Monthly Archives: March 2016
The will of the people must prevail | Opinion | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 27, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Justice Scalia’s passing is no doubt a great loss to his family and to our country. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with his family. His efforts to uphold the Constitution and our country’s founding principles will be sorely … Read the rest
Who is Jesus to you? | Faith | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 27, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
As Resurrection Sunday (commonly known as Easter Sunday) approaches, there is a question to ponder. Who is Jesus to you?
Jesus is known to many by a number of metaphorical phrases: the lily of the valley, the bright and morning … Read the rest
Bird walk held in wildlife sanctuary | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 27, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
USC Salk Professor Eran Kilpatrick, far left, spies a bird during last Saturday’s walk in the Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary.
Photo by BARRY MOORE
… Read the restHealthy Tip #3 | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Post office surprises local Clemson player | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Clemson football player Jim Brown got a surprise last week when he went to the post office.
Walterboro Postmaster Doug Mixson presented Brown with a special limited edition envelope, issued by select post offices in S.C. honoring the Tigers’ trip … Read the rest
It’s time to teach a kid the joy of fishing | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By RANDELL MIXON
ranmix@yahoo.com
OK, all of you outdoors Dudes and Dudettes, it’s that time of year again! No, I’m not talking about March Madness. Now before all of you NCAA basketball fans get upset, there’s nothing wrong with watching … Read the rest
CCHS students tour Paul Mitchell school | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Colleton County High School students took a tour of Paul Mitchell the School in Charleston on Tuesday, Feb. 23 as a followup visit after Paul Mitchell’s staff visited CCHS on Nov. 18.
Over 30 students who expressed a strong desire … Read the rest
Leadership Colleton visits statehouse | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Members of Leadership Colleton visited the statehouse in Columbia last week to learn about government. From left are Adam Campbell, Angie Roberson, Adam Smith, Sen. Margie Bright Matthews, Terri Boone, Lee Stroud and Michelle Strickland.
… Read the restHendersonville students learn about character | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Colleton County Memorial Library Children’s Librarian Shiela Keaise spoke to students at Hendersonville Elementary School last week on manners and character.
… Read the restWalterboro woman named deadbeat | Crime | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office has designated a Walterboro woman as this week’s deadbeat parent.
Denise Elaine Grant, 41, whose last known address was on Barracada Road in Walterboro, is wanted on two Colleton County Family Court bench warrants for … Read the rest
Hannah and Dexter learn Easter symbols of Easter | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By Shiela Martina
Spring is coming soon and Miss Rightover knows exactly what her lesson plans will be. During the month of March, Miss Rightover’s class will be learning the holidays that are popular and fun. She told her class … Read the rest
Engagement Announcement | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
FISCHER-MACKEY
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Fischer announce the engagement of their daughter, Karen, and Nathan Lee Mackey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce B. Mackey of Heath Springs.
A graduate of Colleton Preparatory Academy, the bride-elect received degrees from … Read the rest
Two named to All-State Band | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
William Finigan and Shaleesha Funn from Colleton County Middle School have earned chairs in the
2016 South Carolina Band Directors Association Junior All State Band.
William was fifth-chair tuba in the state and Shaleesha Funn was eighth-chair clarinet alternate at … Read the rest
Band of Blue holds Winter Ensemble | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Over 2000 spectators, performers, and parents from over 50 high schools with more than 70 teams traveled to Walterboro this past Saturday at the 2016 SCBDA State Winter Ensemble Championships at Colleton County High School. The event started at 9 … Read the rest
Local wild turkey chapter wins awards | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
National Wild Turkey Federation Salkehatchie Longbeards Chapter held is annual fundraiser and dinner on Saturday March 12 and the sponsors’ dinner at chairman Rusty Kinard’s farm Saturday March 19.
At the March 19 event, Tony Chachere’s cooking team from Louisiana … Read the rest
Guardian editor pens new book | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Hampton Guardian Editor/Publisher Michael M. DeWitt, Jr. released his second book in February, the first humor collection for the award-winning writer.
“Saying Grace Over Edible Underwear & Other Southern Dilemmas” contains some of DeWitt’s most memorable humor articles along with … Read the rest
Flood victims can still file for help using 2-1-1 system | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Individuals in need of long-term disaster recovery case management are another step closer in the process. South Carolina 2-1-1 Information and Referral (SC 2-1-1) has begun Disaster Case Management Intake. Victims of the October 2015 flood that are still in … Read the rest
Substance abuse survey results to be released April 5 | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 26, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
The “Talk 2 Us About Substance Abuse” community input survey has received 350 surveys from Colleton County residents.
“The results of the survey, added to other data collected on trending substance use disorders, will be used to determine future programming … Read the rest
