the community for a time of prayer, music and worship at a National Day of Prayer Breakfast featuring Adrian Despres.

Memorial Day, first observed more than 150 years ago and then known as Decoration Day, is a day Americans take a moment to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Healthy Roots MD and Dorchester County Parks and Recreation are encouraging Summerville residents to take a step toward better health with ‘Walk with a Doc.’ This health program brings doctors and the community together to walk at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month at Ashley River…

Sunday, April 28, is National Great Poetry Reading Day, and the Timrod Library will celebrate with a Poetry Café featuring a group of South Carolina poets. The Poetry Café, part of the 25th annual Timrod Author Series, begins at 2 p.m. at the library, 217 Central Ave.

Experience one of Shakespeare’s beloved tales in a completely new way. In FDHS Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet, audiences will be guided through Verona and immersed fully in the story alongside its characters. They will dance at Capulet’s Masquerade Ball, they will be banished to th…

The Summerville Police Department announced Anthony DeLustro, an off-duty officer who shot and killed Michael O’Neal, a 39-year-old man from Pfafftown, North Carolina, during an altercation on March 20, was arrested Wednesday, April 10, and charged with murder in connection with O’Neal’s dea…

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Across the district in April, DDTwo schools will celebrate the Month of the Military Child with various activities. The district also invites schools and the community to wear purple Wednesday, April 17, as a sign of support for the military children in our area. Why purple? It is the color …

The Charleston real estate market continues to be strong and vibrant and many new agents are flocking to join Carolina One Real Estate, the Lowcountry’s real estate sales and marketing leader. Recently, nine new agents have signed on in seven of Carolina One’s 14 local sales and marketing offices.

The first of three 2024 debates hosted by the Dorchester County Republican Party, in partnership with the Summerville Journal Scene, is Thursday, April 11, at Summerville Country Club with candidates for the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Wreaths Across America (WAA) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW), solidifying a partnership aimed at bolstering support for veterans and their families across the nation.

Dive into an evening of discovery with author Marissa Hale at the April installment of the Dorchester Heritage Center’s Discovery Series. The event promises an enriching experience and will take place from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Timrod Library, 217 Central Ave. in Summerville.

P.J. White announced she is a Republican candidate for coroner in Dorchester County’s primary election on Tuesday, June 11.

The arrest of a 13-year-old Black male by two officers from the Summerville Police Department has caused considerable backlash after photos and video of the incident surfaced online.

Flowertown Players’ artistic and technical director, Jason Olson, has given an overview of season 48.

The Palmetto Paleontology Museum, in partnership with the Summerville Museum and Research Center, will soon unveil the first public exhibit of fossils and other artifacts.

My, my, how things have changed over the years.

Welcome back to Summerville Reads, where this week’s theme is remarkable journeys, including a local journey through Charleston history, a cross-country journey of a young girl and her father and a cursed woman’s journey around the globe.

Attractions for the 2024 Flowertown Festival have arrived in Summerville. The Flowertown Festival is the Summerville Family YMCA’s premiere fundraiser. The event was founded in 1973 to support health and wellness programs at the Y. Every spring, thousands of people visit Summerville to see n…