Members of the Hiram E. Mann Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen and Boeing Corporation came to Northside Elementary School to bring their Dream Runners Program. Thomas Jackson the President of the Hirem …
This week’s spotlight is on Kevin Smalls. Smalls is a Lieutenant with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Department. Born and raised in Beaufort and a graduate of Battery Creek High School, he moved …
When you reach certain milestones in your life, they absolutely should be celebrated. Also, everyone you know should be included in the celebrations. When you turn 100 your family, your friends, your …
The Band of Blue sent six students to the 2024 SCBDA Region Band for an outstanding performance this past Saturday, February 24th. Zoe Buckner, Clarinet, Zyion Sanders, Clarinet, Jada Christian, …
10 Juvenile Sea Turtles Released by the Aquarium After Months of Rehabilitation
Earlier this month, the South Carolina Aquarium proudly released its 400th rehabilitated sea turtle. Jim — a juvenile green …
The South Carolina Department of Social Services recognizes and celebrates March as Social Work Month in South Carolina. The national theme for this year’s observance, selected by the National …
The Bureau of Protective Services, a division of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, reminds the public that with the passage of the South Carolina Constitutional Carry/Second Amendment …
As a way to commemorate the time they have spent in the NJROTC, senior cadets put together “Mess Night”. It was an opportunity for these cadets to come together as a group to have dinner and …
Walterboro Merchants held its monthly First Thursdays on March 7. This month’s theme was Easter and the children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt, and a visit with the Easter bunny. The event was well …
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its annual 2023 Internet Crime Report and accompanying state reports this week, which shows South …
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) held a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site of the state of South Carolina’s $116.5 million Public Health and …
The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer …
The Legacy of Molly Graham continues highlighting her great granddaughter Bertha Lee Bryant-Givens. She was the daughter of Jake and Rebecca Bryant. Reverend Bertha L. Bryant-Givens was the second of …
Congratulations to The Golden State Warriors! These kids had a winning season fighting hard, out on the court to come out on top. Led by Mrs. DeLee (I have it on good authority there is nobody better …
The Colleton County Boys Basketball team find themselves in second place following a 57-55 set-back to James Island Trojans. With the loss, the Cougars saw their record dropped to 5-2 in the region …
The Colleton Prep Girls Basketball find themselves in first place in Region 2. The War Hawks split a pair of region games last week to see their region record improve to 5-2 and overall record to …
The January 31st USC Salkehatchie home game featured students in the Colleton County School District who take part in the new elementary school sports league. Recognized were basketball teams and …
JACKSONBORO: Mrs. Barbara Smoak Pearce, 67, wife of Robert “Bob” Pearce, entered into eternal rest on March 6, 2024 at the Colleton Medical Center after a short illness. Barbara was born …
JACKSONBORO: Jack Nolan Hadwin, Retired Major United States Air Force, husband of Virginia Ruth “Ginger” Weeks Hadwin, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, February …
Martha Ophelia Chisolm Miller was born on November 16th, 1937 to the late Russell and Maude Bellinger Chisolm in Walterboro, South Carolina. She spent most of her adult life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin …
Mrs. Vivian Jean Polk, widow of Harry Edward Polk, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice on February 27, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Rock Hill, South Carolina, at the age of 92. …
Mrs. Vivian Garvin Linder, 86, of Smoaks, wife of the late Leonard James Linder, died Saturday. Born July 8, 1937, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Thurman and Louise Crosby Garvin. She …
Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded March 4th to a second suspicious building fire on Poplar Street over the weekend. A passerby reported the fire to 911. Firefighters arrived to find the …
Get to know #yourColletonFirefighter Josh Blasko on #firefighterfriday. Firefighter/EMT Blasko is assigned to the Station 1 Platoon on “B” Shift. Here is more information on Firefighter/EMT …
The South Carolina Highway Patrol recently held a graduation ceremony for 38 troopers from its Highway Patrol Classes 124 and 125. Senator Thomas Alexander, President of the South Carolina Senate, …
The Colleton Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) will be awarding two $1,000.00 Ag Scholarships to graduating seniors or current college students from Colleton County. The scholarship checks …
The February 20, 2024 Amended Regular Board Meeting for the Colleton County School District was called to order by Chairperson Sharon Witkin.
Greeters at the meeting were representatives from …
Deadline Date
All entries must be received by March 29, 2024, at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of South Carolina, 55 Beattie Place, Suite 700, Greenville, South Carolina 29601. Winners …
Greeting Team Colleton,
Wow! It is hard to believe that we are already at the midpoint of the 3rd quarter! At the beginning of this semester, I challenged you to keep the momentum going in order …
February 12, 2024 - South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) SC Endeavors program announces the launch of SC BOO$T, a pilot program that provides bonuses directly to qualified individuals …
“Once there was a great forest fire. All the animals fled to the edge of the forest and froze in fear not knowing what to do. They watched as the flames began destroying the beauty of their home. …
Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Isaiah 61-63. I want to focus on the first few verses of chapter sixty-one. Verses one and two are the words the Lord Jesus read to …
They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. …
“An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots; each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always …
Reading the Bible with me? Then grab your pen and journal and find the book of Isaiah, chapters 48-51. It amazes me, as I read this book, how many times God says “Listen to Me” or “Pay …
The Press and Standard welcomes the opinions of our readers in the form of letters to the editor. Any submissions containing personal attacks the newspaper deems to be of a libelous nature (a …
I am a third-generation farmer from Colleton County. And, while I have not always been a farmer by trade, since I retired from Richland County Government in 2023, Gibson Farms, LLC has become my …
By Vicki Brown
I have a horror of being a hostess. If you have read my column lately, you know why. But the worst is yet to come, and that is the Saga for today. It’s a moment that will …
By Vicki Brown
I’ve said it before. I am the Queen of Disasters. It happens every single time I invite people over for dinner. It never fails.
I think it’s because I judged someone …
WHAT IN THE WORLD?
If you can clear your thinking of our politics and government intrusions, consider looking at the world we live in. You need to understand we now face the threat of four …