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Upcoming public hearing on Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper’s proposed Edisto gas plant in Canadys

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) will hear from members of the public on the utility’s requested air permit.    Edisto Gas Plant: Air Permit …

Walterboro Tractor Supply unveils major upgrades and new garden center

Rural lifestyle retailer has transformed the shopping experience with new Garden Center and expanded product selection, a redesigned store layout and in-store technology enhancements

National Night Out brings out the community

Community members and first responders came together on Tuesday, October 6th, to participate in National Night Out. The First Baptist Church activity field was filled with law enforcement, …
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P.E.P. Club has white elephant sale

The September meeting of the P.E.P. (People Enjoying People) Club had its Annual White Elephant Sale. Club President Norma Weeks auctions off the items that club members bring. Money made at this …

The Southern Lady holds grand re-opening

Cindy Mock reopened The Southern Lady on September 25. Mock operated the original store for 11 years at the 46 Green Pond Highway location until she closed to take care of family. Mock says she is …

Murdaugh case faces an important “urgent matters” hearing

Ahead of a high-stakes evidentiary hearing this Friday, the Defense for disgraced attorney Alec Murdaugh, in his double-murder re-trial, has responded to State claims that it has turned over evidence …

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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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
Butler, Gloria
Gloria Denise Butler entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 5, 2026, after a courageous 19-month battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma. Born July 29, 1949, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, she was a …
Preston, Charlene
Charlene Huff Preston, 61, of Round O, entered into eternal rest Monday, October 5, 2026, at Colleton Medical Center. Born March 2, 1965, in Colleton County, she was the daughter of the late …
Roerig, Lethia
Lethia Joyce Herndon Roerig, 85, of Walterboro, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Known to all as Joyce, she was born July 25, 1941, in Bellflower, California. She spent much of her life pursuing a …
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 …
Crime & Safety
On October 9, 2026, Jillian Stubenrauch (36) was arrested and charged with Fentanyl-Induced Homicide. She was denied bond on October 10, 2026, and remains incarcerated at the Colleton County Detention Center.
Walterboro woman charged with fentanyl-induced homicide
On September 6, 2026, at approximately 5:09 a.m., Colleton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to 327 Driggers Lane in Walterboro to assist Colleton County Fire-Rescue with an unresponsive …
House member Rivers is charged with pulling a gun during an argument
SLED has released the following statement:   “The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Michael Frank Rivers, 67, with Pointing and Presenting a Firearm at a person …
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Shooting on Jeffries Highway
WALTERBORO, SC - On September 10, 2026, Colleton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a gunshot victim in the 10,000 block of Jeffries Highway in Walterboro at 8:38 pm.  …
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OPINION
Murphy’s Law
I've always had bad luck. I've tried to change my bad luck; I've hoped to change it, but Murphy's Law is part of my DNA. I've come to the conclusion that nothing will ever change that. I am a …
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 …
OPINION
Letter to the Editor
The recent legal settlement banning data centers from the ACE Basin is being celebrated as a massive victory, but look closely: it is a corporate magic trick [ABC News 4 Colleton County Settlement, …