School Board Workshops Audit of 2011 Budget

Dorchester Two school board will meet 5 p.m. Monday for a workshop, followed by its regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

Yes4Schools Reports Vandalized, Missing Signs

At least ten large signs for the school bond referendum campaign have been taken or destroyed.

Man Dressed as Obama in Pimp Costume at GOP Event Sparks Anger

Attempt at humor was found to be "discriminatory."

Roasted: Coffee with Bill Hearn, Dorchester County Council District 6

Councilman Bill Hearn, running for reelection, participated in Patch's Coffee with the Candidates series.

School Board Candidates Debate Wednesday

Summerville Patch and Pilot's Lounge present town hall debate with the candidates.

SCDP Corrects Voter ID Flier Circulated in Dorchester Co.

S.C. Democratic Party 'Commit to Vote' flier originally listed two forms of identification only accepted for registering to vote.

County Looks at Lowering Acreage Requirements for Chickenkeeping

Full acre of land might not be needed to keep chickens if new ordinance passes.

Who Won the Presidential Debate? Republicans Say Romney 2-0

Charleston area Republicans pleased with GOP nominee's push for the truth; unhappy with moderator Candy Crowley.

Is He Nuts? S.C. Squirrel Predicts Romney Win

Gnocchi the Squirrel says it will be President Mitt Romney after November election.

Sen. Jim DeMint to Visit Lowcountry on Tuesday

Stops on Daniel Island and in North Charleston as part of "Saving Small Business" tour.

Carter Outraises Knight for S.C. District 97 Race

Incumbent Rep. Patsy Knight sees less donations.

Town Council Calls Special Meeting to Approve Contract for Butternut Fire Station

See what's on the agenda for the coming week.

Roasted: Dorchester County School Bond Referendum

Two Yes4Schools representatives participate in Patch's Coffee with the Candidates series.

Speaker Bobby Harrell Addresses Ethics Concerns During Forum

S.C. House District 114 challenger John Steinberger jabs incumbent over ethics concerns, Harrell fires back in brief exchange.

Speaker Bobby Harrell, Opponent Debate Taxes

Candidates for S.C. District 114 speak to Legend Oaks residents Thursday.

Live Free or Pay Up? Is Political Sign Freedom of Speech or Breaking the Rules?

Coosaw Commons resident breaks management rules by placing political sign in window.

Winding Woods Commerce Park Breaks Ground

$3.6 million sewer construction project begins.

Town Decides to Sell Berry House

Town Council agrees to 'cut losses' with house adjacent to Azalea Park.

Meet the Candidate: Mary Pearson

Pearson is running for reelection as Dorchester County Treasurer.

Meet the Candidate: Chris Murphy

Rep. Chris Murphy is running for reelection of S.C. House District 98.

Patch Collects Questions for Obama, Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

What's on the Agenda Next Week?

Summerville Town Council, Dorchester Two and Dorchester County Transportation Authority meeting.

Will the Gas Shortage Affect You?

South Carolina has cheapest gas in the nation.

Have Coffee on Patch, Meet Your Candidates

Coffee with the Candidates is back. Here's your chance to meet your contested candidate.

Who Won the First Presidential Debate?

Dorchester County Democrats ask, 'Where's the Meat, Mitt?'

Summerville Company Saves Incandescents

Energy law mandates light bulb manufacturers increase efficiency by 25 percent, leading to a phase out of incandescents nationwide.

SC Registers Voters Online

Online voter registration system enacted in the state.

Rezoning Delayed for Lot Near Indian Springs

Dorchester County Council delays second reading of changing lot from residential to office/industrial zoning, which would allow multi-family units.

Firearms Ordinance Halted 2-4

Impassioned gun owners addressed council to sway votes.

Last Day to Register to Vote Approaching

Dorchester County voters must register by Saturday, Oct. 6, to vote in this year's general election.

Foreclosure Auction Tuesday, Oct. 2

Homes up for auction in Kings Grant, Plum Creek, Greenhurst, Summerhaven and more.

This Week's Meetings: Town, County Councils Convene

Final reading for proposed gun ordinance, speed bumps for Woodland Estates and more on this week's agendas.

Will the Firearm Ordinance Affect You?

County releases map of subdivisions and roads affected by proposed ordinance that would ban firing of weapons; offers amendment to quell concern over protection.

Rep. Tim Scott: Simplify the Tax Code

In op-ed he says a few measures would strengthen the economy.

County Official Visits Japan on Economic Development Mission

Dorchester County Chair Larry Hargett meets with Japanese executives.

In-Person Absentee Voting Opens Oct. 22

Dorchester County in-person, absentee voting opens Oct. 22 in Summerville.

Hitt: Government 'Sets the Table' for Business

SC Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt asked local government to set up infrastructure to allow businesses to flourish, pushes for intermodal trains for manufacturers during Lowcountry speech Tuesday.

County Calls Special Meeting on East Edisto

East Edisto, Water/Sewer department real estate purchase both on agenda for special meeting Monday; Dorchester Two school board also meets Monday.

Efforts to Save 'Endangered' Boat Landing Underway

Ashley River Festival is scheduled for May 2013.

County Issues $1.7M Bond for Water, Sewer

Dorchester County Council gives final approval for bond; proceeds to buy land for water and sewer department.