Summerville works to earn designation as bicycle-friendly town

Summerville wants to add to its reputation as an attractive place to live by seeking national certification as a bicycle-friendly town. Town officials are working toward meeting the standards set forth by the League of American Bicyclists to earn the organization's designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Read More

It's all fun and games for county canine unit German shepherd

Once he gets a hit on the marijuana, Feist can move on to his real obsession: a canvas chew toy. Feist, an 18-month-old German shepherd, is the newest of four canine units working for the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office. Read More

It's fair time in the Lowcountry

As the 53rd annual Coastal Carolina Fair kicks off today, officials ask for patience in traffic

Many people can't wait to get to the fair. Officials are asking those people to try. The 53rd annual Coastal Carolina Fair gets started today in Ladson, and with it comes the congestion created by thousands of people flooding U.S. Highway 78 and College Park Road to get to the rides, exhibits and entertainment. Read More

Newington principal pushes positive school environment

Running a school is not a 40-hour-a-week job. "You live it and breathe it. You want the best for everyone in the building," said Cammy Groome, who is in her 10th year as principal of Newington Elementary School. " Read More

Scarecrows attract attention

Summerville residents get creative with Halloween contest fundraiser

It's highly unlikely any crows will feel welcome in downtown Summerville through the rest of the month. Civic groups, private individuals, businesses and schools descended on Hutchinson Square on Saturday to put together the 63 entries for the Summerville Junior Service League's annual Scarecrows on the Square contest. Read More

Japanese chef entertains diners with cooking and knife skills

Dinner and a show takes on a different meaning for Japanese steakhouse chef Jayar Narciso, who turns dinner into the show. With a flash of sharpened steel slicing through tender beef and chicken and food skillfully flying through the air, Narciso is equal parts chef and entertainer as he ... Read More

Panthers' drum line gains momentum at Pinewood Prep

Pounding it out

They don't line up in any fancy formations or wear shiny uniforms. The Pinewood Prep drum line keeps it simple. Pound out a beat and get the fans behind their football team. In its second year, Pinewood Prep's drum line has become a popular part of the Panthers' home games. Read More

The bands play on

Area marching bands constantly evolving in pursuit of perfection

The Summerville High School marching band took five minutes out of an early October practice to figure out how to stand still. Specifically, the musicians were learning how to migrate from one formation to the next, but making sure they all came to a pause so that their feet were in position to make their next move. Read More

Coastal wildlife rescue group endangered

The rescuers need a helping hand of their own. Keeper of the Wild, a nonprofit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization based in St. George, is facing the all-too-real possibility of having to shut down its operation. Read More

Coastal wildlife rescue group endangered

The rescuers need a helping hand of their own. Keeper of the Wild, a nonprofit wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization based in St. George, is facing the all-too-real possibility of having to shut down its operation. Read More