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Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Dorchester County ranks 37th highest in South Carolina for per capita government transfer income at $11,830 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Dorchester County received an average of $11,830 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in South Carolina.

By Dorchester Today | Mar 10, 2025

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Dorchester County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.4% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.4% of income in Dorchester County, providing an average of $1,154 per capita to residents.

By Dorchester Today | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Dorchester County rise or fall in 2021?

By Dorchester Today | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dorchester County received $1.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Dorchester County receive in 2021?

By Dorchester Today | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Dorchester County received $2,135,597 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Berkeley County farmers in 2021 reached $802,852

By Dorchester Today | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Berkeley County received $802,852 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Charleston County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Dorchester Today | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Charleston County received $963,184 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Summerville Fire & Rescue announces Deputy Chief Brent Melcher named as new Fire Chief by Summerville Town Council

By Dorchester Today Report | Jun 26, 2023

Chief Melcher is a long-time employee of the Town of Summerville with 23 years of dedicated service to the community.

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Economic Luncheon presented by BlueCross BlueShield set for April

By Dorchester Today Reports | Mar 10, 2023

Sponsorships and tickets are now available for the Chamber's annual Economic Forecast Luncheon.

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Dorchester Heritage Center announces Discovery Series event

By Dorchester Today Reports | Mar 9, 2023

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Now Hiring

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 26, 2023

We’d love to meet you and answer all your questions about starting a career with Dorchester County!

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Rotary Club's Annual Oyster Roast

By Press r​​​​elease submission | Feb 19, 2023

St. George Rotary Club's Annual Oyster Roast!

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2022 Outstanding Safety Achievement Award

By Press releases submission | Jan 30, 2023

Extremely proud that Dorchester County was the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Safety Achievement Award at the South Carolina Association of Counties Insurance Trusts meeting!

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Public Policy Division Meeting

By Press releases submission | Jan 21, 2023

Join us as we hear from community and business leaders about relevant issues facing the business community surrounding public policy.

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Hwy 78 Project Traffic Control In Dorchester County On Behalf Of Banks Construction Company

By Press releases submission | Jan 19, 2023

This notification is to inform the public that from Wednesday January 18th to Friday January 20th, 2023, Banks Construction will be performing daytime flagging operations on HWY 78, in the area of Cypress Campground Rd and Water Wheel Rd.

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Law Talks with the South Carolina Bar – St. George

By Press releases submission | Jan 17, 2023

Meet with local volunteer attorneys to discuss important legal topics, sponsored by the South Carolina Bar.

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Meeting of the Mayors

By Press releases submission | Jan 13, 2023

The Tri-County Chamber is proud and excited to announce the upcoming Meeting of the Mayors.

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Congratulations to our re-elected and newly elected officials

By Press releases submission | Jan 10, 2023

Congratulations to our re-elected and newly elected officials who were sworn in at the County's Oath of Office Ceremony last night.

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Dorchester County in 2022

By Dorchester Today | Jan 1, 2023

In 2022, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Dorchester County, South Carolina.

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Toy Drive wraps Tuesday, drop off gifts this weekend

By Press releases submission | Dec 23, 2022

Residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Visitor Center until Monday evening

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Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Christmas Festival

By Press releases submission | Dec 15, 2022

Make plans to attend the FIRST Dorchester County Sheriff's Office Christmas Festival on Sunday, December 18th at the Ashley River Park! Drop in any time between 1PM and 4PM for free children's activities!