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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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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) - Summerville leaders are looking for the community’s input on what they would like to see happen to one of the largest tracts of land in downtown Summerville.

Plans to redevelop the 5.3 acres on 500 North Main Street have been discussed for years as developers, along with town and county officials, have been trying to figure out the best way to enhance the site while also preserving its history.

The Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber Foundation has opened up a community survey that will be facilitated by a consultant group, asking residents to rank their priorities for the redevelopment plans as leaders and developers move forward.

“We want community input because we want to get this right for future generations. It’s a very important part of Summerville. It’s the gateway into our town and we want to make sure we get it right,” President and CEO of the Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Rita Berry says.

The current zoning of the property is downtown-mixed use, which permits housing, retail, office space, and lodging.

However, the building on site, currently the county services building, used to be a hospital which community members have expressed wanting to see preserved. There is also a Veterans memorial honoring branches of the military and public service, including name-dedicated bricks, that sits in front of the building.

County officials say this project is an opportunity to expand the downtown Summerville experience from Hutchinson Square up to 500 North Main.

“The idea of putting something on this site that generates tax revenue that supports the county, that supports the town, is important for the long term vision. This is not a short-term, we’re going to do this and walk away and everything is going to be great,” Dorchester County Chairman David Chinnis says.

Chinnis says plans so far do include a park and keeping the county office building on site. He says there is also discussion about possible affordable housing.

“That is one of the things that we’ve told the developer we need. That needs to be in here,” Chinnis says.

Chinnis says that keeping the center portico of the old hospital is a top goal, but that with it sitting in the middle of the site it does make things more difficult.

“Quite frankly, it would be much simpler if we weren’t trying to conserve that central building. You clear the site off and you develop it the way it looks, the way some people say, well, I want it to look like this, I want it to look like that. That being in the center of the lot makes it challenging because now everything is being built around the outside edges,” Chinnis says.

Chinnis says ultimately the town has the final approval on what happens to the site.

The deadline for Summerville’s Board of Architectural Review to approve any plans has been extended to June 30.

The deadline for community members to fill out the survey is April 4. You can find the link here.

Leaders from the Chamber Foundation say that all responses are confidential. The survey does ask for name and address to make sure the responses are coming from constituent communities.

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New location offers extended hours and same-day urgent care for pets-seven days a week.

SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2025 / AcutePet Urgent Care is proud to announce the opening of its second South Carolina location in Summerville. Conveniently located at 143 Berkeley Circle-just off Old Light Road, near the cut-through to Nexton and close to Azalea Square-this new facility offers same-day, emergency-level veterinary care in a calm, urgent care setting.

AcutePet Urgent Care Summerville, SCAcutePet Urgent Care location in Summerville, SC now open

Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., AcutePet is committed to supporting pets and their owners during unexpected emergencies. Founded by Dr. David Sachs and Dr. Doug Hoffman, AcutePet's mission is to make high-quality veterinary care more accessible and affordable.

"Our goal with AcutePet is to provide immediate care for pets while supporting the veterinary profession we've dedicated ourselves to for over 30 years," said Dr. David Sachs, co-CEO of AcutePet. "This new location in Summerville allows us to continue that mission-offering compassionate, high-quality urgent care in a way that's both affordable and convenient for pet owners."

Dr. Doug Hoffman, co-CEO of AcutePet, added, "The Summerville community, local pet owners, and nearby businesses have been incredibly welcoming. We truly felt the excitement during our recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was attended by the Summerville Chamber of Commerce, neighboring businesses, our staff, family, and friends. We are honored to be part of this community and to provide immediate, affordable care for pets in need."

With more than 60 years of combined experience in the veterinary field, Drs. Sachs and Hoffman understand the critical importance of affordable, timely, accessible care. Modeled after human urgent care clinics, AcutePet provides trusted, same-day and walk-in services staffed by an experienced and compassionate team-so your pet can feel better, faster. The facility features on-site lab services, digital imaging, and outpatient anesthetized procedures, all using advanced monitoring equipment.

AcutePet currently operates locations in Beavercreek, OH; West Chester, OH; Bellevue, KY; Mount Pleasant, SC; and now Summerville, SC, with a new clinic planned for Voorhees, NJ in 2025.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please go to www.acutepeturgentcare.com.

Contact Information

Stephanie Serraino
513-836-8425

SOURCE: AcutePet Urgent Care

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A walkup window ice cream shop with outdoor-only patio seating has opened in Summerville, offering two dozen handcrafted flavors every day.

Husband-and-wife duo Neil and Michelle Mazuranic came up with the idea to open a Bruster’s Real Ice Cream franchise, inspired by the location they frequented when they lived in Maryland.

“We wanted to do something that makes people happy and everybody who comes in to get ice cream is happy,” said Neil Mazuranic, a retired Army officer.

Bruster’s offers an oat milk-based non-dairy treat option, sherbet, sorbet, Italian ice, and ice cream cakes and pies to-go.

The Mazuranics hired 20 employees to staff the location, specifically choosing teenagers who have not previously held a job so they could learn about customer service and food service.

First started in 1989 offering small-batch ice cream, Bruster’s now has nearly 200 independently owned stores in 22 states and Guyana.

The Mazuranics were awarded the franchise for the Charleston market and plan to open additional locations.

Bruster’s is located at 143 Berkeley Circle near Azalea Square and is open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Flavors are updated daily online.

Parker’s plans

Parker’s Kitchen has submitted its final site design approval to the Town of Mount Pleasant for what will be its first East Cooper location.

The convenience store and gas station is slated for the corner of George Browder Boulevard and U.S. Highway 17, near the intersection of Park West Boulevard.

Plans submitted to the town's Design Review Board show the Savannah-based chain’s signature Southern-style architecture with awnings and decorative lanterns.

Parker's opened its newest store on April 25 in Summerville.

Breakfast and books

Breakfast and brunch restaurant Ruby Sunshine in West Ashley will host a kids pop-up book sale May 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in partnership with local nonprofit Charleston Friends of the Library.

Children will receive free bookmark-making kits and families can shop a selection of children's books with proceeds benefiting the library's programming.

Three local children’s book authors will be in attendance and sign copies of their work.

So long, Dolly

An ice cream shop and bubble and liege waffle bar has closed after just over a year.

The Dolly Llama Waffle Master, a local operator of the national franchise, went dark this spring in the Wando Crossing Shopping Center.

There was no announcement about the closing on the store’s social media pages. The space is now currently for lease.

Baked in

Grit Bakery is now open at Meeting and Huger streets selling fresh baked sweet and savory pastries, sourdough loafs and baguettes, drip coffee and cold brew.

It's open Wednesday-Friday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. There’s free parking in the nearby Meeting Street Lofts garage.

Sip and Smoke

King's Leaf Cigars, a cigar lounge and separate beer and wine bar, will open its fifth Charleston-area location on May 3 in the Point Hope Commons shopping center off Clements Ferry Road.

The lounge features an air filtration system and a custom-built humidor. A grand opening celebration from 3-7 p.m. will feature cigar and beer pairings with Rusty Bull Brewing.

Bling Bling

A Columbia-based jewelry store that offers permanent jewelry welding services has opened at 835 Coleman Blvd in Mount Pleasant.

Sugar & Lola sells 14k and gold-filled chains, birthstones, initials and unique charms and more. It's open Monday–Friday from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.