Stanley Receives Distinguished Citizen Award

The Colonel Joseph Glover Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution of Walterboro presented a National DAR Distinguished Citizen Medal to Philip Stanley, Sr. of Varnville at its September 18 …

Walterboro Lions Club Hold Its Annual Eye Screening

Walterboro Lions Club, again this year, is collaborating with school nurses as they conduct annual health screenings. The Walterboro Lions, along with St. George and Summerville Lions Clubs, …
Ruthie Mae Robinson’s new home

Homecoming for Ruthie Mae Robinson

Edisto Island Community Raises Over $68,000 to Provide a New Home for Elderly Widow on Edisto Island, SC. On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 11 a.m., the Edisto Seniors hosted the “Homecoming …

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 25, 2024 and …
Local News

National Aide-de-Camp for the Dept. of South Carolina Named

David Lies of Colleton County Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12102 was appointed a National Aide-de-Camp for the Department of South Carolina. Mr. Lies is the Quartermaster and Adjutant for Post …

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 …

Pound Out Cancer

September was Childhood Cancer Awareness month and on September 14th we had our 4th Annual Pound out Childhood Cancer benefiting Courageous Kidz. This event was held at Pastor JaDon Buckner’s …

See You at the Pole

Colleton Preparatory Academy participated in “See You at the Pole” September 24. “See You at the Pole” is a student led event that began in 1990 with ten students praying at their school in …

Your Vote Matters: 2024 Statewide General Election is Rapidly Approaching

COLUMBIA, SC (September 24, 2024) - The State Election Commission urges voters to get ready for the 2024 Statewide General Election as essential dates and deadlines are just around the corner. Voters …
Local Sports
Colleton Stars Softball is a community organization established in 2022 that sponsors youth softball activities emphasizing fundamentals, fair play, and sportsmanship. The mission of Colleton Stars …
The Varsity Lady Cougars Tennis team posted two wins the first week of September over the Woodland Wolverines and Hampton Hurricanes improving their record to 5-0. The Junior Varsity team also …
The Colleton County Cougars Varsity Football team fell to the Woodland Wolverines. The Cougars had the home field advantage, but lost the non-conference game 32-14. At the end of the first quarter no …
Hampton County High School defeated the Colleton County High School Cougars 41-20 at the Border Bowl in Hampton County of Friday August 23rd. The game stats showed 406 total yards for Hampton County …
Obituaries
Barnes, James
Mr. James Barnes, 92, of Lodge, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Prisma Health in Columbia. He was the husband of the late Betty Sue Smith Barnes. Born May 2, 1932, in …
Hagan, Chris
Mr. Thomas Christopher Hagan, affectionately known to everyone as “Chris”, 59, of Yemassee, entered into eternal rest Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his residence. Born April 25, 1965, in …
Hickman, Martha
Mrs. Martha Carol Chubb Hickman, 75, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Friday evening, September 20, 2024, at her residence. She was the wife of the late James Moody Hickman, Sr. to whom she was …
Erno, Diana
Ms. Diana Lee Erno, 70, of Walterboro, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Colleton Medical Center. She was born June 13, 1954, in Londonderry, New Hampshire, and was a daughter of the late …
Thomas, Francis
Mr. Francis Boles Thomas, Jr., affectionately known to everyone as “Bubba”, 50, of North Charleston, died Saturday, September 21, 2024. Born February 7, 1974, in Orangeburg, he was son of …
Public Safety

Tragic accident at Pleasant Grove and Jefferies

An 8 yr old girl tragically died from injuries received in a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Jefferies Hwy (US Hwy 15) and Pleasant Grove Road Saturday evening28-September at 23:01. Five …

Bells Highway Accident Injures One

An adult female was transported to a Trauma Center following a single vehicle accident on Bells Hwy., September 23rd. The vehicle left the roadway and drove behind the guardrail. It jumped the …

Johnsville Road Accident Injures Two

Two people were injured, one seriously, in a single vehicle accident Friday Evening September 13 on Johnsville Road. The southbound vehicle lost control in a curve, crossed over to the north bound …
Education
Carter Sims, Anne Hatcher White, Ava Murray, and Blake Spears represented CPA at the SCISSA High School Fall Conference at the South Carolina State House.
Governor Henry McMaster Proclaims September 15-20 is SC Thrive Week
In recognition of SC Thrive’s efforts to improve the lives of people across the state of South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster issued a proclamation declaring the week of Sept. 15-20 to be SC Thrive …
CCSD September 17, 2024 School Board Meeting Regular
The Colleton County School District Board met September 17, 2024. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Sharon Witkin and she then called for Invocation and Pledge. The CCSD Mission …
D.A.R.E to begin at Forest Hills Elementary
The D.A.R.E. program kicked off at Forest Hills Elementary! Over the next 10 weeks, students will learn all about making good choices.
VFW & Auxiliary Announce Kick-Off of Annual Scholarships & Contests for Middle & High School Students
VFW Post & Auxiliary 12102 are excited to announce the kick-off of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual scholarships & contests for kindergarten through high school students who may compete for thousands of …
School District responds to County Council vote
Superintendent Jessica F. Williams’ response to County Council’s Decision to deny a millage increase on August 27, 2024 As the Colleton County School District moves forward, we will continue …
Faith
Anna Bright
Inconvenience or Devastation: Think About It!
In all of our lives, and as we continue to live, we are going to experience inconvenience and devastation. Little did we know that the wrath of Hurricane Helene would catch us off guard because most …
Zane Brown
Déjà Vu All Over Again
I thought things would change with retirement. When I officially retired during the pandemic, I thought the pace of my life would change. No more alarm clock, no more night meetings, no more putting …
Living Up to Our Potential
Like many of you, I grew up in rural America. I remember my Grandma Richards being the only serious gardener in our family. When I was young, my family frequently enjoyed fresh or home-canned …
Todd Simmons
A Church That Makes Disciples
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I …
Anna Bright
Rejoice, In Spite of the Circumstances!
It is when times are trying that some of you find it next to impossible to rejoice. Your money is funny, bills are hitting the roof, loved ones are leaving here one after another, food is low, …
Opinion
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
I went to college after I had been out of high school for 10 years. I decided to relive my teen years and become a high school teacher, and when I graduated, I eagerly started looking for jobs. I …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
In one of the small communities in North Carolina where my husband pastored, we lived in a parsonage surrounded by tobacco fields. My husband never preached on the evils of smoking because if he had …
PLEASE, PLEASE spay and neuter your pets, hunting dogs and other animals in your care. Also provide them with your updated identification - name plates on collars, rabies tags, and microchips. Your …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
Recently I had to book a flight for a trip to Orlando FL to be with my son who was having surgery. I was planning to fly out of Charleston. Charleston airport is really passenger friendly. It is …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
I have never had a lot of luck with jewelry. I’m really rough on jewelry, constantly forgetting I am wearing a necklace, bracelet, earrings, or rings. One time I was wearing a necklace that had …
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