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Good morning Summerville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Summerville's new comprehensive plan reshape your neighborhood?
  • Join Summerville's Oct. 25 suicide‑prevention walk at Gahagan Park
  • Why one I-26 work zone turned Summerville's commute into three hours

Also on today's calendar: Author's talk with Author Andrew Snorton (moderated by Arthur Takeall) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with high clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some rain, temps: high: 74, low: 71.
  • Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summerville officials vote on final review of comprehensive plan (live5news.com) — Summerville leaders are taking a final vote on the five-year update to the town's "Our Town, Our Future" comprehensive plan, which will immediately guide zoning, housing, infrastructure, and commercial growth. Changes focus on areas like Nexton, the I‑26 corridor, and parts of downtown, following months of public input. Residents can expect more commercial space and potential family‑friendly amenities as growth continues.
   

• Noteworthy events to know about at The Citadel in October 2026 (citadel.edu) — One of this month's Citadel‑related events comes right to Summerville, with an American Foundation for Suicide Prevention "Out of the Darkness" walk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Gahagan Park. The free event invites local residents to join The Citadel's psychology team in honoring loved ones, raising awareness, and supporting suicide‑prevention research and services, with options to walk, register online, or donate.
   

• SCDOT says it terminated traffic control contractor after I-26 construction delays led to hourslong traffic backup (counton2.com) — Drivers from Summerville to downtown Charleston recently endured a commute that ballooned from about 20 minutes to three hours after an I‑26 work zone wasn't cleared on time. SCDOT has since fired the traffic control contractor, disciplined staff, and changed procedures to ensure lane‑closure equipment is removed promptly after overnight work. Officials say they're working to prevent a repeat of the gridlock.
   

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    Does anyone have any recommendations? I'm moving to North Carolina (Nextdoor Summerville Place)
  • I need someone to clean pine straw and leaves off my roof.
    I also need some one to dig a shallow French drain about 24 feet by 0ne wide about six or 8 inches deep. (Nextdoor Warington Estates)
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🗞 Nearby News

Ladson

  • Ladson man charged in gas station stabbing, police say (live5news.com)
  • Sheriff Carl Ritchie addresses death of Ladson toddlers, cites agency procedures: CCSO (counton2.com)
  • Manufacturing Month highlights Lowcountry job opportunities (live5news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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