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State Department of Education makes Cell Phone Policy Mandatory

When South Carolina Public School students from kindergarten through high school return from break, every public school district in the state will be required to start implementing a student …
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This week’s spotlight will focus on Jim Bailey. There are several adjectives to describe Jim Bailey. Focused, driven, and goal-oriented are some of them. Mr. Bailey is the quintessential …

Mission: Spread Joy

On December 22, 2024 Sisters in Action (SIA) and Ladies of Excellence (LOE) spread some holiday cheer in Colleton County by delivering 122 gifts to the residents of Pruitt-Walterboro. SIA and LOE are …

Fishers of Men hold First Golf Tournament

Walterboro area golfers recently combined their love for golf with their desire to help others in need.  They created a group called the Fishers of Men Golf Club a name that represents their faith …
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Dr. Krista Massey

Spotlight - Dr. Krista Massey

This weeks spotlight is on Dr. Krista Massey. Dr. Massey is originally from Pennsylvania and moved to South Carolina after Chiropractic School. Massey explains, “I’ve been there for almost eight …

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Phillip and Beth Cole

Local Business Highlight

This week’s Business Highlight is on Crawdaddy’s Lowcountry Boil, owned and operated by Phillip and Beth Cole of Walterboro. Food trucks have been around since the late 19th century, but …

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Local News

Volunteers Needed to Help Local Abused and Neglected Children

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a volunteer …

35th Annual Colleton Baptist Association Christmas Project

About 32 churches joined forces with several local businesses and the Ace Basin Abate to present the 35th Annual Colleton Baptist Association Christmas Project, which donated toys and food to …

Every child should know their history The Mayflower Journey

When Mayflower sailed from Plymouth alone on September 16, 1620, with what Bradford called “a prosperous wind”  she carried 102 passengers plus a crew of 25 to 30 officers and men, bringing …

Lowcountry Food Bank receives large grant

Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB) has been awarded $50,000 in grant funding by Norfolk Southern Corporation to support the LCFB’s mission in the 10 coastal counties of South Carolina to unite its …

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FEATURED SPECIAL SECTION
PEOPLE - PLACES - THINGS

Hometown Heroes - Shop with a SRO

There was a lot of excitement in the air late afternoon December 20 in the side parking lot by Lawn & Garden in Walmart. Kids of various ages mingled about with parents waiting for Shop with an SRO. …

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Daytrippin' - Bair-ly Pulling Tractor Pull

This month’s Day Trippin’ takes us to St. George and the Bair-ly Pulling Tractor Pull. Located on Mount Zion Rd., Manning and Lisa Bair have made the Antique Tractor Pull was one of the most …

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Drive-In Theater

Back in my Day

This month’s Back in my Day is about Cruisin’ Jefferies. This past time was a favorite of the youth of Colleton County on Friday and Saturday nights. This was the time to see and be seen. The …

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Local Sports

Colleton County Middle School wraps up season

On November 7, the Colleton County Middle School football team wrapped up their season, defeating the Brookland-Cayce Bearcats by a score of 28-0. The win culminated a 5-2 season, in which the …

Colleton Prep Academy on the courts

CPA Basketball has more hash marks in the “W” column fresh into the 2024-2025 basketball season. Going into the weekend of December 6th the Varsity Girls post an undefeated record of 3-0, Varsity …

Colleton County School District announces new Executive Director of Athletic Operations

Colleton County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher Myers as the Executive Director of Athletic Operations. Dr. Myers received his Doctor of Education in Sports …

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Obituaries
Bennett, Eleanor
WALTERBORO – Mrs. Eleanor Godwin Bennett, 93, of Walterboro, entered into rest Friday evening, January 3, 2025, at Magnolias of Walterboro. Born July 12, 1931, in Meridian, Mississippi, she was …
Campiglia, Mary
After a courageous battle with cancer, Mary Jean Campiglia, 76, fell asleep in death on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Mary was born in Rahway, NJ on September 28, 1948, to Joseph …
Carter, Watson
Mr. Ronald Watson Carter, 78, of Ehrhardt, entered into eternal rest Saturday evening, December 21, 2024, at his residence. Born December 24, 1946, in Union, South Carolina, he was the son of the …
Crabb, Barbara
Mrs. Barbara M. Crabb, 80, of Cottageville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 31, 2024, at her residence. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Reuben Smith and Ruth Lucille Bailey; her …
Howard, Eunice
Mrs. Eunice Rebecca Howard, 86, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at her home in Walterboro. She was the widow of Dan Irvine Howard III. Eunice was born August 22, 1938, the second of six children, …

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Education
FIRST Robotics comes to Colleton County Middle School
The Colleton County School District Robotics K-8 hosted the Ace Basin Regional Qualifier at Colleton County Middle School on December 21, 2024. Ed Williams and his volunteers were on hand to support …
State Representative Michael Rivers
SC State Representative Rivers bill proposal for South Carolina schools
State Representative Michael Rivers has proposed requirements for students in South Carolina schools. The bill, H. 3578, was pre-filed in the House on December 12, 2024. The bill seeks to …
CCSD Parent Forum
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Superintendent Jessica Williams hosted the 2nd CCSD Parent Forum. Mrs. Williams greeted the attendees with a warm welcome and shared some exciting information about our …
Colleton Preparatory Academy Class of 2026 gets rings
Congratulations to the Class of 2026 who received their rings today! We hope they will always remind you of the strength and potential within you and all of the friendships and memories you have made …
Photo:  Sydney Kashner and Associate Professor of History Rodney Steward.
USC Salkehatchie Student Receives Travel Scholarship
USC Salkehatchie is proud to announce that Sydney Kashner has been awarded a $500 scholarship from the John Winthrop Endowed History Fund. This generous scholarship will enable Sydney to participate …

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LOCAL VOICES
FAITH
Anna Bright
Accept God’s Purpose for You and Go Forth
The KJV Dictionary’s definition of purpose is “that which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, …
Zane Brown
A Worthy Life
Moses is born into an Egyptian culture that fears and has enslaved his people. In fact, their fear of the Jews was so great that the Pharaoh had commanded that all newborn Hebrew boys were to be put …
Faith
Tim Richards
Do Not Quit Living
Mark Batterson tells this fascinating story about Queen Victoria in his fine book, Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More. The Queen was crowned in 1837 and ruled …
Anna Bright
Beatitudes for a Peaceful and Joyous New Year
Every year as New Year’s Day approaches, many of us begin to focus on what our resolutions are going to be. One of the most popular one is to lose a specified number of pounds before the New Year …

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OPINION
 Vick's View
I am recovering from the holidays. I am not sure how long this recovery process will take because I had a lot of issues. Every year I dream of a perfect holiday season. I hope the weather will be …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
We are Christmas lights people. We are the crazy people who drive around every Christmas looking for lights. We don’t care where they are, or what color the lights are, or how gaudy they are. We …

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Crime & Safety
See Something, Say Something
“I would like to remind everyone that we must all stay vigilant and continue working together to help keep our communities safe,” said SLED Chief Mark Keel. “If you see something suspicious, or …
Multiple Drive-By Shootings reported in Colleton County
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two recent drive-by shootings while the Walterboro Police Department is working a third shooting. Officials believe the three may all be …
Colleton County Fire-Rescue Hosts Annual Awards Banquet
Fire-Rescue members, their families and dignitaries gathered at the Colleton Middle School for the annual awards banquet and Christmas dinner. As images from the past year played on a large screen, …
Phillip Taylor and Yawnie Waters
Rehabilitation not Repeat Offenders
The Colleton County Detention Center is taking a meaningful step toward rehabilitation and community reintegration. They have partnered with the Technical College of the Lowcountry to provide a …
Ireland Creek Roll Over
The driver of an SUV was critically injured in a single car accident Ivanhoe Road Monday afternoon December 16th. The driver of the SUV slowly drove over the embankment into Ireland Creek. The truck …

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