Daily editionFriday, September 25th, 2026
Good morning, Summerville.
The 5AM Summerville Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of September.
Education
School leaders from Dorchester County explained at a Chamber forum their case for a one-cent education sales tax to fund school repairs and improvements, and voters will decide on Nov. 3.
The measure will raise the rate from 7 to 8 percent and support new facilities.
Post and CourierRead more
Environment
On Sept. 19, volunteers cleaned 1,600 pieces of litter and 500 lbs of debris from Ashley River at sites in Bacon's Bridge and Swan Drive during the River Sweep and freed a turtle caught on a fishing hook — a reminder of risks from discarded gear.
WCIV - ABC News 4Read more
The South Carolina DNR's Region 4 Law Enforcement Division earned the Golden Trashcan Award for a second consecutive year, recognizing efforts with 137 citations, 2,571 patrol hours, removal of 223 tons of debris, and 36 derelict vessels.
The team leads in litter enforcement + outreach.
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