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Good day Summerville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Summerville’s new solar dryer could change your wastewater bill
  • How one Summerville teacher is rethinking storytime for 4K students
  • How could a 21-vote margin reshape Summerville’s voice in Columbia?

Also on today's calendar: Kinsmen Service Pros Online Home Care Awareness Event and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Summervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Summervillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Turning cloudy; warm, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Biosolids solar dryer enhances capactity and sustainability for Summerville WWTP (wwdmag.com) — Summerville’s wastewater treatment plant has added a $13 million solar biosolids dryer and new belt presses, boosting capacity and sustainability while preparing for population growth. The greenhouse-style system uses sunlight to reach up to 75% solids, cuts disposal volume and energy use, and was built with a strong safety record and advanced design tools to reduce odors and improve reliability.
   

• Classroom Champions: Dorchester County teacher wants to increase student literacy skills (live5news.com) — A Newington Elementary School teacher in Summerville is working to boost 4K students’ literacy with a needs-based, play-focused classroom. She hopes to add Tonieboxes, screen-free audio book devices, so each child can independently enjoy stories at the right level and build a stronger foundation before kindergarten.
   

• Dorchester County special election for SC Statehouse seat gives tight 21-vote margin for Republican (postandcourier.com) — Summerville voters just saw a razor-thin special election for the S.C. House District 98 seat, where Republican Greg Ford leads Democrat Sonja Ogletree Satani by only 21 votes, triggering a likely recount. The district includes parts of Summerville, Dorchester County, and northern Charleston, and the winner will finish former Rep. Chris Murphy’s term and join the Legislature’s 2026 session.
   

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    Wednesday January 7
  • Music Bingo
    Frothy Beard Off World Brewery and Taproom, 117 S Main St, Summerville
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dear Joyful Readers,
    Good morning, and welcome to a brand-new year. This is your reminder that fresh beginnings don’t require perfection, just intention. Every small step… (Nextdoor Brighton Park)
  • Missing a black chunky cat off Benton Lodge road area.
    Let me know if y’all see her. Missing on 01-01-26 (Nextdoor Old Trolley Rd)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Part Time - Receiver/Stocker - Flexible in Summerville. Apply here.
  • Stars and Strikes posted a job opening for Janitor in Summerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summerville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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North Charleston

  • A dream takes shape: One man's vision to bring baseball back to North Charleston kids (abcnews4.com)
  • North Charleston prepares for special election amid corruption fallout (abcnews4.com)
  • Meet the Charleston woman who is saving the endangered honey bee 1 hive at a time (postandcourier.com)

Ok Summerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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