Monthly Archives: June 2016
Update: Summerville woman shot to death | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 19, 2016 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
A Summerville woman died early Saturday morning after being shot in the 200 block of Chestnut Drive.
Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey reports that Jameleeh Harrison, 21, of Summerville was killed by a single gunshot wound to the head. Harvey … Read the rest
Update: Two killed in Saturday accident | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 19, 2016 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
A 17-year-old Colleton County female and a 29-year-old man were killed
when they were they were stuck by a motor vehicle Saturday evening.
According to the preliminary report from the South Carolina Highway
Patrol, the two pedestrians were in the … Read the rest
Death investigation underway | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 19, 2016 7:07 am by The Press and Standard
Office are investigating a Saturday morning death in the 200 block of
Chestnut Drive.
A report of gunshots sent members of the sheriff’s office to the
address Saturday at approximately
Pedestrian killed in Saturday accident | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 19, 2016 7:07 am by The Press and Standard
critically injured when they were they were stuck by a motor vehicle
Saturday evening.
According to the preliminary report from the South Carolina Highway
Patrol, the two pedestrians were
God’s strength keeps me from growing weary, enables me to take a stand in the world | Faith | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 19, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
I’m in cycle where I seem to be annoying other people just by showing up. I haven’t intentionally tried to provoke anyone, but somehow I have managed to stir up humanity without much effort.
I pulled my car into a … Read the rest
At least I’ve never seen a stripper in drawers and thigh-high stockings | Opinion | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 19, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
I love to fly; I actually look forward to flights. Well, as much as one can look forward to being crammed into a metal cigar tube and tossed into the uncaring sky.
Just kidding. Flying is fun, despite delays, turbulence, … Read the rest
Dads, be that example for your kids! | Faith | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 19, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Every year the third Sunday in June is the day that we pay special homage to our fathers. They deserve honor just as our mothers do. However, dads are sometimes overlooked on this special day, and we don’t always “go … Read the rest
Building the leaders of tomorrow | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Twenty-two students attend Boys/Girls State last week.
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
They call it “a week that will change a lifetime.”
According to 22 students from Colleton County High School and Colleton Prep Academy who attended last week’s Palmetto Girls … Read the rest
Hannah and Dexter: Three reasons fathers are important | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By Shiela Martina
Illustrated by Najah Clemmons
Hannah and Dexter had a lot of things in common but had many differences as well. Not only do they live on opposite sides of town, they are growing up in different home … Read the rest
New coordinator named for S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
A Savannah River Site executive with broad strategic experience has been named the new coordinator for the six counties in the federally-designated S.C. Lowcountry Promise Zone.
Dean Van Pelt, who has 28 years of experience of management and engineering support … Read the rest
Colleton Citadel Club presents three $1,500 scholarships | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
The Colleton County Citadel Club presented $1,500 scholarships to 2016 graduates Cole Cummings, Isaac Sauls and Brian Murdaugh to attend The Citadel this fall. The presentations were made by Citadel Club President Scott Hilderbrand and Vice President Luke Guess at … Read the rest
First chess lessons held at BZS Center in Ruffin | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Trey Bartley watches as Carl Coffin, director of the Colleton County Memorial Library, makes a move during chess instruction Saturday at the BZS Community Center. Coffin will be at the BZS Community Center on Ruffin on the second and fourth … Read the rest
The library’s ‘Hideaway’ hangout | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By Vicki C. Brown
Young Adult Coordinator Reference Librarian
Colleton County Memorial Library
It took several years to plan, but finally it’s here and completed. The Colleton County Memorial Library has a new teen hangout and reading room called “The … Read the rest
Ponytails head into All-Star play | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The 2016 Walterboro Ponytails will begin competition in the All-Star District Tournament Monday June 20 in Beaufort. The Ponytails will compete in a six-team bracket along with Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Beaufort, North Charleston and Hanahan.… Read the rest
Finding Max a new home | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Friends of the Colleton County Animal Shelter’s (FoCCAS) foster puppy Max has had more than his fair share of bumps in the road. Thanks to a generous grant from the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to … Read the rest
Pre-dedication held for new exercise room at BZS Center | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
A pre-dedication of the Katie Fennell Washington Exercise Room at the BZS Community Center in Ruffin was held Saturday June 11. The room is under construction and scheduled for completion in September. Pictured are Aubreanna Eady, MyKylah Chisolm, Trey Bartley, … Read the rest
Two entertain residents at Pruitt Healthcare | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Roy Orbison (a.k.a. Richard Hippey) of St. George and Gar Linder of Walterboro provided entertainment for residents at Pruitt Health Care last week. Hippey has a band “Rich Hippey,” based in St. George and has been an Orbison impersonator since … Read the rest
Maggie and Marvin visit craft camp | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 18, 2016 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
The smiles were plentiful when Maggie McMillan visited the children’s craft camp at Baskets & Bows at 1260 Bells Highway the morning of June 8.
McMillan, a outreach coordinator for Coastal Kids Dental and Braces, was on hand to talk … Read the rest
Davis and Kuno – A Working Team
Posted on June 17, 2016 7:07 pm by Cindy Crosby
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Raymond Davis has a reputation for developing strong relationships – with his family, the community, his animals and especially the youth of Colleton County. A long-time volunteer coach and mentor, Davis tends to put his heart and soul into … Read the rest
Angels ready to soar | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 17, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County Angels All-Star team will participate in the District Tournament beginning Monday, June 20 at 6 p.m.
Luckily, you won’t have to travel far in order to watch the Angels compete, as the ACE … Read the rest
Salk holds first volleyball camp | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 17, 2016 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
USC Salkehatchie Volleyball Coach Amanda Jones held her first high school skills camp last week in the Indian’s gym in Walterboro. Coach Jones is pictured with a few of last week’s campers. For more information on Salk Volleyball, please contact … Read the rest
