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Daily editionWednesday, September 16th, 2026

Good morning, Summerville.

The 5AM Summerville Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.

Community

  1. Once Upon a Child, a kids’ resale shop, is set to open mid-October (143 Berkeley Circle) while Samaya Indian Table will offer Indian dishes for sharing when it opens toward the end of the year (420 Cross Park Lane) in Summerville.

    Post and CourierRead more

  2. A local pet adoption service now offers free vaccines and microchips to help pet owners keep their animals healthy (the video release explains the new program).

    Residents can visit the center for more details.

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Economy

  1. At a Chamber luncheon on Sept. 10, a virtual flight simulator gave Summerville attendees a look at training tools now used at Charleston Southern University (a local hub for aviation education) while panelists explained how expanding flight routes boost local economic growth.

    Post and CourierRead more

Education

  1. In Dorchester District Two classrooms, teachers use AI to help create lesson materials and grade assignments while manually reviewing results (ensuring a human check), though some parents question its accuracy as the AI Task Force meets twice a year to refine safeguards.

    WCIV - ABC News 4Read more

  2. A local librarian has organized a Halloween themed book giveaway to spark a love for reading among children.

    The event will be held at the local library and offers free books along with fun activities for community members.

    Live 5 NewsRead more

Health

  1. Summerville cancer advocate Shelby Duckett will join over 750 cancer patients and supporters from Sept. 14 to 16 in Washington, D.C. to press lawmakers to pass the bipartisan Clinical Trial Modernization Act — a law aimed at expanding access to clinical trials.

    WCIV - ABC News 4Read more

  2. Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday announced that South Carolina awarded 228 grants totaling nearly $167 million using the Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare in rural communities.

    Grants will support facility modernization, technology upgrades and workforce development to enhance primary, maternal, infant, pediatrics and behavioral health services.

    WCIV - ABC News 4Read more