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 Oakbrook Library at Ashley River Groundbreaking Ceremony
Please join us as we celebrate the start of construction on the Oakbrook Library at the Ashley River. The Groundbreaking Ceremony will take place on Thursday, August 18th at 10:00 AM at 2830 Bacons Bridge Road in Summerville.
The newly constructed Oakbrook Library will provide library services to the County's fastest growing community. It is expected to receive 750 - 1000 people per day who will make use of the facilities, programs, and materials.
Please RSVP at Eventbrite.
 Transportation Sales Tax Referendum 2022
With voter approval, counties can add a 1% sales tax to fund transportation improvements.
Dorchester County voters will have an opportunity to continue the existing one percent sales and use tax on Election Day on November 8, 2022.
This is not a tax increase. The current one percent transportation sales and use tax program has had a significant impact on Dorchester County roads since 2005. Completed projects include the following: constructing new roadways, widening existing major thoroughfares, paving over 150 miles of dirt roads, improving intersections, resurfacing streets, and repairing sidewalks. Click to view a complete list of "Your One-Cent Sales Tax at Work" projects.
Sales tax, including the one percent sales and use tax, is paid by all - not just residents, but tourists and visitors. Everyone who uses our roads, facilities, and services while in Dorchester County should help to pay their share. The one percent sales and use tax generates one cent for each dollar spent, and is therefore sometimes referred to as the "one cent sales and use tax."
This tax has helped our Dorchester community in the past and can continue to do so in the future.
New Search and Rescue Drone for Emergency Management
Just a couple of weeks ago, the Emergency Management Department (EMD) acquired a brand new DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), commonly known as a "drone".
This particular model is a step forward as its thermal imaging capabilities are a significant improvement compared to the existing drones.
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EMD uses their drones to support public safety partners, both within Dorchester County and in the greater Tri-County area and have responded to search and rescues and large commercial structure fires.
The sheriff’s office, the fire department, and public works each have at least one drone, and they are working together to cross-train so that they are prepared to support each other when needed.
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Outdoor Movie Night
Upcoming Lunch and Learn: Rural Broadband Update
Dorchester County and County Council Members will be hosting a Community Outreach Series designed to inform, educate, and engage residents.
"Our goal is to provide opportunities for our residents to connect with each other and to local government so that they can stay informed of important safety recommendations and Dorchester County Government project updates," said Councilwoman Holman. "We are excited to take these community programs out into the county so that residents can hear directly from presenters, ask questions, and fully engage in the program."
The lunch and learn presentations for the rest of 2022 are as follows:
- August 31: Rural Broadband Update
- September 28: Fire Safety Awareness
- October 26: Holiday Safety Awareness
Lunch is provided, but participants are also welcome to bring their own.
Registrations are limited to the first 30 participants. Please register by clicking the link below:
RSVP Rural Broadband Update
 Outdoor Movie Night
Due to poor weather, the first Outdoor Movie at Ashley River Park has been rescheduled to Friday, August 5!
Be sure to bring the whole family and some chairs or blankets, as we'll be showing Dreamworks' The Bad Guys.
The movie starts at 8:00pm, and it's free if you have an annual park pass, or attendees can pay the $2 per person admission for anyone 3 years-old or older.
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Yoga in the Park
Dorchester Parks and Recreation is excited to announce that Yoga is coming to Ashley River Park!
Quarter Moon Yoga will be hosting yoga classes at the park starting in August.
You can register online now at dorchesterparks.org for either Thursday afternoon classes at 6:00pm or Saturday morning classes at 9:00am. It's only $20 per class or $75 for the series on either Thursday or Saturday for Dorchester County residents. Be sure to bring your yoga mats, blocks, and a positive attitude!
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 Beware of Scams
The Sheriff's Office has had reports of people contacting citizens claiming to be from the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Civil Process Unit. The calls claim that the Sheriff's Office has papers to serve the resident.
These calls are NOT from the Sheriff's Office and are from a spoofed county number, 843-829-7422. If this number appears on your Caller ID, please disregard it and do not answer.
The Sheriff's Office does not call before serving residents their papers.
Please contact the Sheriff's Office if the calls come from a phone number different from the one above.
Dorchester County Sheriff's Office
(843) 832-0300
212 Deming Way
Summerville, SC 29483
 Don't Miss this Month's VA Benefits and Disability Claims Workshop
Dorchester County Veterans Services is hosting a Veterans Benefits and Disability Claims Workshop on August 24, 2022, from 2pm - 4pm at the Dorchester County Council Chambers (500 N. Main Street, Summerville).
The agenda will include a disability benefits overview, dependency and indemnity compensation and pension eligibility, and a time for questions.
 Public Sector Career Fair
The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments, in partnership with SC Works Trident, will be hosting a Public Sector Career Fair on August 17, 2022. The event will take place at the Charleston Area Convention Center. The virtual format will be held from 9am-12pm and in-person format from 2pm-7pm. The virtual format will be a pipeline to reach potential candidates outside of the Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester region, extending nationwide.
Employers will be hosting a booth to distribute information, answer questions, recruit employees, and conduct on-site interviews.
Interested? Register here.
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