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New Dorchester Heritage Center entering next development stages with new funding
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A Dorchester area organization is working to preserve Lowcountry history in the backyards of Ridgeville community residents. The organization plans to open the new Dorchester Heritage Center on 81 acres of land along Highway 78 near Exit 27. The center itself plans to take up 20,000 square feet of that land to include a museum, archive and special event space for residents and businesses.
2nd annual Summerville Italian Feast Meatball Run returns this fall
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The Summerville Italian Feast Meatball Run is returning for its second year this October! The Annual Meatball 5K Run and 1-mile fun run is a USATF-certified race through the historic district of Summerville, SC. The race begins and ends at St. Paul’s Anglican Summerville on Saturday, October 5. Awards will be […]
New cell phone policy for DD2 students
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – The Dorchester District Two Board of Trustees established new regulations for using cell phones in schools at their Monday night meeting. Board officials decided children in elementary and middle school cannot possess a cell phone on school property during the instructional day. The district made an exception for students who […]
Dorchester County holds a multi-agency hurricane response simulation
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County and multiple agencies spent much of Tuesday testing communications and response to a simulated major hurricane impacting the county. “This is the exercise… Hurricane Dexter here in Dorchester County where we’re simulating a very large hurricane coming ashore,” said Thomas McNeal, Dorchester Director of Emergency Management The exercise […]
Nexton Announces Grand Opening of The Goddard School
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Nexton officials announced Wednesday the opening of The Goddard School of Summerville, bringing the play- and inquiry-based learning experience to area families. This is the fourth location for seasoned franchisees Bill and Amy Strickland, who also own The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Gold Hill), The Goddard School of Fort Mill (Doby’s Bridge) and The Goddard […] The post Nexton Announces Grand Opening of The Goddard School first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Dorchester Co. to enter the final phase of wastewater treatment plant project
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - Dorchester County is continuing to work on upgrading and expanding its wastewater treatment plant in North Charleston. The plant is located on Landing Parkway just off Dorchester Road and will be able to treat twice as much wastewater once it is finished. This plant serves residents of Ridgeville, Summerville and North Charleston.
Berkeley County launches new workshop to boost affordable housing efforts
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Berkeley County is hosting an informational workshop for their new Homeownership Development Program, an initiative to help fund construction of affordable housing projects throughout the County. Funds for the workshop were provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The program is...
Former Charleston educators featured in South Carolina History Calendar
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A long-time Lowcountry educator and her late husband are being honored in a special way. They are featured in an annual calendar that recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans across the state. The calendar is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Education. “But...
Berkeley County Hunters: Deer Tags Should Hit Your Mailbox Soon
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Deer hunters in Berkeley County and across the state, keep an eye on your mailbox: deer tags should be arriving soon, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Deer hunters who have an annual or three-year hunting license and big game permit, combination license or sportsman license, which will be valid on Aug. 15, […] The post Berkeley County Hunters: Deer Tags Should Hit Your Mailbox Soon first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Free Berkeley County Event To Highlight Churches Burned During Revolutionary War
The Berkeley 250 Frances Marion Commission will host a free public event on Aug. 15th featuring noted author and historian Bill Segars in conjunction with the Daniel Island Historical Society. The post Free Berkeley County Event To Highlight Churches Burned During Revolutionary War first appeared on The Berkeley Observer.
Berkeley County to decide how they will spend some accommodation fee dollars
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Berkeley County Council will decide Monday how to spend some of their accommodation fees dollars. The fees are collected by the county which must be spent on things that will be used in relation to tourism. Lisa Jennings, vice president of the Berkeley County Historical Society, was standing in a […]
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