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Big plans in the works for small Charleston exurb
Ridgeville is a small town of about 1,500 residents with a peaceful, rural setting. With proximity to employers, highways and the bustling cities of Charleston and Summerville, it's on the verge of substantial growth. The Walmart distribution center, Volvo car plant and Resonac, a graphite electrode supplier, are major employers in the area. Area officials noted in the 2024 Downtown Master Plan that the area lacked grocery stores and expressed a desire to build a stronger town identity with a walkable and thriving village center. "Soon enough, it'll be the next hot spot," says Nick Crane, owner of Cobblestone Properties with Realty One Group. "There's going to be a lot of growth."
Ridgeville has plans to revitalize downtown with mores retail spaces.
An excess of empty storefronts is currently present in the Ridgeville downtown area.
The Walmart distribution center, sits just outside of downtown Ridgeville.
Volvo is one of the main employers in Ridgeville, SC.
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Historic renovation opportunities and new homes communities
Ridgeville's median single-family home price is $400,000 — significantly lower than Charleston's. There is also more space to grow. "It's just a little more elbow room than anything — the ability to not be so on top of your neighbors," says Crane, who has been practicing real estate in the Low Country area since 2017. Victorian, Queen Anne, bungalow and country cottage-style homes showcase this area's 18th- and 19th-century origins. However, many need repairs. The Master Plan recommends preserving these homes by listing them on the National Register of Historic Places. New home subdivisions are popping up around the area, but additional housing is still necessary.
You can also find older bungalow style homes in Ridgeville.
Many new home subdivision with Craftsman style homes are popping up in Ridgeville.
Two story traditional style homes are a popular option in Ridgeville.
Newer traditional style homes are being built in Ridgeville, SC.
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Dorchester County schools in Ridgeville and surrounding towns
Dorchester County School District Four serves the area and gets an overall B-minus grade from Niche. It emphasizes cultural diversity, cutting-edge technology and innovative programs. The C-plus-rated Clay Hill Elementary School is the only school in town, but bus services are available to the upper schools. The district includes two middle schools and one high school in St. George and Dorchester. Woodland High School earns a B-minus and features several high-achieving extracurricular organizations.
Clay Hill Elementary serves over 164 students in grades Pk, K-5.
Woodland High School is ranked 165th within South Carolina.
Rollings Middle School of the Arts is an school choice in Sand Hill in the Outlying Dorchester County.
Harleyville-Ridgeville Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 9 to 1.
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Swimming, hiking and camping in the cypress swamp
The Edisto River and cypress swamps set the scene for outdoor activities. Givhans Ferry State Park is a popular spot to explore the natural setting, with campsites, hiking trails and a swimming spots. Ridgeville maintains one town park featuring new play equipment and a covered picnic pavilion. New parks are in Ridgeville's future. The new downtown plan aims to weave green spaces between the homes and shops, including a central park with a pavilion.
Ridgeville residents head to Givhans Ferry State Park for hiking trails and swimming spots.
The Edisto River is a popular spot for fishing and boating.
Younger residents will love playing on the new playground in Ridgeville SC.
Relax by the lake with a fishing rod and enjoy the outdoors in nearby Cross.
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A few favorite restaurants in town, grocery stores out of town
Ridgeville has some well-loved gathering spaces, but is generally a desert for food, groceries, pharmacies, healthcare and childcare. Dukes Bar-B-Que, one of the few dining options, has been serving the area for about 40 years. It's a local favorite for the southern-style buffet on the weekends. Servers greet their regulars by name at Christina's Pizza & Subs. Carter's gas station has cold drinks and grab-and-go snacks, but locals drive about 6 miles to Food Lion and other grocery stores in Summerville. The weekly Sunday morning farmer's market helps meet the demand for fresh produce and groceries. The Downtown Master Plan points out future commercial plots in the town center. Proposed pedestrian pathways and inviting store frontage could help draw more businesses and foot traffic.
Ridgeville residents head to Dukes Bar-B-Que for Sunday lunch.
Carter's gas station is the only gas station in Ridgeville.
Christina's Pizza is a Ridgeville favorite for pizza and subs.
The nearest grocery store in Ridgeville is Food Lion, located 6 miles away.
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Holiday festivities and Sunday worship services
Ridgeville builds community ties with annual celebrations. The fall season includes trick-or-treating and a Moonlight Market, a Halloween-themed take on the Sunday farmer's market. Christmastime consists of a holiday market with vendor booths and a downtown parade. Ridgeville Baptist Church, dating back over a century, also brings neighbors together for Sunday worship services.
The Ridgeville Farmers Market takes place every Sunday morning.
Many Ridgeville locals head to Ridgeville Baptist Church for Sunday worship service.
Visitors review the menu at the Slabbz Smashin’ Patties food truck, famous for its mouthwatering burgers, parked at the Ridgeville Farmers Market.
Shoppers browse a variety of handmade goods and crafts displayed under vendor tents at the Ridgeville Farmers Market, enjoying a relaxed weekend outing.
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Interstate 26 leads to Charleston
Ridgeville is a car-dependent area since locals commute out of town for the essentials. Truck traffic from nearby industry remains an issue, which leaders hope to solve with a planned truck route on the future Campbell Thicket Road. Pedestrian safety is another future focus, with planned sidewalks, crosswalks and lighting. U.S. Route 78 and Interstate 26 are direct routes to Summerville and Charleston, about 35 miles southeast. Future multi-modal pathways could also connect to Summerville.
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