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Chamber and sheriff announce 'Dorchester Goes Purple' campaign kickoff to combat substance misuse
Summary
The Chamber of Commerce and Dorchester County Sheriff's Office presented the 'Dorchester Goes Purple' campaign at the Aug. 19 meeting and announced a kickoff event on Sept. 2, 2025 to raise awareness of substance misuse and available resources.
Bill Christopher, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, and Dorchester County Sheriff James Sheriff presented the Dorchester Goes Purple campaign against substance misuse at the County Council's Aug. 19 meeting and highlighted a community kickoff on Sept. 2, 2025 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the County Office Building.
Christopher described the initiative as a community awareness and prevention campaign; Sheriff James Sheriff joined the presentation to underscore law-enforcement partnership and community engagement. The Council acknowledged the presentation and the planned kickoff, which county staff said will include informational resources and outreach to residents.
The Council did not take action on the presentation but noted the event date for public notice and community participation.
