Dorchester County Government

06/02/2026

Attention everyone, the LZ is clear for landing!

MUSC Health will be landing their helicopter at Ashley River Park, giving families a chance to see it up close as part of our Touch-a-Truck experience.

Kids can explore emergency vehicles, meet first responders, check out the helicopter, and enjoy a day full of family fun with inflatables, train rides, face painting, balloon art, and more.

While the kids are having fun, parents can learn valuable hurricane preparedness tips from local emergency experts to help keep their families safe this hurricane season.
📍 Ashley River Park
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

06/02/2026

Tune in to Palmetto Life!

Dorchester County Emergency Management Departments Dave Amann is about to go live to talk hurricane preparedness and preview the Lowcountry's biggest Hurricane Prep Expo & Family Fun Day.

Turn on your TVs, learn how to get storm-ready this hurricane season, and find out what you can expect at this year's expo at Ashley River Park.

06/02/2026

The US National Weather Service Charleston SC has issued a flash flood warning for the tri-county area, including Dorchester County, effective now until tomorrow, June 2, at 12:15 a.m.

Large cluster of showers and thunderstorms with torrential rainfall have been moving southeast into the Charleston Metro Area today. Another 1 to 3 inches of rain could fall tonight, which combined with high tide, will likely produce areas of flash flooding, especially in parts of North Charleston and Downtown Charleston.

It’s important for anyone traveling tonight to be cautious, as it’s more difficult to recognize the dangers of flooding with lower visibility. Never drive through flooded waters.

06/01/2026

Tonight, County Council recognized the following:
-June as Forging Strong Fathers and Families and encourage all citizens to honor the fathers and father figures in their lives, support programs that strengthen men and families, and actively participate in forging resilient families that will sustain our communities for generations to come. Council recognizes the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families enter for Fathers and Families for demonstrating a remarkable increase in impact annually by serving thousands of fathers and children statewide. Learn more about their impact and programs here: www.scfathersandfamilies.com
- Employee of the Quarter: Patricia Moore, Facilities Department. Patricia consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and a positive demeanor in all professional interactions. She is known for her uplifting attitude, and her willingness to assist in any way possible. During the peak holiday season, she exhibited proactive leadership by volunteering to manage the distribution of employee holiday cards. Her initiative ensured the successful, timely delivery of all correspondence despite significantly increased mail volumes. Furthermore, Patricia maintains a high standard of excellence in the punctual transport of county mail across all departments.
- First Responder of the Quarter: Angelina Johnson, EMS Department. It is a privilege to honor Angie for First Responder of the Quarter in recognition of her exceptional dedication, clinical service, and community leadership. Angie consistently exceeds the standard expectations of her role by providing critical support to the community’s most vulnerable populations. She is a proactive advocate for those experiencing homelessness, facilitating access to essential resources and providing skilled medical intervention with unwavering dignity. Her commitment to assisting medically challenged individuals reflects a rare combination of professional excellence and profound humanity. Angie exemplifies the core values of emergency services, strengthening public trust and serving as a model of selfless.
- Macie Thomas, FOIA Coordinator, with a Dorchester County challenge coin for her service to Dorchester County Government. Macie started as an intern and continues to give back to the community through her professional role with public records at the County.

06/01/2026

Hurricane Season Starts Today. Are You Ready?
The best time to prepare isn't when a storm is approaching, it's right now. Join us at the Hurricane Expo & Family Fun Day on June 6, grab your Hurricane Guide, meet preparedness experts, and get everything you need to be storm-ready before hurricane season heats up.

05/29/2026

Congratulations to our newly elected District 6 County Councilman Frankie Staropoli! Councilman Staropoli was officially sworn into office today.

05/28/2026

We are so excited for Pet Community Day THIS SATURDAY, MAY 30

**We want to remind our community that the DORCHESTER PAWS SHELTER WILL BE CLOSED to the public, since our staff will be busy with Pet Community Day**

Thank you for understanding!!💛💙

05/28/2026

We’re proud to announce the return of the Splash into Safety program for its 4th year, bringing a mobile pool directly to local Walterboro and St. George communities! Now in its 4th year locally, this impactful program has already helped save more than 800 lives.
For just $5, children ages 5-12 will learn essential swim skills, including floating, treading water, and critical water safety techniques.
📍 St. George (Davis Bailey Park)
July 6–10
July 13–17
Registration is now open for ages 5–12, but spots are limited! Secure your child’s place today: SummervilleYMCA.org/splash-into-safety.

Registration is OPEN for Splash Into Safety: The program's total cost is $5 ($1 a day for 5 days). We have 5 different sessions, with each session lasting 30 minutes. Splash into Safety focuses on life-saving skills for children, and engages parents in learning important skills to keep their childre...