Los préstamos VA se establecieron antes del final de la Segunda Guerra Mundial y desde entonces han ayudado a numerosos veteranos, miembros del servicio y familias de militares a cumplir su sueño de ser propietarios de una casa. En los últimos tiempos, el programa se ha vuelto cada vez más importante, ya que el volumen de préstamos del VA se ha disparado y ofrece importantes ventajas financieras que permiten a innumerables veteranos comprar viviendas, lo que hace que la propiedad de vivienda sea una posibilidad para aquellos que de otro modo no habrían calificado.
Si sacrificó la comodidad y la seguridad para ayudar a proteger nuestra gran nación, Mission One Mortgage le agradece su servicio. Creemos que no hay mayor honor que servir a quienes han servido a nuestro país. No tenemos miedo de hacer todo lo posible por nuestros veteranos porque eso es exactamente lo que ellos hicieron por nosotros.
Un préstamo VA es una opción hipotecaria respaldada por el gobierno y disponible para veteranos, miembros del servicio y cónyuges sobrevivientes. Lo ofrecen prestamistas privados como bancos y compañías hipotecarias y no directamente el Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos.
Los préstamos hipotecarios del VA tienen tasas de interés y términos competitivos y se pueden utilizar para comprar una variedad de propiedades, incluidas:
Uno de los grandes beneficios de los préstamos VA es que los veteranos elegibles pueden comprar una casa sin pago inicial, sin seguro hipotecario, requisitos crediticios indulgentes y las tasas fijas promedio más bajas del mercado.
En Mission One Mortgage, trabajamos con muchos veteranos que saben que existen préstamos VA pero no comprenden toda la gama de beneficios que brindan. Si esto te suena familiar, sigue leyendo. Esta sección fue escrita especialmente para usted.
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Uno de los beneficios más destacados del programa de préstamos VA es que los prestatarios calificados pueden comprar una casa sin tener que hacer un pago inicial hasta el límite del préstamo conforme de su condado. Esta es una ventaja significativa sobre los préstamos convencionales y de la FHA, que normalmente requieren pagos iniciales mínimos del 5 por ciento y el 3,5 por ciento, respectivamente.
Por ejemplo, en una hipoteca de $400,000, un préstamo convencional requeriría un pago inicial de $20,000, mientras que un préstamo de la FHA requeriría $14,000. Ahorrar esa cantidad de dinero en efectivo puede llevar años a los miembros del servicio y a los veteranos, pero con el préstamo VA, pueden adquirir una vivienda sin tener que raspar y acumular durante años.
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Es importante que los compradores militares se mantengan informados sobre los requisitos de puntaje crediticio al considerar opciones de financiamiento de vivienda. Aunque los requisitos de calificación crediticia se han suavizado un poco, todavía es necesario cumplir con ciertos puntos de referencia establecidos por los prestamistas convencionales y la FHA. Sin embargo, incluso alcanzar estos puntos de referencia puede ser un desafío para muchos compradores.
La mayoría de los prestamistas del VA exigen un puntaje crediticio de al menos 620, que se encuentra en el rango de puntaje crediticio "justo" de FICO. Los prestatarios normalmente necesitarán alcanzar un umbral más alto para las hipotecas convencionales, particularmente si quieren asegurar una tasa de interés baja. Vale la pena consultar las tasas de préstamos VA para obtener más información sobre las opciones de financiamiento.
A pesar de los conceptos erróneos comunes, los compradores militares no necesitan un puntaje crediticio perfecto para obtener financiamiento. Si bien un puntaje crediticio más alto ciertamente puede ayudar, es importante recordar que los préstamos VA en Summerville, SC están diseñados para ayudar a los militares y veteranos a acceder a viviendas asequibles.
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Los costos de cierre son una parte inevitable del proceso de compra de una vivienda, sin importar el tipo de producto hipotecario que elija. Sin embargo, si es un veterano, le complacerá saber que el VA impone límites a las tarifas y costos que debe pagar en el momento del cierre. Además, los compradores de vivienda tienen la opción de pedir a los vendedores que cubran todos los costos de cierre relacionados con el préstamo, así como hasta el 4 por ciento del precio de compra para otros gastos como impuestos pagados por adelantado, seguros y cobros.
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Conseguir un pago inicial puede ser un desafío tanto para los compradores de viviendas convencionales como para los de la FHA. Además, deben pagar un seguro hipotecario a menos que puedan realizar un pago inicial considerable, normalmente el 20% del precio de compra. Por ejemplo, en una hipoteca de $400,000, esto sería la asombrosa cantidad de $80,000 en efectivo.
Los préstamos de la FHA conllevan una prima de seguro hipotecario inicial y un seguro hipotecario anual. Este último ahora dura toda la vida del préstamo. Por otro lado, los compradores de viviendas convencionales pagarán este costo mensual hasta que hayan acumulado suficiente capital, lo que puede llevar varios años.
Afortunadamente, los préstamos VA no requieren ningún seguro hipotecario. Sin embargo, existe una tarifa de financiación obligatoria que va directamente al Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos. Los prestatarios con una discapacidad relacionada con el servicio están exentos de pagar esta tarifa, lo que ayuda a mantener el programa en marcha para las generaciones futuras.
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Si ha experimentado un revés financiero, como una ejecución hipotecaria, una venta corta o una quiebra, es posible que le preocupen sus posibilidades de obtener un préstamo hipotecario del VA. Sin embargo, no pierdas la esperanza todavía. Con los préstamos VA, aún es posible ser elegible para un préstamo hipotecario solo dos años después de una ejecución hipotecaria, venta corta o quiebra. En algunos casos, los veteranos que se acogen al Capítulo 13 de protección por quiebra pueden ser elegibles para un préstamo del VA apenas un año después de la fecha de presentación.
Vale la pena señalar que los períodos de espera para el financiamiento convencional o de la FHA pueden ser significativamente más largos que los de los préstamos VA. Además, incluso si ha perdido una hipoteca respaldada por el VA debido a una ejecución hipotecaria, aún puede ser elegible para otro préstamo del VA.
Entonces, si es un veterano que ha experimentado un revés financiero pero aún sueña con ser propietario de una casa, no pierda la esperanza. Explore sus opciones y vea si un préstamo VA con Mission One Mortgage podría ser la solución que necesita.
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Es importante tener en cuenta que los prestamistas del VA normalmente prefieren que los prestatarios gasten no más del 41 por ciento de sus ingresos mensuales brutos en deudas importantes, como pagos de hipotecas o préstamos estudiantiles. Sin embargo, es posible obtener un préstamo hipotecario del VA incluso si tiene un índice DTI más alto. Algunos prestamistas pueden ofrecer hasta un 55 por ciento o más, según su puntaje crediticio y su capacidad para cumplir con requisitos de ingresos adicionales. Esto puede brindar a los compradores de viviendas más flexibilidad y mayor poder adquisitivo a la hora de encontrar la casa de sus sueños.
Recordar - Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre los beneficios que acaba de leer, como qué puntaje crediticio requiere Mission One Mortgage para un préstamo VA, comuníquese con nuestra oficina hoy. Sería un placer ayudarlo a navegar el proceso de préstamo VA, paso a paso.
Una de las preguntas más comunes que recibimos en Mission One Mortgage gira en torno a la elegibilidad para préstamos VA. ¿Quién es realmente elegible para este tipo de préstamo? ¿Cuáles son los requisitos para obtener un préstamo VA? Si cumple con los siguientes requisitos, es probable que sea elegible para un préstamo VA.
¿Tiene curiosidad por cuáles son los pasos generales para comprar una casa con un préstamo VA? No estás solo. Continúe leyendo para tener una idea de lo que debe hacer para disfrutar de los maravillosos beneficios de ser propietario de una vivienda.
Al solicitar un beneficio de préstamo hipotecario del VA, el Certificado de Elegibilidad (COE) es un documento importante que verifica su elegibilidad ante su prestamista. Si ya ha utilizado su beneficio de préstamo VA en el pasado, un COE actual puede ayudarle a determinar cuánto derecho le queda. Además, puede garantizar que se haya restablecido su derecho a préstamos anteriores respaldados por el VA que se pagaron en su totalidad.
Después de haber solicitado su COE, es una buena idea examinar sus finanzas. Estamos hablando de elementos como ingresos, gastos, perfil crediticio y su presupuesto mensual. De esa manera, estará seguro de que está listo para comprar una casa.
Como veterano, tiene la opción de acudir a un banco, una cooperativa de crédito o una compañía hipotecaria privada de VA como Mission One Mortgage. La mayoría de los prestamistas tendrán diferentes tasas de interés y tarifas de préstamo, por lo que es importante comparar precios. Recuerde: Mission One se especializa en préstamos VA en Summerville, SC. Otros prestamistas, como grandes corporaciones y bancos, a menudo no pueden igualar la experiencia y la atención al detalle que Mission One brinda a los veteranos.
Durante esta fase, es una buena idea reunirse con una variedad de profesionales inmobiliarios. Intente elegir un agente que tenga experiencia en procesar y supervisar préstamos VA. Una vez que seleccione un agente, puede llevar la carta de aprobación previa de su prestamista a su oficina y comenzar a comprar.
Esta es la mejor parte del proceso de préstamo VA, además de recibir las llaves de su nuevo hogar. Cuando busque una casa, recuerde buscar casas dentro de su rango de precio y presupuesto. Confíe en su agente de bienes raíces, amigos y familiares para obtener ayuda en su búsqueda.
Si está pensando en comprar una casa, es importante sopesar los pros y los contras de ser propietario de una vivienda. Si bien el alquiler puede brindar flexibilidad y menos responsabilidad por el mantenimiento, conlleva el riesgo de aumentos en el alquiler, posibles ventas de propiedades e incertidumbre sobre los reembolsos de los depósitos de seguridad.
Por otro lado, ser propietario de una casa puede ofrecer pagos hipotecarios relativamente estables y una oportunidad de generar riqueza a largo plazo para usted y su familia. Antes de tomar una decisión, es fundamental determinar sus prioridades, como su presupuesto mensual para pagos de hipoteca y otros gastos como transporte y cuidado de niños. En última instancia, sólo usted puede determinar qué es lo mejor para sus necesidades financieras y de vivienda.
En Mission One Mortgage, nos enorgullecemos de simplificar el proceso hipotecario y garantizar que nuestros clientes experimenten el mínimo estrés. Entendemos que navegar por el mundo de las hipotecas puede ser desalentador, por lo que nos comprometemos a hacerlo lo más sencillo posible.
Al elegir trabajar con nosotros, no solo está contratando un agente hipotecario, sino que está seleccionando un socio que se dedica a su bienestar financiero y a ayudarlo a lograr su sueño de ser propietario de una vivienda. Trabajando juntos, podemos avanzar en el proceso de préstamo VA paso a paso.
Esto es válido para todos nuestros clientes, pero especialmente para los veteranos estadounidenses a quienes servimos. De hecho, nos especializamos en hipotecas VA y estamos orgullosos de ofrecerlas a los veteranos estadounidenses, a los que están en servicio activo y a sus cónyuges. Los préstamos VA son una de las mejores hipotecas disponibles, no ofrecen requisitos de pago inicial ni PMI y algunas de las tasas y términos más favorables.
Si está listo para dar el siguiente gran paso en su vida y brindar estabilidad a su familia con un lugar al que llamar hogar, comuníquese con nuestra oficina hoy. Está más cerca del sueño de ser propietario de una vivienda de lo que piensa.
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...
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.
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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-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.
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 seco...
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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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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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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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 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 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.
We head to the final quarter with the outcome of this game very much hanging in the balance.
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Under two to play in the third quarter, Dutch Fork surges back to the lead. The PAT is no good.
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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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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.
Summerville cuts Dutch Fork's lead in half with a solid drive to start the second quarter.
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 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 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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Saturday's game between Dutch Fork and Summerville is being played at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
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SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Residents and business owners are expressing frustration with the ongoing Main Street Resurfacing Project, saying the unfinished construction is disrupting daily commutes and creating hazardous driving conditions.Residents say the project has left drivers navigating bumps 2 to 3 inches high where old and new pavement meet.The South Carolina Department of Transportation, which owns and maintains the road, completed the first layer of pavement but has not finished the second layer, creating incons...
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) — Residents and business owners are expressing frustration with the ongoing Main Street Resurfacing Project, saying the unfinished construction is disrupting daily commutes and creating hazardous driving conditions.
Residents say the project has left drivers navigating bumps 2 to 3 inches high where old and new pavement meet.
The South Carolina Department of Transportation, which owns and maintains the road, completed the first layer of pavement but has not finished the second layer, creating inconsistencies in the road surface, the Town of Summerville says.
“They block intersections and I know they have to do that, but then when they leave it’s like nothing’s been done,” Barbara Dunning, a Summerville business owner at one of the intersections on Main Street, said.
Dunning said she drives slowly over the uneven sections to avoid tire damage.
“I drive very slowly over that hump because I don’t want my tires to bust,” she said.
Town officials say they have received numerous complaints about the project’s status and have contacted SCDOT to address residents’ concerns.
“We want to be excellent here at the town. And when a road is just not up to par, then people notice. And we love that. We want a community that says, ‘Hey, this isn’t up to par,’” Christopher Makowski, with the Town of Summerville, said.
Makowski said town officials had a productive conversation with SCDOT about the project’s problems and are using their partnership to expedite completion.
“We had a conversation with SCDOT, and we use that partnership that we have already built throughout all these years to be able to get a response and understand what’s going on and hopefully expedite the process so the project can get done,” he said.
SCDOT declined an interview but said they will continue working with their contractor and expect the project to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.
A long-anticipated Publix supermarket is finally turning dirt in Summerville’s Summers Corner development at 1612 Beech Hill Road.First announced in January, the project generated new buzz Nov. 23 after the neighborhood posted the news on its Facebook page that the site is finally under construction. The post garnering 900 likes and more than 200 shares in just days.A spokesperson for the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer said the store expects to hire about 140 employees.The Publix will...
A long-anticipated Publix supermarket is finally turning dirt in Summerville’s Summers Corner development at 1612 Beech Hill Road.
First announced in January, the project generated new buzz Nov. 23 after the neighborhood posted the news on its Facebook page that the site is finally under construction. The post garnering 900 likes and more than 200 shares in just days.
A spokesperson for the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer said the store expects to hire about 140 employees.
The Publix will be the anchor tenant for the new retail center, with plans calling for a 50,800-square-foot supermarket and eight 1,200-square-foot suites.
At full buildout, Summers Corner is expected to exceed 7,500 homes.
On a related note, Publix will mark its return to Daniel Island next Wednesday at 7 a.m., after a nearly year-long absence that left DI without its own full-service grocery store. The chain closed its original location at 162 Seven Farms Road in late 2024 and rebuilt a larger supermarket in its place in less than 12 months.
Ruby Tuesday has pulled out of North Charleston leaving the chain with just one Lowcountry restaurant.
A sign on the door at 7400 Northside Drive directs customers to the West Ashley location at 1953 Savannah Highway. Company representatives did not respond to a request for comment.
Maryville, Tenn.-based Ruby Tuesday is owned NRD Capital, a private equity firm. The casual dining closed its Summerville location earlier this year.
Floor & Decor has opened its long-awaited warehouse store and design center at 1155 Holliday Farms Blvd. next to The Home Depot in Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
The new store employs about 50 workers and is led by Matthew Peiffer, whose title is chief executive merchant.
The Atlanta-based retailer specializes in flooring for homeowners and professionals. It operates more than 250 warehouse-style outlets nationwide, including South Carolina stores in North Charleston, Columbia, Greenville and Murrells Inlet.
A ribbon cutting is set for Dec. 2 at the Mount Pleasant store, featuring giveaways including a $5,000 floor makeover and 2026 Charleston Southern University football season tickets.
Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, a mainstay luxury boutique that plans to open a second location in downtown Charleston, has unveiled five holiday window displays with a 1967-era Palm Springs, Calif. theme.
The department store’s inspiration this year is “A Holiday on Holiday” concept, capturing “the golden glow of a retro holiday.”
The mid-century-inspired vignettes include glittering garments, glowing pink flamingos and rotating disco balls that channel holiday department-store spectacles in major cities.
A food truck is opening a brick-and-mortar downtown.
Luther’s Market & Eatery, known for its pastas, casseroles and sauces, will take over 227 Rutledge Ave., formerly home to Pinot & Provisions, which closed Oct. 31.
The new tenant is expected to open in January and will offer global comfort foods from the mother-and-son duo of Kiki Luthringshausen and Hudson Luthringshausen. Until then, their pastas and sauces are currently available via their food truck and at Corner Store, a grab-and-go market that opened this summer in West Ashley in the former home of Taco Bartina.
First Watch, a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot, will open its third Lowcountry restaurant on Dec. 15 at the Market Place at Carnes Crossroads in Goose Creek. Founded in 1983, the Florida-based chain operates more than 620 restaurants in 32 states, including locations in Summerville, North Charleston and Mount Pleasant.
The Joy Market has returned to Citadel Mall in West Ashley with a rotating lineup of local vendors selling holiday goods. It runs Nov. 26–Dec. 30 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with gift-wrapping available.
Park Circle home-decor shop Neighborly will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a holiday market on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29 with live music, food trucks and 18 vendors.
The event will run from noon to 5 p.m.
Tanger Outlets in North Charleston will bring winter magic to shoppers with “snow flurries” every Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. from Nov. 29 until Dec. 20 near the shopping center’s 40-foot-tall Christmas tree.
Kids can also leave messages for Santa via the mall’s “Santa Hotline.”
A national indoor pickleball club operator that's opening in North Charleston next month has announced a partnership with a fashion brand created for the sport's “court-to-cocktail” lifestyle.
The schedule is set for the South Carolina High School League’s 2025 state football championships. The games will be held Friday-Saturday (Dec. 5-6) at S.C. State’s Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg.State Championship ScheduleFriday, Dec. 5——Class 3A——Oceanside Collegiate vs. Belton-Honea Path, 12:06 p.m.——Class A——Bamberg-Ehrhardt vs. Lamar, 4:06 p.m.——Class 5A Division II——...
The schedule is set for the South Carolina High School League’s 2025 state football championships. The games will be held Friday-Saturday (Dec. 5-6) at S.C. State’s Oliver Dawson Stadium in Orangeburg.
Friday, Dec. 5
——Class 3A——
Oceanside Collegiate vs. Belton-Honea Path, 12:06 p.m.
——Class A——
Bamberg-Ehrhardt vs. Lamar, 4:06 p.m.
——Class 5A Division II——
Irmo vs. Northwestern, 7:36 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6
——Class 4A——
South Florence vs. South Pointe, 12:06 p.m.
——Class 2A——
Hampton County vs. Strom Thurmond, 4:06 p.m.
——Class 5A Division I——
Summerville vs. Dutch Fork, 7:36 p.m.
Tickets are $20 can be purchased at gofan.co or through each of the schools before gameday. Tickets are good for the entire day. Everyone must have a ticket — except a toddler or infant who can sit in a lap.
Gates will open for spectators at 11 a.m. each day. Home fans with tickets will enter through Gate 1. Visiting fans with tickets will enter through Gates 1 and 2 and walk across behind the endzone. Upper State schools are the home teams for this year’s games.
A clear bag policy in place for all spectators. No outside food or drink, or coolers allowed into the stadium.
Parking lots open 10 a.m. both days and cost is $10 per car. Parking passes are available through Gofan.co. Vehicles with trailers, pull behind grills and RV’s will cost $50. Restrooms and Power access available.
Entrance for all traffic is Entrance 5 off Highway 21 (Chestnut St) and Entrance 4 (Goff Avenue).
All six games will be carried on Sinclair Broadcasting stations across South Carolina. Affiliates are WMYA (My40 Asheville-Greenville), WACH Fox digital channel (57.2/1250/Columbia), WCIV (MyTV Charleston) and WWMB (CW21, Florence/Myrtle Beach).
All six games also will be streamed on www.nfhsnetwork.com. A subscription ($11.99) is required but is good for all of the games and a month’s subscription.