A fire that started from an unattended burn barrel spread across several yards, a field and then entered a large, wooded area Wednesday afternoon 29-January. Colleton County Fire-Rescue was …
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By Scott Grooms
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2/6/25
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Three people were injured in a two car accident on Sniders Hwy, January 28th. The two vehicles collided almost head-on causing heavy damage to both cars. All patients were treated at the scene by …
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By Scott Grooms
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2/6/25
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The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office reports that murder suspect, Clint Crosby, has been located and is now in custody in Louisiana. He is awaiting extradition back to Colleton County.
The …
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By Scott Grooms
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2/6/25
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An 18-year-old male was critically injured in a shooting incident at a residence on Francis Street, January 30th. Law Enforcement Officers found the man on the porch bleeding profusely. They began …
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By Scott Grooms
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2/6/25
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The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office has requested the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred at a residence on Jennings Court in …
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1/30/25
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony January 24, 2025 for 26 troopers. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette addressed the graduates with words of encouragement during her keynote …
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1/30/25
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A drive by shooting occurred on January 25 in Walterboro. The incident took place in the 300 block of Rivers Street. One house was shot at several times. A 63 year old man who was asleep inside was …
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1/30/25
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A jury has held Cory Fleming, a known Murdaugh conspirator, liable in a civil insurance scheme complaint while finding his law firm at the time not liable for his actions.
The issue dates back to …
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1/30/25
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There were two children injured in an accident involving a side by side pulling a tube. The accident occurred in the 3100 block of Hudson Mill Road. The children, sisters, in their early teens, were …
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1/30/25
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A family of seven was displaced following a structure fire that destroyed most of their home on January 14th. A resident of the home notified 911 of the fire that began in the back bedroom by a …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/23/25
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Forest Hills Elementary hosted a D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education Gradation). Congratulations to all of the graduates and contest winners! Thank you, SRO Ricky Valentine, for doing an …
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1/23/25
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A ten-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in the 100 block of Chestnut Road Tuesday afternoon January 14th. The vehicle that hit her fled the scene without rendering …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/23/25
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(Friday, January 17, 2025) Berkeley County Sheriff Duane Lewis announced the arrest of a couple who were charged after a man was found shot to death inside of a vehicle. Alexis Dakota Davidson, 26, …
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1/23/25
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The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Deputy William Hiers has been awarded the prestigious Life-Saving Award for his heroic actions that saved the life of a young …
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1/16/25
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We are proud to announce that Sheriff Guerry L. “Buddy” Hill, Jr. has been officially sworn in as the Sheriff of Colleton County. The swearing in was conducted by Clerk of Court Gary A. Hale, Jr. …
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1/16/25
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Colleton County Fire-Rescue’s 2024 Statistical Report is now available. We are happy to report, despite a 4.2% increase in call volume, we had NO fire deaths for the first time since 2019!! We are …
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1/16/25
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“I would like to remind everyone that we must all stay vigilant and continue working together to help keep our communities safe,” said SLED Chief Mark Keel. “If you see something suspicious, or …
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1/9/25
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The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two recent drive-by shootings while the Walterboro Police Department is working a third shooting. Officials believe the three may all be …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/2/25
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Fire-Rescue members, their families and dignitaries gathered at the Colleton Middle School for the annual awards banquet and Christmas dinner. As images from the past year played on a large screen, …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/2/25
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The Colleton County Detention Center is taking a meaningful step toward rehabilitation and community reintegration. They have partnered with the Technical College of the Lowcountry to provide a …
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1/2/25
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