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Summerville, SC – May 7, 2025 — H&M Surveying, a veteran-owned leader in precision land surveying, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Summerville, South Carolina. This expansion strengthens the firm’s presence across the Southeast and enhances its ability to serve clients in the Lowcountry with timely, high-quality surveying solutions.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Greenville, SC, H&M Surveying is known for its commitment to accuracy, innovation, and customer service. The Summerville office will offer a full suite of services, including boundary and topographic surveys, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, construction staking, flood zone delineation, UAV-based orthophotography, and GIS mapping. The expansion reflects the company’s continued growth and dedication to meeting the evolving needs of developers, engineers, municipalities, and homeowners throughout South Carolina.

“Opening a Summerville office is a natural step in our mission to provide responsive, expert surveying services where they’re needed most,” said Dustin J. Mills, CEO of H&M Surveying. “We’re excited to support the region’s development with the same precision and professionalism that have defined our work for over a decade.”

For more information or to request a quote, visit www.hmsurveying.com, contact the Summerville office directly at (843) 277-0397 or quotes@hmsurveying.com

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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette says the YMCA has played a crucial role in her work and personal life, which led her to take a trip to Summerville’s YMCA on Thursday.

She says the YMCA is a huge help to young people looking to get a job, especially those in high school, and helps make community connections stronger, like at The Ponds in Summerville.

Evette visited one of the three YMCA locations in Summerville to learn more about their programs. In the past, she says she’s visited a location in Florence, Myrtle Beach and even the national organization in Washington, D.C.

In the Lowcountry, Evette has worked with the Y to bring a portable pool to communities like Walterboro and St. George over the past few years. And she says the programs the Y offers are important to the youth as they allow them to learn soft skills.

“School is going to be coming to an end, and parents need to know what they can do with their children during the day,” Evette said. “A safe place, a learning place, a place their kids will have fun and want to come every day. And the Y fills that gap also.”

Plus, she says the Y benefits seniors as they’re able to find new friends and keep up with their social life.

And at The Ponds’ YMCA, a new “Y on the Fly” bus is taking those kinds of programs and bringing them on the go. This new addition came from a $50,000 donation from Boeing.

Evette says anyone with this access is able to succeed.

“Ronald Reagan had his first job as a lifeguard here with the Y,” Evette said. “Walt Disney lived at the Y while he was designing and creating some of his most iconic characters. And so, the Y has a long-standing reputation of being a staple in every community. And so, it’s important to let people know the resources they have right here under this roof.”

Evette says youth and government are headed by the Y. So, it’s important for the younger generation to get involved in government and learn how to vote.

And although she has not officially filed, Evette did mention she is still strongly considering running for governor.

Click here to learn more about the YMCA at The Ponds and to get involved with their programs.

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We Rock the Spectrum bills itself as a space for kids with autism, special needs, and neurotypical development. (WCIV)

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A sensory-friendly gym for children and teens will open in Summerville this weekend.

We Rock the Spectrum bills itself as a space for kids with autism, special needs, and neurotypical development.

Franchise owners Ray and Mandi Plesscher said they "fell in love" with the idea of opening their own gym after visiting a location in Louisiana with their son, Walker, who has autism.

"I walk in and on the wall, the first thing it says is the catchphrase: 'Finally a place where I never have to say I’m sorry' and it impacted me, profoundly, just as a parent,” Ray said.

Gym equipment includes a zip slider, and swings with textures like carpet and bubbles.

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"There are things that kids with autism like," Ray said. "For instance, our son likes trucks, but he wants to turn them over and play with the wheels. There’s a rolling table with rollers on it that kids can get on and feel that on their body."

The gym will also feature therapy rooms, a teen room, a calming room, and eventually social groups.

“It’s a from-the-heart passion project,” Mandi said.

We Rock the Spectrum will open on Saturday, March 29 at 10 a.m. It is located at 10359 US-78 in Summerville. Admission is $17 per child.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - Thousands are expected to head to the 52nd annual Summerville Family YMCA Flowertown Festival.

Historic downtown Summerville will be filled with bustling crowds, vendors and local artisans for the three-day festival. Visitors are getting the chance to see the flowers in Flowertown as the seasonal bloom of Azalea flowers hits its peak.

Blooming flowers are not the only sight to see.

Organizers with the Summerville YMCA are hosting the largest numbers of vendors this year with over 400 stalls. A new pickleball bar is also available for visitors this year. The estimated 250,000 festival goers can expect gem mining and kangaroo photos by Crosswind Farm and a Plinko board game by Publix. The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be hanging around Saturday.

The Summerville YMCA is showing off their newest “Y on the Fly” van. The van comes from $50,000 in grant funding from Boeing.

Plans for the van include traveling to communities for community health programs and recreational sports. The Lowcountry Food Bank will partner with the YMCA to distribute food boxes to local rural communities. Families can also sign up for volunteer opportunities on the van.

The weekend-long event is the biggest fundraiser for the YMCA location.

The funds go toward those health and wellness programs and other causes, including the community health program, allowing children to participate in recreational sports and family memberships.

The event’s fundraising efforts date back to 1973 with the first ever festival when a small group of women fundraised for the original YMCA with a small arts and crafts event.

Summerville locals and tourists visiting the weekend-long event are not allowed to smoke, bring pets or use drones.

Parking is available in the surrounding vicinity and side roads as well as in free and pay-to-park lots.

Maps, vendors, parking and restroom information are on the Summerville Family YMCA website.

The festival will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Saturday. Visitors can enjoy the festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — Jason Thorpe, the Franchise Partner who opened Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar’s first franchised location in Summerville, South Carolina is celebrating a decade in the community. What started as the debut franchise unit for the brand has grown into a local favorite and flagship success story — and Thorpe is only getting started.

To commemorate the occasion, Thorpe is planning a week of specials, culminating in a 10-Year Anniversary Party on Sunday, April 27 from 2-5 p.m., featuring live music and a street celebration in front of the Shack.

Thorpe’s journey with the brand began in 2014 when he signed his franchise agreement and began developing the Summerville Shuckin’ Shack, which would open in April 2015. Since then, he has grown into a high-performing franchisee, opening a second location in West Ashley, South Carolina with plans to launch a third in the near future.

“When we opened Summerville, it really took off,” Thorpe said. “We were blessed; we got really lucky. Everything went well.”

Through his decade with the brand, Thorpe has consistently reaffirmed just how important community involvement is, noting just how impactful a hands-on, community-focused approach can be in the early days of operations.

“Jason is a shining example of what’s possible with the Shuckin’ Shack model — passionate ownership, community connection and strategic growth,” said Jonathan Weathington, CEO of Shuckin’ Shack. “Celebrating this 10-year milestone with him is a celebration of everything our franchise system is built on.”

ABOUT SHUCKIN’ SHACK:

Offering a “lifestyle experience,” Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar creates an environment that encourages guests to grab a seat, relax and take their taste buds on a trip to the coast; after all, life is too short for bland drinks and boring bars! The original Carolina Beach, NC Shack, which was just 900-square-feet, was launched in 2007 with a plan to become the go-to local hangout for people of all ages. A place where friends and family can enjoy fresh, delicious meals, cold beer, and craft cocktails in an environment that exudes fun and relaxation, Shuckin’ Shack offers exceptional seafood and creative drinks that will make guests question why they ever settled for ordinary bar offerings.

Thanks to its bold flavors and impeccable vibes, Shuckin’ Shack has continued to grow. In 2014, the brand began franchising and has since expanded to 17 units across six states. To learn more about Shuckin’ Shack, visit http://www.theshuckinshack.com.

The cost to open a Shuckin’ Shack franchise ranges from $472,000 to $1,416,420. For more information visit: www.theshuckinshack.com.