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1. Dorchester County seeks grant for phase 2 of Dorchester Manor sidewalk project (live5news.com) — Dorchester County is seeking a $750,000 state grant to fund phase two of new sidewalks in Summerville's Dorchester Manor neighborhood, completing a $1.1 million safety project. If approved, about 4,500 feet of sidewalks along Dorchester Manor Boulevard and Cedar Grove Drive would follow phase one's 2027 construction timeline, giving children and pedestrians safer space away from traffic.
2. Inside look: Bonaire Park, Summerville's first-of-its-kind entertainment development (counton2.com) — A major three-story event venue with a rooftop bar is rising in downtown Summerville's Bonaire Park, anchoring a new mixed-use Promenade of homes, shops, and restaurants. Town officials say the project supports the new entertainment district, keeps residents from having to drive to Charleston for nightlife, and could significantly boost local business when construction wraps up later this year.
3. Born United ordered to stop selling Buc-ee's beaver logo clothing, pay $850K damages (abcnews4.com) — A clothing retailer with a location in Summerville has been ordered to stop selling items featuring Buc-ee's beaver logo and to pay $850,000 in damages for trademark infringement. The Born United chain and its owners settled the lawsuit with Buc-ee's, while a former part-owner and state senator publicly backed the small business and criticized large corporations' legal tactics.
4. Gavin Newsom's political spending draws FEC scrutiny (nypost.com) — Gavin Newsom recently stopped in Summerville to rally support for Democrats as part of a Southern tour, even as his national PAC faces new scrutiny from federal election regulators. The FEC is questioning tens of thousands of dollars in travel and event reimbursements, demanding more detailed disclosures while Newsom openly positions himself for a possible 2028 presidential run.
5. Crossing Enemy Lines: How a Beloved Coach's Legacy Unites the Berkeley-Summerville Rivalry (abcnews4.com) — Summerville football fans will see this year's Berkeley-Summerville showdown framed by memories of longtime assistant coach Fred Edwards, who spent decades on the Green Wave sideline. Assistant coaches on both teams now trade supportive texts in his honor, keeping his emphasis on character and sportsmanship alive even as the fierce Lowcountry rivalry continues.
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