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Colleton Medical Center donates over 1,000 pounds of supplies to animal shelter

For The Press and Standard WALTERBORO, S.C. (May 19, 2023) – As part of the nurses give back day during hospital week, Colleton Medical Center (CMC) team members rolled up their sleeves to …

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CCHS Young Men of HOPE Class of 2023 Honored at Graduation Brunch

Written by: Min. Anna Stevens Bright In the words of American artistic gymnast, winner of seven Olympic medals, and a recipient of the 2022 Presidential Medal of Freedom, Simone Biles Owens, “I …

Vice President of the United States leads promotion ceremony for National Space Council’s Director of National Security Space Policy

By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs For The Press and Standard ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- On April 4, Brig. Gen. Jacob Middleton, National Space Council director of national security …

Memorial Day Ceremony

For The Press and Standard American Legion Post 93 Walterboro Adjutant, Robert (Bob} Tiegs, reported to the US Naval Station Training Facility, Great Lakes, Illinois on August 8 1969. After basic …

Martinis & Me 2023 was a big success at Eden at Gracefield

Amazing fundraiser for Colleton County Arts Council Martinis & Me 2023 was definitely a success. Thank you to everyone that attended, helped & sponsored this event!

Wicked Hampton County By Michael DeWitt Jr.

For The Press and Standard About the Book : Founded as a “white county” during the violence and political turmoil of Reconstruction, Hampton County’s roots are steeped in wickedness and …

Wheels Up with the Leadership Class of 2023!

For The Press and Standard USC Salkehatchie and SCA’s Leadership Class of 2023 spent time at the Lowcountry Regional Airport in Colleton County last month, where they attended sessions …
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Local Sports
Colleton Stars Softball is a competitive organization that emphasizes fun, fair play, and sportsmanship while developing the players with the correct fundamentals, game knowledge, and skills to …
CCHS Softball wins game 1 of the playoffs 14-0 vs. Northwestern! Way to go, Lady Cougars! They will host the next game at home this Thursday!
Congratulations to Faith Bishop for her selection to the Inaugural Lowcountry Soccer All-Star West Team! The game will take place on June 11th at Pinewood Prep @ 1 PM!
For The Press and Standard   CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. — Whenever a tournament returns to a fishery in consecutive years, comparison is inevitable. This notion certainly applies to the AFTCO …
For The Press and Standard CHARLESTON AND GEORGETOWN COUNTIES, S.C. (May 2, 2023) — The turtles are right on cue! Biologists counted South Carolina’s first two sea turtle nests of the …
For The Press and Standard Recent research by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and its partners has shown the importance of the state’s barrier islands in the epic migration of red knots …
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Obituaries
Crosby, Delvin
WALTERBORO – Mr. Delvin Crosby, age 62, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, May 17, 2023, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Born February 2, 1961, he was a son of the …
Wixson, Barbara
Ms. Barbara J. Wixson, 71, of San Diego, California, entered into rest eternal Friday, April 21, 2023. A native of San Diego, she was a daughter of the late Ray Wixson and the late Mary …
Smoak, Delbert Wayne
Delbert Wayne Smoak, 71, of Walterboro, entered into rest Monday morning, May 17, 2023, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. Born February 14, 1952, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was …
Parker, Jean Carter
Columbia, passed away on May 11, 2023, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. She is survived by her daughters Kathleen Parker “Kacee” Lominack (Andrew) of Greenville and Mary Parker …
Padgett, Ann C
Denver, NC - Ann Cummings Padgett, the matriarch of her family and a true southern belle, passed away peacefully with family and wonderful health aides. She was 92 years old. Ann was active in the …
Linder, Linda
oaks, entered into eternal rest Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2023, at Colleton Medical Center.  She was the wife of the late Richard Manning Linder, Sr., to whom she was married 41 years.  Born …
Police and Crime
For The Press and Standard A Ruffin woman died from injuries received after her vehicle struck a parked semi-trailer on Deliverance Rd at Big Easy Dr., Tuesday morning 09-May. At 08:10, a caller …
For The Press and Standard Fire-Rescue responded to a water rescue south of West Bank Landing on the Edisto River Sunday afternoon 07-May at 15:18. A small boat carrying three people capsized in …
For The Press and Standard  Several First Responder Agencies participated in the “Prom Promise” demonstration at the Colleton County High School Tuesday morning 02-May at 10:00. The …
For The Press and Standard  An 11 year old girl received two gunshot wounds in a drive-by type shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Hill Street at 01:39 Friday morning 05-May. Law …
For the Press and Standard A call came in to 9-1-1 at approximately 5:02 p.m., Sunday, April 23 to which Colleton County Fire-Rescue units responded regarding a male had been burned after an LP …
For the Press and Standard A man was seriously injured April 17 after crashing his dirt bike in Colleton County. According to Colleton County Fire Rescue (CCFR), the incident happened shortly …
Education
Voorhees University Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness
For The Press and Standard The magnificent Voorhees University Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (VU GEAR UP) scholars from Allendale, Barnwell, Calhoun, Chester, …
Reception honors Retiree Shiela Keaise
For The Press and Standard The Board of Trustees of the Colleton Memorial Library and the “Friends of the Library” co-hosted an appreciation reception for retiring Shiela Keaise, long-time …
USC Salkehatchie 2023 Academic Awards
USC Salkehatchie congratulates the 2023 Academic Awards winners for their educational accomplishments.  These awards provide opportunities to recognize students who meet high standards of academic …
USC Salkehatchie celebrated its 51st commencement
The University of South Carolina Salkehatchie celebrated its 51st commencement exercises at its Allendale campus on April 28. The University awarded 115 degrees including 92 associate degrees and 23 …
Students help shelter animals with donations
For the Standard and Press On April 6, A big thank you went out to the fourth grade students at Colleton Preparatory Academy, who donated supplies during their friendly visit to the Colleton …
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Opinion

VICKI'S VIEW: The Traveling Landfill

By Vicki Brown   If you have ever watched the Carol Burnett Show on TV, I am sure you have seen the cartoon of Burnett dressed as a maid. She looks ragged and has a bucket with an assortment …

For The Press and Standard By mid-December 1944, the World War II in Europe appeared to be nearing its close. The Germans seemed finished after the hectic charge across France to the Siegfried …
By Vicki Brown   It’s always amusing to sit back and watch families interact and that is just what I recently did. I was privileged to watch a great comedy involving a family. But this just …
THREE MONKEYS DOMINATE MISINFORMATION HEAR NOTHING; SEE NOTHING ; DO NOTHING FBI - CIA - BIG MEDIA - SOCIAL MEDIA I am retired and have time to watch out various media news casts. I am …
By VICKI BROWN Our first grandchild was born in 2016 after a long, long wait. It seemed as though everyone else our age had grandkids except us. But when we finally set eyes on our granddaughter, …
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Faith

Be the ‘Bigger’ Person!

Did you know that holding on to grudges can cause you to become physically and emotionally sick? If that is the case, then why walk around holding it in your heart and mind what someone did to you …

Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read 1 Chronicles 19-21. In chapter 21, after Yahweh had given David victories over many of his enemies, David decided to do a …
For over 2,000 years the life of Jesus has fascinated millions. Even many who do not follow the teachings of Jesus are captivated by the way he treated others. Recently I have been listening to Mary …
As I was preparing to work on my article for this week, I came across the speech written by the Valedictorian of the Class of 2016, Dahlia Inabinett, who will be graduating from American University …
Reading the Bible through with me? Then grab your pen and journal and read 1 Chronicles 16-18. In chapter 17, David and all the people were in ecstasy over the return of the Ark of the Covenant. High …
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Planning a California Road Trip Adventure

(Family Features) Consider these road trip ideas that take travelers to both cities and classic small towns, family attractions and far-reaching, otherworldly landscapes.

5 reasons to turn your long-distance move into a national parks adventure

(BPT) - A lot goes into planning and preparing for a long-distance move. And while relief comes once your boxes are on the truck, you may have one final push to drive cross-country to your new …

5 Budget-Friendly Travel Tips

(Family Features) For many people, traveling is about exploring new cultures, landscapes, cuisines and ideas. Consider these tips to save money as you begin planning your next excursion.

River Cruises Offer Exploration, Comfort

(Family Features) Travel for pure enjoyment is on the rise, so this may be your year to plan the ultimate dream vacation.

5 Top Tips for Flying with Young Children

(BPT) - Flying with kids can be a stressful undertaking, even for the most seasoned travelers. Preparing for a flight with a baby or toddler can present all sorts of questions: Which seats should you …

A Summer of Adventure Awaits You in Arkansas State Parks

(BPT) - Vacations are about making memories that last a lifetime. And, there is no better place than an Arkansas State Park to experience a variety of adventures that you will never forget. For 100 …

Postal Service Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

(NAPSI)—The U.S. Postal Service will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with the release of a new set of stamps on May 19. The stamps showcase photographs of 20 …

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Graduation season is here: Tips and resources to help young women be more financially savvy
(BPT) - Whether you're graduating from high school or college, chances are you're becoming more independent about handling your own money. While finances can be stressful, they don't always have to …
How one university is taking a proactive approach to address mental health
(BPT) - Even before the pandemic, mental health professionals at schools were concerned that support services for students were insufficient to keep up with demand. The last few years have further …
Looking for a new career? This is why the skilled trades offer great opportunities
(BPT) - For anyone seeking a career that's in demand and offers a wide variety of positions, the skilled trades and construction should be at the top of your list. Whether you're interested in …
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