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Temperatures are starting to rise and remain consistently warm posing a danger to those who work or simply go outside for enjoyment. Colleton County Fire Rescue with help from the US National Weather …
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5/29/26
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National Police Week took place May 10th through May 16th.
The observance began in 1962 when then President John F. Kennedy signed into law designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, …
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5/29/26
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks to maintain the standards of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). In order to meet and exceed these standards, …
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5/29/26
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The litigation continues in the Alex Murdaugh saga. This time Alex Murdaugh is suing Becky Hill alleging that she denied him a fair trial before an impartial jury during the six-week 2023 double …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/28/26
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911 was notified that a construction crew had accidentally dug up a Natural Gas Line at 1306 Hampton St. on Monday, May 11th. The line was broken and actively discharging natural gas in the area. …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/22/26
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Two people were injured, one seriously, in a head-on collision on Green Pond Hwy. south of Possum Corner Road on Tuesday, May 12th. A north bound Toyota Camry collided head-on with a south bound …
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5/22/26
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A four-car accident at Jefferies Boulevard and Dandridge Road injured multiple people and blocked the road for an hour Wednesday afternoon, May 13th. Two vehicles collided in front of Dominion Energy …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/22/26
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The South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled, in a decision that was handed down Wednesday morning, May 13th , Alex Murdaugh will be re-tried for the murders of his wife Maggie and son Paul.
In a …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/21/26
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An adult driver and three small children were injured in a high speed, single vehicle accident on Highway 61 at Heavy Feather Lane Friday evening May 8th at 10:29 pm,. The southbound passenger car …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/15/26
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The Colleton County Sheriff’s Department and Walterboro Police Department wrapped up a month-long investigation into the unlawful sale of illegal narcotics at a local residence. Detectives executed …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/15/26
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On May 29th, 911 received a report of a bus accident on Confederate Highway. The caller indicated the driver of the bus was trapped in the wreckage. The accident crushed the front of the bus. …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/14/26
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An adult driver was seriously injured Thursday morning, April 30th , in a single car accident on Green Pond Hwy near Cyrus Lane. The driver advised she swerved to avoid a deer causing her SUV to roll …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/9/26
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A 47-year-old Ruffin man who deprived three children of basic needs has been sentenced to prison.
Jedidiah Worrick was found guilty Thursday of unlawful conduct toward a child and received a …
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5/9/26
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Inspired by the line in the movie, “May the Force be with you,” this play on words steadily gained popularity and now “May the 4th Be With You” is known globally as Star Wars Day.
While …
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5/6/26
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Colleton County Fire-Rescue was dispatched at 12:45am on April 26th to Bucky’s Restaurant at 1208 Hampton Street. Walterboro Police Department arrived quickly, but the victim had already left by …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/1/26
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Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to Walterboro Village Apartmetns to the report of an adult female receiving a gunshot wound at the Green Pond Hwy., Apartments Complex, Friday April 24th. The …
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By Scott Grooms
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5/1/26
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Following a vehicle chase last night into the early morning between the Chief of the Springfield Police Department and an armed female subject, the police chief was injured.
The chase started in …
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5/1/26
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Join the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office in congratulating Deputy Lawson and K9 Annie on recently earning their tracking certification. Congratulations ladies.
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4/27/26
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Colleton County Animal Services recognizes the four incredible officers who show up for the community and animals every single day.
This job is not easy. It takes compassion, patience, strength, …
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4/25/26
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Behind every emergency call is a calm, steady voice guiding the way.
This week, we thank our Telecommunications Professionals, the first-first responders, who provide lifesaving support when it …
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4/25/26
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