Daily editionSunday, August 16th, 2026
Good morning, Summerville.
The 5AM Summerville Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Community
Swimmers braved the heat on Sunday as they raised thousands for Hallie Hill shelter animals at a local event.
A video shows community members joining forces to support the shelter during a warm day.
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Culture
Summerville mom Crissy Bradford wrote a memoir called Sisters on the Diamond after coaching her son's undefeated T-ball team with her sister Laura — her book shows how youth sports help kids learn about winning, losing and teamwork.
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Government
Summerville’s local government approved reduced ATAX funding for nonprofits this fiscal year (ended June 30) despite rising state and local collections, reserving more money for town projects.
Officials advise nonprofits not to rely on these funds for annual budgets as only about 50% of requests were approved.
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Sports
Pinewood Prep defeated First Baptist 62-27 while Colleton Prep beat Hilton Head Prep 50-6 and Cross Schools won 46-8 in Week 0 SCISA games.
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