There are a lot of mattress companies in South Carolina that claim to have the perfect mattress for everyone. At Sleep King, we believe that every person is different and has different needs when it comes to their mattress. That's why our mattress store in Summerville, SC, has a wide variety of beds and brands to choose from. That way, you can find the right mattress for your body and get the very best sleep quality possible.
As a family-owned and operated mattress store with more than 40 years of experience in the sleep industry, we know a thing or two about comfortable mattresses. Summerville residents choose Sleep King because we provide our customers with a personalized shopping experience. When you walk through our showroom doors, we want you to feel comfortable - both on our mattresses and with our store associates. At Sleep King, you won't ever have to worry about pushy salespeople and limited selection. Instead, you will discover that we encourage you to take your time as you search for your next bed. Sleep is incredibly important, and by proxy, finding the right mattress for your body type is too.
When you visit our showroom in Summerville, know that we are a full-service store with mattress experts ready to help. From questions about mattresses and their warranties to financing and mattress delivery, there's no question we haven't heard before.
We carry some of the most popular brands in America, and unlike other mattress stores in Summerville, offer them at the lowest prices around, guaranteed. There's a reason why we were voted your #1 mattress store in the Lowcountry - because we truly care about our customers and their quality of sleep!
Looking for discounts? Need to buy your mattress on a strict budget? We've got you covered at our new mattress clearance center in Summerville, where we have more than 50 models on display at 50-80% off retail value. Don't forget to ask us about our flexible financing options, where no credit is needed to make a purchase. Paying cash? We'll knock 5% off your bill!
As if that weren't enough reason to visit, remember that we provide free delivery, setup, and removal of your old mattress for FREE when you make a purchase at Sleep king.
Our business model is simple - give customers quality beds from national brands at amazing prices, coupled with unmatched customer service. We know that your sleep is essential but also understand that normal folks aren't made of money. You need a solution that isn't going to break the bank, which is why we offer up to 75% off our products.
When we say we have a bed for every budget, we're serious.
A few of our mix and match deals include:
Sets | Prize |
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Twin Mattress Sets Beginning | at $169.00 |
Full Mattress Sets Beginning | at $199.00 |
Queen Mattress Sets Beginning | at $229.00 |
King Mattress Sets Beginning | at $449.00 |
Of course, a mattress would be incomplete without a headboard, footboard, and rails. For queen mattresses, those items combined are only $199. At our mattress store, we pledge to beat any competitor's price on similar product specs - guaranteed! Here are just a few of the benefits of shopping at Mattress King
At Sleep King, we carry the largest selection of high-quality national brand mattresses in Summerville.
Often considered the best mattress brand in the world, innovation sets MLILY mattresses apart from others. Our customers love MLILY mattresses because they are expertly built through decades of research and rigorous testing. The folks at MLILY are committed to precision, meaning every detail of product detail they push is geared towards the ultimate satisfaction and comfort.
Restonic Mattresses: Restonic line of mattresses are multi-layered beds with cooling foam technology that adds resilience, support, and temperature control. The result is a cool, comfy sleep that leaves you refreshed and ready to attack the day.
Every mattress in the Comfort Sleep lineup has a great combo of support and comfort, making for a restful night's sleep. With heavy-gauge coils and high-performance materials, these mattresses are durable and built to last. Be sure to try one of these mattresses out in our showroom - our customers love the pocketed coils and minimal motion transfer.
The Golden brand is lesser known than some, like Tempurpedic. Still, it is a quality product with many foam and non-foam options that we think you'll love. Choose from standard memory foam, hybrid, and innerspring options while visiting our showroom in Summerville.
There's much more to choosing a good bed than how you think it will look in your bedroom. There's plenty to think about, from innerspring options to memory foam and even hybrid mattresses. At Sleep King, our priority is our customers. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service. We want to do right by you, which why we want to be sure you find the perfect bed when you visit our mattress store in Summerville, SC. To help you get started, here are a few tips on choosing the best bed for your sleep needs.
This tip might seem like a no-brainer to some, but it's important that you visit a showroom so that you can lay on different beds to get a feel for what you like. At Mattress King, you will have the chance to explore different styles, designs, and shapes, and mattress materials. Finding a bed online at a price you can afford is great, but you should lie on the bed first, not just look at it on a screen.
Here's a surprising fact: just because a mattress costs more money, it doesn't mean it's going to be a better bed. Sure, more expensive beds might have newer technologies and materials, but not everyone has the budget to walk into a mattress store in Summerville and spend $3,000. Figure out what price range you're comfortable paying and look at the best options for your bottom line.
Before you swing by our showroom and start trying out beds, it might be a good idea to measure the space where your new mattress will go. If your bedroom is on the small side, a king-sized bed might be too big. Similarly, a small bed in a huge room might make for strange aesthetics. Aim for a reasonable amount of room around your bed - enough where you can walk around comfortably. As mentioned above, get specific measurements of the area you plan to use. That way, you have peace of mind knowing your new mattress will fit in your bedroom.
This tip often comes down to personal preference. It will take a little bit of trial and error to figure out which material works best for your back - innerspring, memory foam, or latex. While your friend's and family's opinions matter, keep in mind that their mattress choice was subjective. What works for them won't necessarily work for you.
Also called coil mattresses, innerspring beds are probably the most well-known on this short list. Innerspring mattresses are often more affordable than their latex and memory foam counterparts. These beds are ideal for people who want a lot of support and a cooler night's sleep.
This material is known for its great cooling properties and overall comfort. With latex, there are no strange off-gassing odors like you sometimes get with memory foam. Latex mattresses are ideal for people who want a responsive, bouncy feel and may have problems sleeping hot.
First developed by NASA in the 70s, memory foam is probably the most popular material in the modern mattress market. Memory foam conforms to every inch of your body, giving you maximum comfort and support. Memory foam is also know for its anti-motion properties. Memory foam can be a great choice if you tend to toss and turn at night and sleep with a partner who wakes up when you do. Memory foam mattresses are ideal for people who need pressure relief, good support, and refreshing comfort.
If you have a bad back, it's crucial that you find a mattress with proper support. Slat and spring beds often offer plenty of support, but latex and memory foam options have come a long way. If you want memory foam or latex but find the support to be subpar, consider an adjustable base instead of a normal platform. That way, you can always sleep in a comfortable position that benefits your back.
You read that right! Sleep King is the first choice for quality beds in Summerville, but we also have a huge selection of furniture for your home. If you're looking for a one-stop-shop for mattresses and furniture alike, you have come to the right place. If you're shopping for a new mattress at the best price possible, why not throw in a bedroom suite at an amazing price too?
Living Room Sets - from traditional-style suites with classic textures to modern sets with attractive upholstery, we will help you find the best living room set for your home.
Bedroom Suites - our bedroom suites range from contemporary to classic and come in a variety of colors and styles to compliment your new mattress purchase.
Daybeds - from English-style daybeds available in espresso and cherry colors to multi-purpose beds with pull-out trundles, our selection of daybeds is unbeatable.
Futons - if you have younger children, they will love our futons. Who are we kidding? Adults do too! Futons are incredibly useful in small spaces and convert into comfy-cozy beds perfect for kids of all ages.
Bunkbeds - bunkbeds are another great option to consider if you have kids. Whether you have a classic-style home or an apartment, we have a style that fits you.
If you like what you see but don't have time to visit our mattress store in Summerville, don't worry. Our online store is bursting with new items and deals every day. From mattresses and bedding to furniture sets and special sale items, Mattress King has got it all. With the highest quality mattresses, the best prices in Summerville, a giant showroom with all the options, and a full team of helpful sales associates, you won't ever need to find another mattress and furniture store again!
GET FREE ESTIMATEA Summerville family lost their home on Christmas Eve morning to a fire investigators blame on overloaded wiring from space heaters.SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - This time of year is often spent with family and friends gathered around in living rooms and staying warm, but for Kayla Ulery’s family, the holidays looked very different.The Ulerys lost their home in a mobile home fire on Christmas Eve morning and the flames even damaged part of the home next door.The fire was caused by overloaded wiring from space heaters,...
A Summerville family lost their home on Christmas Eve morning to a fire investigators blame on overloaded wiring from space heaters.
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - This time of year is often spent with family and friends gathered around in living rooms and staying warm, but for Kayla Ulery’s family, the holidays looked very different.
The Ulerys lost their home in a mobile home fire on Christmas Eve morning and the flames even damaged part of the home next door.
The fire was caused by overloaded wiring from space heaters, Pine Ridge Fire investigators said.
“I’ve said it a million times,” Ulery said. “It’s literally like watching your life go up in flames.”
Ulery says her mom’s friend woke her son up and carried him out of the house, while the rest of the family followed. Unfortunately, their dog did not survive. The home had been in the Ulery family for at least 40 years and was once owned by her late grandmother.
“Even though it’s most important that we’re okay, you know, that’s the hardest thing to come to terms with is that last piece we have of her isn’t here anymore,” Ulery said.
Ulery says she was able to save a few things from her room, but most of everything is gone. Since the fire, the Salvation Army, Toys for Tots and members of the community have brought them countless donations.
“It did definitely change the way, you know, our Christmas would’ve been,” Ulery said. “But I am not thankful for the fire, but I am thankful for the way people have been supportive and helpful.”
She says her kids are resilient and even though there’s sadness, they are doing OK.
“My son asks me today, he says, ‘Mom, how are you doing’ and I was like, you know, ‘I’m fine, baby. What do you mean?’” Ulery said. “And he’s like, ‘No, how do you really feel?’ I told him, ‘You know, Mommy’s scared. Mommy’s nervous.’ But you know, together, with love, we can get through it.”
Ulery says she’s currently house-shopping with different family members while they try to find a new place to live. She says their support has made this process easier.
“They’re helping remind me like, ‘Hey, you got this,’” Ulery said. “‘You’re going to be fine. You’re going to be okay. You’re great for your kids.’ So, I’m just so thankful.”
Ulery’s aunt says that Kayla is looking for other families that have lost their homes in fires so that she can give back to them just like the community did for her.
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A woman with intellectual disabilities in the care of the state is now recovering after she was hit by a car, late at night on a Summerville road.SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A woman with intellectual disabilities in the care of the state is now recovering after she was hit by a car, late at night on a Summerville road.Now, her family is asking how that was even possible in the first place.It was sometime between 12:30 and 12:42 a.m. on Oct. 16 when a car hit Mary Williams who was walking along Miles Jamison Road.Wi...
A woman with intellectual disabilities in the care of the state is now recovering after she was hit by a car, late at night on a Summerville road.
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) - A woman with intellectual disabilities in the care of the state is now recovering after she was hit by a car, late at night on a Summerville road.
Now, her family is asking how that was even possible in the first place.
It was sometime between 12:30 and 12:42 a.m. on Oct. 16 when a car hit Mary Williams who was walking along Miles Jamison Road.
Williams, a 42-year-old, has intellectual disabilities and a depressive disorder.
She is a longtime resident, or consumer as they’re referred to, of the Coastal Regional Center, one of five state-run facilities for adults with disabilities run by the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.
P.J. Perea, a spokesman for DDSN, said Williams was able to leave the facility around midnight. A Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office report states dispatch was not called until 12:24 a.m. regarding a consumer that was “walking along the roadway.”
By the time the authorities arrived on the scene, it was already too late.
She was found in bad shape, with fractures in her spine, hips, arms and face requiring multiple surgeries. She was on a ventilator, and her family says she almost didn’t make it.
Williams’ aunt and guardian Ruby Jones didn’t realize how bad it was until she saw her in the hospital.
“That was a difficult moment,” Jones said. “I was hurt, I was disappointed. Surprised would not have been a term that I would have used for what was going on. I was angry.”
The family is thanking God she’s alive and recovering, but she still remains bedridden, unable to do even the smallest task.
“We figured with her being in the Coastal Center. She would have been safe. She would have been protected and this situation should have never happened,” Williams’s cousin, Nicole Nick, said.
Williams was hit about a half-mile from the main entrance and several blocks down the road near Alwyn Boulevard. Ironically, that’s the entrance to the subdivision Nick lives in.
She thinks of her cousin and that night, every time she drives home.
“I was trying to understand, how something like that could have occurred,” Jones said.
When Live 5 Investigates asked to interview an administrator of the department, a spokesman declined. When asked why, they said it was “due to the nature of the incident [the department] felt it best to release a statement rather than conduct an interview.”
For Charleston lawyer and state representative Marvin Pendarvis, this story is a personal one. His big sister, Janae Pendarvis lives at the facility, too.
He tells us she’s been able to escape twice this year.
“Janae could as very well been the young lady that was hit by a car,” he said. “There was one incident where she had gotten so far down Miles Jamison road that a couple saw her, she was in a gown, and it was clear that she was lost... she needed to be driven back.”
An email to management from a former administrator obtained by Live 5 Investigates accuses staff of failing to intervene when another consumer has a “meltdown.”
She asks if staff can work to prevent her from leaving the building in the future, as the resident making it to the road is “becoming an everyday situation” and she worries about this consumer’s safety.
Dozens of pages obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request detail the ongoing problems with staff at the facility, though some were completely redacted, the department citing “privacy” as the reason.
One incident details an altercation between staff and a consumer in January 2022, where the consumer reportedly pushed, grabbed and pulled their hair and eventually put a staff member “in a chokehold.”
Management formally scolded one staff member who stood aggressively with “balled up fists” at the consumer, and another staff member left the campus during this fight for “personal business.”
Both were given a one-day suspension.
Another employee was suspended for one day for “failure to report an allegation of abuse” for an unknown incident.
“My mom has expressed these same concerns time and time and time again. We always talk about, they seem to be understaffed [and] the staff that they do have, they don’t seem to be equipped to handle the patients that are there,” Pendarvis said.
Over the Summer, SLED charged three former workers with “abuse of a vulnerable adult.”
Jones says her niece was the victim in that case, having been informed by SLED via phone.
“Of course, she always said things but because of her illness, sometimes they were kind of overlooked because... it’s not always accurate,” Jones said.
The agency reports surveillance video showed them hitting and kicking her, one watching it all happen. Williams reportedly received “minor injuries” at the time.
“I had no idea,” Jones said. “I really feel kind of hurt that she was not better protected.”
For these families, their hands are tied. Jones is unable to provide the full-time care that her niece requires access to. It’s a similar story for Pendarvis.
“The reality is there aren’t many facilities that are able to handle people with special needs and disabilities to the degree that my sister has them,” Pendarvis said.
Live 5 Investigates has previously reported concerns from staff members about understaffing, long shifts and little pay.
A year-long state audit of the department has been completed, at state Senator Katrina Shealy’s request.
She points out this is step one to finding a solution, for the hundreds of vulnerable people and their families who rely on the state.
“You can’t fix something if you don’t know what the problems are,” Sen. Shealy said.
It’s not scheduled to be published until early next year.
“The goal is to correct the problems, streamline the problems and make the agency more accountable,” she added.
As for Williams, her aunt now visits nearly every day, sometimes three times a day, to help bathe and feed her at the nursing home she’s recovering at.
Though where she will now call home is uncertain, her family is sure of one thing, she won’t be returning to the state’s care.
“Unfortunately, I don’t have the confidence that she will be safe at Coastal,” Jones said.
If you have a story or a tip you’d like for us to investigate, you can call our tip line 843-402-5678 or email us at tips@live5news.com.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of December 5 will include the following:Monday, December 5 at 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend the SC Port Harbor Deepening Celebration event, Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park, Cooper River Room, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.Monday, December 5 at 2:30 PM: Gov. McMaster will join Adjutant General Van McCarty and the South Carolina National Guard&rsqu...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, and First Lady Peggy McMaster's schedules for the week of December 5 will include the following:
Monday, December 5 at 11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend the SC Port Harbor Deepening Celebration event, Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park, Cooper River Room, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Monday, December 5 at 2:30 PM: Gov. McMaster will join Adjutant General Van McCarty and the South Carolina National Guard’s Survivor Outreach Services in recognizing “A Tree for the Fallen” for South Carolina’s fallen service members and their families, Governor’s Office, State House, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.
Monday, December 5 at 5:30 PM: Gov. McMaster and First Lady Peggy McMaster will host the annual Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House, Governor's Mansion, 800 Richland Street, Columbia, S.C. Note: The governor will hold media availability at 5:20 PM. Members of the media wishing to participate in the media avail should arrive at the Richland Street mall gate by 5:15 PM to go through security.
Tuesday, December 6 at 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster will attend an Economic Development Announcement, Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center, 201 South Dargan Street, Florence, S.C.
Tuesday, December 6 at 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will attend South Carolina OSHA's 50th Anniversary event, Denny Auditorium, State Fire Academy, 141 Monticello Trail, Columbia, S.C.
Wednesday, December 7 at 10:00 AM: Gov. McMaster and Lt. Gov. Evette will attend the Nephron Nitrile Grand Opening Event, Nephron Nitrile, 4777 12th Street Extension, West Columbia, S.C.
Wednesday, December 7 at 2:00 PM: Gov. McMaster will host a Memorandum of Understanding Signing with the United Kingdom, State House, first floor, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.
Saturday, December 10 at 10:30 AM: Lt. Gov. Evette will participate in the Greater Travelers Rest Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Christmas Parade, Wells Fargo Bank 5 Hawkins Road, Travelers Rest, S.C.
Gov. Henry McMaster’s Weekly Schedule: November 28, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster’s schedule for the week of November 28, 2022, included:
Monday, November 28
10:40 AM: Agency call.
10:42 AM: Agency call.
11:01 AM: Agency call.
11:21 AM: Agency call.
Tuesday, November 29
Gov. McMaster was in the Office of the Governor for office hours, State House, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.
11:00 AM: Agency meeting.
11:45 AM: Gov. McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto to Steve Hamm, Governor’s Office, 1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, S.C.
1:30 PM: Policy meeting.
2:00 PM: Policy meeting.
3:00 PM: Policy meeting.
Wednesday, November 30
5:28 PM: Call with a member of the South Carolina Senate.
Thursday, December 1
10:11 AM: Call with a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
11:00 AM: Gov. McMaster attended the groundbreaking expansion event at KION North America, 2550 West 5th North Street, Summerville, S.C.
Friday, December 2
6:15 PM: Gov. McMaster attended the SPINX Company’s 50th anniversary celebration event and presented the Order of the Palmetto to Stewart Spinks, Fluor Field, 945 S. Main Street, Greenville, S.C.
Boys basketballOlentangy Berlin 54, Centennial 22DeSales 52, Westerville Central 51Watterson 50, Hartley 40Westerville Central 61, DeSales 52New Albany 72, Canal Winchester 52Hilliard Davidson 61, Hilliard Darby 47Marysville 47, Fairbanks 42Westerville North 68, Chillicothe 24Covington (Ky.) Catholic 76, Pickerington Central 62Teays Valley 53, Upper Arlington 43Hilliard Bradley 47, Urbana 38Jonathan Alder 66, Bloom-Carroll 61...
Boys basketball
Olentangy Berlin 54, Centennial 22
DeSales 52, Westerville Central 51
Watterson 50, Hartley 40
Westerville Central 61, DeSales 52
New Albany 72, Canal Winchester 52
Hilliard Davidson 61, Hilliard Darby 47
Marysville 47, Fairbanks 42
Westerville North 68, Chillicothe 24
Covington (Ky.) Catholic 76, Pickerington Central 62
Teays Valley 53, Upper Arlington 43
Hilliard Bradley 47, Urbana 38
Jonathan Alder 66, Bloom-Carroll 61
Circleville 56, Westfall 54
Fairfield Union 55, Sheridan 45
Grove City Christian 67, East Knox 38
Portsmouth Notre Dame 71, Fisher Catholic 45
Utica 57, Tree of Life 43
Licking Valley 73, Philo 58
Johnstown 48, West Muskingum 33
Newark Cath. 36, Tuscarawas Cent. Cath. 28
Danville 62, Granville Christian 43
Northmor 69, Clear Fork 63, 2OT
Miami Trace 61, London 48
Greeneview 55, Madison Plains 32
Yellow Springs 49, West Jefferson 47
New Hope Christian 56, Athens 41
Marion Harding 77, Kenton 65
Lexington 66, Mount Vernon 55
Vanlue 69, Ridgedale 55
Girls basketball
Ready 67, Centennial 29
Fairfield Christian 53, South 49
Harvest Prep 41, DeSales 39
Mechanicsburg 55, Hartley 33
Bexley 56, Olentangy Berlin 47
Granville 51, Worthington Kilbourne 25
Reynoldsburg 77, Greer (S.C.) Riverside 59
Lake Highland, Fla. 66, Pickerington Central 56
Summerville (S.C.) Cane Bay 53, Lancaster 42
Liberty Union 43, Buckeye Valley 41
Chillicothe Southeastern 60, Logan Elm 56
Unioto 44, Bloom-Carroll 34
Ports. Notre Dame 59, Fisher Cath. 43
West Muskingum 53, Licking Valley 23
Newark Catholic 54, Waterford 48
North Union 42, Jonathan Alder 36
Willard 60, East Knox 49
Fairbanks 38, Oregon Clay 18
Hockey
Olentangy Liberty 5, St. Charles 1
Olentangy Berlin 11, Thomas Worthington 2
Boys wrestling
Skyline Bowling Invitational
AT GALLIPOLIS GALLIA
Top team scores: Westfall 234.5, Huntington 200, Philo 189. Also: 21. Columbus Academy 54
THURSDAY, DEC. 29
Boys basketball
Reynoldsburg 96, Walnut Ridge 59
Cin. Finneytown 58, West 48
Grove City 53, Worthington Kilbourne 38
Watkins Memorial 53, Dublin Scioto 51
Olentangy Orange 50, Newark 45
Pickerington North 70, Whitehall 48
Heath 45, Lancaster 39
Pickerington Central 87, Punta Gorda (Fla.) Charlotte 62
Dover 55, Olentangy 53, 4OT
Olentangy Liberty 62, Fayetteville, Ark. 58
Olentangy Berlin 52, Delaware 45
Hebron (Ky.) Conner 66, Dublin Jerome 57
Grandview 64, Centerburg 43
Tiffin Columbian 45, Bexley 44
Harvest Prep 81, Tiffin Calvert 45
Zane Trace 63, Amanda-Clearcreek 34
Patriot Academy 53, Rosecrans 45
Liberty Union 46, Licking Valley 43
McConnelsville Morgan 71, Lakewood 35
KIPP 52, Rockford Parkway 47
Bellefontaine 65, North Union 33
Girls basketball
Canal Winchester 45, New Albany 38
Upper Arlington 61, Dublin Scioto 20
Olentangy Orange 61, Licking Heights 43
Teays Valley 60, Worthington Kilbourne 21
Austintown Fitch 41, Hilliard Davidson 31
Reynoldsburg 58, Ashley Ridge, S.C. 40
North East Bushrangers, Australia 70, Central Crossing 52
Harpeth Hall, Tenn. 53, Lancaster 43
Amanda-Clearcreek 47, Johnstown 39
Circleville 53, Westfall 31
Tree of Life 55, Danville 51
Centerburg 48, Northridge 45
Mount Gilead 54, Elgin 24
Greeneview 39, Madison Plains 29
Miami Trace 58, London 44
Fairbanks 49, Huron 32
Mount Vernon 46, Ashland 37
Hockey
Watterson 5, DeSales 3
Dublin Coffman 10, Springboro 4
Dublin Jerome 2, Perrysburg 1
Bowling Green 3, New Albany 1
Gates Mills Gilmour 4, Upper Arlington 1
Team Indiana 6, Upper Arlington 3
Boys wrestling
Watterson Invitational
Watterson 200, Pickerington North 199, Bloom-Carroll 134, Westerville South 93, Hamilton Township 78, Briggs 72.5, Urbana 70, Buckeye Valley 65, West 64.5, Whetstone 55, Marion-Franklin 51.5, Madison Plains 41, Reynoldsburg 39, South Charleston Southeastern 36, Walnut Ridge 35.5, Fairbanks 17
Marion Harding Classic
Lakewood St. Edward 252.5, Lancaster 198, Central Crossing 155, St. Marys Memorial 146, Liberty Center 144.5, Hilliard Davidson 136, Highland 131.5, Plymouth 112, Centerburg 105, Dublin Scioto 103, Reynoldsburg 85.5, Upper Sandusky 79, Sullivan Black River 71, Bexley 70, Marion Harding 64.5, North Union 63, Rossford 61, Canal Winchester and Thomas Worthington 59, Northridge 56, Buckeye Valley 55, Lima Shawnee 51, Lima Senior 42, Ashland Mapleton 30.5, Northmor 27, Cardington 18, Groveport and Licking Heights 15, Mount Gilead 10, Delaware Christian 6, Galion and Mifflin 4
Southern Hills Community Bank Invitational
AT GREENFIELD MCCLAIN
Top team scores: Circleville 329.5, McClain 145, New Lexington 138
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 28
Boys basketball
Lancaster 55, West 38
Whetstone 57, Central Crossing 38
Columbus Academy 48, Briggs 46
Day. Ponitz 69, Linden 57
Watterson 54, Johnstown 41
DeSales 62, River Valley 54
St. Charles 51, Hebron (Ky.) Conner 49
Westerville Central 46, Westerville South 43
Big Walnut 77, Genoa Christian 35
Olentangy Orange 69, Madison 21
Olentangy 55, Perry 51
Dublin Coffman 72, Wadsworth 56
Olentangy Liberty 81, E. Forsyth, Ga. 37
Westerville North 61, Casstown Miami East 58
Winter Haven, Fla. 64, Pickerington Central 47
Newark 75, Barberton 46
Grandview 58, Rockford Parkway 53
Circleville 69, Athens 56
Gallipolis Gallia 36, Fairfield Union 34
Millersport 73, Liberty Christian 45
Delaware Christian 47, Fisher Catholic 38
Mansfield Christian 75, Horizon Science 69
Fairfield Christian 54, Shekinah Christian 39
Northside Christian 71, Berne Union 38
Centerburg 60, KIPP 59
Heath 55, Cin. Finneytown 49
Patriot Academy 57, Strasburg-Franklin 51
Clear Fork 67, Fredericktown 61
Westfall 61, New Hope Christian 58
London 47, Greeneview 40
Miami Trace 69, Madison Plains 57
Elgin 54, East Knox 39
Marion Harding 65, Upper Sandusky 53
Ridgemont 74, Mount Gilead 73
Girls basketball
DeSales 53, Westerville North 45
Watterson 39, Bexley 32
Hartley 42, Beloit W. Branch 39
Thomas Worthington 54, Dublin Scioto 38
Newark 59, Worthington Kilbourne 30
Dublin Coffman 62, Gahanna 52
Hilliard Darby 53, Pickerington North 49
Upper Arlington 50, Harvest Prep 48
Teays Valley 52, Big Walnut 35
Hilliard Davidson 49, Warren Howland 44
Marysville 51, Cin. Mount Notre Dame 42
Rutgers Prep, N.J. 52, Pickerington Central 47
Reynoldsburg 76, Greenbrier E., W.Va. 33
Hilliard Bradley 56, Wapakoneta 39
Olentangy Liberty 56, Berea 30
Lancaster 51, Radnor, Pa. 41
Liberty Union 65, Heath 52
Sheridan 52, Fairfield Union 32
Berne Union 52, Bidwell River Valley 25
Waterford 58, Fisher Catholic 44
John Glenn 49, Licking Valley 24
Tri-Village 65, Jonathan Alder 25
Pleasant 52, Bellefontaine 33
Hockey
Olentangy 5, Worthington Kilbourne 4
Dublin Jerome 3, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 0
Perrysburg 8, New Albany 1
Findlay 6, Dublin Jerome 2
Dayton 2, Upper Arlington 0
Boys wrestling
West Jefferson Invitational
Grove City 237.5, Gahanna 197.5, Cadiz Harrison Central 180, Logan Elm 174.5, Westerville Central 155, Triad 134, Sycamore Mohawk 129, Marysville 109, West Jefferson 102, Worthington Kilbourne 98, Amanda-Clearcreek 88.5, Nelsonville-York 73.5, London 69.5, Ready 59.5, Mechanicsburg 59, Greenfield McClain 58, Olentangy Orange 40
GMVWA Holiday Tournament
AT VANDALIA BUTLER
Top team scores: Graham 283.5, Springboro 216, Xenia Legacy Christian 189. Also; 5. Jonathan Alder 139; 26. Big Walnut 64; 27. Delaware 6329. Hilliard Bradley 62; 48. Dublin Jerome 35.5
Ceramic Holiday Tournament
AT CROOKSVILLE
Crooksville 223, Liberty Union 216, Waterford 181, Zanesville 144.5, Heath 124.5
Girls wrestling
Watkins Tournament
Harrison 211.5, Greeneview 147, Marysville 111.5, Alliance 101, West Union 98, Watterson 93, West Chester Lakota West 91, Westerville North 86.5, Hamilton Township 85, North Bend Taylor 76, Washington C.H. 74, Mogadore 67.5, Teays Valley 65, Fairfield 57, Sandusky 47, DeSales 46.5, Gahanna 45, Casstown Miami East 41, Jackson 39.5, River Valley and Heath 36, New Lexington 33.5, Doylestown Chippewa 32, Simon Kenton, Ky. 32, Watkins Memorial and Waverly 29, Licking Heights, Logan, Highland and Tri-Valley 28, Madison Plains 25, Central Crossing and Canal Winchester 23, Big Walnut and Mount Vernon 19, Licking Valley 18, Latham Western 17, Bellefontaine 15, Westerville South 14, Pickerington North 10, Bexley 7
TUESDAY, DEC. 27
Boys basketball
Briggs 83, Westland 71
Liberty Twp. Lakota East 62, Walnut Ridge 54
Gates Mills Gilmour 80, Eastmoor Academy 63
Springfield 43, Linden 39
Independence 50, Tol. Maumee Valley 42
Hartley 73, Hamilton Township 44
Wadsworth 59, St. Charles 51
Ready 70, Dayton Northridge 38
Upper Arlington 51, Groveport 50
Delaware 64, Mount Vernon 56
Hebron (Ky.) Conner 66, Dublin Coffman 65
Olentangy Liberty 46, Rogers (Ark.) Heritage 31
Pickerington Central 77, Valdosta, Ga. 61
Hilliard Bradley 46, Tri-Valley 24
Columbus Academy 56, Day. Stivers 48
Berne Union 47, Delaware Christian 45
Fairfield Christian 52, Northside Christian 42
Liberty Christian 68, Fisher Catholic 63
Millersport 59, Shekinah Christian 46
Day. Chaminade Julienne 60, Harvest Prep 56
Danville 59, Tree of Life 57
Mansfield Christian 56, Cardington 50
Highland 47, Horizon Science 46
Northridge 54, Chillicothe 47
Urbana 44, Jonathan Alder 33
Galion 63, Northmor 58
Girls basketball
Fort Loramie 69, Walnut Ridge 9
Cabell Midland, W.Va. 41, Hartley 35
Franklin Hts. 49, Groveport 46
Central Crossing 60, Grove City Christian 18
Olentangy Liberty 61, Norton 45
Circleville 52, Huntington 20
Amanda-Clearcreek 57, Zane Trace 12
Pleasant 56, Cardington 27
Northridge 53, Elgin 38
Philo 42, Johnstown 25
Clear Fork 61, Fredericktown 29
Miami Trace 63, Madison Plains 28
London 46, Greeneview 32
Hockey
New Albany 10, Whitehouse Anthony Wayne 3
Bowling Green 2, Dublin Jerome 0
Findlay 6, New Albany 2
Girls wrestling
Lady Longhorn Holiday Tournament
AT ROCKY RIVER LUTHERAN WEST
Top team scores: Olentangy Orange 332, Lutheran West 131, Alliance 130. Also: 25. Columbus Academy 21.
Boys bowling
Marysville 2,481, Mechanicsburg 2,463.
Girls bowling
Mechanicsburg 2,543, Marysville 2,235
On August 16, well-known local businessman, Richard Miler, stepped out in front of the process to announce his candidacy for Mayor of the Town of Summerville. Elections for that office will take place in November of 2023. Voters elect a mayor on a non-partisan ticket.“I made the announcement this far in advance because the last time I ran, I did not announce my candidacy until late and I was behind the game at the get-go,” said Miler. “Lots of people, including my wife, said if you’re going to do this, be proac...
On August 16, well-known local businessman, Richard Miler, stepped out in front of the process to announce his candidacy for Mayor of the Town of Summerville. Elections for that office will take place in November of 2023. Voters elect a mayor on a non-partisan ticket.
“I made the announcement this far in advance because the last time I ran, I did not announce my candidacy until late and I was behind the game at the get-go,” said Miler. “Lots of people, including my wife, said if you’re going to do this, be proactive. It’s always wise to seek prudent counsel from others.”
Miler lost his first bid for mayor twelve years ago to former Mayor Bill Collins.
Miler is owner and president of Miler Properties, which also operates under the name Miler Property Management. The real estate sector business has been in operation for close to 40 years and generates an estimated $3.6 million in annual revenue. The company, located on Old Trolley Road, typically employs 12 people.
A Summerville native son, Miler graduated from Summerville High School before completing studies at The Citadel in 1978. His background includes mortgage banking, teaching and coaching, and retail management. Miler has served as a board member on numerous organizations. He and his family are actively involved in the community.
“My family has been in this town for a long time,” said Miler. “My great grandfather, Dan Miler, was the first mayor of Summerville. My great, great grandfather, Edward Hutchinson, was the first attendant (the title in use before the term mayor was established). Hutchinson Square was named after him.”
Miler referred to the desire to be involved in public service as the footprint of his family. “It’s a passion that lives in your blood. The mayor is not a retirement job. You have to do it from the heart.”
Miler sees his role as a cheerleader to bring a positive vibe to the Town, working with a dynamic staff and town merchants, whom he calls the ‘heart of our town.’ “Everybody wants to make Summerville work; not just Downtown and Hutchinson Square. It’s growing like a weed,” he said, citing Nexton and Summers Corner.
There are a number of goals and issues that are top-of-mind for Miler:
• Prudent annexation to grow tax revenue without burdening the taxpayer and property owners - “We all pay property taxes regardless of our home, but that money is not nearly enough to fund the town coffers to pay for safety and other necessities or increase opportunities like parks and bicycle paths – that base comes from the commercial side. People think if they are annexed, their taxes are going up but that’s not always the case. There are so many doughnut holes in our current annexation. The Town can’t annex any whole entity; it’s one property at a time and they skip over each other like a jigsaw puzzle. There’s never been a game plan, a vision. As an example, there are seven subdivisions on Trolley Road — some are in the Town of Summerville; some are not.”
• “I am a strong, 100% supporter of the one-cent tax.” The 1% Transportation Sales and Use Sales Tax has been in effect for the past fifteen years and is scheduled to expire this year. This November, voters have a chance to renew it for up to fifteen years and generate up to $735 million to further investments in roads, streets, bridges and other transportation-related facilities as well as drainage facilities and mass transit systems. “That’s a lot of money to help with lots of projects.”
• “I’d like to see Summerville increase the downtown shopping district. It’s pretty and quaint, but it can grow — with shops, restaurants, a winery — there are so many people coming in to that district. It has to be safe, always, for little kids, carriages and strollers and bicycles. Lighting is important, and beautification.” Miler hopes to partner with the Flowertown Garden Club for beautification. “I have a real passion for that cause.” “What we don’t need is another real estate or lawyer’s office that shuts up at 5 p.m. and everybody goes home.”
• Parking in the Town’s parking deck should remain free, according to Miler. “It was built on the promise of free parking. I am interested in opportunities for parking relief. New businesses and restaurants are coming in and there are complaints that there’s no parking. People don’t want to go to an area and be bussed into town; they want to park.”
• “Traffic issues never really go away in a small town,” said Miler, with respect to ongoing issues. It’s an ongoing challenge but I’m thinking about what we can do now to improve quality of life.” “Plus, I would rather have those problems than live in an area that has no traffic problems, but where nothing is going on. When you have traffic problems, you have a good problem. People want to live there, work there.” Still, Miler says that as a mayor of a small town, he would vote to raise the gas tax to improve the roads and support user taxes such as toll roads coming in from other states.
• Affordable housing also has Miler’s attention. “My prayer is that there is a role for a mayor. There is a housing crisis and rents are incredibly high; the resale market has gone up. There is no such thing as affordable housing right now.” The problem will only be solved with a lot of people coming to the table to create solutions, getting developers on board, according to Miler. “It’s got to be without creating a stigma like affordable housing is a bad word. It’s not a bad word.”
Successful business is about establishing a staff that you work well with, selling or developing a product to sell to repeat clients and then doing what everybody has to do — embodying a trust that everyone can appreciate, according to Miler. “We’ve done that for 36 years. I see my business as a housing ministry. People buy or sell for different reasons: downsizing, growing, splintered by hardship — I’ve seen it all and it increases empathy.”
“Our business is people serving other people. I would take that approach whatever business I was in — taking care of people and being consistent. I think this perfectly prepares me to be mayor — to serve people from all walks of life, sexes, races, creeds, religions and ages.”
“My mission is to find out what can we do to help each other grow and support each other. If I am mayor, my policy is open door,” said Miler. “I believe in total transparency. You can call me anytime. It doesn’t fatigue me, it energizes me.”
No other individual has announced candidacy for Town of Summerville mayor thus far. Formal filing does not occur until spring.