Monthly Archives: March 2016
Author reads to Black Street students | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
About 50 students from Black Street Early Childhood listen to children’s author Robin Bee Owens read last Friday at the Colleton County Memorial Library. Owens’ books include Dabby and Maxie, Dabby and Maxie in Kentucky Bound, Swamp Fairy, The Wand, … Read the rest
CCHS students visit Trident Tech | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
On March 3, Colleton County High School students enjoyed a trip to Trident Technical College’s Career Day. The students participated in the placement tests for incoming students, as well as the campus tours. Students were able to tour the different … Read the rest
Off the Field | Brittany Risher | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Brittney Renee Risher is a senior at Colleton County High School, where she plays volleyball and softball for the Lady Cougars. She is the daughter of Ray and Amy Risher of Walterboro. Her grandparents are Milton … Read the rest
CPA Golf defeats Holly Hill in region | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
The Colleton Prep War Hawk golf team edged out Thomas Heyward with a score of 203-217 on Tuesday March 15 at Dogwood Hills Golf Course. Counting scores for the War Hawks included: … Read the rest
Find out about flood insurance rates at meetings Monday and Tuesday | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Will your flood insurance rate potentially be going up or down? Find out on March 28 in Walterboro or March 29 on Edisto Beach.
Newly revised preliminary digital flood insurance rate maps for Colleton County will be available for residents … Read the rest
JV Lady Hawks out hit CCMS in CPA Invitational | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The JV Lady Hawks lost against Holly Hill Academy 15-5 on Thursday March 17 in a game marked by 14 defensive errors. Jessica Hughes went 3-3 at the plate, with three doubles and two RBIs, while … Read the rest
MJ facing challenge | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By KATRENA McCALL
editor@lowcountry.com
Andrea Collum is spending her day the same way she has for many of the last nine months — sitting in the ICU at the Medical University of S.C., holding her son MJ. They’ve been in … Read the rest
Lady Hawks go 1-2 during Invitational | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Murray has game tie-breaking hit in extra innings to seal the win for CPA.
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton Prep Lady Hawks defeated Holly Hill Academy 11-1 on Thursday March 17 in a home game.
Ally Knight earned the … Read the rest
Smoke in the ‘Boro | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Story and photos b
… Read the restThree join Walterboro Civitan Club | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
The Walterboro Civitan Club inducted three new members into the club at its monthly meeting on March 14: Paul Capers, Tom Whitacre and Bruce Blanchard. Future projects were discussed including Special Olympics and the Rice Festival scheduled for April 21-22. … Read the rest
JV Cougar Soccer off to 1-2 start | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County JV Cougar Soccer team is off to a 1-2 start on the season. The JV team split the series against Woodland, losing 1-0 on Tuesday March 1 and winning 3-1 on March 8. … Read the rest
Wiggins scores 100th career goal | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
With a shot from just inside the 18-yard line, just 14 minutes into the second half of the Colleton County Lady Cougar’s soccer game March 18, Allyn Wiggins scored her fourth goal of the evening against … Read the rest
Easter egg hunt Saturday at Sheriff’s Office | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Unemployment rises in January | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Colleton County’s unemployment rate started 2016 headed in the wrong direction.
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, reports that Colleton County’s unemployment in January stood 6.6 percent, a climb of six-tenths of a percent over the December numbers.… Read the rest
Plant sale Saturday at TCTC | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
The annual TCTC Plant Sale will be held at Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center, 1069 Thunderbolt Dr., on March 26 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Plants for sale will include begonias, butterfly bushes, calibrachoa, celosia, coleus, crassula, elephant ears, English ivy, … Read the rest
Keep Colleton Beautiful getting back to work | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 25, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
gsalsberry@lowcountry.com
William Smyly and Maryann Seals are hoping for some county residents of a like mind to join them.
Smyly and Seals are the only two members of Keep Colleton Beautiful Commission, which has been dormant since … Read the rest
Crime Reports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Tip leads to drug arrest
A 50-year-old Ruffin man was taken into custody by the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office on drug charges after visiting a Jefferies Highway nightclub the evening of March 18.
A caller reported that a subject was … Read the rest
Murdaugh has career night against Dolphins | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JIM KILLIAN
The War Hawk baseball team earned wins against Battery Creek High School and Holly Hill Academy last week to put them at 6-1 overall and 2-0 in region play.
Against Battery Creek, … Read the rest
Pup Putt raises money for FoCCAS | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Weller enjoys pirlou offered by Reggie McNeil, left, and Bill Proctor during the Pup Putt held Saturday at Dogwood Hills Golf Course. Winners were Zach Armentrout (38), and Jimmy Hiott and Charlie Armentrout (tie at 39). Longest putt award went … Read the rest
Runners, walkers sprint for gold | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Story and photos by LORI BEARD
loribelljohnson@gmail.com
Tomedolskey dials a wake-up call | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton Prep Baseball B-team lost 6-1 against John Paul II on Monday March 14 in a home game. According to Coach Mark Tomedolskey, a shaky defense behind starting pitcher Carter Smoak contributed to the loss. … Read the rest
Do your part to make sure tomorrow comes | Opinion | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
“Just do it!”
Your high school years are some of the best of times, during which you will make memories that will last a lifetime.
Some of the greatest of those memories will be made during this time of year … Read the rest
Temple chosen for new school finance post | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
gsalsberry@lowcountry.com
Emily Temple will be relocating from the Upstate to the Lowcountry soon.
Colleton County School Superintendent Dr. Franklin Foster informed the school board that Temple has been appointed Colleton County School District’s director of finance during … Read the rest
Magwood captures state title for Cougars | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County High School Cougar Strength and Conditioning team competed in the SCHSSCA State Tournament on Saturday March 19 at White Knoll High School. Junior David Magwood captured a state championship for CCHS in the … Read the rest
Lady Cougar Soccer sweeps Knights and Gators | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
The Colleton County Lady Cougar Soccer team defeated Stratford (6-0) and Goose Creek (8-0) this past week, putting them at 5-1 on the season. The Lady Cougar defense has, so far, held … Read the rest
Weathers shuts down Wildcats | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By ROBERT DRIGGERS
coachdriggers@yahoo.com
The Colleton County JV Softball team sits at 4-2 on the season, following two losses to Summerville and a win over West Ashley this week.
In game one of the series against the Green Wave on … Read the rest
New flood plain insurance rate maps to be explained | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 1:01 pm by The Press and Standard
Flood Risk Open House will be held March 28 from 4–7 p.m. at Colleton County Council Chambers, 109 Benson Street. Learn about the newly revised, more accurate preliminary flood insurance rate maps. For more information contact Karen Fenoglietto, floodplain administrator, … Read the rest
Correction | Court Reports | The Press and Standard
Posted on March 24, 2016 10:10 am by The Press and Standard
The recently published court reports contained an error. The following should have read:
Matthew A. Wolf, 21, of Walterboro, pled guilty to a charge of failure to stop for a blue light and was ordered to pay a $500 fine.… Read the rest
