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 Oakbrook Library at the Ashley River Groundbreaking Ceremony
Dorchester County Government held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Oakbrook Library on the Ashley River on Thursday, August 18. Elected officials, community leaders, and the public came together to celebrate the future library that will be located at 2830 Bacons Bridge Road in Summerville.
Oakbrook is the County’s fastest growing area and, as a result, is one of council’s priorities for revitalization and redevelopment. The significant increase in population and the expansion of businesses clearly established a need for a library to be located within the Oakbrook community. With the community’s support from the 2019 bond referendum, funding was secured for this state-of-the-art, 20,000 square foot facility. This new library will provide traditional and innovative library services that will meet the evolving needs and expectations of our residents
The groundbreaking ceremony included a welcome address by Dorchester County Council Chair Bill Hearn who said, “Today, we not only celebrate the construction of our new library; we also celebrate a larger effort to invest in our community so that our county will continue to thrive and prosper.”
 Tax Tips that could SAVE you Money
It's not too early to think about your taxes! The Dorchester County Assessor's Office put together some helpful information that could help you save money. The tips include the following categories:
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Assessable Transfers of Interest (ATI’s)
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Legal Residence
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Legal Residence for Active Duty Military Members
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Agricultural Use Value
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Rollback Tax on Agricultural Property
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Multi-Lot Discount
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Mobile Homes
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Address Changes
More information is available on the website or you can call our Dorchester County Assessor's Office at (843) 832-0162.
 September 11, 2001 - Remembrance Ceremony
The Dorchester County Council invites residents to the annual September 11, 2001 Community Remembrance Ceremony.
The program will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 8:30 am at Davis-Bailey Park located at 5190 E. Jim Bilton Boulevard in St. George.
The ceremony is open to the public and will take place rain or shine.
 Building Safer Communities
Join Dorchester County Public Safety Departments on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Dorchester County Fire Rescue Indian Field Station 24 (1504 W. Main St., Harleyville, SC) for the third Building Safer Communities Event.
This series is hosted by Dorchester County Fire Rescue, the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Medical Services, Consolidated Dispatch, and the Emergency Management Departments. Attendees will be provided lunch and have a chance to meet their local public safety first responders.
Yoga in the Park
Dorchester Parks and Recreation through Quarter Moon Yoga is offering their second round of 4 week sessions starting September 8.
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 $15 per class or $55 for the series.
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Tai Chi at the Park
Join us every Wednesday for Tai Chi in the Ashley River Park Screened Porch. Registration is available now, with single sessions only costing $35 per person and a monthly series (four single sessions altogether) costing $125 for Dorchester County residents.
Sign up now on at dorchesterparks.org!
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 Dorchester County Council Recognizes September as National Preparedness Month
Happy first day of September! AKA the most active month of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, AKA the start of National Preparedness Month! National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year’s theme is “A Lasting Legacy!” Along with the theme, each week of National Preparedness Month will have a different topic. Build a Kit with Everyone in Mind, Make a Plan to Prepare for Disasters, Protect Your Family and Your Property, and Teach Youth to Prepare for Disasters are the topics for this year! Visit us at twitter.com/DorchesterCoEMD and facebook.com/DorchesterCountyEMD all month to get in on all of the fun!
Knowing how to prepare is so important because hurricanes aren’t the only disasters that Dorchester County has to worry about. Earthquakes, tornadoes, flooding, winter weather/ice storms *takes a deep breath in* wildfires, droughts, hazardous materials spills, terrorism, AND MORE! Yep…Dorchester County is a melting pot for disasters! So, we hope this month of easy-to-understand and approachable preparedness information will make you and your family excited to start or continue your preparedness journey!
 Dorchester Paws: Remember Me Thursday at Ashley River Park
Show your support by purchasing a lantern and joining Dorchester Paws and the entire world as we share the importance of pet adoption and shine a light on all orphan pets waiting in shelters and rescues.
Your donation will go towards the care of the 400 animals at Dorchester Paws. These funds will provide necessary life-saving animal care until they are adopted or reunited with their owner. Any donation amount is appreciated at this time.
Date: Thursday, September 22
Time: 6-8 PM
Location: Ashley River Park (200 Renken Rd. in Summerville)
Click for more information.
 Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is HIRING
Are you interested in a career of public service where you can give back by dedicating yourself to protecting the community? The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office is committed to improving the quality of life by providing a safe environment for all people within our county. Now is your chance to join the Dorchester Sheriff's Office Team!
Our starting salaries are:
Uncertified Detention Officer - $38,133.77
Certified Detention Officer - $40,040.46
Uncertified Deputy Sheriff - $44,144.61
Certified Deputy Sheriff - $46,351.83
 Road Closure Announcement
Beginning September 1, 2022, Campbell Thicket Road (the unpaved portion only) from SC 27 (Givhans Road) to S. Railroad Avenue in Ridgeville will be closed Monday through Thursday from 7:00AM to 5:00PM.
This road closure is due to safety issues as Edisto Electric Cooperative will be upgrading their sub station and overhead lines on Campbell Thicket Road. Construction is anticipated to take place throughout the month of September.
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