Posted by The Press and Standard | February 11, 2016 5:00 am
FOOTBALL
The Colleton County football program had three players sign National Letters of Intent (NLI) to play football next year at the next level.
Norman Hand signed his NLI with Tennessee Tech. Hand was a four-year starter for the Cougars … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 11, 2016 5:00 am
For Cottageville Town Council, it’s business as usual —literally.
Council gave first reading on Feb. 1 to an ordinance approving continued use of a town handbook currently in use. Confused?
In 2015, some residents and officials expressed concern about the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 10, 2016 5:00 pm
Northside Elementary students return to their school — finally.
As the Northside Elementary School students climbed off their bus Tuesday morning, Jenny Bunton was there to welcome them home.
The Northside teachers rotate handling the bus arrival duties each morning. … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 10, 2016 5:00 pm
A tree fell on a car in the 1200 block of South Jefferies Blvd. at Ivanhoe Road Friday, sending two adult males to the hospital and blocking all four lanes of traffic for over an hour.
Colleton County Fire-Rescue received … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 10, 2016 5:00 pm
Donald Trump is coming to Walterboro.
The presidential hopeful is scheduled to be at the farm of Randy and Sara White, 2724 Green Pond Hwy., on Wednesday Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. The visit is sponsored by the Lowcountry Sportsmen … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 10, 2016 3:06 pm
Please be advised that there will be a Active Intruder Training held tomorrow Feburary 11th at FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL from 12:00-3:00pm. Please do not be alarmed if you see police presence in the area. There will be no students … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 10, 2016 12:05 pm
About 11:30 a.m. today, SLED took a suspect into custody at the house beside the new Family Dollar near the intersection of Robertson Boulevard and Bells Highway. According to Shane Roberts with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, the task force … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 10, 2016 5:00 am
An adult male safely escaped his burning home on Beach Road after he was awakened by a smoke alarm Feb.5.
The man was asleep on the living room couch when the fire started in a bedroom. The closed bedroom door … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 9, 2016 7:33 am
Mr. Ely Whitney Ginn, of Rice Patch Road in Early Branch, died Sunday evening at his residence.
Mr. Ginn was born in Hampton County, February 2, 1934 a son of the late Bertie Thompson Ginn and Jenny Louise Ginn. He … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 8, 2016 5:01 pm
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CHARLESTON SC
4:09 PM EST MON FEB 8 2016
INLAND JASPER -DORCHESTER -INLAND BERKELEY -INLAND COLLETON –
ALLENDALE -BEAUFORT -HAMPTON
409 PM EST MON FEB 8 2016
…GUSTY SHOWERS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF BERKELEY…HAMPTON…… Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 8, 2016 1:23 pm
LODGE: Richard Oswald “Rick” McMillan, husband of Mary Key “Millie” McMillan, passed away Wednesday at his residence, surrounded by his family, under the care of Agape Hospice. He was 83.
Mr. McMillan was born September 18, 1932 in the Colston … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 8, 2016 10:45 am
WALTERBORO – Mr. Robert Franklin Laursen, affectionately known by many as “Bob”, age 70, of Walterboro, entered into Heavenly rest Tuesday afternoon, February 2, 2016, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Born August 24, 1945, a native and lifelong … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 8, 2016 10:44 am
SUMMERVILLE – Mrs. Lorene Cook Varnadoe, age 72, of Azalea Drive, Summerville, entered into her eternal rest Tuesday morning, February 2, 2016 at her residence. She was the widow of the late Mr. Riddick Marshall “Pops” Varnadoe.
Funeral services were … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 8, 2016 9:53 am
THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FORTHE EDISTO RIVER NEAR GIVHANS FERRY.
* AT 8 PM SUNDAY THE STAGE WAS 12.7 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 10.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING.
* FORECAST, THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 7, 2016 5:00 pm
Each year, the month of February brings with it a unique opportunity for all Americans: Black History Month.
This year will bring a special opportunity for Colleton County residents to hear stories about local history when Elizabeth Laney comes to … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 7, 2016 5:00 pm
Every day is a gift from God
Dear Editor:
Every day, let us do random acts of wanton kindness and love.
Every day is a gift from God. What we make of it is our gift to God.
Every day, … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 7, 2016 5:00 am
One of the most gifted writers of all time, William Shakespeare, said, “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”
However, … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 7, 2016 5:00 am
Is it just me, or is coffee getting out of hand?
Americans are obsessed with java. There’s Starbucks, Biggby’s, Dunkin Donuts, Caribou, Au Bon Pain, Cuppy’s, Peet’s, The Coffee Bean — not to mention a dozen indy coffeehouses within 50 … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 pm
By SUZANNE GANT
Contributor
Have you always been fascinated by the weather and wondered if there was a way you could use that fascination to help save lives? Well, you’re in luck. The National Weather Service needs your assistance.
Each … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 pm
The team from Pruitt Health Care — Trae Thomas, Rachel Campbell and Christy Drinkard — won the Walterboro-Colleton County Chamber of Commerce’s perlo cookoff held last week at the museum. Second place went to Team Terry: Robert Terry and John … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 pm
JoAnne Boone, left, presents a copy of “Upper Dorchester County: A View of the Past” to Colleton County Memorial Library reference librarian Vicki Brown. The donation from the Lord Anthony Ashley Cooper Chapter of the S.C. Colonial Dames of the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 pm
On Feb. 3, 1943, the names of George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling and John P. Washington became forever linked.
On that day, the four ministers serving in the U.S. Army gave their lives in service of … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 pm
The 2016 application for Coastal Community Foundation’s Scholarship Program is now available. College-bound high school seniors in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton and Dorchester counties can find the application at www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org.
Students are asked to complete their application online via the web-based … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 4:55 pm
A 25 yr. old Round O woman suffered multiple traumatic injuries in a single-car crash in 1000 block of Industrial Road north of Walterboro Friday evening Feb. 5.
Fire-Rescue was notified of the accident at 11:10 p.m. after a witness … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 am
Daryle Halbert, currently the artist-in-residence for North Charleston, will be the Colleton Museu
m and Farmers Market’s February artist.
Halbert’s art is a reflection of the history, stories and folklore of African-American culture. His work is filled with a wide … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 am
By KATRENA McCALL
editor@lowcountry.com
If the rain ever stops, Fat Jack’s Grillin’ and Chillin’ is set to open its new restaurant next to Walmart the last week in February.
Owner Jack Jones said they originally wanted to open the first … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 am
The Bells Highway Bluegrass Band played for residents of Veterans Victory House last week. Band members are Larry Duncan, banjo; Roger Baker, guitar; Luther Gravitt, mandolin; and Mike Lynch, bass. The concert was arranged by members of the Col. Joseph … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | February 6, 2016 5:00 am
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
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