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Greetings Summerville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dorchester County’s new 5-year plan could reshape your services
  • What does the Woodlands Tract sale really mean for Summerville’s future?
  • How a nearby officer discovered a fatal shooting tied to Summerville

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and delightful, temps: high: 68, low: 37.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dorchester County reveals goals in 5-year strategic plan (live5news.com) — Dorchester County officials in Summerville have unveiled a five-year strategic plan that will guide decisions on community health, infrastructure, growth management, public safety and more. The plan includes expanding healthcare access, such as an MUSC primary care facility in St. George and a growing community paramedic program, with progress updates promised on the county website in early 2026.
   

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2. Mayor calls Woodlands Tract sale a win for historic preservation, fiscal recovery (abcnews4.com) — Summerville Town Council has approved selling the Woodlands Tract while keeping it zoned as public land, preserving green space behind a historic hotel and neighborhood. Leaders say the deal recoups the town’s investment in the North Maple Street widening project, protects a key gateway into Summerville, and balances growth with historic character as the new roadway opens next year.
   

3. 21-year-old charged in fatal Summerville apartment shooting (postandcourier.com) — A 21-year-old Summerville man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a shooting that left another Summerville resident dead outside the Kilnsea Village apartments in North Charleston. Police say an officer living nearby discovered the wounded man, attempted life-saving measures, and later identified the suspect, who remains in Dorchester County jail on a $10,000 cash bond.
   

4. SCHSL releases classification placement for 2026-2027 school year (wyff4.com) — Summerville High will remain in Class 5A and ranks second statewide in enrollment under the South Carolina High School League’s new 2026–27 classifications, which shape athletic competition for two years. Local schools like Ashley Ridge, Cane Bay, Fort Dorchester, Stratford, and others also receive updated placements that will determine future region alignments and travel.
   

5. Around SC (postandcourier.com) — A Summerville man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after another Summerville resident was fatally shot outside a North Charleston apartment complex, according to police. The broader roundup also covers a child’s killing in North Charleston, a Marine’s death at Parris Island, and ongoing investigations into campus shootings at South Carolina State University.
   

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