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Hunting on national wildlife refuges is a tradition that dates back to the early 1900s. Today, more than 370 refuges are open to the public for hunting across the country. Here in the southeast, …
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5/8/21
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By VICKI BROWNvbrown@lowcountry.comOn April 29, the Colleton County Board of Voter Registration and Elections met for a regularly scheduled meeting to choose officers for the 2021-2022 year.Maryann …
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5/8/21
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By VICKI BROWN
vbrown@lowcountry.com
Mosquitoes are pests to Lowcountry residents who enjoy being outside during the summer months, and in preparing for warmer weather, Colleton County Mosquito …
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5/8/21
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“Keep Colleton Beautiful” committee members have selected 601 Carn Street in Walterboro as its May, Yard of the Month.
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5/8/21
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The Colleton County Farmer’s Market opened Saturday, May 1, in conjunction with the WHAM Festival. Crowds shopped for crafts, baked goods and fresh produce while listening to music by Josh Jarman. …
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5/8/21
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By VICKI BROWN
vbrown@lowcountry.com
The former Novits building, located on Washington Street in downtown Walterboro, is about to have a makeover.
The art deco space has been sold to a …
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5/7/21
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The American Legion Post 93 sent a special “thank you” to the cadets from Colleton County High School’s JROTC program who helped to pick up litter on Saturday, May 1st. In all, the cadets …
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5/7/21
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By HEATHER WALTERS
Sea Turtle nesting season is now underway at Edisto Beach, with local officials there looking for more volunteers to help keep the beach safe for incoming sea turtles.
The …
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5/7/21
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By VICKI BROWN
vbrown@lowcountry.com
Edisto Beach town council has hired a new police chief, Steve Miano, to fill the vacancy left by former Chief George Brothers.
After six years of …
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5/7/21
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PRESS RELEASE
COLLETON COUNTY - “Log A Load For Kids”, in conjunction with the Children’s Miracle Network, hosted its annual “sporting clays” Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 21st, …
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5/7/21
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By VICKI BROWN
vbrown@lowcountry.com
Louise Ravenell turned 100 years old on April 30, 2021. To celebrate, her physician, Dr. Luis Vega planned a special surprise.
Ravenell has been a …
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5/7/21
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By HEATHER WALTERS
USC Salkehatchie recently held its 2021-2022 commencement exercises at the Allendale campus on April 30th. The school provided graduates with a smaller graduation ceremony …
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5/7/21
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By VICKI BROWN
vbrown@lowcountry.com
Jimmy Blocker developed a love for auctions when he was 11 years old. Now, at 83, he still continues to do what he loves.
“I got the ‘bug’ when I …
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5/7/21
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By HEATHER WALTERS
Colleton County officials and state school leaders will continue to enforce current mask ordinances for all students, staff and parents, despite S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster …
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5/6/21
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By VICKI BROWN
vbrown@lowcountry.com
Edisto Beach is having an unexpected building boom, with new construction visible throughout the town.
According to Edisto Beach Mayor Jane Darby, all …
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5/6/21
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By HEATHER WALTERS
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the recent Bells Highway crash where a pedestrian was struck by a car and critically injured.
Christan V. Spires, …
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5/6/21
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Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University The home lawn is a source of pride to many homeowners and is usually the result of a lot of hard work and effort on their part. If we …
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5/1/21
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The Lowcountry Regional Airport Commission met virtually on April 8th and discussed ways to help reconstruct parts of the airport from the 2020 tornado that …
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By VICKI BROWN, vbrown@lowcountry.com
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5/1/21
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By HEATHER WALTERS
A captain with Colleton County Fire-Rescue has received her state certification to be an emergency manager. Capt. Janet Laney, who works with the countywide firefighting and …
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5/1/21
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By Dawn Stucky
Clemson Extension Agent
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It’s that time of year for youth to sign up for the 2021 4-H Poultry Project. Consider the fun of raising and …
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5/1/21
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