Monthly Archives: September 2017
Dial 2-1-1 for help cleaning up after Irma | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 2:02 pm by The Press and Standard
SC 2-1-1 is working in collaboration with Crisis Cleanup to connect homeowners with post-storm services. South Carolina residents who need help with debris removal, mud-out and other clean-up services due to Hurricane Irma should call 2-1-1.
Homeowners are linked with … Read the rest
County reopens landfill, two convenience sites | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 1:01 pm by The Press and Standard
The Colleton County Solid Waste department has reopened the landfill, as well as the Green Pond Convenience Site and the Beltline Convenience Site.
All other County government offices will resume normal operations tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 8:00 AM.
Schools to operate on two-hour delay tomorrow | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 1:01 pm by The Press and Standard
Colleton County School District leaders have made the decision to resume school on Wednesday Sept. 13 on a two-hour delay after an assessment of conditions on the impact of Hurricane Irma.
The instructional day for the early childhood center, elementary … Read the rest
Edisto Beach statement: Property owners can begin returning at 2 p.m. today | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 1:01 pm by The Press and Standard
The Town of Edisto Beach is pleased to announce that as of 2 p.m. today we will begin limited access to the beach for these groups.
Property Owners
2 people for each business
And 2 people for each property management … Read the rest
SCDOT report on roads | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 1:01 pm by The Press and Standard
Sheriff issues release on storm status | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 12:12 pm by The Press and Standard
From Sheriff R.A. Strickland:
On Sept. 11, Tropical Storm/Hurricane Irma passed to the left of our county producing storm surge, heavy rains and high winds. This caused county-wide flooding, downed trees and downed power lines. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office … Read the rest
James Irvin Shuman, Sr. | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
James Irvin Shuman, Sr.
Care of Peeples-Rhoden Funeral Home, Inc.
EARLY BRANCH – Mr. James Irvin Shuman, Sr., of Old Salkehatchie Road near Early Branch, died early Sunday morning at his residence.
Mr. Shuman was born in Colleton County, August … Read the rest
James Witte Bull, Sr. | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
J. Witte Bull, Sr.
Care of Avinger Funeral Home
HOLLY HILL- James Witte Bull, Sr., 79, husband of Bonnie Murray Bull, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 11, 2017 at his home.
Funeral services will be 4 p.m., Thursday September … Read the rest
Diane Leakakos-Wirth | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
Diane Leakakos-Wirth
Care of Horan McConaty – Denver, Colo.
Diane Leakakos-Wirth, 63, of Littleton, Colo., passed on September 5, 2017. She was born on April 25, 1954, in Bay Shore, New York to her parents, Gus and Marian Leakakos.
Diane … Read the rest
Marcene Rigsby | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
MARCENE RIGSBY
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
WALTERBORO – Mrs. Marcene Strivens Rigsby, age 64, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday morning, September 7, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. She was a daughter of … Read the rest
Edisto Beach press conference at noon today at the beach | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 11:11 am by The Press and Standard
The Town of Edisto Beach will be holding a press conference at 12:00 noon today, September 12, 2017 next to Finn’s at the Beach.
Edisto Beach: Battening down the hatches in preparation of Irma
Posted on September 10, 2017 11:11 am by Cindy Crosby
Greenville resident, Greg Pickett has owned his second home on Edisto Beach for seven years. For the past three of those years, he along with other home owners on the beach, have braced for storms directly impacting Edisto.… Read the rest
A log can’t burn without fire | Faith | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 10, 2017 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
A common statement among our youth is, “Some people just keep drama going!” The sad part about this is that it is true.
“Lady Gossip,” “Ms. Rumors,” and “Mr. Drama” have a tendency to keep traveling long distances, but they … Read the rest
Edisto Beach evacuates in advance of Irma
Posted on September 9, 2017 11:11 pm by Cindy Crosby
“At this point, we’re ready to go. Everything is in place. We don’t fool around with the safety of our residents.” – Jane Darby, Edisto Beach Mayor.
Cindyc4@yahoo.com
Friday afternoon, Edisto’s mayor, Jane Darby, was facing the realization less … Read the rest
Edisto Fire Department uses lessons from Hurricane Matthew to prepare for Irma
Posted on September 9, 2017 8:08 pm by Cindy Crosby
“We are hopeful, but we are preparing.” – Edisto Fire Chief Denney Conley
Edisto’s Fire Department was busy Friday afternoon preparing for whatever Irma has in-store for Edisto Beach. Fire Chief Denney Conley was as focused and prepared as … Read the rest
CTS raises $10,000 for scholarships | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 9, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By Anna Stevens Bright
Photos by Herman G. Bright
Just a few short months ago when Roman Cunningham was elected as the President of the Colleton Training School/Colleton High School Alumni Association Inc., he came in with his feet on … Read the rest
Shrimp Festival to be Sept. 13-16 in Yemassee | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 9, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
The Town of Yemassee will hold the annual Shrimp Festival at the Yemassee Municipal Complex on Thursday-Saturday Sept. 14-16.
The festival started in 1993, when residents of Yemassee requested Mayor Jack Moore allow the town to host a shrimp festival … Read the rest
The eternal question: Where do you want to eat? | Column | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 9, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Did you hear about the couple who’s eaten at every Cracker Barrel restaurant in America?
For decades, Indiana residents Ray and Wilma Yoder have chowed down at Cracker Barrels from South Carolina to Oregon. (They also worked in side trips … Read the rest
Salk teams donate to help Hurricane Harvey victims | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 9, 2017 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
USC Salk Head Men’s Basketball Coach Jake Williams with his box of t-shirts for Houston, sent in response to the following request from Coach Kelvin Sampson of the University of Houston basketball team sent to basketball coaches across the nation: … Read the rest
Blood drive planned Sept. 11 at First Baptist | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 9, 2017 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
The regular First Baptist Church Blood Drive will be Monday Sept. 11 from 1-7 p.m.
A second blood drive is scheduled on Sept. 28 from 2:30-7 p.m., also at the First Baptist Church, in honor of the late Marshall “Bubba” … Read the rest
Off the Field | Jameson Butler | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 9, 2017 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Jameson Orenthal Butler is a senior at Colleton County High School, where he plays football for the Cougars. He is the son of James and Tynette Goff of Walterboro. His grandparents are Elijah Williams and Cynthia Williams. Jameson has a … Read the rest
Pet Appreciation Week set at Tractor Supply | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 9, 2017 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
If your backyard is home to a pet pig, dog, cat or goat, mark your calendar. The Walterboro Tractor Supply Company is welcoming all leashed, friendly animals to visit the store during Pet Appreciation Week Sept. 13-17.
“Pet Appreciation Week … Read the rest
Frank receives White Coat at USC College of Pharmacy | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 8, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Ellis Ann Frank of Walterboro received her white coat at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in Columbia on Wednesday Aug. 23. Frank, along with 109 first-year pharmacy students, participated in the ceremony for … Read the rest
Blake gets certification | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 8, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Maryann Blake was recently certified as a mediator for Family Court by the S.C. Supreme Court.
“This certification will allow me to better serve the needs of those facing legal issues involving family matters,” Blake said.
She has practiced law … Read the rest
Wayne Morris Memminger, D.C., returns to Walterboro to serve his community | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 8, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By Anna Stevens Bright
abrightcolumn@lowcountry.com
One of Walterboro’s “homegrown sons” has returned to serve his community as a result of years of study and training in chiropractic care.
Dr. Wayne Morris Memminger was born in Walterboro to the late Charles … Read the rest
