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Good day Summerville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did a last-second kick derail Summerville's comeback against West Charlotte?
  • How are Summerville voters sizing up Gavin Newsom's 2028 prospects?
  • Why was California's wildfire fight center stage in Summerville this week?

Also on today's calendar: Medical Assistant Exam and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 72.
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• West Charlotte Nips Summerville 20-19, Green Wave At Berkeley Next Week (hssr.com) — Summerville High's Green Wave narrowly fell 20–19 to West Charlotte at home after a last-second field goal sailed wide, despite a big rushing night from Jayven Williams. Coach Ian Rafferty praised his players' fight, took responsibility for a failed two-point try, and turned attention to preparing for next week's road test at Berkeley.
   

• California made Gavin Newsom famous. Will it drag down his 2028 presidential ambitions? (counton2.com) — Gavin Newsom's latest swing through South Carolina included closely watched stops in Summerville, where local Democrats weighed his 2028 presidential prospects and California baggage. Residents from Summerville and nearby communities reacted to his sharp attacks on Donald Trump and his progressive California record, revealing both enthusiasm and skepticism about whether a California governor can win over Southern voters.
   

• Newsom says he has 'open mind' on special session, after PG&E announces cuts (capitolconfidential.com) — Gov. Gavin Newsom recently told a reporter in Summerville that he has an "open mind" about calling a special session on California wildfire liability, even as PG&E announces major investment cuts. For Summerville residents, his visit underscores how national Democratic figures are using the town as a backdrop while they juggle high-stakes policy fights back home.
   

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    Monday September 7
  • Labor Day Holiday
    Dorchester 2 Summerville, SC 29483
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Labor Day Weekend Pet Checklist: 7 Ways to Prepare for Travel, Guests and Schedule Changes —South Carolina News Read on Patch
  • Thank You 🙏 to the honest person who found my diamond wedding band at Walgreens on the corner of Dorchester & Ashley Phosphate.
    I was able to retrieve it and I'm crying happy tears! (Nextdoor Wescott Plantation)
  • Wow it is just so cool to wake up this morning to see a song I wrote and produced in the iTunes store:
    One More Angel - Single by Sawyer Silas Pre-Order for Sep 10th Release https://music.apple.com/us/album/one-more-angel-single/6808497468 (Nextdoor Pine Forest)
  • Curtiss-Wright posted a job opening for Senior Welder - 3rd shift in Summerville. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(05654) - 10597 Dorchester Rd in Summerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Summerville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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North Charleston

  • North Charleston man gets 30 years for trying to kill veteran (live5news.com)
  • Charleston school district launches first program of its kind in South Carolina (live5news.com)
  • Free-standing emergency room advances through approval process on James Island (live5news.com)

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: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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