Get ALL the News In case you don’t subscribe to The Gazette and The Post and Courier, here are some stories you may have missed: Last week’s activity serves as reminder that Palmetto State is in ‘earthquake country’ Summerville residents struggle with tennis spaces as sport’s pandemic popularity increases The small quakes felt throughout the Lowcountry on Sept. 27 serve as a reminder that South Carolina is situated within “earthquake country.” Earthquakes are common in this part of the world, but when they occur in the Charleston area, they aren’t typically intense. So, ones like the 3.3 magnitude quake tend to draw attention. A men’s and women’s adult tennis league, a local high school and casual residents all utilize one set of public tennis courts at Doty Park in Summerville. And though not the biggest concern in the area, residents said the challenge of maintaining the courts and the popularity are a symptom of growing pains in a small town area. North Charleston firefighter uses musical gift to honor fallen heroes at memorial service Dorchester Heritage Center organizers to kick-start fundraiser for new larger space Growing up, Fire Capt.William“Chris”Kennedy dreamed of becoming a recording artist. Kennedy, 46, never imagined he’d find a different use of his musical gift: honoring fallen firefighters and warming the hearts of their grieving families. “It gives me a good amount of joy,” said Kennedy, who’s been recently tapped to sing the national anthem at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. There aren’t many spaces in Dorchester County dedicated to preserving the county’s history. Now, one of those leading spaces is running out of room.The Dorchester Heritage Center is easy to miss. It’s tucked inside the old courthouse space in St. George with no grand signs or posters indicating its existence. Get digital subscription for just $4 for the first 4 months New Subscribers Only Help us serve the Goose Creek community by becoming a digital subscriber. Our public service and investigative reporting is among the most important work we do, but it is also the most expensive. We can’t do it without the support of readers like you. By becoming a digital subscriber you will have unlimited access to The Gazette online, as well as The Post and Courier’s coverage of Berkeley and Dorchester counties and our full statewide reporting. Call 843-853-7678 We’ll quickly set up your Unlimited Digital Access. Go online to: postandcourier.com/Subscribe Take advantage of the extras that come with your subscription including: Daily and weekly newsletters on a variety of local topics: postandcourier.com/newsletter-signup Valuable deals and coupons from hundreds of local businesses: postandcourier.com/rewards For more perks and privileges, visit postandcourier.com/insiders. PC-1964592-1
