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Wednesday September 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Morning Summerville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Summerville's senior stars powered a sweep and what's next
  • Summerville suspect surrenders after Cambridge Apartments shooting; charges detailed.
  • What will Sheriff Richardson address at Thursday's Knightsville town hall?

Also on today's calendar: Team Trivia and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 72.
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Recap: Summerville's Seniors Lead the Way (maxpreps.com) — Summerville High's Green Wave volleyball team continued its strong start with a dominant 3–0 home sweep of West Ashley, powered by standout senior performances from setter Madeline Baldwin and hitter Emilia Markovic. With four wins in their last five home matches and a 6-4-1 record, Summerville now turns its focus to Thursday's road test against Stratford.
   

• Summerville shooting suspect surrenders after early morning apartment attack (live5news.com) — An early-morning shooting at Cambridge Apartments in Summerville left one person hospitalized, and deputies have arrested 25-year-old Demetrius Levar Taylor on multiple serious charges. Taylor turned himself in at the Summerville Police Department and is now held at the L.C. Knight Detention Center while Dorchester County investigators continue their work.
   

• Dorchester County sheriff to launch countywide town hall series with first stop in Knightsville (counton2.com) — Dorchester County Sheriff Sam Richardson is launching a countywide public safety town hall series, with the first meeting set for 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Knightsville Elementary School. With Summerville Mayor Pro Tem Richard Waring IV and county councilmen attending, residents from Knightsville and nearby Summerville neighborhoods can ask questions, raise concerns, and hear about current law enforcement priorities across the county.
   

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  • Hey, I was looking ahead to the 15-day forecast for Summerville and starting mid-month the highs will be mid-80s and the lows will be mid-60s!
    Our long scorching nightmare summer may finally end! (Nextdoor Bridges of Summerville)
  • Our calli lilies only grew to 2' this year.
    Normally they get to 4' to 5'. You'd think with all the rain recently they ought to be at least 6'. Anyone else have this problem or is it just my… (Nextdoor Newington)
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Ok Summerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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