Dorchester County.
county in South Carolina, United States
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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A new coastal district stretches from Beaufort to Charleston, encompassing Berkeley and Dorchester counties.Some support1 report
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Dorchester County is confirmed to be a key component of South Carolina's economic base.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Infrastructure investments in the region are successfully boosting the economic activity of South Carolina and Dorchester County.Some support1 report
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Gavin Newsom rallied voters in Dorchester County.Some support1 report
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Boeing's presence impacts the local economy, with 40% of the workforce residing in Summerville and young people utilizing programs in both Summerville and Dorchester counties.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Dorchester County is situated within the state of South Carolina.Some support1 report
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South Carolina hosts a new solar manufacturing hub in Dorchester County.Some support1 report
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Lindsey Graham met with local leaders in Dorchester County and influenced infrastructure in Charleston, with his legacy discussed.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Dorchester County is seeking state approval for a tax referendum.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Policy discussions are underway regarding Dorchester County, involving representatives from the S.C. Automobile Dealers Association and the county itself.Some support1 report
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High cost of living is causing families to leave the Charleston area, prompting the county to seek a centralized traffic command center.Some support1 report1 development inside
Gone quiet
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Around Dorchester County this week
News at the entities that move Dorchester County most-
South Carolina StructuralMatthew Rutter attended a convention held in North Carolina on June 19, 2026.Moves Dorchester County
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county council StructuralCouncil oversees rebuilding of county buildings.Moves Dorchester County
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Republican Party OperationalA discussion on immigration policy shifts was held at Vanderbilt's Central Library, involving the Republican Party.Moves Dorchester County
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Charleston Shared contextAndy Beshear campaigned in Charleston, South Carolina.Moves Dorchester County
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Floyd Shared contextExpansion of affordable public transportation services involving the company Floyd and the location Clark.Moves Dorchester County
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Lindsey Graham Shared contextA bill, named after Lindsey Graham, has been signed authorizing sanctions on Russian officials and energy, while also extending sanctions on Iran's energy and weapons sectors.Moves Dorchester County
Connections
The 15 strongest of 49, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
South Carolina Structural
Dorchester County functions as a jurisdictional and economic component within the borders and laws of South Carolina.
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county council Structural
County Council formally governs Dorchester County.
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Blueprint Structural
Blueprint mandates minimum teacher salary within Dorchester County.
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Republican Party Operational
The Republican Party is actively seeking to influence and change the election rules governing Dorchester County.
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Ashley Ridge High School Structural
The school's major capital improvements are proposed to be funded through the county's sales tax base.
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Charleston Shared context
Charleston and Dorchester County share the same legislative jurisdiction (SC House District 102).
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Floyd Shared context
Floyd operates as a representative entity within the South Carolina context, which includes Dorchester County.
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Summerville High School Structural
Dorchester County is proposing to use sales tax funds to finance major capital improvements for Summerville High School.
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Summerville Shared context
The two counties/towns share a regional context where young people utilize programs.
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Lindsey Graham Shared context
Lindsey Graham engaged with local leaders while situated in Dorchester County.
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Greg Ford Shared context
Greg Ford is identified as a representative figure associated with Dorchester County.
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Honda Shared context
A single incident reported that a Honda SUV was involved in a collision within Dorchester County.
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Gavin Newsom Shared context
Newsom conducted political rallies within the geographical area of Dorchester County.
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Berkeley County Shared context
Berkeley and Dorchester counties share the same administrative seat coverage.
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Bennett Shared context
Bennett is involved in policy discussions relevant to the region of Dorchester County.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 eventsAugust 2026
3 events- Boeing's presence impacts the local economy, with 40% of the workforce residing in Summerville and young people utilizing programs in both Summerville and Dorchester counties.
- Dorchester County is situated within the state of South Carolina.
- South Carolina hosts a new solar manufacturing hub in Dorchester County.
July 2026
4 events- Dorchester County is confirmed to be a key component of South Carolina's economic base.
- Lindsey Graham met with local leaders in Dorchester County and influenced infrastructure in Charleston, with his legacy discussed.
- Policy discussions are underway regarding Dorchester County, involving representatives from the S.C. Automobile Dealers Association and the county itself.
- High cost of living is causing families to leave the Charleston area, prompting the county to seek a centralized traffic command center.