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Two Gunned Down on Singleton Street

Two people were shot, one fatally at a Singleton Street residence Saturday afternoon, August 31st. Walterboro Police and Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at the scene and found both individuals in the …

Senior Prep comes to Walterboro

A Senior Planning and Resources for Emergency Preparedness (Senior Prep) Event was held at Walgreens in Walterboro on September 3rd. The event, organized by the South Carolina Department on Aging, …

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 …

Proclaimed VFW Day

The Walterboro City Council and Colleton County Council have both proclaimed 29 September 2024 as Veterans of Foreign Wars Day (VFW), the 125th Anniversary of the VFW. What does this proclamation …
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Social Security Administration Digitizes or Removes Signature Requirements for Many Forms

Move Eases Burden on Millions of Customers    Today, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced progress this year to reduce customer burden by transitioning wet (physical) signature …

Colleton County School District’s Response to SCDOE Cell Phone Policy

The Colleton County School District sent this response to The Press and Standard in regard to the South Carolina Department of Education Cell Phone Policy. The Colleton County School District …

History of Labor Day

We had Monday, September 2, 2024 off. Well, some of us did. But for those who did get the day off do we know why? According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Labor Day celebrates the “social and …

Colleton County VFW Post Named #1 in South Carolina

Colleton County VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 12102 was named number one in the South Carolina Department in membership with about 123%. At the last meeting Past Department Commander Jim Fox …
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Spotlight - Breanna Varnadoe

This week’s spotlight is on Breanna Varnadoe. Breanna is from Colleton County growing up in Lodge. She was educated in the Colleton County School District attending elementary school at Bells …

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Local Sports
Colleton Stars Softball
CCSD women’s tennis posts wins all around
Cougars fall to Wolverines
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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 …
War Hawks with the season opening win on Friday night 16-6!!! Walker Bryan ended the game with 106 rushing yards and a touchdown and Cale Owens finished with 116 all-purpose yards. Hartman Fisk …
Coach John Caldwell
The Colleton Prep Athletic Department would like to introduce John Caldwell as the new Boys Basketball Coach.   Coach Caldwell will take over the Boys Basketball Program and will be teaching at …
Lauryn, Nahla, Valarie, Devonna, Cheyenne, A’miya, Chasity. Not pictured: Raylan, Aubrie. Girls keep playing. There is nobody better. From Coach Delee.

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Obituaries
Bootle, Elaine
Elaine Kinsey Bootle (82), beloved wife of James F. Bootle, died August 30, 2024, at Woodlawn, her home on Bootle Lane near White Hall.  Born in the old Esdorn Hospital in Walterboro on January …
Cook, Betty
Mrs. Betty Terrell Cook, age 79, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, September 4, 2024, at her beloved home in Silver Hills neighborhood of Walterboro.  Born August 8, 1945, in Haw …
Owens, Christy
Ms. Christy Owens, the beloved daughter of the Charlie and Chrisa Lee Owens was born on December 25, 1975 in Charleston, South Carolina. Christy graduated from Walterboro High School. In her spare, …
Perrine, Spencer
Mr. Spencer Bruce Perrine, 81, of Walterboro, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence. Born January 11, 1943, in Corning, California, he was a son of the late Paul C. …
Phillips, Kennedy
RUFFIN – Mr. Kennedy Edward “Ken” Phillips, Jr., 76, of Ruffin, entered into rest Friday afternoon, August 30, 2024, at his residence. He was the loving husband of the late Mrs. …

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Public Safety

WPD asking for the community’s help

In the early morning hours of Saturday, August 24,2024, Walterboro Police Department responded to a tragic shooting in Colleton Heights. Officers found a man who, despite efforts, sadly lost his life …

Ladson Man dies in Hwy 15 Accident

A 24 yr. old Ladson man died in a single vehicle accident near Longleaf Drive, on August 17th. The Toyota Corolla was traveling south on at a high rate of speed, when it dropped off the southbound …

Colleton Heights Shooting

A Saturday Morning August 24th shooting at Colleton Heights Apartments, left one man deceased. Colleton County Firefighter-Paramedics on duty at Station # 1 heard multiple gunshots from the …

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Education
SC Department of Education Unveils Free to Focus SC
Following final approval by the State Board of Education of a statewide model cell phone policy Tuesday afternoon September 3, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has launched ‘Free …
Students Accepted into the College of Charleston ARCH Scholars Program
The ARCH Scholars Program is a distinguished learning community within the Honors College at the College of Charleston. The two-year cohort experience connects high-performing scholars with the …
Dr. Sarah Miller
Miller named associate dean for USC Salkehatchie
Dr. Sarah Miller has been named associate dean for academic and student affairs for the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie. Miller joined USC Salkehatchie in 2006 as an assistant professor …
Dr. Cordelia Jenkins
CCSD welcomes new Assistant Superintendent
Colleton County School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Cordelia Jenkins has been named Interim Assistant Superintendent of Academics & Student Affairs. Dr. Jenkins will be leading the …
Lower Regional Math Nation+Training held at CCHS
Dr. Tiffany Arnold conducted the Lower Regional Math Nation+Training at Colleton County High School this week. There were two sessions and several of our math teachers were able to participate. Thank …
CCSD rolls out new website and app
Colleton County School District announces a new website and app. The site and app are still “a work in progress”, but parents and students can still find very important information available …

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Faith
Anna Bright
The Loss of a Child: How does the Christian Help?
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away” Revelation 21:4 …
Todd Simmons
Jesus is Our Help When We Need It Most
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is the atoning sacrifice for our …
Zane Brown
A Prayer of Remembrance of 9/11
O God, our Lord, we come to You today knowing that we are not worthy to enter the presence of the King of the world. It is a testimony to Your great love, grace and mercy that YOU Yourself would make …
Tim Richards
Finding Common Ground
In her March 17, 2024, Our Daily Bread devotional, Christian author Xochitl Dixon wrote about her experience as a children’s book author and shared how she joined a Christian writers’ group. The …
Anna Bright
Live a Life that will Matter
Are you living a life that you would want to be emulated? Has your life been one serving others or just yourself? Have you ever thought about how you want to be remembered when you come to the end of …
Opinion
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 …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
The summer of 1990 was memorable for me. I learned a valuable lesson and discovered that no place is completely safe for kids. Not even the parking lot of a church. It was a bright sunny morning …
Tim Richards
Who and What is Kamala Harris
Voters should know the major news outlets including television, newspapers and social media companies are deliberately letting Kamala off the hook during her campaign for president. She talks and …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
In the mid 60s, my family moved to Syracuse, New York. Previously, we had lived in Buffalo on the second story of a house owned by a crazy Italian lady who looked to be 150 years old. I was scared to …
Vicki Brown
Vick's View
I am clumsy. Not just a little clumsy, but a complete clutz. My parents should have never listened to my grandmother who said dancing was from the devil when I wanted to take ballet. I would have …

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