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In His Name-Colleton and Colleton Medical Center team up to feed the hungry

In His Name-Colleton would like to thank Colleton Medical Center for their generous donation of non- perishable food items! The staff at CMC collected 465 pounds of food for our emergency food …

Riverbanks shines a light on aging animal care

Special for The Press and Standard Longer Lives for Animals Means Innovative Approaches to Ailments Columbia, S.C., November 30, 2023 – While Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is buzzing with …

Ritter Community Revitalization Project (RCRP)

The Ritter Community Revitalization Project celebrated its 5th annual fall fest, and it was certainly a blast. The Ritter Community residents celebrated with lots of delicious food, old fashioned …

November blood drive at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

The November blood drive at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church brought in 47 possible donors and 43 pints of blood was collected. Those that came in to donate were: Leon Bryan, Kevin Wicker, Stacy Thomas, …

New order in release of Manigo prison phone calls

Source: Patrick Phillips In an about face 14th Circuit Court Judge Robert Bonds has issued an order ruling that Ryan Manigo’s phone calls while incarcerated will not be released until a new …

Family Displaced after Akins Lane Fire

A family of four was displaced following a fire in their home on Akins Ln Wednesday, November 29. Engine 13 find fire at the front of the single-story wood structure. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed …

#yourColletonfirefighter presents #firefighterfriday

Get to know #yourColletonFirefighter Mandy Dandridge on #firefighterfriday. Firefighter Dandridge is a volunteer assigned to Station 8 serving the Hendersonville Community. Mandy is also a member of …
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“It’s The most wonderful time of the year”

The Walterboro Fire Department is spreading holiday cheer and lighting up Main Street with the magic of Christmas! The local heroes traded in their firefighting gear for festive decorations, …

And the winner is...!

Congratulations to Avery Shoupe! Avery is the winner of the 2023 Fire Safety coloring contest and received a brand new bike and helmet! Enjoy your new ride, Avery, and don’t forget to wear your …

#Colletonfirefighters presents Class of 2023-003

Please join us in welcoming two new #Colletonfirefighters. Class 2023-003 completed New Hire Orientation and will be heading to a station near you! Congratulations Class 2023-003 and welcome to the …

SLED Charges former Colleton County Information Technology Director with Wiretapping

Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) arrested and charged Jeffrey Colton Hill 34, son of Clerk of Court Rebecca Hill, with Wiretapping. Hill, a resident of Walterboro, was …

CBS’s 48 Hours investigates Stephen Smith’s death

The death of Stephen Smith in 2015 in Hampton County was re-examined when the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh focused the spotlight on Smith once again. At the time the death was ruled a hit and …
Dr. John Creel was inaugurated and officially accepted duties as Chief of the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Native American tribe.

Spotlight: Dr. John Creel

By Scott Grooms sgrooms@lowcountry.com This week’s spotlight is on Dr. John Creel. You may know Dr. Creel as the owner of Walterboro Adult and Pediatric Medicine, but he is also the Chief of …

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Local Sports
CCHS Varsity Basketball comes out strong
CCHS Varsity Football players named to All Region
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The Colleton County Cougars have found early success in the basketball season winning their first two games by double digits. The Cougars defeated Andrew Jackson 63-43 and Lugoff-Elgin …
WESLIN AND LINLEY JONES
When Charleston Southern University Softball team puts its team on the field this spring, they will have the good fortune of having two outstanding players from Walterboro, Weslin and Linley Jones, …
2023-2024 CCHS VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM
CCHS proudly presents the 2023-2034 Varsity Wrestling Team.
A Colleton County Deputy was attempting to perform a traffic stop on the driver of a vehicle when they led the deputy on a chase with speeds reaching over 105 mph. In the very early morning hours …

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Obituaries
Hiers, Robert
Mr. Robert Wayne Hiers, 68, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Thursday evening, November 16, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center. Born July 14, 1955, in Walterboro, he was a son of the late Sibyl …
Tumbleston, Glenn Steven Sr.
Glenn Steven Tumbleston, Sr. of Cottageville, S.C., husband of Betty Louise Riley Tumbleston entered into eternal rest on Friday November 10, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family and …
Hiott, Joan
Mrs. Joan Robertson Hiott, wife of Mr. John S. Hiott, passed away on Friday evening at the age of 86, after an extended illness.  Mrs. Hiott was born on December 19, 1936 to Getha Madison and …
Prescott, Harvey
Mr. Harvey Glen Prescott, 69, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Sunday evening, November 5, 2023, at his residence.  Born October 14, 1954, in Germany, he was a son of the late Harvey …
Cofield, Gary
A graveside service for Gary Lee Cofield, 79, will be held Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Live Oak Cemetery in Walterboro, South Carolina at 1:00 p.m., followed immediately by a visitation and lunch …
Carpenter, Zenith
Zenith Patricia Carpenter, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest surrounded by family Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her residence. Born November 11, 1941, in Jasper County, she was a daughter …

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Public Safety

Murdaugh Sentenced to 27 Years

Former attorney and convicted killer Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to 27 years in prison during a hearing held Tuesday morning November 28.  Murdaugh pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement …

First Responders have a Joyous Thanksgiving

On duty Colleton First responders had a more joyous Thanksgiving thanks to two Orangeburg County men. The emergency responders were on duty Thanksgiving Day and away from their families. Josh Mitchum …

#yourColletonfirefighter presents #firefighterfriday

Get to know #yourColletonfirefighter Logan Gilreath on #firefighterfriday. Firefighter Gilreath serves as a volunteer assigned to the Station 9 Platoon. Logan joined the Explorer program in 2019. …

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Education
New FAFSA projected to expand SC Pell Grant awards by 9,100 in 2024-25, form opens Dec. 31
Special for The Press and Standard   The U.S. Department of Education projects changes in the simplified and redesigned 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will …
Interim Superintendent Jessica Williams
Interim Superintendent’s Corner
As we embark upon the holidays, I encourage you to reflect upon those things that you are grateful for. As the world is ever changing and challenging, consider giving thanks for life, health and …
Robotics program comes to CCSD
Mr. Ed Williams is proud to announce that CCSD now has robotics from Pre-K thru high school. Thank you to Faith Bornjouna, a graduate of CCHS, ACE Basin Regional qualifier, and international trainer …
CCMS 6th grade students find Nemo and friends
Colleton County Middle School 6th graders enjoyed a field trip to the South Carolina Aquarium. For more information visit @CoCoMSCougars.
College Fair at Colleton County High School
ED-OP Day aka College Fair was held on Thursday, October 19, 2023. In partnering with Strive Scan again this year, we successfully had 55 registered colleges/universities to attend ED-OP. Students …

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Faith
Bryce Nixon and Pastor Wayne Lucas
Wonderful happenings at Grace Advent Christian Church with the Children’s ministry
Give the Gift of Love at Christmas
The Christmas season is now in full swing, and many of us will be shopping for that extra special gift we want to give the ones whom we love, in hopes that they will have something to cherish for a …
Tis the Season
C.S. Lewis wrote these words: “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become the sons of God.” We are now in the season of Advent. Advent is defined as “the arrival of a notable person, …
The Lord Is My Shepherd
The twenty-third Psalm is one of the most famous passages in the Bible. Part of what makes the ancient psalm so moving is that it was written by David, who had been a shepherd before he became a …
Bright, Anna
Disappointment: Don’t Let It Determine the Outcome of the Rest of Your Life
“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed” (II Corinthians 4:8-9 KJV). In this letter …
Opinion
VICKI'S VIEW: Hostess Horrors Part Three: The Saga
By Vicki Brown   I have a horror of being a hostess. If you have read my column lately, you know why. But the worst is yet to come, and that is the Saga for today. It’s a moment that will …
Vicki's View: Hostess Horrors Part Two
By Vicki Brown   I’ve said it before. I am the Queen of Disasters. It happens every single time I invite people over for dinner. It never fails. I think it’s because I judged someone …
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
WHAT IN THE WORLD? If you can clear your thinking of our politics and government intrusions, consider looking at the world we live in. You need to understand we now face the threat of four …
VICKI'S VIEW: Hostess Horrors Part One
By Vicki Brown   I am a perfectionist. It’s a curse. I always want everything to be perfect, so as you can imagine, I am frequently disappointed. When I know that people are coming into …
Green Means Go
By Vicki Brown   I recently read an article stating that Myrtle Beach was one of the most dangerous beaches in the nation. Its nickname is “Murder Beach”! I was absolutely shocked…and …

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