Smoke in the ‘Boro | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 pm
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Three join Walterboro Civitan Club | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 pm
The Walterboro Civitan Club inducted three new members into the club at its monthly meeting on March 14: Paul Capers, Tom Whitacre and Bruce Blanchard. Future projects were discussed including Special Olympics and the Rice Festival scheduled for April 21-22. … Read the rest
JV Cougar Soccer off to 1-2 start | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County JV Cougar Soccer team is off to a 1-2 start on the season. The JV team split the series against Woodland, losing 1-0 on Tuesday March 1 and winning 3-1 on March 8. … Read the rest
Wiggins scores 100th career goal | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
With a shot from just inside the 18-yard line, just 14 minutes into the second half of the Colleton County Lady Cougar’s soccer game March 18, Allyn Wiggins scored her fourth goal of the evening against … Read the rest
Easter egg hunt Saturday at Sheriff’s Office | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 am
Unemployment rises in January | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 am
Colleton County’s unemployment rate started 2016 headed in the wrong direction.
The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, reports that Colleton County’s unemployment in January stood 6.6 percent, a climb of six-tenths of a percent over the December numbers.… Read the rest
Plant sale Saturday at TCTC | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 am
The annual TCTC Plant Sale will be held at Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center, 1069 Thunderbolt Dr., on March 26 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Plants for sale will include begonias, butterfly bushes, calibrachoa, celosia, coleus, crassula, elephant ears, English ivy, … Read the rest
Keep Colleton Beautiful getting back to work | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 25, 2016 5:00 am
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
gsalsberry@lowcountry.com
William Smyly and Maryann Seals are hoping for some county residents of a like mind to join them.
Smyly and Seals are the only two members of Keep Colleton Beautiful Commission, which has been dormant since … Read the rest
Crime Reports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
Tip leads to drug arrest
A 50-year-old Ruffin man was taken into custody by the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office on drug charges after visiting a Jefferies Highway nightclub the evening of March 18.
A caller reported that a subject was … Read the rest
Murdaugh has career night against Dolphins | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JIM KILLIAN
The War Hawk baseball team earned wins against Battery Creek High School and Holly Hill Academy last week to put them at 6-1 overall and 2-0 in region play.
Against Battery Creek, … Read the rest
Runners, walkers sprint for gold | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
Story and photos by LORI BEARD
loribelljohnson@gmail.com
Pup Putt raises money for FoCCAS | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
Weller enjoys pirlou offered by Reggie McNeil, left, and Bill Proctor during the Pup Putt held Saturday at Dogwood Hills Golf Course. Winners were Zach Armentrout (38), and Jimmy Hiott and Charlie Armentrout (tie at 39). Longest putt award went … Read the rest
Tomedolskey dials a wake-up call | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton Prep Baseball B-team lost 6-1 against John Paul II on Monday March 14 in a home game. According to Coach Mark Tomedolskey, a shaky defense behind starting pitcher Carter Smoak contributed to the loss. … Read the rest
Do your part to make sure tomorrow comes | Opinion | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
“Just do it!”
Your high school years are some of the best of times, during which you will make memories that will last a lifetime.
Some of the greatest of those memories will be made during this time of year … Read the rest
Temple chosen for new school finance post | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
gsalsberry@lowcountry.com
Emily Temple will be relocating from the Upstate to the Lowcountry soon.
Colleton County School Superintendent Dr. Franklin Foster informed the school board that Temple has been appointed Colleton County School District’s director of finance during … Read the rest
Magwood captures state title for Cougars | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County High School Cougar Strength and Conditioning team competed in the SCHSSCA State Tournament on Saturday March 19 at White Knoll High School. Junior David Magwood captured a state championship for CCHS in the … Read the rest
Lady Cougar Soccer sweeps Knights and Gators | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
The Colleton County Lady Cougar Soccer team defeated Stratford (6-0) and Goose Creek (8-0) this past week, putting them at 5-1 on the season. The Lady Cougar defense has, so far, held … Read the rest
Weathers shuts down Wildcats | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 pm
By ROBERT DRIGGERS
coachdriggers@yahoo.com
The Colleton County JV Softball team sits at 4-2 on the season, following two losses to Summerville and a win over West Ashley this week.
In game one of the series against the Green Wave on … Read the rest
New flood plain insurance rate maps to be explained | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 1:39 pm
Flood Risk Open House will be held March 28 from 4–7 p.m. at Colleton County Council Chambers, 109 Benson Street. Learn about the newly revised, more accurate preliminary flood insurance rate maps. For more information contact Karen Fenoglietto, floodplain administrator, … Read the rest
Correction | Court Reports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 10:32 am
The recently published court reports contained an error. The following should have read:
Matthew A. Wolf, 21, of Walterboro, pled guilty to a charge of failure to stop for a blue light and was ordered to pay a $500 fine.… Read the rest
Neighbor arrested in residential burglary | Crime | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 am
The neighbor of an unoccupied Peurifoy Road residence that was burglarized earlier this month has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Marshall Glenn Davis, 46, of 85 Peurifoy Road, Walterboro, was arrested by the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office last … Read the rest
CCMS earns 6-5 win over North District | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County Middle School baseball team defeated North District 6-5 on Wednesday March 16.
Thomas Kellam earned the win for the Junior Cougars on the mound. Leading CCMS at the plate were Ben Kennedy and … Read the rest
Pet of the Week | Cabo | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 am
CABO is a very handsome buff and white adult cat. He loves to play with *****, and batting around cats on a string. He would very much like a loving, safe home of his own. Cabo is litter box trained … Read the rest
Colleton’s school board fills two posts | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 am
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
gsalsberry@lowcountry.com
Two Colleton County School District administrators are moving into new posts.
During the school board’s March 15 meeting, board members approved School Superintendent Dr. Franklin Foster’s recommendation that Christopher Horvath be named the next director of … Read the rest
Cadets dance the night away | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 am
The NJROTC unit held its annual military ball last Friday evening in the Cougar Cafe’ at Colleton County High School with its theme being “Diamond Jubilee.”
The evening featured the traditional cake-cutting ceremony by C/Commander Kirsten Linz and her date, … Read the rest
Lady Cougars still searching for first win | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 am
By ROBERT DRIGGERS
coachdriggers@yahoo.com
The Colleton County High School Lady Cougar softball team is still searching for its first win, following losses to Summerville and West Ashley last week.
On Monday March 14, the Lady Cougars lost 10-0 against the … Read the rest
Registry violation results in jail term | Court | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 24, 2016 5:00 am
Anthony R. Preston, 36, of Round O, pled guilty to a sexual offender registry violation and was sentenced to 366 days in prison when he appeared in Colleton County General Sessions Court this week.
* Matthew A. Wolf, 21, of … Read the rest
Fire destroys Warren Tire Company in Smoaks | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | March 23, 2016 5:00 pm
A Smoaks business was destroyed in an afternoon fire that spread from a yard debris fire on the afternoon of March 19.
At 6:02 p.m., a caller reported a trash fire had gotten out of control at 664 Buckhead Road … Read the rest
