Dorchester County has received federal grant funding aimed at improving forensic evidence handling in law enforcement operations. Officials plan upgrades for digital device analysis systems using these funds. Residents are invited to provide feedback on this initiative.
Dorchester County will hold a hand-count audit of election ballots on June 10 in Summerville. The process ensures accurate vote tabulation while upholding ballot secrecy. Photography or videography during audits…
Dorchester County’s Board of Voter Registration and Elections will hold a public test for voting systems ahead of June primaries. The testing process begins May 12 at the county’s elections…
Dorchester County has announced office closures for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25. Libraries will also close over the preceding weekend while parks remain open. Normal operations resume Tuesday.
Dorchester County will hold its annual Hurricane Expo on June 6 at Ashley River Park in Summerville. The event offers preparedness resources from emergency experts alongside family activities. Admission is…
Dorchester County has launched a new online platform for delinquent tax searches and payments. The service aims to enhance convenience with improved functionality. The initiative is part of broader county…
Ladson Medicaid providers reported $4,256,588 in billing for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, reflecting a 0.8% increase from the prior year.
Summerville saw Medicaid payments connected to the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies category rise 283.5% in 2024, signaling shifts in use and reimbursement trends.
Harleyville Medicaid providers billed $178,924 for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, a 4.2% increase compared with the prior year.
In Summerville, Medicaid providers billed a minimum of $20,409 in 2024 for services under COVID-19–specific HCPCS codes, with 69.8% of such billing taking place during the main pandemic years of…
Dorchester County Department of Emergency Management has announced its spring 2026 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training schedule. The free course covers key emergency skills for residents interested in helping…
A Boil Water advisory will take effect March 31 after planned contractor work disrupts service near I-95 and Highway 178 in Dorchester County. Residents are urged to boil tap water…
Dorchester County has lifted its boil water advisory for customers near I-95 and Highway 178 after confirming safe test results. Residents may now use tap water for drinking or cooking…
Steve Cortes of League of American Workers said Democrats face greater unpopularity due to cultural extremism, especially regarding immigration policy.
Dorchester County has announced that administrative offices, courts, libraries, and book drops will close from April 3-5 in observance of Good Friday. Offices will reopen on April 6. The announcement…
Dorchester County will start its annual mosquito control program with ground spraying beginning April 14. The effort targets disease prevention through pesticide use and community education. Residents can access schedules…
Dorchester County will hold a public hearing on April 6 regarding its draft Community Needs Assessment under its CDBG grant program. Residents are invited to provide input on housing and…
Dorchester County will host two public meetings about its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan this April. Residents can learn about disaster risk reduction efforts involving several towns and school districts. The…
Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department has lifted its boil water advisory after confirming safe test results. Residents can now use tap water for drinking and cooking without boiling.
Dorchester County will start replacing the culvert on First Bend Road in Harleyville beginning March 23. The project aims to improve stormwater flow and roadway safety over a six-month period.…
Dorchester County Water and Sewer Department has issued a boil water advisory starting March 17. Residents are urged to boil tap water before use and avoid consuming ice made from…
The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Dorchester Today publication area was approved in 2024, as per data…
All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Dorchester Today publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S.…
There were 23 companies in cities associated with Berkeley County that received 23 FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.4% of income in Dorchester County, providing an average of $3,527 per capita to residents.
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