Dorchester County
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- Population
- 167,201
- Area
- 568.48 sq mi (1,472.35 km²), 2.62 sq mi water
- Median age
- 38
- Households
- 63,179
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $78,198
- Median house value
- $329,300
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Dorchester County
Local News
Design Review Board (DRB) Meeting
Event date: September 24, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: 200 S. Main St. Summerville, SC 29483
Limitless Fall Break Camps
Event dates: October 7, 2026 - October 9, 2026 Event Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: 301 N Hickory St Summerville, SC 29483 Description: Our Therapeutic Recreation Camps give school- age individuals with disabilities the opportunity to stay active, creative, and connected…
Registration for Winter Sports - Basketball
Event dates: October 1, 2026 - October 22, 2026 Event Time: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Location: 301 N Hickory St Summerville, SC 29483 Description: Join us this winter for basketball programs designed for young athletes of all skill levels!
Cozy Crafternoon - Pumpkin Painting
Event date: October 2, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Location: 320 N. Laurel St. Summerville, SC 29483 Description: Join us for a fun night of pumpkin painting! We'll provide the paint, glitter, stickers, and more; You bring the creativity and a willingness to get messy!
Blotter: Buffet and bug out
Reports taken from Aug. 19 to Aug. 28 Buffet and bug out Three people on Aug. 28 reportedly dined and dashed from a Rivers Avenue Chinese buffet without paying, North Charleston police reported. Employees said the trio sat and ate before suddenly exclaiming that they didn’t like…