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SCDNR BOAT INSPECTIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Memorial Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections …

Banks Construction Expands Lowcountry Footprint in Colleton County

A pillar of the Lowcountry construction industry has announced its expansion into Colleton County with an investment of $11,750,000 and the creation of 20 new jobs. Banks Construction Company, a …

Y’all Pick Pop-Up Farmers Markets Return for Spring

SC Department of Agriculture Brings Farm-Fresh Produce to Rural Communities ChangeSC, an initiative of the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, is proud to announce that Y’all Pick pop-up …

LaCorata Beverage makes substantial donation to Lowcountry Food Bank

The Lowcountry Food Bank announced today that LaCorata Beverage has made a substantial donation of 16 ounce Graasi Organic Barley Water bottles to Lowcountry Food Bank for the third consecutive …
FEATURES
Thomas McMillan entertains local fans at the 50th Rice Festival

Spotlight – Thomas McMillan

This week’s Spotlight is on Thomas McMillan.  Thomas was born and raised in Colleton County, the son of Chastity, and has three siblings: Hailey, Heather, and Tyler.   Thomas, a …
Joe Hamilton

Spotlight-Joe Hamilton

This week’s Spotlight is on Joe Hamilton owner of SS Hamilton Farms in Greenpond. Hamilton grew up in Colleton County. He attended Ivnenia Brown Elementary School in Greenpond and graduated from …
Local News

SCDSS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) recognizes May as Foster Care Awareness Month to highlight the important role that foster parents, kinship caregivers, child placing agencies, …

May Proclaimed “Buddy” ® Poppy Month

Colleton County VFW Post 12102 and Auxiliary would like to thank the Colleton County Council for this proclamation and would encourage the public to visit us at Westbury ACE Hardware on Bells Highway …

SC Treasurer under scrutiny for discrepancy in books

In a report issued February 25, 2025, an overview of the SCEIS Fund (South Carolina Enterprise Information System where all SC financial transactions are recorded) was addressed to Governor Henry …

Walterboro Native Living Purposefully Through Encouragement and Service

Dr. Camille Ellimac-Raheem, daughter of the late Woodrow and Mary Louise, recently earned her PhD in Counseling & Psychological Studies from Regent University. Choosing a midlife career change, Dr. …
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PEOPLE - PLACES - THINGS
Barrett and Jacinda Ulm

Hometown Heroes - Barrett Ulm

Someone does not have to be from somewhere to make it their home. This week’s Hometown Heroes highlights Barrett Ulm and what he is doing to make his home of Walterboro the best it can …

Big Boy restaurant mascot

DayTrippin' - Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum

The Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights Va. was an unexpected surprise. The museum is located just off I-95 and is an easy trip to check out the collection. We actually took AMTRAK …

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 …

Local Sports

CCSD Exceptional Athletes compete in Special Olympics

What an unforgettable day! On Friday, March 14, 2025, our amazing Exceptional Athletes traveled to Woodland High School to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics - and they SHINED! They dashed …

CCPR 2025 Basketball Champions

Congratulations to the 2025 Colleton County Parks and Recreation Basketball Champions, The Golden State Warriors! Coach Delee is very proud of her team and remarks “there is nobody better!”

USC Salkehatchie Men’s Basketball Extends Winning Streak, Solidifies Top Spot in Region 10

The USC Salkehatchie men’s basketball team continues its impressive winning streak, extending it to five games with recent victories over Cape Fear Community College, Gaston College, and Wake Tech …
Obituaries
Bennett, Barbara
Mrs. Barbara “Nanny” Jean Fender Bennett, 71, of Walterboro, entered into rest Wednesday afternoon, May 7, 2025, at the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston. She was the loving wife …
Covington, Kenneth
RUFFIN – Mr. Kenneth Ray Covington, 83, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday morning, May 9, 2025, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Born October 4, 1941, in Charleston, South …
Green, Jack
Mr. Jack Louis Green, Jr., known by all as “Junior” entered into rest Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Veteran’s Victory House in Walterboro. Born June 14, 1933 in Lake City, South …
Hennen, Joyce
Mrs. Joyce Waldron Hennen, 81, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest Thursday morning, May 8, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Nelson Hennen. …
Miguel, Ailany
ASHTON:     Ailany Miguel, the precious infant daughter of Juventina Miguel Martinez and Marcos Diaz, passed away Sunday evening, May 4, 2025 in the arms of her parents, under …
Education
Thirty-Eight Seniors of CCHS Young Men of Hope Class of 2025 Celebrate with Graduation Perseverance Brunch
What a grand celebration was had for this group of dedicated Colleton County High School seniors, who have persevered and are excited and ready for graduation! They all belong to the Young Men of …
School District Presents at County Budget Workshop
Colleton County councilmembers held their second budget workshop for the upcoming 2026 Fiscal Year on Tuesday, April 15th. Colleton County Council Chairman Scott Biering chaired the meeting to …
Board of Trustees reinforces University’s commitment to nation’s top student experience
Spring meetings highlight progress toward Clemson Elevate’s first pillar: Delivering an unmatched student experience. Clemson University’s Board of Trustees held its spring quarterly meetings …
L to R:  G. Nixon, S. Witkin, R. Cunningham, State Superintendent Ellen Weaver, Superintendent Jessica Williams, SCSBA Region 1 representatives, & L. Stroble
Colleton County School District goes to Columbia
On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Superintendent Jessica Williams and CCSD School Board members Lynn Stroble, Sharon Witkin, Glenn Nixon, & Roman Cunningham joined over 140 school board members and …
USC Salkehatchie’s Health Careers Exploration Day Inspires Future Healthcare Professionals
USC Salkehatchie, in collaboration with Lowcountry AHEC, hosted a Health Careers Exploration Day for students from multiple regional high schools. The event offered a comprehensive overview of …
LOCAL VOICES
FAITH
Anna Bright
Fighting on the Wrong Battlefield!
I have a question today for all of you: Have you ever been so ready to fight… but realized you were swinging in the wrong direction? You’ve got your armor on, your Scripture loaded, your prayer …
Zane Brown
Be A Blessing
The end of 2 Samuel chapter 15, King David was climbing the Mount of Olives, weeping and mourning. If ever there was a man in a deep emotional valley, it was David. His own son had turned on him and …
Faith
Tim Richards
Daily Perspective
On May 25, 1979, Dennis Waitley was running late to catch a flight from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Los Angeles, where he was scheduled to speak. He knew he was cutting it close to …
Todd Simmons
Honoring Our Mothers
“…do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” Proverbs 1:9b Our first teachers were our mothers. They taught us who we are. Our first concepts about ourselves were formed by watching our …
OPINION
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
I love my little grandsons. I really do. But sometimes I want to pull out my hair and just scream. I have four grandchildren; three are under the age of two and a half, are all boys, and quite …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
Years ago, my husband and young sons convinced me to go river rafting. I pictured myself gently floating down a river in a fat air filled boat and it sounded like a good idea. So we made reservations …
Crime & Safety
Toni F. Avant
Arrest Made in Cottageville Animal Cruelty Case
In March of 2025 Colleton County Officials seized 22 animals in an animal abuse investigation. Colleton County Animal Services collaborated with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office and …
Ryan Manigo
Latest ruling in Manigo phone calls during incarceration
The most recent development in the case of the murder of six people in Greenpond addresses the matter of phone calls by charged suspect Ryan Manigo made while in jail in Colleton and Clarendon …
Seated L to R: AM Janice Taylor, WM Sandra Singleton, and WP Clinton (CJ) Wilford, Sr. 
Standing L to R: VA Alisha Minto, Angela Griffin, Elizabeth Holmes, Betty Bowman, and VA Doretha Gathers.
CCSD Victim’s Advocate Program receives donation
Colleton County Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate program received a bountiful donation from Sunshine #389, Order of the Eastern Star and Rite for Adoption for the State of South Carolina. …
Two vehicle accident results in air evacuation
An adult male was seriously injured after two pickup trucks collided at the intersection of Sniders Hwy (SC Hwy 63) and Cypress Pond Road Friday evening May 20, 2025, at 8:38 pm. The man was treated …
Motorcyclist Injured on Rehoboth Road
An adult female was critically injured when her motorcycle left the roadway and collided with a mailbox post on May 5th. The woman received multiple traumatic injuries. Colleton County …