Daily editionSaturday, October 17th, 2026
Good morning, Summerville.
The 5AM Summerville Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of October.
Community
Firefighters and community members gathered at Sand Hill United Methodist Church on Oct. 15 to honor late Chastity Bigney, the county’s first female battalion chief who fought cancer with unwavering resolve; the service closed with a traditional final call over the radio dispatch.
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Business
Sunrise Bistro, a popular local diner that serves Summerville, Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek and Beech Island, has taken over the lease for Annie O’Love’s Cookie Cafe in West Ashley; the new location is planned but no opening date is set.
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Culture
The Dorchester Heritage Center is hosting Heritage Haunt in Ridgeville from Oct. 29 to Oct. 31 and offers haunted hayrides, trunk treat, pumpkin carving and a one-mile costume trail run (with cash prizes for costumes) to support preservation work.
Admission is free aside from a $20 parking fee.
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Health
Dorchester County is partnering with The Blood Connection to host a blood drive on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at three locations in Summerville and St. George.
Donors must be 16 or older with photo ID and meet weight guidelines.
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Trident Hospital will host a seminar on low-dose radiation therapy for arthritis pain later this week to offer residents expert insights on a promising new treatment option and share details on scheduling and registration.
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Sports
Summerville’s Green Wave football team defeated Fort Dorchester 45-0 on Oct. 16 as running back Jayven Williams became first in team history to rush over 5,000 yards, with teammates Grant and backup QB Bitting scoring key touchdowns while the defense recorded two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
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