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Beware of Scams Following Hurricane Helene

Fraudsters take advantage when a disaster strikes. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to stay on guard as our state recovers from Hurricane Helene. Scammers will …

Thousands of line workers restoring power to S.C. cooperative consumers after Helene

According to a report from The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina have more than 3,200 line workers laboring around the clock to turn the lights back on after Hurricane Helene, a workforce that …

Farm Bureau Insurance Claims Adjusters Assisting Customers with Storm Damage

Farm Bureau Insurance® claims adjusters are assessing damage from Hurricane Helene across the state and assisting policyholders impacted by the storm. Adjusters are working as quickly as possible …

Secretary of State Mark Hammond Urges Donors to Give Smart as the Southeast Recovers from Hurricane Helene

Today South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond cautioned donors to practice wise charitable giving as the Southeast begins to recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene.  “The people of South …
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Leaders in Litter Prevention Honored at 2024 South Carolina Litter Summit

Columbia, SC (September 26, 2024) – PalmettoPride, in partnership with the South Carolina Litter Control Association, hosts an annual Litter Summit every September for Keep South Carolina …

Helpful SSI Changes Reducing Customer Burden Take Effect Agency Expands Access and Continues Removing Barriers

Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law go into effect today.  The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind …
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Lowcountry Fish & Field

Congratulations to Susan Hiott on bagging her first deer in her hunting career!

Can you tell bucks from does by their tracks?

A lot can be learned from investigating deer tracks where you hunt. I’ll even go as far as saying that deer tracks could be the number one type of deer sign to look for when you simply want an idea …
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Local Sports
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Colleton Stars Softball 10U
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Colleton Stars Softball is a community organization established in 2022 that sponsors youth softball activities emphasizing fundamentals, fair play, and sportsmanship. The mission of Colleton Stars …
The Varsity Lady Cougars Tennis team posted two wins the first week of September over the Woodland Wolverines and Hampton Hurricanes improving their record to 5-0. The Junior Varsity team also …
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The Colleton County Cougars Varsity Football team fell to the Woodland Wolverines. The Cougars had the home field advantage, but lost the non-conference game 32-14. At the end of the first quarter no …
Hampton County High School defeated the Colleton County High School Cougars 41-20 at the Border Bowl in Hampton County of Friday August 23rd. The game stats showed 406 total yards for Hampton County …

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Obituaries
Bennett, Jacqueline
Mrs. Jacqueline Saunders “Jackie” Bennett, widow of the late Winston Graham “Winkie” Bennett, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 1, 2024, at Magnolias of …
Firestone, Carl
Mr. Carl Edward Firestone, Jr., 73, of Cottageville, entered into eternal rest Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024, at his residence. Born November 20, 1950, in Rome, Georgia, he was a son of the …
Gretsch, Carol
Mrs. Carol Ann Gretsch, age 75, of Walterboro, lovingly known as Grandma or “Gigi” by her great-grandchildren, passed away on September 25, 2024 at her home in the Forest Hills …
Hagan, Chris
Mr. Thomas Christopher Hagan, affectionately known to everyone as “Chris”, 59, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his residence. Born April 25, 1965, …
Hart-White, Michelle
Mrs. Michelle Rene Hart-White, 52, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, September 30, 2024, at Pruitt Health Care in Walterboro.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger …

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Public Safety

Jacksonboro Wreck Injures One

An adult male was severely injured in a two vehicle on Charleston Hwy just west of Jacksboro Road. The accident occurred Thursday, October 3 when two west bound passenger cars collided, sending one …

Log Truck Accidents Kills One

One person died and two others were critically injured in an accident involving a log truck. The accident occurred at Whetstones Crossroads in Bamberg County, October 1. The location is about a half …

Annual Fire Prevention Education

Thursday October 3, kicked off the annual Fire prevention education, which began at Hendersonville Elementary School. The students learned many safety skills including how to Stop, Drop and Roll if …

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Education
Carter Sims, Anne Hatcher White, Ava Murray, and Blake Spears represented CPA at the SCISSA High School Fall Conference at the South Carolina State House.
Governor Henry McMaster Proclaims September 15-20 is SC Thrive Week
In recognition of SC Thrive’s efforts to improve the lives of people across the state of South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring the week of Sept. 15-20 to be SC Thrive …
CCSD September 17, 2024 School Board Meeting Regular
The Colleton County School District Board met September 17, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Sharon Witkin and she then called for Invocation and Pledge. The CCSD Mission …
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Queen, Anne Hatcher White with 2023 Homecoming Queen, Olivia Sumner!
CPA Homecoming Queen crowned
D.A.R.E to begin at Forest Hills Elementary
The D.A.R.E. program kicked off at Forest Hills Elementary! Over the next 10 weeks, students will learn all about making good choices.
VFW & Auxiliary Announce Kick-Off of Annual Scholarships & Contests for Middle & High School Students
VFW Post & Auxiliary 12102 are excited to announce the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual scholarships & contests for kindergarten through high school students who may compete for thousands of …
School District responds to County Council vote
Superintendent Jessica F. Williams’ response to County Council’s Decision to deny a millage increase on August 27, 2024 As the Colleton County School District moves forward, we will continue …

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Faith
Father, Please Teach Us to Look to You
When some of us go through our emotional and spiritual storms, we have a tendency to turn everywhere except to where we should turn. Some of us resort to a palm reader, the “root” man or woman, …
Zane Brown
Three Words
Words can be life changing. I had life changing words spoken to me on March 13, 2013. Three little words spoken by a doctor. Those words were “You have cancer.” It was prostate cancer. When …
Tim Richards
Sacrificial Serving
Though his extraordinary bravery has inspired millions, few readily recognize the name Desmond Doss. This unusual soldier’s story was the basis of the 2016 blockbuster, Hacksaw Ridge, a movie about …
Todd Simmons
Scripture Alone
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy …
Anna Bright
Inconvenience or Devastation: Think About It!
In all of our lives, and as we continue to live, we are going to experience inconvenience and devastation. Little did we know that the wrath of Hurricane Helene would catch us off guard because most …
Opinion
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
Last week I went to visit my parents who live on a mountain outside of Greenville. As I’ve told you before, my father is 87 years old and my mother is 85. Visiting them is always a great source of …
Letter to the Editor
The Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society is presenting its annual awards on October 10th. I was a very active member of the society 20 years ago, and am dismayed at its inability to …
Letter to the Editor
The Colleton County Animal Shelter Needs You! Part 2 Our shelter’s non-profit partner, Friends of Colleton County Animal Shelter (FoCCAS), provides financial and volunteer support by sponsoring …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
I went to college after I had been out of high school for 10 years. I decided to relive my teen years and become a high school teacher, and when I graduated, I eagerly started looking for jobs. I …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
In one of the small communities in North Carolina where my husband pastored, we lived in a parsonage surrounded by tobacco fields. My husband never preached on the evils of smoking because if he had …

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