In “How I Got From There to Here,” author and attorney Margie A. Pizarro, Esq., shares her story of triumph over adversity.
Complete with a Color Guard, the Community Resource Center put together an event to recognize the efforts of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office. The resource center, with help from the Sum…
“Now, don’t you feel better?!” quilting queen Diane Frankenberger said to me as I walked through and took in all her huge, lively quilt art works — the “Southern Textile Evangelism” exhibit th…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Sq. Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297-Daily from noon to 6 p.m.- https://artonthesquare.gallery/
Since my column began three years ago this fall, I do not recall profiling a photographer. Bob Kay has had a varied career as a combat photographer in the Air Force, shooting video and still i…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297, Daily from noon to 6 p.m.- https://artonthesquare.gallery/
The City of North Charleston’s Cultural Arts Department is pleased to announce that works by members of the Summerville Artist Guild will be on display at Park Circle Gallery through Sept. 29. The group exhibition is free and open to the public.
A local artist told me about Laura McCurry Knotts’ wonderfully inspirational biography on an older gentleman she knows through her church who lived through the hard times of WWII. Her book, “G…
Marlow is a 2-year-old-female domestic medium hair who is a sweet ball of fluff that just loves to lie around and look pretty, but can you really blame her? Marlow is just lazily waiting on he…
The construction had to be delayed because of the efforts to stop the work but soon there will be a ceremonial ribbon cutting marking its completion.
Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy expressed thanks to a recent $1,500 grant from the Rotary Club of Summerville Evening Charitable Foundation Inc.
You may have heard or seen Jerimiah King’s name around town as he has regular gigs in the area. King’s been here in Summerville since the fifth grade, but is originally from Land O’Lakes, Florida.
Ringo is a 2-year-old male terrier mix who has been in a home with small children and does very well with them. He also enjoys the company of other dogs and would actually prefer a home with o…
Live calendar for Sept. 2-8
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297, Daily from noon to 6 p.m., https://artonthesquare.gallery/ CHARLESTON SPORTS PUB, 9730 Dorchester Road, Summerville…
The brown-haired, green-eyed Marissa Rocco has been a successful model represented by Millie Lewis Models & Talent. However, she began in theater first. She lives in Summerville but is eng…
Another milestone for Trident Health in the Berkeley-Dorchester area. A new freestanding emergency room officially opened on Monday Aug. 24, following a ribbon cutting on Aug. 21.
The Greater Summerville Chamber of Commerce along with Dorchester Economic Development held a virtual, Industry Appreciation event. The virtual gathering, presented by TD Bank, took on the cha…
Diamond is a 3-year-old female terrier mix, She loves being around people, accepting their hugs and head scratches while wagging her tail in happiness. Though she came from a home with other a…
TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE FARMER'S MARKET: The Summerville Farmers Market will not be back in its normal form for the rest of 2020, but it will take place as a scaled-down Mini Summerville Farmers Market in an effort to support local farmers. The market operates between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday behind Town Hall.
Carla Johannesmeyer just had an exhibit at the Public Works Art Center where she also has an art studio. Her work caught my eye.
Musician Pete Valencia is a regular guitarist/singer around town. Originally from Globe, Arizona (60 miles from Phoenix), he has played for more than 40 years. He mainly performs country tunes…
A scenario from Dorchester County: A train carrying hazardous material has derailed between Coburn Town Road and Highway, 27 in Ridgeville. All residents and businesses within a 3-mile radius …
Over the years, archaeologists have unearthed the rich histories of the state’s Indigenous People, learning more about the First Peoples to live on South Carolina soil.
Calendar for Aug. 12-18
Send your live music dates to Mary@ProPublicist.com for inclusion in this lineup.
Visit these pets at Dorchester Paws, 136 Four Paws Lane in Summerville. For more information, call 843-871-3820 or go to dorchesterpaws.org.
All Berkeley County Offices will close at 2 p.m. Monday, August 3 due to Tropical Storm Isaias. This closure includes the Berkeley County Courthouse, Libraries, Animal Center and Cypress Gardens.
Ronald M. Smith wrote, “The Soul of a Poet – He’ll Blow Your Mind With His Poetry Lines,” out in paperback in February 2019 and hardcover a month later. Amazon, Thriftbooks.com, and Barnes & Noble carry it.
Curious about our “wrist history” I did some investigating and was amazed at how far back this particular jewelry goes.
There were a number of women in South Carolina who were pleased when the amendment that gave women the right to vote was ratified by the U.S. Congress in August 1920.
Cruise Control Driving School, Inc. of Summerville has awarded $1,500 in academic scholarships--$500 each to three graduates of local-area high schools. The recipients are Emmie Rob Collier, Brayden Harbert, and Gracie Hendrix.
Trident Medical Center celebrated 45 years of operation on July 30.
The event was opened by the hospital CEO Todd Gallati, who talked about the history of the hospital from its beginnings in 1975 to the present day.
It was a wonderful week. Time was spent shopping, exploring, and inhaling the Blue Ridge Mountains beauty.
Last fall, Sarah Camille Soltani Icely had an author day at Coastal Coffee Roasters. I saw her artwork earlier this month at the Carnes Artist Co-Op Studio at the Public Works Art Center.
Live music calendar for July 29 to Aug. 4
Dorchester Paws would like to give the community of Summerville a reason to celebrate this Summer.
Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County with a $15,000.00 grant to build an affordable home in Moncks Corner.According to a news release from Habitat for Hum…
REV Federal Credit Union is proud to welcome Shawn Kaup as Vice President of Marketing. Mr. Kaup brings more than twenty years of Marketing and Management experience. He will be responsible fo…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Sq. Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297-Daily from 12-6 p.m.- https://artonthesquare.gallery/
BLACKWATER ON THE ASHLEY, Camp field, Summers Drive & Highway 17-A S, Ridgeville (Across from Summers Corner)
Recently, my beau and I finally went to see the art at the new Public Works Art Center at 135 W. Richardson Ave.
One of the spaces within is the Carnes Crossroads Artist Cooperative, which officially opened back on Leap Day, Feb. 29. Their logo’s motto is, “Creativity Lives Here.”
Apple Blossom
I didn’t know I’d married two men until a few weeks after the wedding.
The phone rang in our apartment in Waco, Texas, and the voice asked to speak to Jim. “Sorry you have the wrong number,” I informed the caller.
“Who was that,” my brand new 2nd Lt. husband asked coming through the back door as I was putting the receiver back in its cradle. “Somebody asking for Jim,” I told him.
Walmart has announced plans to build a $220 million distribution center in Dorchester County, near Ridgeville, South Carolina. The announcement was the culmination of an effort, supported by state, county and local officials, to strengthen Walmart’s supply chain network while creating more than 1,000 local full-time jobs.
“We are tickled to welcome Walmart’s newest distribution center to western Dorchester County,” said Dorchester County Council Chairman George Bailey. “A project such as this would not have been possible without the county’s long-term commitment to infrastructure improvements and our strong relationship with the S.C. Ports Authority. We are grateful for Walmart’s faith in the county and excited for the new jobs this project will bring to our community.”
In the Old Testament book of Genesis, we read the story of the life of Joseph who was the son of the Patriarch Jacob (aka Israel) and Rachel. After Joseph had been sold into slavery out of jealousy by his brothers, he later would rise to become the highest official consultor (vizier) to the Pharoah of Egypt.
Katie Stagliano, a 21-year-old Summerville resident who founded Katie’s Krops, a nonprofit which empowers youth to maintain vegetable gardens and feed those in need, has been named a 2020 Nati…
You may know the name of Jay Shadix as he is a local radio personality. He has been on the air in Charleston at News Radio 94.3 FM, Q104.5 FM, 96.9 FM The Wolf and, most recently, mid-days fro…
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.
You may know the name of Jay Shadix as he is a local radio personality. He has been on the air in Charleston at News Radio 94.3 FM, Q104.5 FM, 96.9 FM The Wolf and, most recently, mid-days fro…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297. Open daily noon to 6 p.m., https://artonthesquare.gallery/
