The Summerville Family YMCA and the Lowcountry Food Bank have teamed up to make sure local children stay fed during this time of need.
Berkeley County Council approved the construction of a turn lane at Old Mt. Holly Road, onto Highway 52 during the telephonic Council meeting on Monday, March 23.
The virus has become the topic of the news and is affecting nearly everyone in the world. There is nothing wrong with being cautious if we can prevent our emotions from leading us into fear, b…
George of the Jungle is a 10-year-old male domestic shorthair who is hanging from the branches waiting to be adopted from Dorchester Paws. After all of his time in the jungle, he just loves ha…
My family’s battles with squirrels began in the 1940s with my grandfather’s Victory Garden in the spare lot next to our house. He planted copious vegetables with only one undefeated pest – the…
When the new ART on the Square at Nexton in Summerville opened, I had walked around the gallery there to take in all the artist’s work. Please note that the gallery is closed until April 1 whe…
Berkeley County continues to adjust operations in response to COVID-19. Berkeley County is restricting public access into County buildings and facilities and will continue offering services to…
Berkeley County Voter Registration and Elections office will remain open on Friday, March 27, as required by law and executive order for candidate filing.
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Sqare Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297.
Dorchester Paws is noticing a drop in adoption, but the animals keep coming in.
Melvin is a 1-year-old male terrier mix who just loves hanging out with people and other furry friends, except for cats. He likes to chase after them, and it would be best if he left the shelt…
EDITOR'S NOTE: Many of these businesses may be closed for full service because of health reasons related COVID-19. Call before you go.
Dorchester County Council declared a State of Emergency in Dorchester County beginning at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2020. The declaration will remain in place until 6:00 PM on Monday, April…
North Charleston Emergency Management continues to monitor the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and advises citizens to take precautions to limit the potential spread of the virus. Please continue to heed…
As a result of school closures ordered by Governor Henry McMaster on March 15 , Dorchester School
Berkeley County leadership has met with county directors and elected officials throughout the day to develop a plan for County operations in response to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Berkeley …
Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office continues to monitor the potential impacts of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) and Sheriff Duane Lewis is working to safely continue operations while minimizing th…
Governor Henry McMaster announced in a press conference this afternoon that he is ordering all South Carolina schools closed due to cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in our state. In accorda…
When our granddaughter Grace was but 5 years old, she climbed up on the front porch railing, swung her legs back and forth and completely unbidden, opened an affairs of state discussion by ask…
I was on Facebook within the last few weeks and, suddenly, I noticed that Courtney Bates of the Flowertown Players was way over in Edinburgh, Scotland! Come to find out, there’s a changing-of-…
By John G. Panagiotou
I can’t remember a time in our 62-year marriage that we didn’t have at least one dog.
St. John the Beloved’s Concert Series has been ongoing annually since 2008. The church’s much-loved music director, Rodney Ward, will be the featured musician at its March 15 concert.
The Dorchester Paws said on Feb. 28 it euthanized a Siberian husky, Cloud, for biting an employee.
The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce’s Education and Workforce Development Division is now accepting applications for their 2020 Student Scholarship Program in partner…
Live calendar for March 11-17
Berkeley County Emergency Management officials are proactively preparing for cases of the coronavirus, officially called novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of State Farm Insurance in Knightsville.
Having attended one of the author series at Timrod Library, a lady there referred me to local writer A.F. Winter.
Joel Roberts Poinsett was born in Charleston in 1779 and schooled in England. In 1797, he began medical school in Edinburgh, Scotland, but returned to Charleston after the first year.
Arctic is a 2-year-old male Alaskan husky mix who’s name can evoke feelings of coldness, but promises that when you hug him he’s not cold, but warm with love to melt your heart.
Unfortunately for wildlife biologists, animals don’t reply to questionnaires (though hunters do). In fact, many species are notoriously people-shy, living secretive existences and avoiding con…
Can you believe we’re actually into March and going headlong into spring? How often do we say “Where does the time go?” I find the older I get the more that question passes my lips.
— CSX is temporarily closing multiple railroad crossings across the Tri-County, including Berkeley County, in order to perform scheduled maintenance work. Work is set to begin on Wednesday, Ma…
The storm came up fast. The bad ones usually do. A strong wind took out one of my trees and slammed it onto my fence. On its way down, it took out branches from nearby trees. Leaves and twigs …
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Sq. Dr., Summerville (29486), 843-871-0297.
A new partnership with CARTA and the BCDCOG introduces a campaign “Do More Dorchester’’ aimed at residents to show them there are a lot of activities to do in the country using digital marketi…
Berkeley County has extended the deadline to apply for ManuFirstSC training for manufacturing positions in the Cainhoy community. The County will also host an additional information session on…
Demolition of the Dorchester County Detention Center located at 100 Sears Street will begin the week of March 1, 2020. All work will take place between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday…
School counselors help children feel like they are safe and ready to take on the day, which is exactly what Mary Lynn Harlow and Kristin Kay do at Summerville Elementary School.
At Summerville Elementary School, there is a new program called houses.
Some people think custodians just work and clean, but at Summerville Elementary they are also part of the school family.
Dane is a 2-year-old male hound mix, who is a gentle giant that is waiting to be noticed and taken home to his forever home. While large, Dane is always gentle and patient with those he is wit…
ART On the Square gallery, 420 Nexton Square Dr., Summerville, 843-871-0297.
Kathy Jordan has been teaching at Summerville Elementary School for 34 years and is currently teaching her 35th year.
My fifth-grade class at Summerville Elementary School was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to work in the field of journalism under the guidance of David Kennard and the Journal Sc…
Aside from this column, I also produce the Arts Scene Calendar, and W. Michael Freund’s name is one of the musicians who frequently performs music here.
