Posted by The Press and Standard | September 7, 2016 5:00 pm
Four people were injured in a single-vehicle, high-speed accident on I-95 near the 47-mile marker southbound Tuesday Sept. 6. At 7:18 p.m, Colleton 9-1-1 began receiving multiple reports of the crash. Callers advised that several people were ejected and one … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 7, 2016 4:37 pm
A joint investigation into a multi-county burglary ring has resulted in the arrests of five suspects.
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, working with the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, released information on the investigation after a fifth at-large suspect was taken … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 7, 2016 10:01 am
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie Volleyball team will begin its home slate of matches this week in Walterboro. The volleyball program, resurrected following a seven-year absence, debuted in the Catawba Valley Community College Preseason … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 7, 2016 9:20 am
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 7, 2016 9:18 am
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 7, 2016 8:41 am
Sen. Margie Bright Matthews will speak at the Women in Mission service on Sunday Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. at Buckhead U.M. Church in Ruffin. The public is invited.
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 6, 2016 2:38 pm
Mr. David Kevin Preveaux, age 53, of Guyton, Georgia, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, September 5, 2016, at Memorial Health in Savannah, Georgia. He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. Lynn Nettles Preveaux.
Funeral services will be … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 5, 2016 11:26 am
A 30-year-old Ladson man died as result of injuries sustained the evening of Sept. 2 as he tried to remove a fallen tree from Cottageville Highway.
Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey said Michael Thomas Woodrum, 30, of Ladson as result … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 4, 2016 5:00 pm
Join 4-H! All youth ages 14-18 years are invited to join Colleton County Teen 4-H. The first meeting will be held on Thursday Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. in Room 222 at the Colleton Clemson Extension Office. Registration fee is … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 4, 2016 5:00 pm
By Dean Van Pelt
Coordinator, S.C. Promise Zone
Because the six southern counties of South Carolina are in the federally-designated S.C. Promise Zone, there are tremendous opportunities for local organizations to tap into federal funding.
But there’s a catch: Federal … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 4, 2016 5:00 am
As a child I was introduced to the joys of reading.
One of my favorite books began in the following way, “In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit. Not a nasty, dirty, wet hole, filled with the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 4, 2016 5:00 am
Being humble is something God loves to see in His people because the Word lets us know that He is not in favor of “puffed up pride,” in other words, arrogance. According to Luke 14:11 (ESV), “For everyone who exalts … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 4, 2016 5:00 am
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 pm
The Clayton Foundation Scholarship Program was created to assist students attending South Carolina State University with the high cost of textbooks and study materials. The Clayton Foundation will award one book scholarship in the amount of $300 each semester. Awards … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 pm
Want the bookmobile to visit your community?
The Colleton County Memorial Library is now accepting requests from those interested in receiving mobile library service. The bookmobile provides books, DVDs, audio books, downloadable audio books and on-line streaming, as well as … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 pm
I went to a wedding Saturday, and wept bitterly. I always cry at weddings.
The ceremony, flowers, dress, décor and food — everything was lovely. And still I sobbed. Over the years I’ve probably cried off hundreds of dollars in … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 pm
By RON RICKENBAKER
Contributor
Oftentimes, individuals who experience a mental and/or substance use disorder feel isolated and alone. Yet, every year thousands of Colleton County citizens experience one or more of these conditions.
It’s important that our community offer support … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 am
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
CORNHOLE CHAOS. Team Chaos members Lynn Smith and Kevin Hazel won top prize in the Cornhole Tournament held Saturday at Bedon Baptist Church. From left in top right picture are Bedon Pastor Eric Bjork, Kevin Hazel, … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 am
Photos by BARRY MOORE
CHILDREN’S CONCERT. A choir comprised of orphans from Port-au-Prince, Haiti gave a concert Monday Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. The event was sponsored by Rock Solid Church.
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Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 am
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
STEEL MAGNOLIAS. Coastal Stage Productions presented “Steel Magnolias last weekend at Hampton Street Auditorium.
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Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 am
SMITH-ZELMER
The family of Lisa Michelle Smith announces her engagement to Aaron E. Zelmer.
The bride-elect is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Joe Smith and granddaughter of the late Dorothy S. Smith, all of Walterboro. A … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 3, 2016 5:00 am
Photo by BARRY MOORE
FUN AT THE RUN. Winners in Saturday’s Dog Daze Run, sponsored by the Walterboro-Colleton Chamber of Commerce were: Top 5 Male Overall: 1. Ryan O’Quinn, 2. Lucas Nettles, 3. Blaine Cook, 4. Matthew Scites and 5. … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 2, 2016 5:00 pm
Impact finishes 3rd
in Summer Slam.
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The A.C.E. Basin Impact 14U baseball team participated in the USSSA End of Summer Slam 14U Tournament in North Charleston on Aug. 27-28. The Impact began its new season with … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 2, 2016 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County High School Volleyball team dropped non-region matches last week against Ashley Ridge and Branchville, before earning an on-the-road win against non-region opponent, Wade Hampton.
In a home tri-match against Ashley Ridge and Branchville … Read the rest