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In today's newsletter:

  • How 167 new solar jobs could reshape Summerville's economy
  • Summerville man gets 35-year sentence in deadly North Charleston shooting
  • See when Summerville kicks off its high school football season

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Health and Financial Wellness Expo and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 101 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sweltering heat, temps: high: 100, low: 76.
  • Thursday: Hot with a stray thunderstorm, with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Company to invest $15.6 million, create 167 jobs in Summerville (live5news.com) — A new Translucent Solar factory in Summerville will bring a $15.7 million investment and 167 manufacturing jobs to Dorchester County, with production expected to start by early 2027. The company is renovating a former industrial facility, will rely on the Port of Charleston, and is already recruiting for a range of positions tied to its high‑efficiency solar panel lines.
   

2. Man sentenced to 35 years for murder after shooting in North Charleston (counton2.com) — A 22-year-old Summerville man has been sentenced to 35 years in state prison for murdering a 21-year-old during a 2021 drug-related shooting in North Charleston. Jurors saw video showing the gunman approach a parked vehicle and fire multiple shots as the victim tried to flee, and prosecutors said no clear motive emerged beyond a soured prior friendship.
   

3. Lowcountry High School Football (live5news.com) — Summerville football fans can circle this Friday as the Green Wave host Sumter in a featured Week 1 matchup on August 21. A full Lowcountry schedule includes Ashley Ridge, Ft. Dorchester, Pinewood Prep, and other area teams kicking off the high school season, with more previews promised throughout the week.
   

4. New wine and food festival coming to Summerville (counton2.com) — Summerville food and wine lovers can look forward to the inaugural Nexton Wine & Food Festival at The Pickle Bar on October 17, 2026. The event promises tastings from eight wineries, chef-driven dishes from local culinary talent, live music, and a new annual tradition celebrating Summerville and Berkeley County's food and hospitality scene.
   

5. St. George woman accused of firing gun toward victim and child, deputies say (live5news.com) — Summerville-area readers should know Dorchester County deputies arrested a St. George woman after a Sunday evening incident where a shot was allegedly fired toward an adult and child at a home on Plum Nellie Lane. No injuries were reported, and investigators say they collected evidence and executed a search warrant as the case remains under investigation.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday August 18
  • Kids' Night Magic Show - Carnes Crossroads →
    East Bay Deli - Summerville, 2519 N Main St B, Summerville
    5:00 pm
  • High School Open House
    Eagle Nest Elementary School Summerville, SC 29483
    6:30 pm
    • Monday August 24
  • Story Time In-Person →
    Berkeley County Library - Sangaree, 595 Sangaree Pkwy, Summerville
    10:30 am
    • Wednesday August 26
  • All Schools Early Release
    Dorchester 2 Summerville, SC 29483

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • After Dorchester Paws was closed yesterday today would be a great day to come in and take a dog out on a day date for an hour or two.
    There's still a couple handfuls of dogs that didn't get to go on shelter breaks that I feel pretty bad for. I am walking them now but they each only… (Nextdoor Clemson Terrace)
  • Hi neighbors!
    Please check your water and sewer bills. DCWS recently changed their system, and it affected my automatic payment drafts. I opened my bill, which I… (Nextdoor Pinehill Acres Extended)
  • McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Summerville. Apply here.
  • Connections Academy posted a job opening for High School CTE Teacher & Work Based Learning Coordinator - Lowcountry Connections Academy in Summerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summerville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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