Resolution in Works to Pay Mayor Additional $50k

Councilman Aaron Brown said new resolution isn't the solution, and the mayor's role and pay should be up to voters.

New Ambulance Station for Oakbrook in Works

Dorchester County negotiates with town to sell lot near intersection of Trolley and Dorchester roads, near fire station.

County Makes 3rd Attempt at Tackling Rural Zoning

Zoning would try to establish economic development zones and offer voluntary agricultural districts to existing farms.

Negotiations Between Teamsters, Durham Falter

Sources allege Durham School Services representatives walked out of negotiations Tuesday morning; Districts plan on normal operation of buses.

Register Now to Vote for March Election

If you want to vote in March, be sure to register by Feb. 16.

County Economic Development Director Recognized for His Contributions

Dorchester County employee Jon Baggett earns '40 Under 40' award among economic developers.

Bump in Pay Discussed for Summerville Mayor

Mayor Bill Collins earns $15,000 per year.

Durham, Teamsters Negotiate on School Bus Driver Salaries

Durham says company has offered school bus drivers a 3 percent raise, but Teamsters are asking for 8 percent.

Gloves Coming Off in SC1?

Reports that 'push-polling' has begun.

School Board Member Elizabeth Moffly Running for Congress

The Charleston County School Board member is running on three principles: personal freedom, economic security and limited government.

Negotiations Continue Between Teamsters, Durham

A school bus driver strike could be delayed until Friday; Beaufort County School District drivers authorize a strike.

Hanahan's Ric Bryant Enters SC1 GOP Fray

Bryant, an engineer from Hanahan, entered the crowded race Monday.

Charleston Attorney Shawn Pinkston Enters SC1 GOP Race

The Iraq War veteran works with Hall Booth Smith.

Perennial Candidate Returns to SC1 Democratic Primary

Ben Frazier has run for Congress more than 10 times over the past two decades.

16 Candidates File for GOP SC1 Primary

A full house of candidates.

McCoy Throws Hat into SC1 GOP Race

Rep. Peter McCoy announces run for South Carolina's First Congressional District.

Summerville Man Enters First Congressional Race

Afghanistan veteran joins the crowded GOP field.

Hilton Head Representative Announces Candidacy for Congress

Rep. Andy Patrick hopes to win Sen. Tim Scott's former seat.

SC Board of Education Authorizes Strikebreaking Bus Drivers

Teamsters' authorization to strike in Dorchester County School District Two and Charleston County School District answered by state authorizing use of bus drivers from other states.

New Federal Law Sparked by Summerville Student

RJ Sloke almost got lost in the foster care system; new law will help agencies access students' educational records.

When Can I File My 2012 Tax Return?

The IRS has announced a delayed start to the 2012 tax filing season

Will Dorchester Two School Bus Drivers Strike?

Union workers in Charleston unanimously authorize strike if negotiations with Durham School Services remain stalled.

Bobbie Rose to Seek Congressional Seat

First Democrat to enter the field.

County Seeks to Curtail Dumping at New Park

Dorchester County sets up barriers and video cameras at Ashley River park, off of Bacons Bridge Road.

Senate Moves Quickly to Correct Ballot Confusion

Measure gets out of committee by 19-1 margin.

Summerville Man Arrested for Tax Evasion

Gregory Neff of Summerville is charged with three counts of tax evasion.

Turner Dubbed County's Employee of the Year

Jessica Turner works in the county's water and sewer department.

Learn How to Vote in 2013 with New Voter ID Laws

Two training seminars provided by Dorchester County Board of Elections and Voter Registration.

New Fees for Town Facilities Begin

Town of Summerville will now charge for use of community buildings.

Bill Hearn Voted in as County Council Chair

Dorchester County Councilman Bill Hearn won his second term in November.

Time Warner Cable Repays $124k in Fees to Town

Fee for E-911 service mistakenly paid to Dorchester County.

UPDATED: Who's Running For SC1

Crowded field expected to compete for the right to succeed Tim Scott.

SCDOT Turns Down Signal at Country Club

Town to invite SCDOT officials to watch intersection, hoping to change the decision.

Town IDs 16 Needed Lights in Robynwyn

Street survey showed 10 bulbs in Brownsville not burning, and 16 'dark spots' in Robynwyn.

John Kuhn Looking to Raise Cash for House Bid

Former State Senator is confident of chances, if fundraising letter is any judge.

House Committee Still Seeking Answers on Hack

Lawmakers have many unanswered questions.

Planning Committee Approves Historic Site Annexation

Town will vote whether or not to annex Colonial Dorchester Historic Site.

Town Looks to Annex Colonial Site

Annexation would convert state-owned land from multi-family residential to public lands zoning.

Unemployment Aid to End for 1,004 in Dorchester Co.

The end of the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program means nearly 30,000 South Carolina residents will leave stop receiving help.

Santa Rides in Dorchester Co. Ambulance

18 special children, previously transported by Dorchester County EMS for life-threatening conditions, get a different visit from the emergency responders and Santa Claus.