Fire Station 5 dedicated to Council Member Phoebe Miller

Fire Station 5 was recently dedicated to long-serving Council Member Phoebe Miller. The station on lower Dorchester Road is the city of North Charleston's newest, opening its doors on February 18, 2011. It houses an engine and a ladder truck with a total of eight crew members each day.

North Charleston Fire Chief Greg Bulanow, North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey, and Council Member Phoebe Miller participated in the ceremony.

2010 Citizen of the Year

The Citizens Advisory Council has chosen Mr. Donald “Mule” to receive the 2010 Citizen of the Year Award.  Mr. Skinner is a thirty-nine year resident of the Forest Hills community and is actively involved in the Neighborhood Association, working to improve his neighborhood and the City of North Charleston.  He serves as a Block Captain, and is an advocate in assisting the Police Department and Code Enforcement to reduce crime and neighborhood blight.  Mr. Skinner provides assistance to friends and neighbors in need, doing house repairs, yard work, landscape beautification, and ensuring the wellbeing of senior citizens.

Mr. Skinner is a veteran and works as a civilian at the Charleston Navy Base.  He is a member of St. Thomas Church and Warden of Knights of Columbus Council 8900 and is a volunteer for Project Hope Fund Drive.  We congratulate Mr. Skinner as the 2010 Citizen of the Year.