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Walterboro Lions hold its April Meeting

The Walterboro Lions Club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at 1:00 PM at Dukes Bar B Que. Bob Pence opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by prayer. The club …

Spotlight-Logan Hiott

This week’s Spotlight is Logan Hiott, a lieutenant at Walterboro Fire Department. Hiott was born and raised in Colleton County and plans on living and working here as long as he can. After …

Chamber holds 1st Annual Golf Tournament

The Colleton County Chamber of Commerce held its 1st annual Colleton County Chamber of Commerce Captains Choice Golf Tournament on March 22nd at Dogwood Hills Country Club. Krista Massey President of …

Scholarship opportunity available from the VFW

Once again, VFW Post 12102 & Auxiliary are sponsoring two scholarships for High School and Middle School students. This year’s theme for both Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen is “How Are …
FEATURES
Kimberly White Footman

Spotlight - Kimberly White Footman

By Dana Erickson This week’s spotlight focuses on Ms. Kimberly White Footman. Ms. Footman has spent her career helping children within the Colleton County School District for almost two …

Local Business Highlight-Lowcountry Regional Airport

Most everyone in the community has seen the airplanes flying in and out of the airport at some point in time. We have a passing thought of “there’s an airplane coming in and taking off that’s …
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USC Salkehatchie Leadership Institute Dives Deep into Regional Development with 2025 Program

The USC Salkehatchie Leadership Institute, in collaboration with SouthernCarolina Alliance, is actively engaged in its 2025 leadership development program, providing participants with a comprehensive …

Warren appointed to SC State Board of Education

Mr. Cliff Waren has been appointed to represent Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton & Jasper counties of the 14th Judicial Circuit on the South Carolina State Board of Education. Mr. Warren …

Colleton Medical Center Welcomes New Staff Members

Former Solicitor’s Office Employee Faces Misconduct Charge

In a Press Release dated April 8, 2025, the 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone asked the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division to investigate the director of the office’s Multidisciplinary Court …
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Barrett and Jacinda Ulm

Hometown Heroes - Barrett Ulm

Someone does not have to be from somewhere to make it their home. This week’s Hometown Heroes highlights Barrett Ulm and what he is doing to make his home of Walterboro the best it can …

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DayTrippin' - Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum

The Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights Va. was an unexpected surprise. The museum is located just off I-95 and is an easy trip to check out the collection. We actually took AMTRAK …

Drive-In Theater

Back in my Day

This month’s Back in my Day is about Cruisin’ Jefferies. This past time was a favorite of the youth of Colleton County on Friday and Saturday nights. This was the time to see and be seen. The …

Local Sports

CCSD Exceptional Athletes compete in Special Olympics

What an unforgettable day! On Friday, March 14, 2025, our amazing Exceptional Athletes traveled to Woodland High School to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics - and they SHINED! They dashed …

CCPR 2025 Basketball Champions

Congratulations to the 2025 Colleton County Parks and Recreation Basketball Champions, The Golden State Warriors! Coach Delee is very proud of her team and remarks “there is nobody better!”

USC Salkehatchie Men’s Basketball Extends Winning Streak, Solidifies Top Spot in Region 10

The USC Salkehatchie men’s basketball team continues its impressive winning streak, extending it to five games with recent victories over Cape Fear Community College, Gaston College, and Wake Tech …
Obituaries
Boozer, Charlie
Mr. Charles Henry Boozer, Jr., affectionately known as “Charlie”, 59, of Edisto Beach, entered into eternal rest Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his residence. Born January 3, 1966, in …
Clark, Betty
Betty J. Clark, 82, of Powdersville, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Born in Walterboro, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth Blocker. Betty was a …
Fralick, Olin
Olin H. Fralick, Jr., passed away April 6, 2025, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill, SC.  Olin was born February 11, 1930, in Walterboro, SC.  He is survived by his daughter …
Huff, Eural
Mr. Eural Capers Huff, age 87, of North Charleston, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1938, in Lodge, South Carolina, to the late Frank Huff and …
Murdaugh, Robert
Mr. Robert (Robbie) Wayne Murdaugh, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the age of 55. Born March 19, 1970, in Walterboro, South Carolina, he was the son of Lou …
Education
Cougar Expo 2025: A Showcase of Innovation and Future Aspirations
Colleton County High School excitedly buzzed on March 20, 2025, as students unveiled their groundbreaking projects and career aspirations at the Cougar Expo 2025. The event, a testament to the …
Superintendent Jessica Williams, Kerry Ann Brown (CCMS), Hannah Hampleton (TCTC), Assistant Superintendent Cordelia Jenkins, & Assistant Superintendent Martin Wright.
Colleton County School District Committee of the Whole Meeting
The Colleton County School District held its Committee of the Whole meeting March 11, 2025 at the Colleton County School District Offices. I. CALL TO ORDER The Call to Order and Invocation was …
Dr. Francis Burns
Dr. Francis Burns Named South Carolina Academy of Science Two-Year Institution Faculty of the Year
South Carolina Academy of Science (SCAS) has selected Dr. Francis Burns as the recipient of the Two-Year Institution Faculty of the Year Award. This award recognizes exemplary teaching at two-year …
Every Child Should Know Their History
Why Were Powdered Wigs Worn By Signers? From about 1700 onward, it was common to wear powdered wigs . This was primarily for hygienic reasons: The powder, usually made from corn flour or bean …
Director Destiny Grant
Libertas Academy Colleton Welcomes School Director
The Board of Directors for Libertas Academy Colleton is proud to announce the hire of Destiny Grant, M.Ed., as the new school director. With over a decade of experience in education and leadership, …
LOCAL VOICES
FAITH
Remembering Jesus
As Resurrection Sunday approaches, our focus should be on Jesus and all that He has done for us. Being overly fixated on Easter bunnies, dyed eggs, new clothes, colorfully matching fingernails, …
Zane Brown
What is the It?
I have a tattoo, and I wear it proudly. It is a single statement crafted around a cross. I tweaked John 19:30 to get the message across. John 19:30 says: “When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It …
Faith
Tim Richards
Be More Like Jesus
Lewis Lawes became the warden at Sing Sing in 1921. At the time it was one of the harshest prisons in the United States. When Lawes retired twenty years later, Sing Sing had become a vastly different …
How the Easter Bunny became a tradition
rabbit delivering chocolate eggs come to represent this holiday? Here’s the lowdown on some of our long-held Easter customs. Easter eggs Eggs have long been a symbol of rebirth, and …
OPINION
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
If most of you are like my family, there are sayings or phrases that have been handed down from generation to generation. Remarkably, you find yourself saying the same things your parents or even …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
When my children were small, we were living in North Charleston. My husband was pastoring a church and of course, we had very little money. I will never understand why some churches expect their …
Crime & Safety
Former Solicitor’s Office Employee Faces Misconduct Charge
In a Press Release dated April 8, 2025, the 14th Circuit Solicitor Duffie Stone asked the S.C. State Law Enforcement Division to investigate the director of the office’s Multidisciplinary Court …
L to R (Back Row): Firefighter Anthony Rodriquez, Firefighter/EMT Connor Besse, Firefighter/Paramedic Ethan Labelle, Firefighter/EMT Ryan Burnett. L to R (Front Row): Firefighter/Paramedic Caila Peeler, Firefighter Gracie Nordaby, Firefighter/EMT William Crosby.
Colleton County Fire-Rescue graduates Class 25-01
Colleton County Fire-Rescue is happy to welcome seven new Colleton Firefighters to their ranks. These men and women will be protecting Colleton County and its ever-growing population. Thank you for …
Correction
In an article published in the April 3rd edition, it was written that a minor female child had died as a result of a hit and run accident. Said minor did not die from the injuries, but suffer from …
Fatal shooting incident at Forest Pointe Apartments
On Sunday afternoon April 13th, a teenager was killed in a shooting incident that occurred at the Forest Pointe Apartments in the 300 building. Law Enforcement responded to a report of a disturbance …
Roll Over Accident Injures One on Ace Basin Parkway
An adult male was critically injured in a high speed, single vehicle accident on ACE Basin Parkway north of Green Pond April 2nd. The northbound pickup truck drove off the right shoulder of the road, …