Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 7:23 pm
Due to the approach of Hurricane Florence , Governor McMaster has ordered an evacuation of many South Carolina coastal areas, including Zones A and B in Colleton County. Colleton County residents in these zones must evacuate in compliance with the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 2:58 pm
Colleton County School District administration, in conjunction with state and local emergency officials and the Governor’s evacuation order, will close schools on Tuesday Sept. 11 to allow students, staff, and their families time to prepare for Hurricane Florence. Schools will … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 2:22 pm
From the Colleton County School District website:
School District Officials are working closely with state and local Emergency Operations and will continue to monitor Hurricane Florence and any potential impacts for our area.
Any announcements regarding school operations will be … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 2:20 pm
According to The Post and Courier:
Gov. Henry McMaster will order evacuations along South Carolina’s entire 187-mile coastline border starting at noon Tuesday, saying residents and tourists must get out of Hurricane Florence’s potentially devastating path, according to several lawmakers …
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Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September 10, 2018 2:14 pm
Malachi “Sonny” Hiott
Malachi Bays “Sonny” Hiott, Jr., age 89, of Stuart, FL, entered into eternal rest on September 5, 2018. Born June 17, 1929, in Walterboro, SC, he was the son of Malachi Bays Hiott, Sr. and Ida Mae … Read the rest
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September 10, 2018 2:12 pm
Brenda Pinnix
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WALTERBORO – Mrs. Brenda Kay Pinnix, 65, of Walterboro, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018 at MUSC in Charleston.
Funeral services were held 11 o’clock Friday, September 7, 2018, at … Read the rest
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September 10, 2018 2:09 pm
Donald Harbison
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WALTERBORO – Mr. Donald Lee Harbison, 55, of Walterboro, entered into rest Thursday evening, September 6, 2018, at The Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Born November 7, 1962 in Columbus, Georgia, … Read the rest
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September 10, 2018 2:05 pm
Joe Barwick
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WALTERBORO – Mr. Andrew Joe Barwick, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, September 5, 2018, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro.
Born March 13, 1937, in … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 1:37 pm
Lowcountry Regional EMS Council has canceled all classes for the remainder of today. The Main Office will remain open until Monday at 5 PM. National Registry Exam scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2018 has been rescheduled for Friday, September 28, … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 12:36 pm
- From the ASPCA:
- If you evacuate, take your pets with you. Never leave your pets behind or tether them to poles or trees, which prevents them from escaping high waters and getting to safe areas.
- Make sure all pets
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Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September 10, 2018 10:07 am
Ricky Padgett
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WALTERBORO – Mr. Richard Alvin Padgett, Sr., know to everyone as “Ricky”, 65, of Walterboro, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the St. George Health Care Center.
Born October 9, 1952, … Read the rest
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September 10, 2018 10:02 am
Jo Ann Long
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WALTERBORO – Mrs. Jo Ann Thompson Long, 75, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, September 4, 2018, at her home in Walterboro.
Born April 12, 1943, in Colleton County, she … Read the rest
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September 10, 2018 9:57 am
Hector Cruz
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WALTERBORO – Hector Rene Cruz, of Ridgeville, entered into an eternal rest on August 25, 2018.
Born on March 30, 1963 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, he was the son … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 7:53 am
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 5:00 am
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 10, 2018 5:00 am
Employee Needs Day will be held Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Palmetto Training Inc., 1085 Thunderbolt Dr. Over 12 major manufacturing companies from the Lower Savannah, Trident and Dorchester regions have been invited to provide information to students … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 9, 2018 5:00 am
The 150th anniversary St. John A.M.E. Church will be celebrated Sept. 14-16 at the church, 323 Griffith Acres Dr., Cottageville. On Friday, an anniversary revival will begin at 7 p.m. with the Rev. R.L. Brown, recording artist and pastor of … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 9, 2018 5:00 am
What’s going on at SCDOT?
Dear Editor:
The S.C. Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has received some inquiries as to how the “10-Year Plan to Rebuild our Roads and Bridges” is progressing, since the roads bill went into law on July … Read the rest