It can happen to anybody. I’m an established lifelong klutz who’s taken innumerable tumbles. My late husband was agile and athletic, but even he could go down unexpectedly.
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297. Open daily noon to 6 p.m., https://artonthesquare.gallery/
The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced on July 10th that it will begin construction on 14.65 miles of Highway 61 in Dorchester County.
The latest COVID-19 numbers for July 10, from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control show 1,725 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional confirmed deaths.
This week Summerville Medical Center is celebrating the one year anniversary of consolidating obstetric and neonatal services across Trident Health system to one location at Summerville Medica…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297, https://artonthesquare.gallery/. Open daily from noon to 6 p.m.
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The ARK, Alzheimer’s family support services, announces that early bird registration for its 21st Annual McElveen Race For The ARK is now open through August 20. The race is planned for August…
Zac Crump is one of several local musicians whose names I type up every week in my Arts Scene Calendar.
In observance of the Fourth of July, all Dorchester County Administrative Offices and Courts will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020.
Local artist Sherri Bardsley said I should write about area writer Georgia Haug (pen name, Georgianna Jeans).
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297. Daily from noon to 6 p.m., https://artonthesquare.gallery/.
The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce through its Rural Initiative has spearheaded a new program – Berkeley Community Cares (BCC).
Berkeley Electric has made the decision to close it lobbies again due to the increase in COVID-19 cases statewide. Please refer to the attached press release for additional information.
The Charleston Museum recently reopened and did a Facebook virtual showing of its new “From Etchings to Pastels” exhibit, a collaboration with The Pastel Society, on display until October: htt…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297. Daily from noon to 6 p.m., https://artonthesquare.gallery/
Any pet store in unincorporated Dorchester County selling a dog or cat could have its business license suspended.
The offical Dorchester Library posted an update to internal operations on their Facebook pafe implementing a new regulation.
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297-Daily from 12-6 p.m.- https://artonthesquare.gallery/
My Arts column first reported about this local character back in October 17. Since then, Moore has run for mayor of Summerville and done a bit of acting.
In April Ashley River Park was under contract for construction and Dorchester County executed a contract with Edcon, Inc. for the construction of a 85-acre park located along the scenic Ashley River.
Summerville Medical Center announced they will start Phase 1 of a $24 million emergency expansion on Monday, June 15th. The project was designed to meet the Lowcountry community’s growth need …
Beginning July 1, 2020, Berkeley County residents in the franchise area (see map attached) will have trash collection provided by Carolina Waste. Throughout the month of June, those residents …
My Arts Scene Calendar lists area events each week and Boonie’s name appears a fair amount.
Catness is a 4-year-old female terrier mix waiting to shoot her arrow at your heart and have you fall in love with her. Even though she’s a chunky girl, she enjoys going on walks and even jogs…
Live calendar for June 10-16
Students from Cane bay High School, Westview Middle School, Charis Academy, Ashley Ridge High School, Rollings Middle School of the Arts, and James H. Spann Elementary School all gathered to b…
The Sticky Fingers on 1200 N Main St. in Summerville, is now closed permanently.
CSX is scheduled to close the railroad crossing at Oakley Road, between Highway 52 and Old Highway 52 in Moncks Corner, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 to repair a portion of th…
Wilt and Shannon Staples of Summerville marked their 50th wedding anniversary on May 23.
Dorchester County Council has rescinded the State of Emergency and nightly curfew issued for Dorchester County.
Like so many, I was so excited when Main Street Reads opened its doors last year.
When did we all get to be “guys?” That used to be a kind of slang term for those of the male persuasion, such as in “Guys and Dolls.” No mistaken identity in that title.
Live calendar for June 3-9
As outrage and protests continue following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, the town of Summerville prepares for more protestors again on Monday; other local governments continue …
State unemployment numbers continue rise because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, more than 540,000 people have filed for initial unemployment claims since the beginning of March. Because of …
The Dorchester County Library System plans to reopen the Libraries to the public beginning on Tuesday, May 26. There are new regulations and internal operations to ensure the safety of the com…
Fetter Healthcare Network is scheduled to open additional mobile testing sites to expand COVID-19 testing across the County and reach more rural populations.
Berkeley County Clerk of Court Leah Dupree announces the following reopening plan for the Berkeley County Courthouse.
The COVID-19 testing that was scheduled to occur today at the Cainhoy Community Center in Huger has been cancelled due to the threat of flooding from Tropical Storm Bertha. The Huger area is p…
Berkeley County Library System (BCLS) locations will reopen to the public on Monday, June 1. Hours of operation at each of the seven branches will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday t…
What better way to remember those who have died for our freedom than to use their own words.
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297. Daily from noon to 6 p.m.; Class size is limited.
Local artist Debbie Grogen was born in Charleston and has lived in the Lowcountry her entire life. I met her when Art on the Square used to be the old Art Central in downtown Summerville. Her …
Nothing says “welcome to my home” like a table of cleaning products by the front door. Corona has changed everything, even the way we entertain.
New information regarding the death of a man from Summerville has been released by the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.
Nonprofit organizations have been clobbered by the novel coronavirus crisis and many are facing an uncertain financial future until the global pandemic is resolved.
Fetter Healthcare Network is scheduled to open additional mobile testing sites to expand COVID-19 testing across the County and reach more rural populations.
Berkeley County Roads & Bridges crews have completed seven Dirt-to-Pave projects (DTP). The roads, listed below, were funded by the County’s One-Cent Sales Tax Program. See pictures attach…
Many of our best social gatherings have to be memories in these distancing days. One of my most vivid at this time of year is of the Masters. It begins with an eagle I once posted one Masters Sunday.
