Summerville Journal Scene

09/27/2025

🚨 Dorchester County Opens Sandbag Distributions – Sunday, Sept. 28 🚨

Dorchester County will provide sandbags at five locations from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28.

📍 Locations:
• Harleyville Town Hall – 122 W. Main St., Harleyville
• Ridgeville Town Hall – 105 School St., Ridgeville
• Davis-Bailey Park – Academy Road Lot, St. George
• Oakbrook Middle School – 286 Old Fort Drive, Ladson
• Parking Lot next to Memorial Stadium/John McKissick Field (off Stadium Circle, between Summerville Elementary & Spann Elementary)

✅ What to Know:

Bring your own shovel – residents must fill their own bags.

Limit 10 bags per household/business.

Bags are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Supplies will be replenished when possible.

Extra sandbags may be purchased at local home improvement/retail stores.

ℹ️ Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware and follow updates from local stations throughout the week.

09/26/2025

09/26/2025

The Summerville Town Council called a special meeting Thursday, Sept. 25, to review confidential information regarding potential offers for the town-owned property known as the Woodlands Tract.

The 30-acre site, located near the historic Woodlands Mansion, was purchased by the town in January 2020 for $6.5 million. At the time, then-Mayor Ricky Waring and council members stated that the acquisition was made to block a proposed luxury apartment development near the historic district and to resolve a 3.61-acre condemnation lawsuit over part of the property.

Summerville purchased the 30-acre Woodlands Tract in 2020 to prevent unwanted development near the historic mansion. The town council met Sept. 25 to review new purchase offers; no decisions were made.

09/26/2025

Dorchester County opens sandbag distribution sites ahead of storm threat

Dorchester County residents will have access to sandbags beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, as officials prepare for possible impacts from tropical weather systems.

County government officials, working in conjunction with local agencies, stated that they continue to closely monitor forecasts. While the exact effects of the storm remain uncertain, residents are encouraged to take precautions to safeguard their families and property.

Four sandbag distribution locations will operate from 5 p.m.-dusk Friday and re-open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27:

Harleyville Town Hall, 122 W. Main St., Harleyville
Ridgeville Town Hall, 105 School St., Ridgeville
Davis-Bailey Park, 5190 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George
Oakbrook Middle School, 286 Old Fort Drive, Ladson

An additional distribution site will be available 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday only at the parking lot next to Memorial Stadium/John McKissick Field, off Stadium Circle and South Magnolia Street in Summerville. The location is behind Summerville Elementary School and in front of Spann Elementary School.

Residents must bring shovels and be prepared to fill their own bags. Supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 10 bags per household or business. County officials stated that they will replenish the sand when possible.

Officials added that residents who require additional protection for their properties may purchase sandbags at home improvement or retail stores.

Dorchester County leaders urged residents to stay informed by monitoring local weather stations for updates through next week.

09/26/2025

https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/?fbclid=IwZnRzaANDgr9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhTJORyMM9_pTYuFHUSlknuQ5L86HzNcAxc0ww4Huv0wRTP7XnA--O-K3WO9_aem_xJ2pZaxhMt1HnA4h7-pMGA

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is the coordinating agency responsible for the statewide emergency management program.

09/25/2025

Hart said people are sometimes surprised to hear the CTC does not just see children who are in trouble.

“CTC is for everyone,” she said. “When I say that, I mean it does not matter your race, it does not matter your income status, it doesn’t even matter what county you’re in, because if you can get to CTC, we will definitely provide services for you.”

Carolina Teen Center offers mentoring, education, STEM, therapy and family engagement programs to help Lowcountry youth and families succeed.

09/24/2025

https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/photos/news-galleries/2025-sweet-tea-festival/collection_488995b7-1a2e-4fc6-9d04-b0a0ac57fa91.html

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09/24/2025

https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/sports/prep_sports/is-a-sleeping-giant-awake-in-5a-girls-volleyball/article_632280dd-0718-4448-9e47-e53e6e1a873b.html

The Fort Dorchester Girls Volleyball team did something Sept. 11 it hasn’t done in quite a while.

09/24/2025

https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/downtown-nexton-expands-dining-retail-with-bourbon-bar-liquor-store-asian-restaurant/article_904d5afb-b762-4eca-8ee8-3795fedb3f44.html

Downtown Nexton is expanding its lineup of dining and retail destinations with three new tenants scheduled to open later this year or in early 2026.

09/24/2025

https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/council-gives-first-reading-to-workforce-housing-ordinance/article_557d0237-2dde-4a74-8ccf-7f8bac44a453.html

Council gave first reading to a workforce housing ordinance to help essential workers live where they serve. Members also approved raises for certain elected officials and issued proclamations.

09/24/2025

https://www.postandcourier.com/journal-scene/news/council-approves-first-reading-of-annexation-rezoning-for-94-units/article_42d20131-90e4-4d57-9c7e-1bba6d9ee518.html

Summerville Town Council approved the first reading of a proposal to annex and rezone land for up to 94 multifamily units. The Sept. 11 meeting also included proclamations, a remembrance of 9/11 and recognition of Fire & Rescue Deputy Chief Administrator Tony Failla.