Summerville S.C.- Dorchester Habitat for Humanity is grateful to St. Paul’s Anglican Church for their generous $1,000 donation in support of the organization’s Building the American Dream initiative. This contribution will help Dorchester Habitat continue its mission of building safe, affordable homes for families in Dorchester County. Through the Building the American Dream initiative, the organization is expanding homeownership opportunities and helping local families create a stronger foundation for their futures. “We are incredibly grateful to St. Paul’s for its generosity and commitment to our community,” said Erin Roach, Director of Development and Marketing. “Support from local churches and community partners move our mission forward and bring us one step closer to a future where more families have a safe, affordable place to call home.” Dorchester Habitat partners with qualifying families to achieve homeownership through home construction, financial education, and a 30-year, zero-interest mortgage. Homebuyers also contribute at least 425 hours of sweat-equity, working alongside volunteers and staff to help build homes. The organization’s Building the American Dream initiative reflects its continued commitment to transforming Dorchester County one home at a time. Through the generosity of churches, businesses, individuals, and volunteers, Dorchester Habitat is creating lasting opportunities for families to establish stability, build equity, and pursue brighter futures.  Learn more about Dorchester Habitat at www.dorchesterhabitat.org

RIDGEVILLE, S.C. - Knight’s Companies is pleased to announce the rebranding and name change of Murray Mines to Knight’s Materials, effective immediately. The name change reflects the company’s continued growth in the construction materials industry and brings the operation under the Knight’s Companies brand. Knight’s Materials will continue to provide quality sand and other construction material products to customers throughout the region, with the same commitment to service, quality, and reliability that customers have come to expect. “We’re excited to officially bring Knight’s Materials into the Knight’s Companies family,” said Pete Knight, President and CEO of Knight’s Companies. “This is a natural next step as we continue to grow our materials business and expand the products and services we can provide to our customers and partners.” Customers can expect a seamless transition, with existing operations, relationships, and service continuing under the new Knight’s Materials name. Knight’s Materials is part of Knight’s Companies, a South Carolina-based construction materials and services company serving customers throughout the Southeast. Visit knightscompanies.com for more info on other products and services.