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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — A developer is proposing to annex more than 700 acres in Berkeley County into the town of Summerville, creating opportunities for over 1,200 single-family homes but raising concerns among residents about traffic, safety and rural character.

Nash-Nexton Holdings LLC presented its vision for mass urban expansion at a recent town meeting, proposing to turn rural land in Berkeley County into a connecting community from Nexton to Summerville. The project would affect parcels of land near Sheep Island and Wildgame Road.

Mayor Russ Touchberry said the annexation aligns with Summerville’s existing growth patterns.

“Summerville has about 55,000 residents in it, but there are 250,000 residents with the Summerville postal address,” Touchberry said. “What people think is Summerville, and actually the areas outside of Summerville are growing at a much faster rate than what’s growing inside of Summerville, which is why we want to participate in shaping growth, and this annexation is important for that.”

The project would include a mixture of land uses, including residential, medical offices, commercial and institutional services.

Mark Smith, a New Hope Community resident, said he opposes the development.

“Well, if I wanted to live in town, I’d move to Summerville. I don’t want to live in town,” Smith said. “It’s just destroying everything out there. And they need to put a halt to it. We don’t want the amenities that they’re offering.”

Residents expressed concerns about traffic, medical services like EMS and wildlife impact.

Smith said longtime residents moved to the area to avoid urban development.

“People move there to get away from this kind of mess. And they don’t want it,” Smith said. “They don’t want an action, and they don’t want all these houses.”

Touchberry said the town can handle the increased population and services.

“I think it provides us an opportunity to have more efficient services. It provides an opportunity along the commercial corridor of Nexton Parkway. To have folks able to live and work closer together,” Touchberry said. “So I think it creates positive quality of life changes if we all work together.”

Council members listed changes they would like to see in the proposal, including a school coordination clause, a tree protection ordinance, and complete streets at every intersection with shared-use paths.

The first reading has been approved, but the project has not been fully approved. The second public hearing is scheduled for Jan. 15.

SUMMERVILLE — Four blocks in downtown have been designated as the state’s 13th official cultural district by the South Carolina Arts Commission.

The new Summerville Cultural District spans both sides of South Main Street. Artists, musicians, photographers and craftspeople live and work throughout the fast-growing district and regularly share their work at markets, exhibitions and community events.

“Downtown Summerville has been a vibrant hub of culture, art and history for decades,” Russ Touchberry, the town’s mayor, said in a press release. “We hope this designation invites others to come and enjoy the beauty and hospitality of our greatest asset, the talented people who live, work and play here.”

The Public Works Art Center anchors much of the district’s visual arts scene, hosting close to 20 exhibitions each year featuring more than 500 artists, along with open-mic poetry nights and community shows. Artist studios and classes are also offered nearby at Art on the Square, Nailed It DIY Studio, Fancy Fingers Piano Studio and People, Places, and Quilts.

Downtown streets close on the third Thursday of each month for a festival that draws more than 1,000 people in support of local musicians and artisans. The district also hosts free public music through organizations such as the Community Music Collective, Summerville DREAM and the Summerville Orchestra, along with more than a dozen annual productions by the Flowertown Players community theater.

Artwork for sale is also displayed in more than a dozen downtown spaces, with regular book signings and author readings at Main Street Reads and the nearby Timrod Library.

The South Carolina Cultural Districts program works to attract artists and creative businesses, encourage economic development, foster local cultural growth and strengthen community identity. Cultural districts are defined as walkable areas with a concentration of cultural facilities, activities and assets, often alongside restaurants, parks and other commercial spaces.

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) — Hundreds of Berkeley County residents echoed the same sentiment and joined a petition to stop the potential annexation that was discussed at a meeting Monday night.

It’s a feeling that long-time resident of New Hope community Lisa Perry said in opposition to a potential annexation of land from Berkeley County to Summerville.

“I say if it’s not broke, why try to fix it? Why try to change it?”

Hundreds of Berkeley County residents echoed the same sentiment and joined a petition to stop the potential annexation that was discussed at a meeting Monday night.

Berkeley County’s Land Use Committee discussed a resolution of an Eleventh Amendment to the Nexton Development Agreement that would allow Nash-Nexton Holdings, LLC to release large portions of land to the Town of Summerville. In opposition, more than 400 residents signed a to stop the annexation and allow more time for understanding and public discussion, and county council agreed.

“Our responsibility and loyalty goes to the citizens of Berkeley County,” Berkeley County councilman Caldwell Pinckney Jr. said during the meeting. “And I heard them loud and clear on the news. We don’t want that to happen in our community. And as a member of county council, I’m dedicated to support their wishes.”

Many residents say they want to stop the amendment to protect not only their land, but their legacy. The proposed annexation affects parcels of land near Sheep Island Road and Wildgame Road and would also create the opportunity for the development of 1,200 single-family homes. The current housing capacity for that portion of land is capped at 447.

Alvin Lumpkin has lived in Berkeley County for generations and started the petition after he heard about the proposed annexation. He said even though many of their homes are not being annexed, the decision would directly affect the overall community’s long-standing families, cultural heritage and public safety.

“We believe this deserves public attention before decisions become final,” Lumpkin said.

Resident concerns include traffic and road capacity, fire and EMS coverage, loss of civic land and density shift. They also believe there hasn’t been much transparency or accountability from Berkeley County regarding the ongoing process, which county council expressed to the owner of the land.

“It’s hurtful to think that someone from outside of our area who doesn’t understand that there’s a culture of family and togetherness,” Dr. Jennifer Simmons, long-time resident of Sheep Island said. “Everyone is family. There’s a farming network there historically, we’ve lived off of this land, we’ve thrived off of this land, so it hurts us and that’s why we’re fighting so hard for it.”

Many residents expressed concern about the potential density increase of developments in that area if the annexation goes through, which the county council also expressed.

Many residents were relieved to see support from the county council.

“I appreciate what each and every one of them [Berkeley County Council] did to help abate a little bit, so I’m pleased with it,” Ron Harvey, a long-time resident of New Hope community said. “I think they did a good job.”

The Nexton Development Agreement has been an agreement between Berkeley County and Nash-Nexton Holdings, LLC since 2006.

Many amendments have since been made, but with the new proposed amendment, many say it takes too much of what they call home.

As the agenda item was only a discussion, no vote was made. Berkeley County council told the owner of the land to go back and make changes if he still wanted the amendment to be considered. They also affirmed to the community that they won’t be making a decision unless a new proposed amendment makes changes to the housing capacity, now leaving the potential annexation in Summerville’s hands.

“We’re not opposed to growth, we are just open to growth in the right way,” Simmons said.

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Dec. 6 — The NEXT No. 25 Dutch Fork [Irmo, SC] Silver Foxes clinched their 10th state championship Saturday night in a 40-20 win over the Summerville [SC] Green Wave.

The win gave Dutch Fork its fifth consecutive South Carolina SCHSL Class 5A state championship trophy. The Silver Foxes jumped out to an early 14-0 lead after forcing a pair of interceptions, but Summerville tightened up at that point and eventually pulled even at 14-all early in the second half.

From there, Dutch Fork turned up the heat, scoring the next 26 points to take a 40-20 lead. A late touchdown by Summerville provided the final margin.

Dutch Fork finishes the season 12-1 while Summerville concludes its 2025 season at 12-3.

WATCH ON THE NFHS NETWORK: SN NEXT No. 25 Dutch Fork [Irmo, SC] Silver Foxes vs. Summerville [SC] Green Wave

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End of fourth quarter: Dutch Fork 40, Summerville 20

And that's your ball game. Dutch Fork is the South Carolina SCHSL Class 5A champions.

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Summerville successfully converts the onside kick, but again, there's only a minute to play.

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DUTCH FORK 40, SUMMERVILLE 20

Credit Summerville for playing to the end. They answer Dutch Fork's last score quickly, but with only 1:07 to play, it's academic at this point.

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DUTCH FORK 40, SUMMERVILLE 14

It was Dutch Fork early, and then Summerville in the middle of this contest. But here late when it really counts, it's been all Dutch Fork.

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DUTCH FORK 33, SUMMERVILLE 14

Dutch Fork gets pressure on Summerville's quarterback who fumbles. Julian Walker is there for the scoop and score, and that should do it in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Still 6:01 to play, but it's a three-score game now.

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DUTCH FORK 26, SUMMERVILLE 14

Dutch Fork scores what could be the clincher with an even seven minutes to play. They fail to convert on the 2-point attempt, but lead by 12.

End of third quarter: Dutch Fork 20, Summerville 14

We head to the final quarter with the outcome of this game very much hanging in the balance.

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DUTCH FORK 20, SUMMERVILLE 14

Under two to play in the third quarter, Dutch Fork surges back to the lead. The PAT is no good.

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DUTCH FORK 14, SUMMERVILLE 14

Summerville scores quickly to open the second half. Important to remember that the Green Wave trailed this game 14-0 early, and they've climbed out of that hole to even it up.

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And the third quarter is under way!

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End of second quarter: Dutch Fork 14, Summerville 7

All things considered, this could have been much worse for Summerville with the early turnovers. But they've settled down, and we've got a game headed into the half.

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Dutch Fork finally forces a fourth down, and then blocks Summerville's field goal attempt.

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Summerville has settled down. They just converted a 3rd-and-14 to enter the red zone.

DUTCH FORK 14, SUMMERVILLE 7

Summerville cuts Dutch Fork's lead in half with a solid drive to start the second quarter.

End of first quarter: Dutch Fork 14, Summerville 0

The story of the game so far is Dutch Fork converting turnovers into points. We head to the second quarter with Summerville in desperate need of an answer.

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DUTCH FORK 14, SUMMERVILLE 0

Dutch Fork forces another turnover, and they convert it into points again. Summerville is in the undesirable position of having to win a game now where they've surrendered 14 points after turnovers.

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DUTCH FORK 7, SUMMERVILLE 0

Dutch Fork forces an early turnover, and they convert it into the game's first points.

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The game is under way in Orangeburg, South Carolina!

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Summerville taking the field.

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Dutch Fork pulled away in the fourth quarter to pound Summerville 40-20 iin the 5-A Division 1 state championship Saturday night.

It was the Silver Foxes' fourth consecutive state championship and 10th overall. All 10 state championships have come under legendary coach Tom Knotts, who tied Summerville's John McKissick and Woodruff's Willie Varner for the most in South Carolina history.

Knotts has won 17 state championships, including seven in North Carolina. It was also the 300th win for the Dutch Fork program.

Jaxon Knotts, the coach's son, threw a pair of touchdown passes and ran for another.

K.J. Dupree had two interceptions which set up touchdowns and South Carolina signee Julian Walker returned a fumble 20 yards for a touchdown.

Braydon Johnson's 27-yard touchdown run broke a 14-14 tie late in the third quarter and the Silver Foxes rolled after that.

Summerville (12-3) had pulled even early in the third quarter on a 42-yard fumble return by Jaiden Kelly-Murray.

Preview

Dutch Fork (11-1) is seeking its fourth consecutive state title and 10th overall, all under legendary coach Tom Knotts, who has led the Silver Foxes since 2010. If the Silver Foxes win, Knotts will tie Summerville legend John McKissick and Woodruff''s Willie Varner for the most championships ever in South Carolina. Knotts also won seven state titles as a coach in North Carolina.

Summerville (12-2) is seeking to avenge last year's game, won 35-21 by Dutch Fork, that prevented the Green Wave from finishing undefeated.

Dutch Fork is led by a bevy of stars, including 6-foot-6, 230-pound Michigan commit Julian Walker, lineman Jaden Wuerth, wide receiver Stone Furrey, and quarterback Jaxon Knotts, the coach's son.

The Silver Foxes saw their 24-game winning streak snapped by Oceanside Collegiate Academy, a team vying for its third straight state title, on Sept. 19.

Summerville has a sophisticated passing attack featuring quarterback Max Stafford along with wide receivers Jaiden Kelly-Murray, Teru Davis and Jaelyn Pounds. Jayven Williams is a 1,500-yard running back.

The Green Wave had to overcome a two-touchdown deficit to edge Carolina Forest 29-28 in the third round before pummeling James Island 45-16 in the Lower State championship game.

Dutch Fork trailed 10-0 in the second quarter before rallying and pulling awa for a 30-10 win over Dorman in the Upper State championship game.

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Live Updates

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-Dutch Fork kicks off. Summerville starts at its 20.

Big throw from Max Stafford to Jaden Kelly-Murray into Dutch Fork territory.

Timeout Summerville. Third and 8 from the Dutch Fork 45.

INTERCEPTION! off a deflection, KJ Dupree returns it 40 yards to the Summerville 27. Plus penalty on Summerville.

Chop block penalty on DF.

TOUCHDOWN! Jaxon Knotts with a 32-yard TD pass to Kye Fulton. DF leads 7-0.

Summerville has the ball at its 20 following another touchback on the kickoff. 8:23 left in the first quarter.

Dutch Fork lineabcker Raleigh Salters injured on the play,.

Stafford scrambles for no gain on third and 9.

Great punt puts DF back at its 25.

Summerville defense forces a three-and-out.

Green Wave takes possession at its 29.

INTERCEPTION! Dupree again on a deflection with a long return.

Big run by Knotts on a keeper.

Knotts sacked. Third and 11.

An incompletion. Fourth and 11 from the 24.

TOUCHDOWN! Knotts to tight end Wyatt Warner. Dutch Fork leads 14-0 with 1:35 left in the first quarter.

Touchback. Summerville starts at the 20.

Jayven Williams breaks free for a 39-yard gain into DF territory.

END OF FIRST QUARTER

-Stafford gets the first down and then Williams takes it inside the red zone.

Williams again. First and goal.

TOUCHDOWN! Stafford to Jaden Kelly-Murray, 6 yards. Dutch Fork leads 14-7 with 9:22 left in the first half.

Dutch Fork will start from its 24.

Summerville stuffs an attemped hey sweep. Third and 15.

Screen pass stuffed. Fourth down.

Short punt gives Summerville possession at the DF 42.

Big run by Williams. First down at the 14.

Stafford sacked. Fourth and 18.

Field goal attempt blocked.

Three and out for DF.

Timeout DF with 1:44 left in the first half.

Summerville takes over at its 33.

Stafford sacked by Julian Walker.

-Summerville kicks off. DF starts from its 27.

TOUCHDOWN! Jaden Kelly-Murray returns a fumble 42 yards for a touchdown. Tie game.

DF takes over at its 29 after the kickoff.

Summerville defense forces another three-and-out.

Running into the kicker penalt. First down for DF.

Knotts scrambles inside the Summerville 30.

Fourth and 3 for DF.

The Green Wave make the stop. Summerville ball.

Walker makes the stop on third and three. Fourth and 1 from the Summerville 29.

Timeout Summerville with 4:16 left in the third quarter.

Summerville punts to the DF 40.

Holding penalty negates a nice DF run on a reverse.

Knotts to Fulton for a first down at the Summerville 48.

Big run by Knotts has the Silver Lions near the red zone.

TOUCHDOWN! Braydon Johnson on a 27-yard run. PAT no good. Dutch Fork leads 20-14 with 1:27 left in the third quarter.

Touchback on the kickoff.

Stafford sacked by Walker.

Williams stuffed inside the 10.

Stafford scrambles to the 11. Fourth and long.

END OF THIRD QUARTER

DF muffs the punt but recovers. Firdy down at Summerville 45.

Knotts again with a big run for a first down.

Knotts scrambles. Flag again. Helmet to helmet on Summerville.

Holding penalty on DF.

-Timeout with 8:41 left. Dutch Fork at the Summerville 21.

Double reverse pass to Knotts for eight yards. Penalty on Summerville. 12 men on the field.

Knotts on the keeper. First and goal from the 1.

TOUCHDOWN! Knotts takes it in. Try for two stopped. Dutch Fork leads 26-14 with seven minutes left.

Summerville to start from the 26.

TOUCHDOWN! Strip sack by Wuerth, Walker returns it 20 yards for the TD. Dutch Fork leads 33-14 with 6:01 left.

Timeout with 3:55 left. Dutch Fork closing in on history.

TOUCHDOWN! Kyle Henry takes it in from the 1. Dutch Fork leads 40-14 with 3:01 left.

TOUCHDOWN! Summerville gets a late one from Jayven Williams. 40-20 with 1:07 left.

FINAL

Mike Duprez became a freelance sports journalist for Scorebooklive.com several months after retiring from the newspaper business. A native of Oakland, California, Duprez moved around as a child due to his father’s service in the United States Marine Corps. He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1981. Duprez, who lives in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, had 30 years of experience in newspapers as well as other endeavors before retiring at the end of 2021. He covers stories in both North Carolina and South Carolina for Scorebooklive.com.