In His Name-Colleton Empty Bowls 2023

Special for The Press and Standard “Being Prepared to Help Others when the Need Arises” In His Name-Colleton, will be hosting its first “In His Name-Colleton Empty Bowls 2023” on …

Lowcountry Food Bank breaks ground

Special for The Press and Standard What: Lowcountry Food Bank’s Groundbreaking for Southern Region Food Center When: Wednesday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Commerce Parkway, Early …

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month

Source: U.S. Department of State During National Hispanic Heritage Month, from September 15 – October 15, the U.S. government celebrates the countless contributions of more than 60 million …

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Honors Legacy of Councilman Willie Davis at Black Family Picnic

By: Anna S. Bright Photo: Anna S. Bright Recently, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Xi Omega Omega Chapter, hosted its annual Black Family Picnic at the Davis-Bailey Park in St. George, SC. …

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Young ladies recognized at Camp Wildwood Swim Camp

For The Press and Standard Earlier this summer, Erin Whittington and Summer Rivera each received an award recognizing their remarkable performance as Junior Water Safety Instructors. They assisted …

Dominion Energy crews worked to quickly restore power in South Carolina after Idalia

Press Release Approximately 29,000 Dominion Energy customers in South Carolina lost power at the peak of Hurricane Idalia as it blew into the state with wind speeds up to 65 mph in the Lowcountry …

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers

Press Release Biden-Harris Administration Invests $266 Million to Help Rural Business Owners, Farmers and Ranchers Lower Energy Costs, Generate Income, and Expand Operations, as Part of Investing …

Colleton couple who left quadriplegic child locked in car guilty in child’s death

Press Release WALTERBORO, S.C. (Sept. 1, 2023) – Fourteenth Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone has secured convictions against a Colleton County couple who were in the midst of a multi-day …

Shaggin’ good time at Edisto Beach

Source: Edisto Beach Shag Festival Facebook Hurricane Idalia cannot dampen the energy and anticipation of the Edisto Beach Shag Festival. The park is cleaned up and everything is good to go. The …

New Trial, New Venue?

By Scott Grooms Associated Press Tuesday morning, attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin who represent convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh during his trial, have filed a motion for a new trial …
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Special for The Press and Standard Photos: Jim Killian Photography USC Salkehatchie defeated USC Sumter in its “Pack the Stands” match. The victory was hard-fought with the match going 5 …
Special for The Press and Standard USC Salkehatchie welcomes Christian White who will be an assistant basketball coach with the men’s program. Read more about Christian …
Special for The Press and Standard Colleton Prep Academy War Hawk girl’s volleyball dropped their match against Holy Trinity Classical Christian School Lions 3-0 Thursday September 19. For …
By Robert Driggers Photo: Rhonda Dopson Bailey Colleton Prep War Hawks made the long trip to Spartanburg looking for a win against Spartanburg Christian. The Hawks were trying to extend their …
Special for The Press and Standard Congratulations to Mykeem Gant and Brian Hamilton for being invited to participate in the SCBCA Boys Elite Camp Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the North Charleston …
Special for The Press and Standard Congratulations to the JV Football Team on their 15-0 victory over Woodland tonight! #CougarPride For more information visit @CCSDAthletics
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Coggins, Allen
Allen Dean Coggins, 51, of Walterboro, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Allen was born July 27, 1972 in Rutherford, North Carolina.  Arrangements By: The Brice W. Herndon And Sons …
Clark, Marilyn
Mrs. Marilyn Crapse Clark, 83, of Adams Run, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Born June 8, 1940, in Hampton County, she was a daughter of the late Luther and Hilda DeWitt Crapse. Funeral …
Hunnewell, Nancy
Ms. Nancy Jean Prescott Hunnewell, 67, of West Columbia, entered into eternal rest Friday morning, September 8, 2023, at Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville. Born March 23, 1956, in …
Fricke, Maxine
LUGOFF – Funeral service for Maxine McMillan Fricke, 86, will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Bethany Cemetery in Ehrhardt, S.C. …
Oswley, Dan
Mr. Dan Owsley, 87, of Walterboro, entered into rest Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2023, at Lowcountry Community Hospice House in Summerville.  Born February 18, 1936, in Lexington, Kentucky, he …
Crosby, Michael
Michael Oscar Crosby, 56, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest Monday, August 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born August 30, 1966 in Walterboro, South Carolina to the late Noel Oscar Crosby and …
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Thank you Edisto Recycling for providing the facility and cars for #yourColletonFirefighters to train! We look forward to coming back next year! …
An adult male suffered multiple traumatic injuries and a possible head injury when he was ejected from his SUV after hitting a utility pole on Jefferies Boulevard. The small SUV was traveling …
Get to know #yourColletonFirefighter Kelley Landers on #firefighterfriday. Firefighter/Paramedic Landers joined the team in 2019 and is assigned to the Station 1 Platoon on “C” Shift. Here is …
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) is commemorating its 30th anniversary this year, celebrating three decades of public service through law enforcement and education. …
Source: Colleton County Fire Rescue Facebook page TAKING A STAND: The Colleton Sheriff’s Office joined Dr. Rev. Beckett and other influential speakers and longtime advocates to discuss the …
Source: Colleton County Fire Rescue Facebook page Get to know #yourColletonFirefighter Chris Fassett on #firefighterfriday. Firefighter/Paramedic Fassett joined the department in July 2020, and is …
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Colleton Preparatory Academy goes to the State House
Special for The Press and Standard Some of CPA Student Council members participated in the SCISA Fall Conference at the State House. They did a wonderful job representing CPA and presented a bill …
USC Salkehatchie presents Pre-Historic cultures of Allendale County
Special for The Press and Standard Dr. Larry Strong, a Professor Emeritus at USC Salkehatchie who is an amateur archaeologist, will present a program titled “Prehistoric Cultures of Allendale …
Arts Among the Stars
Special for The Press and Standard “Arts Among the Stars” hosted by Office of Federal Programs, Cottageville Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary, & Northside Elementary showcased their …
Cottageville Elementary hosts “Breakfast with Grandparents”
Special for The Press and Standard “Breakfast with Grandparents” at Cottageville Elementary! Everyone had a wonderful time!! For more information visit @ColletonCountySchools
46th Annual Band Classic this Weekend
By Scott Grooms sgrooms@lowcountry.com The 2023 Walterboro Band Classic will be held at Cougar Stadium on Saturday September 30, 2023. This is the 46th year Colleton County High School has …
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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 …

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 …
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 …
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 …
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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William Featherston was born in Montreal Canada in 1846. He would die there when he was only 26. His life did not capture the attention of others and little is known about him. He is thought to have …

Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read Esther 4-6. In 4:16, Esther calls on all of Israel to fast for 3 days. Fasting is often, if not usually, paired with prayer. …
By Vicki Brown   My dad told me that when people get old, all they do is go to doctors. I remember laughing about that, but now I have discovered that’s true. Every week, my husband and I …
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