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Dorchester County Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers on Sept.

19 for two Ashley River cleanup events at Ashley River Park Kayak Launch and Swan Drive Kayak Launch. Volunteers can help by kayaking or assisting on land to support waterway conservation efforts.

Chef Michael Toscano of da Toscano has partnered with Star Gospel Mission to raise funds for women and children facing homelessness in the area, and his weekly focaccia sandwich series will wrap up with a final offering available through Sept.

20.

Joe Rice—a renowned attorney—was remembered at the Gaillard Center on Sept.

3 by friends, family, and colleagues who honored his landmark civil case victories and local philanthropy.

Dorchester Paws received a $10,000 donation from McElveen Buick GMC in a check presentation held Monday at 1 p.m. in Summerville & the shelter continues to care for displaced and abused animals in the county.

Shippers benefit from daily direct rail service connecting Charleston to Huntsville — a new intermodal option effective immediately that expands access to key markets in North Alabama and Middle Tennessee.

Gas prices in South Carolina rose 16.6 cents per gallon to reach $3.88 as of Monday—up 27.4 cents compared to last month amid global tensions that are keeping supply tight.

The Veteran Rapid Response Program launched today in Berkeley County to connect veterans with rental assistance & other support to stop small issues from growing into crises.

The initiative is a partnership between the Veteran Recovery Coalition & the Veterans Affairs office and costs taxpayers nothing.

Stöbich Fire Protection Systems is expanding its North Charleston facility through a $2.53 million investment — adding 33 jobs in Dorchester County — with operations set to start in September.

Job seekers may email [email protected] for more details.