Monthly Archives: June 2018
A backward look at the 4th of July here in 1807
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By Dr. David W. Hiott
After Independence Day 1776, John Adams wrote his wife Abigail enthusiastically to predict that future generations would celebrate The Fourth as a great anniversary festival with parades, games, bells, fireworks and more. This prediction came … Read the rest
It’s not about the salad. Or the cake. | Column
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
From the wedding cake that never was to booting restaurant patrons, food folly abounds. And we all know it’s not about food.
This month, a bakery owner who refused to bake a cake for a gay couple’s wedding in 2012 … Read the rest
Our History: The Fourth of July celebration in Walterboro in 1856
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By David W. Hiott
(Writer’s note: A news article was stumbled upon from an event that happened here 162 years ago. I have simplified and shortened the report and have added identifying information in parentheses on most individuals from our … Read the rest
Letters to the Editor
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Ireland Creek could be beautiful park
Dear Editor:
Ireland Creek’s bed is a huge eyesore. We are missing an opportunity for an attractive natural park.
How can we make this happen?
I’m enclosing a picture of what it could look … Read the rest
Husband and wife designing duo making noise in Hip-Hop fashion
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Two former Colleton County residents are making noise in Atlanta and beyond with their Hip-Hop couture fashion line. Quinton and Delores Williams Salley, Ruffin High School Class of 1998 and 1999 respectively, currently live in the … Read the rest
Register now for local hunter education course
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
A S.C. Hunter Education Class will be held by S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources on Monday July 9 from 9:15 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Colleton County Memorial Library. Only 14 of the 25 seats are still open.
The South Carolina … Read the rest
About People
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
On president’s list
at Coastal Carolina
Kye Stephens of Walterboro has been named to the president’s list for the spring semester at Coastal Carolina University in Conway. He is an exercise and sports management major.
The list requires a perfect … Read the rest
Cottageville native ordained as elder
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Cottageville native the Rev. Brian Edward Preveaux, pastor at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Okatie, was ordained as a full elder in the South Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church on June 4.
Rev. Preveaux was among 16 … Read the rest
Syfrett, Land announce engagement
Posted on June 30, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Kaye Barwick Syfrett and Jimmy Syfrett of Walterboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Hannah Renee Syfrett, and Michael Stuart Land of Greenville, son of Marlou Land and David Land, both of Greenville.
A 2013 graduate of Colleton Preparatory Academy, … Read the rest
Local man appointed to S.C. Aeronautics Commission
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
South Carolina State Senator Margie Bright Matthews announced recently the appointment of Walterboro resident Dr. Marco Cavazzoni to the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission.
“It is truly a blessing and a tremendous honor to have one of our very own appointed … Read the rest
Planned SCDOT road improvements stalled
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Delays have pushed back the planned start for two projects the South Carolina Department of Transportation has on the schedule for Colleton County.
EDISTO BEACH
DOT had initially anticipated construction on Edisto Beach’s Myrtle Street drainage project to begin early … Read the rest
Agreement alters dispatcher funding
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
The governments of Walterboro and Colleton County and the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office are entering into an agreement that alters the city’s funding in the operation of the E-911 Emergency Dispatch Center.
City council gave approval to the agreement at … Read the rest
Want the library at your fingertips? Try Hoopla
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Love reading or listening to audio books? Summertime provides the perfect opportunity to escape or immerse yourself in a great book, whether in print or an audio book. If you have a Colleton County Memorial Library … Read the rest
Statehouse’s uncertainty could cost Colleton taxpayers money
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Uncertainty over the level of funding coming out of Columbia will postpone Colleton County Council’s vote on its 2018-2019 fiscal year budget.
There is no uncertainty over the size of the bills coming out of Columbia, which could translate into … Read the rest
Former CCSD educator speaks at NAACP banquet
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By Minister Anna
Stevens Bright
Photographs
by Herman G. Bright
The Colleton County Branch of the NAACP celebrated its 33rd Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday evening at Colleton County Middle School. Serving as the master of ceremonies for the annual … Read the rest
Two given Ruffin High scholarships
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
2018 Colleton County High School graduates Cheyanne Rice and DeAndre Bryant were awarded $500 scholarships from the Ruffin High School Odessa Stephens Scholarship Fund on Saturday at the Colleton County Memorial Library.
Sirena Memminger, RHS Scholarship Fund founder and chair, … Read the rest
Eight new artists join the S.C. Artisans Center
Posted on June 29, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
On Wednesday, June 20, eight new artists were juried into the South Carolina Artisans Center. During the two-stage process, eight artists rose to the top with craftsmanship, design, creativity and originality. Artists presented a variety of works during the second … Read the rest
Update: Shooting suspect brought back to Colleton
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
A Yemassee man arrested in connection with a May 26 shooting was returned to Colleton County from Georgia on June 22.
Sedrick Sentell Roberts, 36, of Yemassee was arrested in Pooler, Ga. by Georgia law enforcement officers on two counts … Read the rest
One charged after truck tracked to Lodge home
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
A Lodge man was arrested on June 21 after members of the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office reportedly tracked a stolen pickup truck to the man’s home.
A resident of Longleaf Drive contacted the sheriff’s office on June 21 at 8:21 … Read the rest
Photos: Colleton youngsters at Camp Wildwood
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Thirty-three Colleton County youngsters attended last week’s session of Camp Wildwood. In addition to traditional camp activities, the campers got the chance to take swimming lesson and learn carpentry. Each summer, Cpl. Jimmy Wiggins of the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office … Read the rest
Court: Couple sent to prison on drug charges
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Drug charges translated into prison time when a couple nabbed by Walterboro police officers appeared in Colleton County General Sessions Court last week.
David E. Turner, 28, of Gilbert and Britney N. Knight, 27, of West Columbia pled guilty to … Read the rest
Crime Reports
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 pm by The Press and Standard
Man sought for domestic violence
Members of the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office were called to a home on Our Dream Lane the morning of June 23 after the male resident reportedly assaulted the female occupant.
The woman told deputies that … Read the rest
Edith Lybrand | Obituaries | The Press and Standard
Posted on June 28, 2018 12:12 pm by Myiah Blakeney
Edith Lybrand
Greenville – Edith Rebecca Ferguson Lybrand, 95, of Greenville, born on August 20, 1922, wife of the late William Martin Lybrand Jr., went to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, June 25, 2018.
Born in South Boston, … Read the rest
Volunteers needed for summer wild turkey survey
Posted on June 28, 2018 8:08 am by The Press and Standard
SCDNR has conducted an annual summer wild turkey survey to estimate reproduction and recruitment of wild turkeys South Carolina since 1982. The survey involves agency wildlife biologists, technicians, game wardens, and many volunteers from other natural resource agencies and the … Read the rest
Relief from the heat: Pops with Cops
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Walterboro police were out in the community last week, offering young residents a little relief from the heat.
“Pops with Cops” paid visits to 13 locations during the week, handing out popsicles and other treats to the city’s youngsters.
In … Read the rest
Update: Man sentenced to 40 years for murder
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
A Colleton County General Sessions jury took little time in finding a Walterboro resident guilty of murder, attempted murder and two other charges the afternoon of June 20.
Andre Crawford, 25, had been charged with murder, attempted murder, obstruction of … Read the rest
Murdaugh awarded Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarship
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Keel Murdaugh, a Colleton County High School Class of 2018 Distinguished Honor Graduate, was awarded one of 80 National Dixie Youth Baseball Scholarships prior to the start of last week’s District VIII All-Star tournament held at … Read the rest
Colleton joins counties going after drug companies
Posted on June 28, 2018 5:05 am by The Press and Standard
Colleton has joined the growing number of South Carolina counties that are suing drug companies, pharmacy chains and others in the growing opioid crisis.
The lead law firm in the Colleton civil case is Marc J. Bern and Partners, a … Read the rest
