Summerville Journal Scene

06/19/2026

Hanahan mayor appears before SC Ethics Commission amid land deal impropriety allegations

Hanahan Mayor Christie Rainwater appeared before the S.C. Ethics Commission on June 18 for allegations that she was improperly involved in a 2022 city land sale.

06/18/2026

BREAKING:

The weather is extremely fickle at this time of year. Earlier in the day it was showing a low to small chance of rain and now has significantly increased to large storms. Out of an abundance of caution, we have selected to cancel Third Thursday activities for Thursday, June 18, 2026. See you all next month!

06/18/2026

SC State 1890 Extension breathes new life into St. George Rosenwald School

A partnership between South Carolina State University 1890 Research & Extension and St. George Rosenwald School will bring research-based educational programs to the historic schoolhouse. St. George Rosenwald School served African American students during segregation.

06/17/2026

Third Thursday is tomorrow evening!

Join us in Historic Downtown Summerville from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM for a special Live Well Summerville edition of Third Thursday!

We're partnering with Summerville Parks & Recreation to celebrate the programs, parks, trails, events, and recreational opportunities that help make Summerville such a vibrant and healthy community. From creating spaces to play and connect, to offering activities for all ages, Parks & Recreation plays an important role in enhancing our quality of life.

And there's even more reason to celebrate—tomorrow is International Picnic Day! 🧺 What better way to enjoy a beautiful evening in downtown Summerville than by grabbing dinner from a local restaurant or food vendor and enjoying a picnic with family and friends during Third Thursday?

Enjoy:
🛍️ Local artisans and vendors
🍴 Delicious food options
🌳 Parks & Recreation demonstrations and activities
❤️ A fun evening celebrating community and healthy living

Bring a blanket, gather your favorite people, and join us for an evening of shopping, dining, entertainment, and community spirit in the heart of Summerville!
Food trucks will be Lola's Lumpia Food Truck Lib's Diner Fed Up Truck LLC Bruster's of Summerville
Third Thursdays are sponsored by Hometown Roofing Services REV Federal Credit Union Commonwealth Financial Group Goose Creek Heating & Air + Plumbing

06/17/2026

Summerville YMCA partners to launch free community fridge program

SUMMERVILLE — A new effort to expand access to healthy food in Summerville will debut June 22 with the launch of a community-based “Free & Fresh Program” at the Downtown Summerville YMCA.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

The story behind Katie’s Krops is well-known and loved by Summerville locals. After 18 years of growing fresh produce to support soup kitchens and feeding families facing food insecurities, the nonprofit is no stranger to community recognition.

That recognition has reached national levels on occasion. In March, Katie’s Krops founder Katie Stagliano was invited by Nexstar Media Group to travel to Nashville as part of the company’s annual Remarkable Women Initiative celebration. Stagliano was selected as one of five regional finalists from across 116 markets.

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Founder Katie Stagliano recently appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show and the organization is nearing 1 million pounds of donated produce across 30 states.

06/16/2026

Summerville returns a talented American Legion Baseball team

Summerville Post 21 fields a strong American Legion Baseball team, but needs to be more consistent in order to get results similar to last Summer.

06/15/2026

On June 18th, during the Third Thursday event, Summerville, SC Parks & Recreation will be having demonstrations on Hutchinson Square Stage! Here are the times:
5:45pm – 6:15pm – Miss Laurel Dance Mode Demonstration
6:30pm – 7:00pm – Miss Lizzy Irish Dance Demonstration
7:30pm – 8:00pm – Fencing Demonstration

In Summerville we don't just live. We live well!