🌱 Patch AM: What’s next for Summerville after its last O’Charley’s closes?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's next for Summerville after its last O'Charley's closes?
• Summerville's own Brody Hopkins just got the call to the majors.
• See how a Summerville photographer captured this winning sunrise shot.

Also on today's calendar: Sylvia Wright's Listening Tour for Education and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 73.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and not as hot, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. O'Charley's Restaurant Chain Shuts Down All Locations Including South Carolina (news-usa.today) — Summerville has lost its O'Charley's on Azalea Square Boulevard, which was the final South Carolina location when the restaurant chain abruptly shut down all remaining stores. A related West Ashley spin-off, Underground Chuck's, also closed as the 55-year-old brand deactivated its website and social media, leaving local diners wondering what might replace the shuttered spaces.
   

2. Summerville alum Brody Hopkins called up to Tampa Bay Rays (live5news.com) — A former Summerville High School standout, pitcher Brody Hopkins, has been called up to the Tampa Bay Rays, giving local baseball fans someone to root for in the majors. After starring at Summerville and the College of Charleston, he's risen through the minors and recently thrived as a reliever, earning his shot at the big leagues.
   

3. Reader photo pick of the week: Sunrise (postandcourier.com) — Summerville resident Dale Johnson took top honors in a regional sunrise photo contest with an image captured in the Eastern Caribbean. Local shutterbugs can join the fun too, as organizers invite new submissions on the theme of "Ocean waves," with clear rules and deadlines for anyone around Summerville who wants to participate.
   

4. Suspect allegedly grabbed at deputy's gun holster during arrest in Moncks Corner (live5news.com) — A theft suspect accused of stealing keys and a Ford Transit van from a Moncks Corner storage business was later spotted at Mr. Fuel on North Main Street in Summerville. Deputies say he ran across North Main, struggled during arrest, and allegedly grabbed at a deputy's gun holster before being subdued and the van recovered.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Summerville

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Info Session →
  SC Works Dorchester, 1325-A Boone Hill Road, Summerville
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Sylvia Wright's Listening Tour for Education →
  New Bethel Sounds of Praise, 351 Greyback Rd, Summerville
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Business Networking Mixer →
  Luxe Bar & Bistro, 1430 Central Avenue, Summerville
• Flowertown - Summerville →
  O'Charleys, 315 Azalea Square Blvd, Summerville
  8:30 am
• Food Forest Gardening Morning →
  Wassamassaw Community Park, 651 Wassamassaw Rd., Summerville
  10:00 am
• Summerville →
  Eugene Sires Elementary School, 301 Chandler Creek Rd., Summerville
  3:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• The Realtor Mastermind - Self- Employed Borrower →
  100 South Main Street, Summerville
• Home School Wednesdays →
  Rollins Edwards Community Center, 301 N Hickory St, Summerville
  10:00 am
• QuiltNFriends (Splinter Group) →
  Summerville SC
  10:00 am
Thursday September 17
• Politics: Behind the Smile 9/17/26 →
  Palmetto State Armory - Summerville, 366 East 5th North Street, Summerville
• Dorchester County Career Fair →
  Rollins Edwards Community Center, 301 North Hickory Street, Summerville
  10:00 am
• Third Thursday →
  Hutchinson Square, 102 S. Main St., Summerville
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• All Dorchester County residents remember Paws is having a Community Day in Ridgeville on September 19 and are giving FREE rabies shots, microchips, and more!
  You do need to register for some of these but it will be a great day! (Nextdoor Greyback Rd)
• I see a lot of people in need of various things in here- I can't always keep up- I would hate to have things sitting in my house collecting dust that we don't need in this season of our lives that someone else is in need of - so let's do this if
  anyone needs anything and we or anyone reading has it or information on resources let's share -please be respectful 3…2….1…….go! (Nextdoor Brighton Park)

• Dorchester School District 2 posted a job opening for Custodial Worker Pool in Summerville. Apply here.
• Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling posted a job opening for Beer Merchandiser - Summerville in Summerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summerville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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