Monthly Archives: September 2017
Irma’s uneventful visit to Walterboro | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 14, 2017 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
“We were extremely blessed,” Walterboro Fire Chief Wayne Lake said as he assessed Tropical Storm Irma’s time spent in the city.
“We had about three or four calls for down power lines and fire alarms,” Lake said.
The Monday afternoon … Read the rest
Lady Hawks earn win over Lions in tie-breaker | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton Prep Lady Hawks improved their record to 5-0 overall and 1-0 in Region IV-AA following a win over the St. Andrews Lions on Tuesday Sept. 5 on the road.
It took five sets, including … Read the rest
Fire consumes Edisto Beach home during storm | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Fire struck a vacation home on Edisto Beach at the worst possible time.
It was Sept. 11 at 11:53 p.m. when the alarm sounded, reporting the fire at 498 Lost Village Trail in the Jeremy Cay area of the beach.… Read the rest
Edisto Beach weathers Irma | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
“Irma came and she was nasty. But, it was much less duration than Matthew. We had built berms out on the beach. Those berms did what they were supposed to do and allowed us to not have so much damage … Read the rest
Waves during Irma | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 1:01 pm by The Press and Standard
SCE&G working to restore power in Forest Hills | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 12:12 pm by The Press and Standard
Faith Baptist has supplies hurricane relief available | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 12:12 pm by The Press and Standard
By TONY JONES
pastor@faithbaptistchurch.us
The Bible says in Luke 6:38, “Give, and it shall be given unto you; … For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.”
That is exactly what I … Read the rest
Shrimp Festival this week in Yemassee | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 10:10 am by The Press and Standard
The Town of Yemassee will hold the annual Shrimp Festival at the Yemassee Municipal Complex on Wednesday-Saturday Sept. 13-16.
The festival started in 1993, when residents of Yemassee requested Mayor Jack Moore allow the town to host a shrimp festival … Read the rest
Bear Island, Donnelley WMAs closed due to flooding, road damage | News | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 13, 2017 8:08 am by The Press and Standard
Due to persistent flooding and damage to roads caused by Hurricane Irma, the following properties will be closed until further notice.
SCDNR staff will be monitoring water … Read the rest
Mae H. Seigler | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted on September 12, 2017 3:03 pm by The Press and Standard
Mae H. Seigler
Care of Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home
ROUND O: Mrs. Mae H. Seigler, wife of the late Bryant Seigler, died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro. She was 88.
Mrs. Seigler was born April … Read the rest
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
