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If These Walls Could Talk, They’d Say ‘Thank You’ Local Homeowners Honored

The community gathered Thursday, October 8 at the historic Hubster House on East Washington Street in Walterboro to celebrate the guardians of our local heritage at the annual Preservation Awards …

County discusses the data center settlement

The Data Center in Colleton County has been a passionate topic of discussion for a number of months in Colleton County.  A major milestone was reached last week with the County entering into a …

In His Name - Colleton participates in nationwide broadcast

In His Name-Colleton took part in the national webcast of “Conversations on a Bench”. Amanda Herndon took part in the webcast that began at 3:00 pm EST on Thursday, October 8, by staying up 24 …
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Latrice D. Ferguson Healthcare Institute Celebrates Graduation

December 20th we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and hard work of every graduate from Latrice D. Ferguson Healthcare Institute. Your commitment to excellence and passion for healthcare have …

LawLens Celebrates Official Public Launch, Surpasses 25,000 Searches

LawLens, a South Carolina–based legal technology platform, announced its official public launch this October, reporting more than 25,000 searches since its initial rollout in January 2025. The …

Civitans holds its September 24th meeting

The Walterboro Civitan Club held its September 24th meeting at Dukes Barbecue. The meeting was called to order by the ringing of the bell by Civitan President, Tom Whitacre. This month’s meeting …
Bobby Rhode, who completed his 16th gallon blood donation, with Norma Weeks, Colleton County Blood Drive Coordinator

Blood Drive at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Collects 43 Pints

The September 14th blood drive at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church had 39 donors attend and collected 43 pints of blood. The reason for more pints than donors is that when someone donates double red on …

Palmetto Breeze Expands Services in Colleton County

Palmetto Breeze Transit announced on September 28th expanded service to the residents of Colleton County with the addition of a partnership with Genesis Healthcare. This will allow more flexibility …

Culture On Tap at Arts Council’s Oktoberfest

The Colleton County Arts Council hosted its annual Oktoberfest at the Colleton County Farmers Market on Thursday, October 1st. The beer was flowing as Stuff’s Street Eats and Catering was serving …
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Back in My Day - Myrtle Beach Pavilion

This month’s Back in My Day is about the Myrtle Beach Pavilion, an institution in South Carolina until 2007.  The Pavilion was located on Ocean Boulevard and 9th Avenue and included one of …

Day Trippin’ – Uranus, Missouri

This month’s Daytrippin’ is a trip to Uranus Fudge Factory just east of Saint Robert, Missouri. Located on Route 66 and just off Interstate 44, the fudge factory is your typical roadside …
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Obituaries
Wiggins, Shirley
Shirley Jane Nettles Wiggins, 77, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Saturday morning, September 26, 2026, at Trident Medical Center. Born August 2, 1949, in Walterboro, she was a daughter …
Preacher, Annette
RUFFIN – Mrs. Annette Allen Preacher, 84, entered into rest Friday evening, September 25, 2026. Born on May 21st, 1942, in Waynesboro, Georgia, she was a daughter of the late Cassiby Allen and the …
LaRose, Leland
Leland Robert LaRose, 85, of Fairfax, South Carolina, entered into rest on Friday, September 25, 2026, at his daughter’s house in Colleton County. Leland was born on January 23, 1941, in …
Frazier, Dorothy
Dorothy L. Frazier, 66, of Walterboro, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, at her residence. Born August 6, 1960, in Charleston, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the …
Layden, Sidney
Sidney Thomas Layden, IV, 51, of Brunson, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, at the Lowcountry Community Hospice in Summerville. Born February 20, 1975, in Walterboro, …
Crime & Safety
Seized drugs and paraphernalia from traffic stop
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest in Trafficking Fentanyl
The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop on September 17th at 2:15 in the morning. According to the Press Release from the Sheriff’s Department issued …
Colleton County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting on Jeffries Highway
Walterboro, SC- On September 10, 2026, Colleton County Sherıff’s Offıce deputıes responded to a report of a gunshot vıctım ın the 10,000 block of Jeffrıes Hıghway ın Walterboro at 8:38 PM.
Three Lowcountry men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material charges
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Mark Wayne Dandridge, Jr., 41, of Colleton, S.C., Joshua Angelo Marquez, 20, of Berkeley, S.C., and Daniel F. …
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Robb Hicks
A Town Without a Newspaper Loses More Than News
During National Newspaper Week, we should all ask what would happen if our local newspaper suddenly disappeared. Our community would lose more than headlines. We would lose the public …
FAITH & VALUES
A Great Life Lesson for Pastor Appreciation Month
Joe McKeever tells a story of Joe Cothen, a retired pastor and seminary educator, and his two brothers, both Baptist ministers. Their father was a Baptist minister as well. Dr. Cothen recalls the day …
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University of Kentucky School of Journalism and Media faculty headshots in Lexington, Ky., on August 16, 2023.
Local Journalism - Still Essential 250 Years Later
When the Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago, newspapers throughout the colonies shared the life-changing news with their readers.  With all of the enormous changes in this …