Lowcountry Land Trust is hosting a May Giving Challenge with the goal of raising $150,000 to celebrate its anniversary and further its work protecting vital Lowcountry lands and waterways.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) applauds South Carolina’s nurses during National Nurses Week, which began May 6.
GEORGETOWN – The front door to the Kaminski House will swing wide open on May 4, as the Georgetown museum resumes its daily tours after more than a year closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In advance of National Safe Boating Week (May 22-28), members of the Charleston area U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are urging boat owners to submit their vessels to a free quick safety check. The…
For most senior citizens starting retirement, one of their primary concerns is whether they will outlive their assets and income. Even with what appears to be an adequate nest egg, most retire…
Increased construction traffic and potential delays are expected during daylight hours over the next eight weeks in the areas of Central Avenue and US 17A at Parkwood Drive beginning April 26.
After successfully finding forever homes for 18,359 pets in 2020 alone, Bissell Pet Foundation is again aiming to Empty the Shelters by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 or less at 200 p…
True or False…remember those quizzes in school?
Only a few days are left to apply for the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Berkeley County. The deadline is 5 p.m. on April 16. To qualify for the program, you must be a Berkeley…
Charleston Water System and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control identified blue-green algae at a count high enough to constitute a bloom in Goose Creek Reservoir…
Boaters in the Charleston area should note that an additional section of a busy Charleston County waterway will get a temporary, seasonal no-wake zone this year beginning April 15, the S.C. De…
I learned about Michael Minor from the Executive Director at Flowertown Players. Multi-talented, Minor is not only a ventriloquist, but is also an impressionist, a classically trained vocalist…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Sq. Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297-Daily from 12-6 p.m.- https://artonthesquare.gallery/
The Junior Service League of Summerville has donated $6,093.55, to the schools of Dorchester School District Two. These funds were raised through community events sponsored by the League that …
“…the property of rain is to wet…”
The Berkeley County Sheriff's Office has seen an increase in population and calls, making its response time suffer so it is spliting the county in half.
The first farmers market of the year kicked off at the Regional Recreation Complex in Moncks Corner on April 1. From 3 p.m.-6 p.m. vendors filled the market pavilion, located at 418 East Main Street.
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Sq. Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297-Daily from 12-6 p.m.- https://artonthesquare.gallery/
I met Lorna at an area annual business expo after her first book, “Tobacco Sun” came out in 2017. Her newest book, “The Ocean at Night,” came out in October. She lives outside of Charleston an…
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the S.C. Conservation Bank were recently awarded five grants totaling $5 million to protect coastal wetlands in Williamsburg, Jasper, Charl…
Santee Cooper has earned second place in the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2020.
Gardeners will tell you that the soil has a lot to do with what will grow in it. One aspect of understanding the nature of soils involves their chemistry, specifically concerning the organic m…
I’ll have to admit that this past winter has not been so bad here in my part of central South Carolina. It hasn’t gotten real cold, and there has been no snow or ice. I’m glad to see the sun c…
Arts Scene Calendar for Mar. 17 to 23
The Summerville Exchange Club has been supporting Dorchester Children’s Advocacy Center annually since 2006 by donating the proceeds from their annual Azalea Classic Golf Tournament. After the…
We’ve considered this Mystery Plant some time ago in a previous article, but I think it’s worth a few added thoughts.
After the civil unrest that swept across the nation this summer, the Summerville police department came together and decided to make efforts to break down barriers of diversity within their lo…
I noticed an upcoming book signing on this author happening from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Antiques & Artisans Village on Old Trolley Road and wanted to profile him. Tom Bailey is an au…
ANTIQUES & ARTISANS VILLAGE, 619 Old Trolley Road, Summerville, 843-900-5368.
Live entertainment calendar for Feb. 24 to March 2
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People around town who frequent Montreux Bar and Grill have probably heard of The Spazmatics.
The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department will display that new paintings by Summerville artist Stephanie Drawdy will be on display at Park Circle Gallery from March 2-31. The ex…
Gilda Cobb-Hunter is a native of Gifford, F.L., attending Florida A&M University for a bachelor’s in African-American History and Florida State University for a master’s in American History.
Up until COVID precautions created international travel restrictions to Colombia, South America, Bebe Beans, a ministry which sells coffee to support housing and helping pregnant women from th…
Live music and arts calendar for Feb. 17-23
When it comes to theater, most of us think about the actors or the singers or the dancers on stage. However, all the people behind the scenes are so very integral to getting any show’s product…
Summerville area live music directory.
Larry R. Wiles’ latest novel, “Jack Madison-The Shaping of His Life”— released on Jan. 4, is a fictional novel set in the ‘50s. It is loosely autobiographical and centered on the main characte…
Preservation South Carolina Honors Dorchester Heritage Center with 2020 Preservation Service Award
The word revival is from the Hebrew word “chayah” and it means to bring back to life, to restore, rejuvenate, and renew.
Malone is a 5-year-old male shepherd mix who has everyone at Dorchester Paws in his pocket and soon that will include you. He can be a bit picky over who he allows in his circle, especially ot…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297. Open Daily from noon to 6 p.m., https://artonthesquare.gallery/
Sometimes “firsts” are bittersweet.
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Buddy is an 11-year-old male Labrador retriever mix looking to be your best buddy ever. Though he’s just a tiny bit older, he still knows how to have a good time and rough around with the best…
We are deep into January and I hope the New Year resolutions you made are still going strong.
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Sq. Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297-Daily from 12-6 p.m.- https://artonthesquare.gallery/
Donna Wall has worked with and has been represented by the Millie Lewis Talent & Modeling Agency for 20 years. Wall is also represented by CTA (Carolina Talent Agency) based in Charlotte, …
Author Dorothy McFalls was born in New York and raised in Summerville.
