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.
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 …
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.
Dorchester School District Two named Jennifer Passmore its new public information officer. In this role, she will serve the district as the liaison to the media and provide essential information to the families, staff and community of DDTwo.
The Turtlebots from Summerville Elementary School, robotics state competition winners, were recognized March 11 at the Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees meeting. The team project finished second in the state and seventh in the competition.
The Dorchester School District Two (DDTwo) Board of Trustees has greenlit a resolution for a special election Tuesday, May 14, to tackle the pressing issue of growth within the district. With a unanimous vote, the board seeks to implement a sustainable long-term plan to address facility need…
The following local students received academic honors or degrees for the fall 2023 semester from their respective college or university:
Dr. Daniel Seiden, Head of School at Pinewood Preparatory School, was selected to participate in the distinguished Klingenstein Fellowship, where he recently spent two weeks at Columbia University’s Teachers College in New York City.
The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, through a partnership with Robert Bosch LLC, has announced scholarship applications are open for 2024 graduates. Applications are due by March 29.
The Steinberg Law Firm’s 2024 College Scholarship Program is now open. This year’s program offers five $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and current college students who are residents of South Carolina.
Joye Law Firm began its annual scholarship program Feb. 1. Since 2006, Joye Law Firm has awarded more than $300,000 in student scholarships.
In robotics, a dedicated group from Summerville Elementary School is making waves as they gear up for the state-level competition. The team, comprised of fourth and fifth-grade students, is part of the FIRST Lego League (FLL) challenges for students in fourth grade and above. The FLL aims to…
Managing growth was an essential and recurring topic during the Dorchester School District Two State of the District address Friday, Feb. 2, at the Summer Corner Performing Arts Center.
Superintendent showcases district’s impact on education, community
Dorchester District Two schools have announced the 2024 Teachers of the Year. Twenty-six teachers have been selected by their respective schools for this honor. They will now participate in the annual District Teacher of the Year selection process.
One of the items discussed by Dorchester School District Two Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins during his State of the District address Friday, Feb. 2, at the Summers Corner Performing Arts Center was safety.
Dorchester School District Two teacher Justin Gadsden of Fort Dorchester High School completed the South Carolina Council on the Holocaust Teacher Fellowship.
Dorchester School District Two officials have announced the achievement of two of its musicians, Alyssa Cross, from Ashley Ridge High School, and Wyatt Savage, from Summerville High School for being selected to participate in the South Carolina Band Directors Association (SCBDA) “Masters Rec…
Dorchester School District Two hosted a recruitment fair for all positions on Saturday, Jan. 20, at Fort Dorchester High School.
Local students on Georgia Southern President’s List
Ralph Hayes, executive director for the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation in Dorchester School District Two, is the first education foundation leader in South Carolina to earn recognition as a Certified Education Foundation Leader.
OCtech announces honor students for 2023 fall semester
Ms. Blanchard’s third-grade class at Dr. Eugene Sires Elementary School heard an inspirational talk by Summerville native Katie Stagliano, founder of Katies Krops and author of “Katie’s Cabbage.” Children between ages 7-17 are encouraged to become a grower.
Fourth- and fifth-graders at Knightsville Elementary spent some time Friday, Dec. 1, with some not-so-typical visitors. The students formed groups of two and practiced their reading with dogs from the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. The dogs then visited the school's special education classrooms.
The Dorchester Free School Board, believed to be the oldest functioning school board in the United States, will mark its tricentennial anniversary in 2024 with a series of presentations to historical organizations, civic clubs and other interested groups. Many of these events are open to the…
During Commencement ceremonies, the University of Georgia celebrated more than 2,900 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2023 Friday, Dec. 15.
The Fort Dorchester High School Future Business Leaders of America, or FBLA, hosted a drive-through shoe drive from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 16, in the loop in front of the school. FBLA adviser and Fort Dorchester CTE teacher Brie Scott said the goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes to …
The Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 11, and highlighted three talented student artists for creating the district’s holiday cards. The students are Autumn Dailey (snow globe) and Amelia Wiggins (fireplace and hot chocolate), both of Ashley Ridge High School a…
The Dorchester County Adult Education program in Dorchester School District Two received recognition from the South Carolina Association for Adult and Continuing Education (SCAACE) for overall excellence and for an individual professional.
The Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 11, and highlighted the relationship between the Dorchester Two Educational Foundation’s connection with the Summerville Italian Feast with the check presentation for $15,500. This community celebration has now given DD2 s…
Allie Grace Kinard, of Summerville, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Lee University Dec. 9 during the 189th commencement exercises.
South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis has recognized Dorchester County School District Two’s Scott Stevenson of Ashley Ridge High School as the South Carolina Financial Literacy Master Teacher Program’s Educator of the Month for December.
Two Dorchester School District Two arts educators received recognition from the South Carolina Arts Education Association (SCAEA) for excellence in arts education and advocacy.
The Dorchester School District Two Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 11, and approved a bonus for eligible staff.
William M. Reeves Elementary is the first elementary school in Dorchester District Two to receive a Heart Safe School designation. Employees from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) were joined by school nursing staff and first responders with Dorchester County EMS at the school …
The Dorchester District Two Office of Special Education Services and the Special Services Parent Liaison Group (SSPL) came together Friday, Dec. 1, to honor students with different abilities, their families and the dedicated individuals who significantly affect their lives.
Dorchester District Two (DD2) families of elementary school, rising ninth graders and current high school students will be affected by proposed swift changes and real estate resale values of some homes during the first planned rezoning phase, which takes place over over the next three years.
Thirty Dorchester School District Two student performers earned all-state honors through the South Carolina Music Educators Association.
Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, welcomed 348 new initiates from 12 universities in October. Six of the new initiates
Dorchester School District Two received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to bolster safety on all school buses across the district.
Chester, the Dorchester District 2 gun-detection K-9, will be featured in at least two school yearbooks.
This GivingTuesday, Trident Literacy Association will inspire generosity by showcasing their students’ achievements and highlighting new and exciting programs beginning in January 2024 at the organization.
Summerville High School student Emory Holness won the statewide "I Have a Dream" 60th Anniversary Student Writing Contest through the South Carolina State Department of Education.
Charleston Southern University has announced the launch of Buc Promise, a new renewable scholarship for Pell-eligible South Carolina residents with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA.
Summerville High School was placed briefly in secure status Tuesday, Nov. 7, after the school resource officer received a report from a concerned citizen called about a suspicious person in the area close to the school.
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Dorchester Heritage Center is hosting a special event featuring the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe. The event offers an evening of cultural enrichment, history and community engagement at this Discovery Series event from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. …
Growing Pains: A (Devised) Musical Meditation on Teenage Tribulations is a story that invites its audience into the minds of students through song and silliness. The show features a mix of well-known and underrated showtunes, a 1990s aesthetic and an original script.
Through a partnership with the Dorchester Alcohol and Drug Commission, the Save A Life Tour visited Dorchester District 2 high schools.
Protesters from Defense of Democracy lined the easement along Dorchester Road in front of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church in Summerville on Saturday, Oct. 21, to protest a conference at the church hosted by Concerned Citizens for Education.
Six schools in Dorchester School District Two received $108,000 in state grants to support the district’s award-winning arts education program.
Fort Dorchester High School recognized three students from each grade as “Patriots of the Month” for their outstanding achievements in Quarter 1. The students were celebrated Thursday, Oct. 12, with a free lunch from Chick-Fil-A, a trophy and a yard sign stating the distinction. Pictured, in…
