From the left, Destany Frantum, Ikeia Cornish, Jaden Jones and Charlene Jones distributed information on the Youth Action Council. The Youth Action Council is a Partnership for a Drug Free Dorchester coalition subcommittee of middle and high school students that gives kids a voice by addressing substance abuse issues they see in Dorchester County. To learn more, visit the group’s website, www.partnershipforadrugfreedorchester.com.[/caption]

Staff at Mace’s Lane Middle School held an Open House on Aug. 30 to welcome students as they prepare for the 2017-18 academic year. A festive atmosphere prevailed outside, with music, food and a wide variety of community groups at tables, offering their services.