Monthly Archives: May 2017
Funeral arrangements for Martin Rashad Capers | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 24, 2017 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
Martin Rashad Capers, 16, of Colleton County transitioned to eternal rest on May 21. A private viewing only will be held Thursday. A homegoing service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Walterboro Christian Center.
Martin was born on July … Read the rest
New bus director, FHE assistant principal announced | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 23, 2017 4:04 pm by The Press and Standard
Dr. Franklin Foster has announced that effective May 30, Gary Bradley will be employed as the district’s director of student transportation.
Bradley is currently serving as the operations supervisor of student transportation in Beaufort County School District. Additionally, he was … Read the rest
School district releases statement in drowning death | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 23, 2017 3:03 pm by The Press and Standard
The Colleton County School District family is deeply saddened and mourns with the Colleton County High School family the loss of Martin Rashad Capers, an 11th grade student at Colleton County High School.
Martin was always quick with a smile … Read the rest
Two arrested in Orange Story shooting | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 23, 2017 7:07 am by The Press and Standard
On May 22 at 7:45 p.m., Colleton County Sheriff’s Office deputies, along with agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, apprehended Marcus Ray Goins in the Cottageville area of Colleton County. Marcus Ray Goins was wanted on warrants for … Read the rest
Piccolo Spoleto concert to be held at St. Jude’s | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
MOZART IN WALTERBORO, part of Piccolo Spoleto’s Early Music Series, will be held at St. Jude’s Church on June 4 at 3 p.m. The program will include the complete “Eine kleine Nachtmusick” and other masterpieces for chamber. Tickets are $16 … Read the rest
Angela Christina Powell | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 10:10 am by Myiah Blakeney
ANGELA CHRISTINA POWELL
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Angela Christina Powell, 39, of Walterboro, S.C. passed away May 7, 2017. She was born on September 5, 1977 in Columbia, S.C. to Johnny and Mary (Gore ) Powell .
In addition … Read the rest
Howard Aiken | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 10:10 am by Myiah Blakeney
HOWARD AIKEN
Care of Allen Funeral
WALTERBORO—Mr.Howard Aiken, 50, of Carn St. died Monday, May 15, 2017 at the family residence on Bonne St. in Walterboro, SC. Funeral arrangements are pending. Allen Funeral Home of Walterboro in charge
THE PRESS … Read the rest
Wayne Lucas Guilford | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 10:10 am by Myiah Blakeney
WAYNE LUCAS GUILFORD
Care of Hatcher’s Funeral Home
Wayne Lucas Guilford, son of the late Ernest and Mary (Dewitt) Guilford,
passed away peacefully at home with his wife and two daughters on
May 12. Wayne, a Walterboro, SC native, was … Read the rest
Herman Goodman (Tubby) Crosby Jr.
Posted on May 22, 2017 10:10 am by Myiah Blakeney
HERMAN GOODMAN (TUBBY) CROSBY JR.
Care of Zipper’s Funeral Home
Herman Goodman (Tubby) Crosby Jr. will be celebrated in life,
Saturday, June 3rd at Sandy Dam Methodist Church in Mashawville,
S. C. We miss his presence in our lives and … Read the rest
Dr. John Boyd Tennant | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 9:09 am by Myiah Blakeney
DR. JOHN BOYD TENNANT
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ALCOLU-Dr. John Boyd Tennant, Jr., 82, husband of Ann Campbell Tennant,
died at his home on Monday, May 8, 2017, with family by his side.
Born January 30, 1935, … Read the rest
Philip Miller | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 9:09 am by Myiah Blakeney
PHILIP MILLER
Care of Brice Herndon
Funeral Chapels and Crematory
RUFFIN—Mr. Philip Wayne Miller, Jr., 45, of Ruffin, passed
away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Born January 7, 1971 in Miami, Fla.,
he was a son of Michelle Riley Melanson and … Read the rest
Lori Miller | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 9:09 am by Myiah Blakeney
LORI MILLER
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RUFFIN—Mrs. Lori Ann
Butkiewicz Miller, 52, of Ruffin, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017.
Born June 23, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was a daughter of Daniel
and Joanne Andrako … Read the rest
Vincent Miller | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 9:09 am by Myiah Blakeney
VINCENT MILLER
Care of Brice Herndon
Funeral Chapels and Crematory
RUFFIN—Vincent “Vinnie” Philip Miller, 13, of Ruffin, passed away
Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Born November 27, 2003 in Honea Path,
S. C., he was a son of the late Philip … Read the rest
Hazel Morris | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 9:09 am by Myiah Blakeney
HAZEL MORRIS
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WALTERBORO—Mrs. Hazel Bazzle Morris, 70, of Walterboro,
entered into eternal rest Thursday, May 11, 2017, at the Medical
University of South Carolina in Charleston. She was a daughter of
the … Read the rest
Merle Hiott Selvy | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 9:09 am by Myiah Blakeney
MERLE HIOTT SELVY
Care of Brice Herndon
Funeral Chapels and
Crematory
WALTERBORO—Mrs. Merle Hiott
Selvy, 78, entered into rest Sunday morning, May 21, 2017, at her home
in Walterboro. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Lee “Bob”… Read the rest
Memorial Day ceremony Monday May 29 at waterfall | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 22, 2017 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION will be held Monday May 29 at 9 a.m. at the downtown waterfall plaza on Washington Street. Keynote speaker will be Maj. Lionel Blackman Sr., USMC (Ret.) In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will … Read the rest
UPDATE: Drowning victim identified | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 21, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
dispatch center sent members of the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office,
Colleton County Fire-Rescue and South Carolina Department of Natural
Resource officers to Colleton State Park at Canadys.
The caller
Letters to the Editor | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 21, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Contribute to cure for juvenile diabetes
Dear Editor:
You may be aware that my JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ll be riding with hundreds of others who are committed … Read the rest
Hunting Island State Park reopens Friday May 26 | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 21, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
After more than seven months of recovery, most of Hunting Island State Park in Beaufort County will reopen on Friday, May 26. The park had been closed since October when it sustained significant damage from Hurricane Matthew.
The park will … Read the rest
New FOI bill will improve access to public records | Opinion | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 21, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
It’s been a long time coming, but citizens of South Carolina will soon have faster and cheaper access to public documents.
For seven years, the Legislature has for one reason or the other not passed an FOI reform bill. They … Read the rest
Food distribution Tuesday on Washington Street | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on May 21, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Food will be given away Tuesday May 23 starting at 1 p.m. at the Lowcountry Community Action Agency, 319 E. Washington St.
