The public is invited to an unveiling and dedication ceremony of a State Historic Marker from 11 a.m.-1 p.m at the Summerville Museum and Research Center Exciting things are happening at the small museum with big stories The museum’s campaign for a State Historic Marker began in 2023 and has officially come to fruition The museum’s site is steeped in a rich history uniquely tied to Summerville This property has served the Summerville community in various capacities over the years It was used as the Eagle Creek Lumber Company from 1923 to 1928 the first Water Department from 1930 to 1951 and the Summerville Police Department from 1951 to 1991 The preserved brick facade of the original one-story building in the museum lobby stands as a testament to its past The building’s transformation into a museum was a community effort initiated by a group of concerned citizens led by Robert Pratt in 1991 following the police department’s relocation It officially opened to the public in 1992 preservation efforts and exhibit installations have shaped it into the historical gem it is today The museum's mission remains unchanged: it is dedicated to remembering and celebrating the history of Summerville and the surrounding Dorchester County This commitment is reflected in various permanent and rotating exhibits community outreach initiatives and engaging educational events the museum launched a campaign to install a State Historic Marker to share the site's diverse history and the museum’s role with future generations Thanks to generous donations received in 2024 the museum has been able to secure this important marker for the unveiling and dedication ceremony of the State Historic Marker at 100 E The community is warmly welcomed to attend this meaningful event and complimentary tours will be offered following the dedication The support from the community has been vital in ensuring that the legacy of this site's rich heritage is recognized and celebrated The museum extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who donated and supported this campaign We are truly thankful for your contributions and continued support Jen Johnson is the secretary of the Summerville Museum and Research Center’s Board of Directors Email: online@journalscene.com Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The Meals on Wheels of Summerville Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament on April 12-13 at The Pickle Bar in Summerville raised more than $30,000 providing thousands of meals for homebound neighbors in the Summerville area Meals on Wheels of Summerville announced the second annual Dink and Deliver Classic pickleball tournament on April 12-13 at The Pickle Bar in Summerville raised more than $30,000 – funds that will provide thousands of meals to homebound neighbors in the Summerville area More than 180 players participated in the two-day tournament businesses and community supporters for a weekend of friendly competition and fundraising and the generosity from our community was even more inspiring,” said Crystal Bovell executive director of Meals on Wheels of Summerville Every dollar raised goes right back into supporting our neighbors.” Meals on Wheels of Summerville expressed gratitude to the tournament’s many sponsors Meals on Wheels of Summerville delivers more than 1,300 meals each week across 23 routes – entirely funded through private donations and community support The organization also provides services like AniMeals For more information about volunteering, sponsorships or upcoming events, visit www.mowsummerville.org or call 843-873-8224 during the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Economic Forecast Breakfast In a time of economic turbulence and headline-fueled anxiety economist Steve Slifer offered a calming voice Tuesday hosted by the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce and presented by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina “Don’t freak out,” Slifer told the crowd at Middleton Place setting the tone for a presentation that balanced optimism with realism owner and chief economist of Charleston-based consulting firm NumberNomics acknowledged the multiple challenges facing the U.S economy — from inflation and trade policy to the disruptive effects of artificial intelligence — but emphasized the fundamental resilience in core indicators like consumer spending “It's a really tough time for all of us – whether we're investors I believe people have gotten a little too nervous and scared and the press is widely responsible for a lot of that.” economist for Lehman Brothers and a 10-year veteran of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors attributing it to solid consumer activity and modest gains in housing Consumer net worth is at a record high,” Slifer said “We look at our financial statements and go which Slifer described as consistent with full employment He noted that continued job stability should support spending “We’re still creating about 150,000 jobs a month mortgage rates have stabilized around 6.75% and may decline slightly by year’s end they have just enough to afford a median-priced home,” Slifer said I think that margin improves by 10 to 15% — nothing dramatic but enough to give a little life to home sales.” Slifer highlighted strong corporate earnings and anticipated a 4% increase in business investment “Corporate profits have been going up very sharply,” he said A proposed corporate tax cut — from 21% to potentially 13% — and full expensing for research and development could further fuel investment Slifer described artificial intelligence as a transformational force akin to the internet boom of the 1990s “Every single firm in this room is looking around at AI and trying to figure out how it can help make your existing people more productive,” he said Despite ongoing tariff announcements and currency fluctuations “It really depends on what you want to assume about tariffs,” he said But I don’t think what has been talked about is going to be the final thing.” While tariffs may contribute to inflation and supply chain disruptions Slifer estimated the inflationary effect would be limited — “maybe a half a percent.” Other inflation drivers unit labor costs are only up 1.8%,” he said a significant component of the Consumer Price Index highlighted the speaker’s decades of experience and recognition including multiple years as Institutional Investor's top economist and a regular bi-weekly columnist for the Charleston Regional Business Journal Slifer concluded with a note of steady reassurance but there’s no need to brace for a significant downturn,” he said What started as just a regular high school basketball game ended in a moment that would go viral across the country For Sexton High School’s 5-11 junior guard Keyshawn Summerville the buzzer-beater was more than just a split decision “I’ve always been around basketball,” Summerville said “Having older brothers who played and my dad training me from a young age ever since then it just became something I love.” That preparation came in clutch with 2.2 seconds left on the clock in the regional championship game of Sexton High School vs once leading by 20 points in the fourth quarter was now moments away from a devastating loss Then the head coach Deleon Dearing huddled up the team to draw up a play The beyond half-court shot flowed through the air and found nothing but net The crowd went into a frenzy and his teammates stormed the court in excitement you always see these moments on like ESPN and YouTube videos,” Summerville said His family and friends were there to witness the shot unfolding and The video was posted by his cameraman Rese at courtside.rese and quickly got hundreds of thousands of views on TikTok “I was like wow it's actually viral,” Summerville said who trained him since he was young couldn’t believe what just happened “I thought the game was over to be honest cause we only had 2.2 seconds,” Maurice said It's a blessing and I just ran on a court trying to find him and I couldn't I ended up falling down in the crowd and I got trampled Then I got up and I still couldn't find him Keyshawn’s father put in the time to help him reach his dreams “I saw that he had a desire to reach his goals and dreams he was serious about it and enjoyed it,” Maurice said “I just made sure I sacrificed a lot of time and got him in the gym Some of those nights I'll be really tired coming home from work but he’d want to go to the YMCA and we would go to the Y Sometime the gym wouldn’t be available and we’d just go to racquetball courts We couldn't shoot but we could do ball drill in passing The viral moment has opened new opportunities for Summerville College coaches have begun reaching out more frequently and documentaries Summerville is still grounded and understands the exposure “My parents and I have trained for moments like this and you know live in the moment,” Summerville said I'm just grateful and blessed of being in a position where I am today The moment sparked a boost in his confidence He still reflects on what might’ve been if the shot had been missed a lot of tears that night for sure,” Summerville said with a laugh “We were up by 20 points in the fourth quarter that would have been a very heartbreaking upset right there.” the hype around his game winner hasn’t faded “Every time I do go into school to go to work everybody always talks about it,” Summerville said Summerville is focused on finishing high school strong and making the leap to the next level College basketball is the next big goal and then pursuing a degree in business Summerville’s final step is the big league “That’s the dream for everybody who plays this game just getting into that main goal and just working hard every day to get there staying blessed and having a great future ahead of me.” His father hopes he carries this lesson with him on his journey whatever time you put it in that's what you're going to get out,” he said be the best you can be because you're going to get the best out of it.” In the midst of a busy week of events for Augusta University, members of the Greenbrier Garden Club gathered on the morning of Friday, April 25, at a quiet section of the History Walk on the Summerville Campus to donate and plant a tree is the first to be planted on the Summerville Campus since Hurricane Helene struck the area many of whom have deep ties to the university and the city it made perfect sense to donate and plant this tree at AU “Many of us walk through the campus – I’m not able to anymore but my granddaughter still does every single day – and we love how beautiful everything is Linda Wier has been a member of the garden club since the early 1970s and she recognized the importance of planting the tree somewhere it would be taken care of so more people can enjoy it for years to come “I love being a part of the Greenbrier Garden Club These women are all about making places within our community look more beautiful through gardening,” Wier said “After the devastation of Hurricane Helene and as we were looking for places we could do something we thought Augusta University would be a great place because they take care of things And it just is a great feeling to see this tree being planted today.” The garden club was aided in their search for the perfect tree by AU’s new director of landscaping and grounds “It was an honor to be able to facilitate locating and purchasing a tree that is native to this area and also locally sourced,” said Lacey who worked for the Augusta National Golf Club and Sage Valley Golf Club before joining AU “Donating a tree to be planted is great because it will be here for years to come In the months since Hurricane Helene tore through the area it has been estimated that nearly 4.2 million cubic yards of storm debris have been collected from around Richmond County with an additional 5.1 million cubic yards being collected in Columbia County Richmond County extension coordinator for the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension The landscape of the CSRA has been drastically altered and the members of the Greenbrier Garden Club recognize the importance of AU to the Augusta community and the CSRA But it was about more than just donating a tree It was about giving a little something back to the university helping in efforts to continue to rebuild and restore Becky McKenzie graduated from AU’s legacy institution she knows the importance AU has played in her life with her son Jason McKenzie having been an employee of the institution prior to his death last year and in the community surrounding the university “It means a lot to me to see the community come together and try to make this campus as beautiful as it once was People in this community revere the school and it’s just a great example of if you ask “If this spurs on other people – whether that’s other garden clubs other groups or individual people – that would be truly amazing.” The placement of the tree was a welcome sight to McKenzie and others as it will be able to be seen both by those walking the campus and those driving along Walton Way “I didn’t realize it was going to be planted in the History Walk but as I was telling people about this and they asked where We can’t wait to see the tree,’” McKenzie said they will remember people who have gone on what they have done for this university and beyond It’ll just be something that people will always be able to look to as inspiration for what they could possibly do.” Cathy Kron considers herself a fairly new resident having lived in Augusta “only for 13 years,” but she already sees the impact the university has had on her friends and their families “Our club is very proud to be able to do this for AU for those who enjoy the campus and for our members So many of our members have had children and other family who have come here and many walk throughout the campus,” Kron said “It is wonderful to be able to come and plant this tree because of what it means to so many people It’s in a great spot where people can see it whether they are walking along the History Walk or if they are driving by on Walton Way and maybe that will encourage others to also donate or plant trees.” Milledge Austin is the manager of external communications for Communications and Marketing at Augusta University Contact him to schedule an interview on this topic or with one of our experts at miaustin@augusta.edu Jagwire is your source for news and stories from Augusta University Daily updates highlight the many ways students researchers and clinicians "bring their A games" in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state of Georgia We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Goehring created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Made with love by funeralOne by Ian Kayanja (WCIV) — An unknown man burst into a bank demanded money from a teller and fled the scene in a Monday morning bank robbery in Summerville the Summerville Police Department reported MORE CRIME | "1 dead, 2 injured in Ravenel crash, deputies report." Police said no weapon was displayed; however the suspect implied he was armed and left the scene with an undetermined amount of money No injuries were reported and local authorities consider the investigation ongoing Summerville police said if anyone has information by Bryce Jacquot (WCIV) — The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office announced they arrested a wanted suspect who was accused of failing to stop for blue lights and fleeing from authorities in the Summerville area Tuesday was charged with possession of methamphetamine less than one gram and additional pending warrants out of Dorchester County The sheriff's office was called out to assist the South Carolina Highway Patrol in the 100 block of Lakewood Circle in the Ponds neighborhood dispatch received a call for a suspicious person walking in the Ponds neighborhood Deputies responded and located Bunch and arrested him Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson too the opportunity to send a warning to any other people who might try and flee authorities while in the county Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSUMMERVILLE (WCSC) - The Summerville Police Department is investigating an apparent accidental shooting Tuesday afternoon on X that what they described as a “high priority incident” is unfolding in the area of Dorchester Road and Old Trolley Road Deputy Chief Chris Hirsch said a man accidentally shot himself The man was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries no threat to the public at this time,” the post states The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they are assisting Summerville Police officers at the scene by Abigail Quinn A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal collision on North Main Street that killed one person April 12 according to the Summerville Police Department (WCIV) — A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal collision on North Main Street that killed one person April 12 of Goose Creek was arrested and charged with a felony DUI involving death after he turned himself in over two weeks after the initial collision The original incident reportedly occurred at approximately 2 a.m was driving on North Main Street at a high rate of speed According to police he disregarded a traffic signal at the intersection of Berlin G Myers Parkway and collided with another vehicle causing Campbell's vehicle to roll over A backseat passenger in Campbell's vehicle McCutchen sustained serious injuries in the crash and died as a result police said they determined that Campbell's blood alcohol content at the time of the incident was 0.282% which is more than three times the legal limit in South Carolina He is being held at the Berkeley County detention center pending a bond hearing by Emily Deanne (WCIV) — After decades of work and planning South Carolina's Department of Transportation said it was able to finish the project ahead of schedule Myers Parkway is designed to make driving safer for the Summerville community and we went to one of the meetings about the parkway back then," said Sandy Chisholm you’ll be retired before it’s finished.' Look The $160 million project was aimed at improving the flow of traffic in Dorchester County through Summerville It's expected to move between 18,000 and 30,000 vehicles a day for Main Street Summerville and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the community Improvements include a new primary route made of four lanes with a landscaped raised median to help prevent crashes The stretch of road helps direct traffic off Main Street Approval for the completed project still isn't unanimous “It looks like it was going to be a good thing at first," said John Scott "It looks like it was going to be a lot wider I think it’s just going to cause more congestion if anything." Gil Gatch said the parkway won’t fix the traffic problems in the area but it is a step in the right direction to getting that done it’s going to be a good thing," Scott said The project also includes the reconstruction of a shared-use path along Sawmill Branch Trail and an additional one and a half miles of new trails “It’s a nice green space," Chilsholm said I think reopening the sawmill branch part of the walkway has been a big part of it They did open it way before the road itself got finished but people do use it a lot for biking and walking and things like that so having access to it since there are a lot of neighborhoods that are close by is a good thing for our community." The Berlin G Myers Parkway was the combined work of multiple agencies and is named after the late mayor who served the people of Summerville for nearly 50 years West Ham United forward Crysencio Summerville has undergone successful hamstring surgery and is aiming to return for the 2025-26 campaign when he was substituted at half-time during West Ham’s 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the third round of the FA Cup The match at Villa Park was Graham Potter’s first after being appointed as the club’s new head coach following the sacking of Julen Lopetegui The Athletic reported in March that forward had taken a cautious approach to his rehabilitation and initially avoided surgery and West Ham’s performance director Richard Collinge confirmed via a club statement on Wednesday that the procedure “went well.” “Crysencio will now concentrate on his recovery and rehabilitation here at Rush Green with the aim of working towards his return next season,” Collinge said Summerville joined West Ham on a five-year contract from Leeds United in August 2024 He played 22 times for the club before suffering the hamstring injury in January Summerville had scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists in the 2023-24 campaign as Leeds narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League West Ham’s recent 3-2 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion extended their winless run to seven Premier League matches but safe from relegation with Ipswich Town Leicester City and Southampton’s Championship statuses next season already confirmed Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Massachusetts and then later moved to South Carolina in 2018 where he built a life filled with great friends and coworkers Kris was employed by Southwood Realty as a Maintenance Supervisor South Carolina; sons: Matthew Wilson of Malden The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home in Goose Creek The Memorial Service will follow at 12:00 PM consider donating to an animal shelter near you in honor of his loving dog Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/ Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The town of Summerville’s standing committees will meet at 5:30 p.m in the council chambers of the annex building The committee will review proposed Summerville Girls Softball League license agreement changes Chair Bob Jackson and committee members Aaron Brown and Tiffany Johnson-Wilson will lead the discussion with staff liaison Amy Evans The committee will consider petitions to annex several properties totaling approximately 31.8 acres Lincolnville Road and Craven Lane are requested to be rezoned to MF-R This proposal follows a failed recommendation for approval from the Summerville Planning Commission The committee will discuss establishing a permanent drainage easement for ditch and culvert repairs at 132 Tupper Lane The committee will hear the town’s financial reports for April from finance director Rhonda Moore Key action items will include authorizing staff to apply for a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Plan (HMPG) for the Public Safety Campus Infrastructure Retrofit Project and authorizing the purchase of two new police vehicles for $143,363.04 the committee will discuss a memorandum of understanding with Sullivan’s Island Police Department and the surplus of a 2018 Ford Explorer from the police department The committee will also have an executive session to discuss negotiations related to the new public safety complex becoming NNW and decreasing to less than 5 mph. becoming NNW and decreasing to less than 5 mph Summerville police have charged the driver in the rollover crash that left one person dead in the early hours of April 12 SUMMERVILLE — Police have charged the driver in a rollover crash from the early hours of April 12 that left one person dead Summerville Police announced May1 the arrest of 21-year-old Sir Anthony Campbell on one count of felony DUI resulting in death The charge came more than two weeks after the crash that killed 21-year-old Dakari McCutchen Campbell was driving along North Main Street at a high rate of speed when he ignored a traffic light at the intersection with Berlin G The collision caused his vehicle to overturn who was a backseat passenger in Campbell's car sustained severe injuries in the crash and died at the scene Police said Campbell's blood-alcohol content was 0.28 Campbell turned himself in on May 1 and is being held at the Hill-Finklea Detention Center in Berkeley County pending a bond hearing Editor's Note: This story was updated to correct the age of Campbell Reach Komlavi Adissem at kadissem@postandcourier.com and find him on Twitter (X) and Bluesky @KAdissem News tips/online questions: newstips@postandcourier.com Delivery/subscription questions: subserve@postandcourier.com Though there's never a shortage of festivals markets and other cultural happenings in the Augusta area we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of May 2-4 The Augusta Chronicle will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Augusta area Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling Where: The Summerville neighborhood in Augusta What: Huge bouncy inflatables with various games and adventures Details: What's being billed as the world's biggest bouncy castle in the world is coming to the Hephzibah Agricultural Center this weekend with seven massive inflatable attractions designed for people of all ages. Tickets start at $22. For tickets, pricing, and schedule, go to thebigbounceamerica.com/tour-dates Areas and times are reserved by age groups Greek Festival returns this weekendWhat: 2025 Spring Greek Festival Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church downtown at 953 Telfair St Details: Immerse yourself in Greek culture this weekend at the annual Greek Festival. There will be plenty of Greek food, music and dancing, and souvenirs to buy. Admission is free. The festival will be from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.holytrinityaugusta.org/greek-festival Details: Friday is Ladies Night at the Evans Towne Center Park The event is free and is sponsored by Columbia County Parks (WCSC) - Summerville Police have confirmed a man at the center of a standoff is in custody Marcus Porter was wanted by police on a charge of second-degree domestic violence Police went to a home in the Laurel Hill neighborhood at approximately 12:30 p.m Police said the man barricaded inside and initially refused to come out he did come out and was taken into custody Marshals Carolinas Regional Fugitive Task Force led the investigation and the Summerville SWAT Team and a Charleston County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew also responded to the scene by Bryce Jacquot & Emily Deanne and also reveals bystanders jumping in to help the child before EMS arrived The video was from Pagoda Restaurant on Old Trolley Road on Tuesday A police report said officers found a handgun in the glovebox of the car and the car belonged to the mother's cousin The report also said the child was in the passenger seat at the time of the shooting Summerville Celebrates The Return of Steam Engines Summerville Celebrates The Return of Steam Engines To The Summerville Depot On May 3 With May Market & Melodies Summerville is home to one of only a few operating train turntables in the southeastern United States and is truly a step back in time for train and history buffs alike The City of Summerville is proud to announce the return of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Steam Engines to the Historic Summerville Depot on Saturday The Summerville Turntable will work again for the first time in 2025 will be a highlight for the welcome back return of the steam engine and passengers The May Market & Melodies event will be held at The Summerville Depot during the hours of 10:00 a.m It will feature a variety of food and craft vendors inside and outside of the depot A few delights to temp your taste buds include fresh jams and jellies Dukes of Hazzard and car fans will enjoy a photo opportunity with the General Lee country and gospel music will be performed inside the depot freight room throughout the day Admission is free and suggested parking is in Downtown Summerville The City of Summerville and Summerville Main Street is also gearing up for more May and June events which include a May 9 Friday Night Live Concert featuring the Kevin Allen Band and a June 13 Friday Night Live both at the East Washington Street Open Air Pavilion The annual Ducky Derby at the Summerville Depot will be held on May 17 and a double header steam engine arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Passenger Train combined with a Cowboy Western Heritage Festival is scheduled for June 7 The popular A Taste of The South Festival is scheduled for June 21 followed by a June 28 train arrival and Dairy Day at The Depot Each weekend in June there is something to do in downtown Summerville and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" The week-long Georgia primitive weapons deer hunting season begins Sat. one of the first Black students to integrate an.. Sustained levels of increased performance can lead to mental stress (WCSC) - The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office has released the name of a man who was killed in a crash that resulted in a flipped car was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained during the crash Coroner Darnel Hartwell said the crash happened Saturday at 2:35 a.m at the intersection of North Main Street and Berlin G Multiple police officers were seen at the scene of the crash The Summerville Police Department and the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash NNE winds shifting to SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream has opened in Summerville with a walkup window and outdoor-only patio seating a Savannah-based gas station and convenience store chain is planning to build its first Mount Pleasant location Husband and wife duo Neil and Michelle Mazuranic opened a Summerville location of the national franchise Bruster’s Real Ice Cream They offer handspun ice cream in two dozen daily flavors A walkup window ice cream shop with outdoor-only patio seating has opened in Summerville offering two dozen handcrafted flavors every day Husband-and-wife duo Neil and Michelle Mazuranic came up with the idea to open a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise inspired by the location they frequented when they lived in Maryland “We wanted to do something that makes people happy and everybody who comes in to get ice cream is happy,” said Neil Mazuranic Bruster’s offers an oat milk-based non-dairy treat option The Mazuranics hired 20 employees to staff the location specifically choosing teenagers who have not previously held a job so they could learn about customer service and food service First started in 1989 offering small-batch ice cream Bruster’s now has nearly 200 independently owned stores in 22 states and Guyana The Mazuranics were awarded the franchise for the Charleston market and plan to open additional locations Bruster’s is located at 143 Berkeley Circle near Azalea Square and is open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m Parker’s Kitchen has submitted its final site design approval to the Town of Mount Pleasant for what will be its first East Cooper location The convenience store and gas station is slated for the corner of George Browder Boulevard and U.S near the intersection of Park West Boulevard Plans submitted to the town's Design Review Board show the Savannah-based chain’s signature Southern-style architecture with awnings and decorative lanterns Parker's opened its newest store on April 25 in Summerville Breakfast and brunch restaurant Ruby Sunshine in West Ashley will host a kids pop-up book sale May 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in partnership with local nonprofit Charleston Friends of the Library Children will receive free bookmark-making kits and families can shop a selection of children's books with proceeds benefiting the library's programming Three local children’s book authors will be in attendance and sign copies of their work An ice cream shop and bubble and liege waffle bar has closed after just over a year a local operator of the national franchise went dark this spring in the Wando Crossing Shopping Center There was no announcement about the closing on the store’s social media pages Grit Bakery is now open at Meeting and Huger streets selling fresh baked sweet and savory pastries It's open Wednesday-Friday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. There’s free parking in the nearby Meeting Street Lofts garage King's Leaf Cigars, a cigar lounge and separate beer and wine bar, will open its fifth Charleston-area location on May 3 in the Point Hope Commons shopping center off Clements Ferry Road The lounge features an air filtration system and a custom-built humidor will feature cigar and beer pairings with Rusty Bull Brewing A Columbia-based jewelry store that offers permanent jewelry welding services has opened at 835 Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant Sugar & Lola sells 14k and gold-filled chains It's open Monday–Friday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m Do you know of a retail or restaurant business that is opening, closing or expanding? Email JPeterson@postandcourier.com Tykesa Dixon now faces three counts of unlawful conduct towards a child after she left her three kids unattended in the vehicle that led to the accidental shooting Summerville Police Department Deputy Chief Chris Hirsch reported Officers responded to reports of a shooting involving a 6-year-old child officers located the child suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg The investigation revealed that the child had been left unattended inside a vehicle parked outside the restaurant where he retrieved a firearm from the glove box and accidentally shot himself Dixon was apprehended "without incident" by the U.S Marshals Task Force and transported to the Dorchester County Detention Center A person found guilty of unlawful conduct toward a child can be fined and/or imprisoned for up to ten years It is an injury that has stalled Crysencio Summerville’s West Ham United career but after months of frustration the winger has a date in mind for his return to action Summerville sustained a hamstring injury in Graham Potter’s first game as head coach in the FA Cup loss against Aston Villa The 23-year-old Dutchman was duly substituted at half-time as a precaution He was initially supposed to be sidelined for a few weeks but has now missed the last nine games having suffered a setback with his rehabilitation who joined from Leeds United for £25million ($32m) last summer was cautious about having surgery in the hope conservative rehab could heal his hamstring naturally and quicker another factor behind West Ham and Summerville taking a cautious approach Summerville has been rehabbing at West Ham’s training ground on his days off He hopes to return to full fitness towards the end of April The attacker is not prone to injuries and is frustrated he has not been able to help the team. Summerville was impressive in his first performance under Potter (illustrated in his player dashboard below) — he displayed how he could contribute defensively and assisted Lucas Paqueta’s goal he has not been able to build on that promising display This is the longest Summerville has been sidelined since injuring his ankle while playing for Leeds in April 2022 “The setback was at the back end of his rehab which is disappointing,” said Potter in his pre-match press conference before the 1-1 draw with Everton it was always clear we’d have Summerville back after the international break It’s fair for the individual to treat their diagnosis and treatment privately.” West Ham spent more than £120m on a total of nine players It was a shift away from their previous policy and showed a willingness to compete at the higher end of the Premier League’s financial spectrum having been crowned the PFA Championship Player of the Year for his exploits in the 2023-24 season He registered 21 goals and 10 assists across 49 appearances in all competitions and helped Leeds reach the Championship play-off final memorably in West Ham’s victory over Manchester United in October “He has been brilliant,” Bowen told Premier League Productions after the 2-1 win is a great person off the pitch and has waited for his chances he has an impact and he has done that today Potter’s attacking options are Summerville who will not feature again this season as he recovers from a broken leg Potter has recently favoured a 5-3-2 formation but previously used 4-2-3-1 and 3-4-2-1 systems He has been hampered by the absence of Summerville A case in point was the 1-0 home loss to Brentford in February when Carlos Soler played as a makeshift left-winger The experiment did not work and the Spaniard was substituted at the interval The winger was initially on West Ham’s radar in the summer of 2023 saw him rebuff interest from three other Premier League clubs The first glimpse of Summerville’s ability came in the Carabao Cup win against Bournemouth in August was a key attacking outlet and came close to scoring slowly integrated Summerville into the starting XI Only three of his first 10 league appearances were starts Lopetegui favoured playing Kudus on the left which meant Summerville was limited to substitute appearances Kudus’ form has regressed since the turn of the year and Summerville would have been a decent alternative the injury means he has failed to add to his one goal and two assists across 22 appearances this season Summerville has formed a close bond with Kudus and defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and the duo have helped to lift his spirits as he nears a return to full fitness In February, Summerville posted on Instagram chronicling his rehabilitation personal life and happier moments in a West Ham jersey But there is one picture that referenced his mindset: “This comeback is personal.” Summerville’s belated return will be a welcome boost for Potter’s side it can only improve West Ham’s cutting edge in the closing weeks of the season Roshane Thomas is a staff writer who covers West Ham United for The Athletic. Previously, he worked for the Sunday Times and talkSPORT. Follow Roshane on Twitter @RoshaneSport has been charged with felony DUI involving death following an April 12 crash in Summerville What began as a late-night drive on North Main Street ended in tragedy turned himself in to the Summerville Police Department Wednesday morning in connection with a fatal DUI collision that occurred on April 12 He has been charged with felony driving under the influence involving death Campbell was traveling at a high rate of speed around 2 a.m when he ran a red light at the intersection of North Main Street and Berlin G His vehicle collided with another car and overturned sustained critical injuries and later died as a result of the crash “Our Traffic Safety Unit continues to investigate this fatal collision,” said Deputy Chief Chris Hirsch public information officer for the Summerville Police Department Hirsch confirmed Campbell’s blood alcohol content at the time of the crash was 0.282% — more than three times the legal limit in South Carolina Campbell was booked and processed following his arrest and is being held at the Berkeley County Detention Center pending a bond hearing Police have not released the identity or condition of the driver of the second vehicle involved Anyone with additional information about the incident is asked to contact the Summerville Police Department Email: online@berkeleyind.com (WCIV) — The Summerville Police Department announced Thursday they arrested three men who are accused of being Venezuelan gang members for shoplifting at a gun store Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the trio are members of the Tren de Aragua gang was charged with shoplifting less than $2,000 and possessing burglary tools were both charged with shoplifting less than $2,000 27 when officers were called to Palmetto State Armory on East 5th North street in reference to shoplifters they met with staff and the three suspects who were in their prevention specialists' custody Officers said they determined the trio had stolen approximately $299.42 in gun parts and ammo the three men were determined to be from Venezuela and in the country illegally police said "it was determined" the suspects admitted to planning to sell the stolen merchandise for narcotics All three men were booked at the Dorchester County Detention Center and ICE placed a federal detainer on the trio Chief Douglas Wright of the Summerville Police Department commended his officers for the arrest (WCSC) - A California man is facing several charges for kidnapping an 89-year-old woman in Summerville attempted murder and first-degree burglary Deputies said Zueros was denied bond and could face life as a felon if convicted Zueros traveled for 10 days from Mission Viejo after he and the woman were in contact online according to documents provided by the Summerville Police Department Deputies said the woman’s brother had a romantic relationship with the suspect The department believes Zueros was receiving financial support Zueros “deliberately targeted” the victim in a cross-country pursuit described as “violent and angry” by deputies when he found out the woman was giving money to charities He targeted her,” Summerville Police Chief Doug Wright said “He went there with nothing but the intent to extort money out of the victim.” Officers responded on Sunday to a kidnapping situation at a home on Muirford Village Court in Pine Forest County Club at 5:57 p.m. approached the home and told the woman he threw a football into her yard and needed to retrieve it duct taped her to a chair and sprayed her with bear repellant Deputies said he put the woman in the back of her own car they could not locate the woman inside the home but did suspect foul play was involved due to the woman’s car being missing Officers from the Summerville Police Department North Charleston Police Department and Charleston County Sheriff’s Office tracked the stolen vehicle They found the vehicle on Arco Lane in North Charleston Deputies reported after an initial inspection they discovered the woman alive under the backseat floorboards The woman was airlifted to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Wright said her neighbors describe her as a “wonderful lady.” but a neighbor who kept an eye on her noticed something was off and reported the situation to law enforcement Wright said this was the driving factor in saving the woman’s life “After he got all the money that he would have got from her A woman who’s 89 years old who’s duct taped who’s bound by a dog leash by her ankles and has trash that duct tape around her head I say nothing more but to dispose of her that’s exactly what I believe he was gonna do He was gonna get his money and run,” Wright said There’s no doubt in my mind should have been dead within hours if not less She would have suffocated the next day or days later Wright described the situation as “unusual,” considering an adult or elderly victim when most kidnapping cases involve minors the likelihood of them returning safely is very unlikely,” Wright said “When somebody comes to your home and you do not recognize them Somebody trying to sweeten their way into your home Law enforcement does not play in South Carolina Deputies said Zueros was arrested on Wednesday in Augusta The investigation reports Zueros was out on bond for attempted murder in California He will spend the rest of his natural life in prison,” Wright said Wright said hundreds of hours went into this case deputies and personnel within multiple federal The investigation will continue under the Federal Bureau of Investigations and SLED Best Places to Work in South Carolina Among the latest to join Nexton retail lineup is Rotolo’s Craft and Crust Pizza New batch of retailers coming to Nexton community in Summerville A new batch of retailers is opening up shop in the planned Nexton community in Summerville Among the latest to join are Rotolo’s Craft and Crust Pizza and Dunkin’ within the Marketplace at Nexton commercial 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technology for their safety especially things that we have seen happen throughout this country,” he says ”It’s important that our leadership and our public safety entities are using this technology to support and keep our visitors and our community safe.” He says everyone who operates a drone is FAA-certified meaning they have all met FAA standards to protect the public “We appreciate the community’s support and there’s a reason we want to be transparent with this technology because we understand that drones are somewhat newer especially in public safety entities,” Makowski says ”Most public safety entities are using drones We wanted to make sure we are letting y’all know who our pilots are He says the drone program is hoping to expand and acquire more pilots for future missions which shows the terrifying moments after the shooting captures bystanders jumping in to help the child before EMS arrived This video obtained by News 4 is from the Pagoda restaurant on Old Trolley Road in Summerville Police said the boy's mother was inside the restaurant picking up dinner just after 7:30 p.m The video shows one child rushing out of the black SUV then the victim hopping out of the car and across the sidewalk on one leg People rushed over to help the child as the mom ran out of the restaurant Witnesses told officers they were in the parking lot when they heard the gun go off one woman told officers one child ran into the restaurant and she saw another bleeding from the leg The witness grabbed a medical bag from her car and started to help the six-year-old while someone else called 911 The report also said they found a handgun in the glovebox of the car and the car belonged to the mother's cousin We spoke to one person who saw the chaos immediately following the shooting “It’s just a single mother trying to feed her kids and the kid fooled around and shot himself,” a witness said The six-year-old was taken to the hospital The report said the child was in the passenger seat at the time of the shooting The report includes offenses of child abuse and neglect and police said this is an ongoing investigation Campbell and the late Louree Turner Campbell Lambert (the late Harry Lambert It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rick and service that touched the lives of all who knew him Being part of a minister’s family growing up Rick and the family lived in various places in South Carolina depending on where his dad was serving The family moved back to Florence in the late 60’s where Rick attended Southside High School it wasn’t long before Rick had many friends attending other schools in Florence Rick started his professional career as a police officer for the City of Florence where he was able to serve his community and personally help many individuals He coached summer baseball where he had the opportunity to work with young men in the community Rick served as a State Farm Insurance agent building not just a successful career but a true foundation of trust His commitment to his work reflected his deeper calling—to care for people Rick was deeply involved in the community he loved so dearly He generously gave his time and spirit to organizations such as Camp Happy Days His contributions to these causes were not merely acts of service but reflections of his enormous heart and desire to make the world a better place and made many great friends on the greens with his fellow golfers Rick was beloved by everyone who had the good fortune to meet him and his presence had a way of making others feel seen and valued none meant more to him than that of family man He loved his family more than anything in the world Hal Campbell (Melaine); nieces: Maggie Wilkerson (Richard) Abby Campbell and Brittany Miles; and nephew The family will receive guests at a celebration of life on Thursday from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at James Island Yacht Club In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made In memory of Rick Campbell, to the Dementia Society of America at www.DementiaSociety.org/donate Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.Arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation That was the story of the fourth quarter for Lansing Sexton's basketball team in Thursday's regional final against Chelsea After losing a 16-point fourth-quarter lead with 2.2 seconds left Sexton's run in the MHSAA State Tournament looked to be over Turns out that was just enough time for junior guard Keyshawn Summerville to etch his name in Sexton basketball history Pandemonium ensued when Summerville's beyond-half-court heave at the buzzer found nothing but the bottom of the net to give the J-Dubbs a 73-71 win claiming the program's first regional title since 2012 "The whole team trusted me to take the last shot and it's all glory to God," Summerville said "It's been a dream of ours as a team to accomplish this goal and make it to the next level Sexton was feeling good through three quarters taking a 16-point lead into the final eight minutes But Chelsea started to claw its way back on the shoulders of senior guard Drew Blanton a step-back 3-pointer from Blanton tied the game at 68 Senior forward Deqaurius "DQ" Jones was big for Sexton all night long and hit a layup to restore the J-Dubbs' lead with 15 seconds left Blanton got the ball in the corner and hoisted up his fifth made 3-pointer of the quarter to put the Bulldogs up one with 2.2 seconds left and launched a 60-foot prayer to lift Sexton to the Division 2 state quarterfinals but the way that these boys bought in from the beginning of the season this is God's work right here," Sexton coach Deleon Dearing said and he made that shot because that's what he does It came down to the wire and I'm just happy we came out on top." Blanton scored 20 points in the fourth quarter alone and finished with 40 for Chelsea Summerville took a second to quiet down the crowd and thank the Sexton community for coming to the games and supporting the team through the whole season I said this is when we are going to start to change things around and change the perception about Sexton we keep going and continue to make history I'm super happy because we all manifested this since we were young." who battled through injuries and came back with just a few games left in the regular season stepping up in the program's biggest game in over a decade is one of the most gratifying moments of his young athletic career "I worked so hard being out of those games and I was just doing the little stuff," Jones said "I knew the little stuff was going to get me to where I wanted to be It's just about believing in each other and trusting each other." Sexton (19-5) will play Romulus Summit Academy North (22-3) in a Division 2 state quarterfinal game on Tuesday at 7 p.m Contact Nathaniel Bott at nbott@lsj.com and follow him on X @Nathaniel_Bott (WCIV) — Two people have been arrested in connection to a February homicide in the Ponds neighborhood in Summerville according to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office 21-year-old Demanco Maurice Gethers was charged with voluntary manslaughter and criminal conspiracy in connection to the shooting and 17-year-old Madison Stone was charged with accessory before the fact of attempted armed robber and criminal conspiracy READ MORE | "Witnesses report hearing two guns fired in deadly shooting at The Ponds subdivision" "In Dorchester County, we have zero tolerance for violent crime or those who wish to undermine the safety of our citizens," said Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson. "This case demonstrates our office’s commitment to holding accountable those who break our laws.” DCSO said its investigation into the incident remains active. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Summerville Police searching for suspect in kidnapping of 89-year-old Sundayby ABC News 4 Staff (WCIV) — The Summerville Police Department announced Monday that it is searching for a suspect in a Sunday kidnapping that left an 89-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries SPD responded to a "suspicious situation" on Muirfield Village Court in Pine Forest Country Club after it received a report from neighbors saying they witnessed an "unknown suspicious" white male at the residence Police arrived and did not find the 89-year-old female homeowner but did determine there to be "suspicious circumstances that led police to believe that foul play was involved," including her vehicle being missing Surrounding law enforcement agencies were notified with the North Charleston Police Department and Charleston County Sheriff's Office tracking the victim's vehicle the vehicle was located in North Charleston near Tanger Outlets and a vehicle pursuit ensued involving SPD but later located parked on Arco Lane in North Charleston by NCPD Police determined the suspect had abandoned the vehicle and fled before locating the restrained woman "stuffed" underneath the rear folding seats in the floorboard of her own car and suffering from non-life-threatening injuries SPD added she was in "good spirits" and was transported to a local hospital by Charleston County EMS An "extensive" manhunt did not locate the suspect and was suspended shortly before midnight SPD said the suspect is believed to be a white male with a medium build and possibly in his mid-40s with brown/"blondish" hair He is considered to be armed and dangerous and the public should not make any attempts to contact him SPD added that there "is no reason to believe" that Pine Forest Country Club's residents are in danger and asked that anyone with surveillance footage between 3-6 p.m on Sunday contact them immediately at 843-875-1650 Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBERKELEY COUNTY (WCSC) - A judge has asked attorneys representing a former Summerville Police officer accused of murder to file additional information before he decides whether to grant bond Anthony DeLustro was 64 when he was arrested in April 2024 and charged with the March 20 shooting death of 39-year-old Michael O’Neal of North Carolina The shooting happened after a fight escalated between DeLustro and O’Neal in the parking lot of the North Main Street Chick-fil-A in Summerville O’Neal was shot in his right arm and the bullet traveled to his chest Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell said DeLustro asked to be granted bond in front of a new judge after being denied bond by a different judge last year Judge Roger Young heard heard arguments from DeLustro’s lawyers that their client’s health circumstances have changed since July of 2024 His lawyers say that’s because he had an ankle fracture since being incarcerated and that a doctor recently ordered it may need reconstruction surgery His lawyers say he has respiratory issues stemming from his service at ground zero with the New York City Police Department during 9/11 that still cause problems and he missed his yearly checkup on that because of being in jail Most recently they say a hamstring issue came up that might require an MRI and all these appointments are putting a strain on the jail staff They also said they are trying to get him to a specialist for a head injury but no one will see him because he is an inmate Young sighed looking over paperwork and responded “Well Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson argued against DeLustro getting bond She said it seems he’s getting transported to the care he needs noting the defense said deputies have driven him more than 1,000 miles for appointments She also said some of these conditions were already known during his summer bond hearing when another judge already ruled DeLustro should stay behind bars She also expressed a continued concern that DeLustro would be a threat to the public Wilson noted that his psychological evaluation showed PTSD and this case is compiling more trauma to that analysis O’Neal’s family appeared at the bond hearing His sister spoke to the judge on behalf of the family She told the judge while they appreciate the efforts of everyone on 9/11 we still believe in the power of a fair and serving police department and officers who serve with dignity and grace just as Michael’s father did and his grandfather as well,” she said “We also believe in the State of South Carolina the Berkeley County Courts and you your honor that you will make a fair and just decision to protect this community and keep Mr Young asked the lawyers to file all documents showing medical changes since the last hearing by the end of the week he said he will review the information and reach a decision after giving everything fair consideration He did not indicate when to expect that decision The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division provided warrants in the shooting’s aftermath which detailed the investigation that resulted in murder charges and Those warrants recount witness testimony in which DeLustro is described to investigators as “the primary aggressor.” DeLustro and O’Neal reportedly got out of their vehicles and DeLustro asked him if he wanted to “do this” several times and used a slur to refer to O’Neal The two escalated to a physical fight as witnesses attempted to separate the two DeLustro told O’Neal he was under arrest and flashed his Summerville Police Department credentials DeLustro’s handgun also fell out of its holster onto the ground behind his vehicle at some point A witness attempting to restrain DeLustro said he heard the now-ex-officer tell O’Neal that ran behind his car to retrieve the gun that fell from the holster and advanced on O’Neal’s car DeLustro reportedly told investigators that he knew the victim was trying to leave and that he was intentionally trying to stop him from doing so acknowledging that he “never saw the victim with a firearm or any other weapon and that the victim never threatened the use of any sort of weapon,” according to warrants DeLustro said he entered the victim’s car to stop him from leaving Investigators said DeLustro got into the passenger seat and fired the single shot from his gun DeLustro was placed on administrative leave and was terminated once SLED filed charges Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson said witnesses called DeLustro “out of control,” saying his activities during the incident proved he poses a threat to the public At his first bond hearing in April DeLustro stated in court that he spent his whole life dedicated to public service noted his time spent at Ground Zero following the Sept the loss of his daughter and subsequent assignment of custody to him and his wife over his grandchildren and asked the judge to show him mercy DeLustro said he “never had one substantiated complaint in the 35 years” he had worked in law enforcement The magistrate judge did not have the power to grant DeLustro bond because of the nature of the charges and it was automatically denied Summerville Police Chief Douglas Wright released a statement immediately after the shooting: On behalf of the Summerville Police Department we offer our thoughts and prayers to the O’Neal family for the tragic loss of their loved one I spoke with Michael’s parents and offered my sincere condolences Our police officer was treated and released after suffering non-life-threatening injuries Our deepest prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time This event was a struggle for all who were involved I immediately requested outside assistance from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division [SLED] to lead the investigation of this incident as they are an impartial and independent agency I want to remind everyone that this procedure takes time Don’t hesitate to get in touch with SLED with further inquiries (WCIV) — The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office made three arrests following a tip-off about suspected illegal activity at a residence on Cherry Grove Drive in the Ponds Neighborhood of Summerville in collaboration with the Summerville Police Metro Narcotics Unit deputies said they responded to a complaint at the residence and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle leaving the property deputies arrested Keith Richard Tucker on a warrant from the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office for failure to comply Joshua Todd Williams was also arrested for driving under suspension (second offense) A search warrant was subsequently obtained for the residence leading to the arrest of Erica Michelle Kline She was charged with possession of less than one gram of methamphetamine/cocaine base (first offense) Sheriff Sam Richardson emphasized the importance of community involvement in law enforcement efforts "This case serves as a clear reminder of a core principle we repeatedly emphasize to the citizens of Dorchester County: the effectiveness of the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office is directly tied to our partnership with the community," Richardson said "The tip provided by a concerned citizen was crucial in leading to the arrest of the suspects involved We want to make it clear that the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office will continue this investigation and is prepared to pursue additional charges if warranted." the AVID Hotel Summerville is located directly off interstate 26 at 301 Holiday Drive New hotel in Summerville sells for nearly $13M a commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales handled the sale of a 95-room AVID hotel property in Summerville “This sale demonstrates continued investor confidence in high-quality, limited-service assets, especially in strong-growth markets like Summerville,” said Jack Davis, senior vice president of investments for Marcus & Millichap this transaction highlights both the strength of the asset and the long-term potential for future growth in the region It also marks our 15th hotel sale in the Charleston area over the past 36 months.” investment specialists from Marcus & Millichap had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller The property is 2.3 miles from downtown Summerville and 23 miles from downtown Charleston Related: 146-unit mobile housing community in Charleston County sold Related: Nonprofit acquires 94-acre Johns Island property for farmland advocacy a rooftop patio and The Whiskey Hotel on the second floor The purpose of the transition is to reduce lead time and freight costs and now Greenville area’s first private club in more than three decades celebrates milestone .. Attendees will have wine and food tastings spirits seminars and the Grand Tasting with winemakers This is the first South Carolina location for the brand Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker ExpandFlowertown 2025 A guide to help you enjoy the 2025 Flowertown Festival (Summerville YMCA) By Jared HocevarApril 01 Live 5 is a proud sponsor of the 2025 Flowertown Festival Celebrate spring in the Lowcountry and take in the flowers and hospitality at one of the largest arts and crafts festivals in the southeast with food Proceeds support community health and wellness programs at the Y Here are a few things you should know before you go: The Festival is held within the residential area of Summerville so please obey all parking laws and do not block driveways Paid parking is available for $20 at Bethany United Methodist Church 118 W 3rd South St INTERACTIVE MAP https://conventionforce.com/map/index.cfm?bidid=15390 FESTIVAL VENDORS https://conventionforce.com/aa/index.cfm?userid=523&screenwidth=1920&bidid=15390 Facebook pageTwitter feedClick here to learn more about our approach to artificial intelligence the woman is still alive and in “good spirits” after this horrendous ordeal - but the man who police say stuffed her in the backseat of her own car and crossed county lines remains at large Neighbors in the Pine Forest Country Club community are speaking Tuesday about the incident for the first time a neighbor in the Pine Forest Country Club community According to the Summerville Police Department neighbors on Muirfield Village Court called the police when they witnessed an unknown suspicious man at the woman’s home “It just shouldn’t be happening in this day and age it just shouldn’t be happening,” Milosh said along with the North Charleston Police Department police later found the vehicle parked in North Charleston the woman was stuffed underneath the rear folding seats in the floorboard of her own car She was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries Summerville police said after an extensive manhunt Sunday they were not able to locate the person who kidnapped the woman and stole the car Police say they’re asking for the community's help to find the suspect described as a white male with a medium build in his mid-40s with brown-blondish hair The situation and lack of information have left neighbors on edge reportedly feeling cautious of anyone who comes to their door “I myself shoo people off the property ever so often because they’re selling something and I don’t really know if they’re selling something or not so I have to keep in mind they could be breaking into my home,” Milosh said the Summerville Police Department said the suspect remains at large but there is no reason to believe residents are in danger If you have any information or surveillance footage from Sunday evening you were asked to call the Summerville Police Department Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInDORCHESTER COUNTY (WCSC) - The Summerville Police Department has arrested and charged a man with attempted murder after a shooting Monday evening Sincere Joseph Lee was charged with four counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime Chris Hirsch responded to a report of shots fired in the Woodduck and Canvasback Drive areas just before 6 p.m Multiple callers stated that 12-15 shots were fired during that time officers advised he was stopping a white vehicle leaving the neighborhood at Dollar General Hirsch said the vehicle had several female occupants who were shot at but not injured officers located several shell casings in the road One witness advised the officers that they saw was outside playing with her kids when they heard yelling and 15-20 shots fired They also said they observed a black male running from the direction of the shots in which he was holding the front of his shirt and waistband area The witness provided officers with a picture she took of the suspect and described the suspect’s description based on his appearance The Special Investigations Unit observed the suspect matching the same description the witness who turned out to be Sincere Lee described walking in and out of Canvasback Drive Officers were able to locate Lee where he was later arrested Lee is currently being held at the Dorchester County Detention Center There have been times throughout the season when Keyshawn Summerville and his teammates on the Sexton boys basketball team have practiced shots from beyond half court Summerville doesn't recall making any of his attempts But the junior guard delivered when it mattered most last week Summerville's heave from beyond half court at the buzzer last week vaulted Sexton to a 73-71 win over Chelsea for a Division 2 regional championship last week It was a moment that generated plenty of social media attention And the incredible ending is still sinking in a week later for Summerville who was voted the LSJ high school athlete of the week I think it's hit me a little bit," Summerville said "I think probably in a couple years is when it will really hit me That's really history and years from now people will still be talking about it but it has been a great accomplishment that has been done and that was for the regional championship too That moment was the biggest highlight in a strong junior season for Summerville who led the J-Dubbs to a 19-6 record that included a runner-up finish in the CAAC White and Division 2 district and regional titles The Division I prospect was one of the top scorers in Greater Lansing this winter He surpassed 1,000 career points this season Summerville also displayed an ability to knock down big shots throughout his strong junior season He hit a 3 in the closing seconds of regulation to force overtime in a loss to Portland in the CAAC White championship game "That just comes from the many opportunities I've had  to take those type of shots like that," Summerville said "My freshman year I remember I had a couple of those where I shot them I feel really comfortable in those moments because I've been built for moments like that and I've been in situations like that before where I've made them and I missed them I feel like you've got to miss them to make them."  After helping Sexton to a league title as a sophomore and its first regional title since 2012 this season Summerville hopes more big moments are in store for the J-Dubbs The success the last two seasons has been the best for Sexton since it won back-to-back state titles under the direction of former coach Carlton Valentine in 2011 and 2012 and then reached the regional final in 2013 "Our program has for sure changed a lot already," Summerville said "I know it's going to be really good in the future also even when I leave and graduate Even for next year we're going to be really good and be quick and have tons of guards." Contact Brian Calloway at bcalloway@lsj.com (WCIV) — The Indian Association of Greater Charleston (IAGC) is hosting its vibrant Festival of Colors to celebrate the spring festival of Holi in Summerville Sunday The Festival of Colors at Ashley River Park is set to feature the traditional Holi throwing of colors and activities will be available before the throwing of colors begins at 2:00 p.m Entry for members and children below the age of 5 is free while entry for non-members of the IAGC is $15 scan the QR code below or contact info@iagcchs.org Ashley River Park is located at 200 Renken Road in Summerville. For more information, click here. (WCIV) — Summerville High School's boys basketball head coach announced Monday he's stepping down from the position Long said he plans to stay in education but feels like he needs to spend more time with his family and needs a lighter workload Long spent nine years as head coach and was an assistant coach for four years Long thanked Athletic Director Cory Magwood former Athletic Directors Brion Rutherford and Matt Legare and all his former players and assistant coaches Long highlighted the teams accomplishments in the closing part of his letter saying they won 64% of their games overall and 77% of their games in the last five years (WCIV) — The Town of Summerville will initiate a road closure with a detour near N This closure is necessary for the installation of storm drainage and gravity sewer services as part of the N The closures are scheduled for Monday night from 9 p.m continuing through Tuesday and Wednesday nights All scheduled times are approximate and subject to weather conditions Local traffic will be directed by traffic flaggers or detour signage Drivers traveling near the construction zones are urged to be cautious of equipment and crews working in the areas and message board information is requested (WCSC) - A Berkeley County judge has allowed for the conditional release of an ex-Summerville cop who stands accused of shooting and killing a North Carolina man Anthony DeLustro may be released from jail on a $150,000 bond Judge Roger Young determined in a decision filed on Monday DeLustro is required to follow several stipulations should he post bond wearing electronic GPS monitoring and only being allowed to leave the house for medical The judge also said DeLustro must not go out of state for medical treatment without prior written consent from his bondsman Should he leave the state for medical treatment DeLustro must surrender his driver’s license and passport to the Clerk of Court and may not possess any firearms His home will be subject to search by law enforcement at any time He may also be subject to any mental health treatments a listed doctor recommends DeLustro was 64 when he was arrested in April 2024 and charged with the March 20 shooting death of 39-year-old Michael O’Neal of North Carolina Judge Young heard arguments two weeks ago from DeLustro’s lawyers that their client’s health circumstances have changed since July 2024 they say a hamstring issue came up that might require an MRI and all these appointments are putting a strain on the jail staff that you will make a fair and just decision to protect this community and keep Mr Young asked the lawyers to file all documents showing medical changes since the last hearing ahead of his decision