Good morning, Summerville.

A company announced a $15.6 million investment that will create 167 new jobs in Summerville—project plans are underway to boost local business growth.

The Pickle Bar is hosting the inaugural Nexton Wine & Food Festival on Oct.

17 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 162 Cherry St. in Summerville. Early bird tickets are $55, and the event will feature wines from eight wineries, chef tasting bites, and live music.

Chef Nico Romo, the only French Master Chef in state, runs two Summerville restaurants—Laura and Kersey House—offering distinct dining experiences that range from Italian wood-fired pizzas to French-inflected tableside crème brûlée.

They are located across Main Street and add to the Lowcountry’s culinary diversity.

South Carolina will pilot a two-year program on Aug.

31 that stops SNAP benefits from buying candy, energy, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages – aimed at promoting healthier choices. All retailers must enforce the rule with no opt-out for SNAP households, covering more than 235,000 households.

Coastal Fertility Specialists will add Dr. Jennifer Dundee as a reproductive endocrinologist at its Nexton office in September — boosting fertility care access in Summerville.

Patients can schedule appointments with her once she begins her practice.