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 Dorchester County Opens a New Library in N. Charleston
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." These iconic words by Helen Keller rang especially true on August 18th when Dorchester County, North Charleston, and Dorchester District Two all came together to commemorate the new North Charleston Dorchester County Public Library.
This new library located off of Patriot Blvd. will house both a public library and a new school library for Fort Dorchester High School. This will create an environment where both students and the public can come together to learn and explore new worlds through the power of reading.
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The site officially opened to the public on Monday, August 28th, at 10:00am. The library's hours of operation are:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
You can also watch our video recapping the ribbon cutting ceremony here. We greatly appreciate everyone who was able to attend and celebrate growth and learning in Dorchester County.
 Make Sure You're Prepared for Any Disaster
Hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires. Do you know what you would do in an emergency event? Is your family prepared for any disaster?
These are the questions National Preparedness Month wants you to answer! During September, take the time to sit down and write out everything you need to respond to any disaster that might hit your home. Stock up on hurricane supplies before a major storm is projected to hit your area, or make sure important valuables and documents are in a fireproof safe in case of a housefire.
No matter what safety precautions you take, make sure that you and your family are ready to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from any disaster. You can learn more about National Preparedness Month and how to plan ahead for a disaster here.
 Dorchester County Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Dorchester County was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Fiscal Year 2022. This commendation, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), reflects Dorchester County's commitment to transparent and exemplary financial reporting practices.
This distinction is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by government and management according to the GFOA. To be considered for this recognition, a government entity must demonstrate its adherence to a rigorous set of criteria, including the presentation of comprehensive financial information that goes beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles.
Please click to view the County's Comprehensive Financial Reports.
 Reporting Structural Damage from Hurricane Idalia
Please report any structural damage to your property or business. This information will assist county damage assessment teams in evaluating the extent of the storm's impact and will aid in expediting the recovery process.
To report storm-related structural damage, please fill out the online Structural Damage Form.
 Dorchester County Brings Home Awards from SC Assocation of Counties
On August 2nd, Dorchester County received three separate recognitions during the South Carolina Association of Counties Annual Conference.
The first recognition was presented to Dorchester County's Council Chairman Todd Friddle, who completed six courses through the Institute of Government and earned his Level 2 certification.
Next the county received the Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional Cooperation Award, which was awarded to Dorchester County alongside Aiken, Barnwell, Beaufort, and Hampton Counties. This was in recognition of our multiple agencies coming together to extinguish a fire at the Barnwell County Landfill. This massive fire took two days to extinguish, fully displaying the coordination and teamwork between our counties to come together in the event of a disaster.
The final recognition came when Dorchester County received an honorable mention for the J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award. This honorable mention was bestowed thanks to Dorchester County Emergency Management's innovative and creative education and preparedness campaign through strategies like the Tradesmen Brewing Co. "Know Your Zone" beer.
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You're Invited to the Dorchester County September 11, 2001 Remembrance Ceremony
As we mark the anniversary of September 11, we plan to come together as a community to reflect on the events of that day and pay tribute to the victims, survivors, and heroes who demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience. Our Dorchester County September 11 Ceremony will serve as an opportunity for us to stand together in remembrance, to support one another, and to reinforce the values that bind us as a society.
The program will include speeches, a moment of silence, and a wreath-laying ceremony to honor those who lost their lives.
Date: Monday, September 11, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Davis-Bailey Park, 5190 E. Jim Bilton Blvd, St George
Dorchester County Fire Rescue Receives Smoke Alarms with Help from State Farm & Home Depot
Local business owner Michael Snyder with State Farm Insurance company made a charitable contribution of $500.00 to Dorchester Count Fire Rescue via State Farm Company's Foundation Matching Gift Program. The program was then able to match Michael Snyder's gift, bringing the total amount donated to $1,000.
This charitable donation was used to purchase smoke alarms to be distributed to residents of Dorchester County through Dorchester County's Smoke Alarm Program. This program assists with installing smoke alarms in requested residences, all to help make Dorchester a Fire Safe County.
Dorchester County Fire Rescue was able to purchase 60 smoke alarms from Home Depot. This large purchase caught the attention of Home Depot, and once they learned of the program, they too decided to donate an additional 16 smoke alarms.
We send a heartfelt thank you to both State Farm and Home Depot for their contributions to the Smoke Alarm Program. Your donations have helped keep our citizens and their property safe. If you're interested in learning more about the Smoke Alarm Program, or know someone who'd like to request an alarm, please visit our Smoke Alarm Program page.
 Thank You to Everyone Who Came To National Night Out 2023
August started out with a bang as we celebrated National Night Out! Dorchester County hosted two National Night Out events on August 1st where everyone was welcome to come out and meet their first responders.
Representatives with Dorchester County's Sheriff's Office, Fire Rescue, EMS, Emergency Management, the Coroner's Office, Animal Control, and Consolidated Dispatch were all out engaging with the community and providing demonstrations.
We greatly appreciate everyone who came out and showed their support! You can also catch a recap of the event here.
 Upcoming Parks and Recreation Programs in September
Dorchester County Parks and Recreation continues to provide fun, quality programs for our community.
Some of the upcoming September programs at Ashley River Park and Davis-Bailey Park include:
- Birds of Prey - Ashley River Park
- PuzzlePalooza! - Ashley River Park
- Geocaching - Ashley River Park
- Family Fishing Clinic - Ashley River Park
- Porch Pickin' in the Park - Ashley River Park
- Afterschool Adventures: Reptiles and Amphibians - Ashley River Park
You can keep track of or sign up for programs and events at Dorchesterparks.org. Also, make sure to follow Dorchester County Parks and Rec on Facebook and Instagram.
 Dorchester County Will Be Attending the Public Service Career Fair
Looking for an exciting new career? Visit us at the upcoming Public Service Career Fair! Dorchester County will host a table at this event hoping to find qualified candidates looking to join our team.
Have a student looking to join the workforce? Make sure they attend from 9:00am to 12:00pm for the High School Student portion of the career fair.
Have a friend in need of a new position? Let them know they can learn more about joining Dorchester County during the General Public Portion from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
This event will be hosted at the North Charleston Coliseum (5001 Dr., North Charleston) on September 12, 2023. You can register in advance by scanning the QR code provided above.
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