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The 2026 Juneteenth Melanin Scholarship Pageant was held May 30th at the Colleton Civic Center. The event, “A Show of Talents”, featured the two contestants and also children singing selections …
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6/11/26
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The Press and Standard sat down with recently retired Superintendent of Schools for the Colleton County School District, Jessica Williams. Mrs. Williams outlined the successes and accomplishments the …
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6/11/26
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The Town of Edisto Beach celebrated the opening of its new Town Hall and Emergency Operations Center. The event featured comments from town and county officials, the cutting of the ribbon, and …
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6/11/26
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This year’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) began June 1, 2026.
SFMNP, one of the most popular annual programs offered at the South Carolina Department of Social Services …
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6/10/26
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The May meeting of the P.E.P. (People Enjoying People) Club featured Ella Hudson as their guest speaker. Mrs. Hudson told the group of her friend and her two week trip to Holland last year. She has …
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6/10/26
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Award recognizes her leadership in caregiver education, community outreach, and hospice awareness
MiraSol Health, a leading community-based provider of compassionate chronic illness, end-of-life, …
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6/10/26
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Live Oak Cemetery held its quarterly board meeting on April 29, at the Colleton County Library. The meeting was called to order. John Hiott Jr. was welcomed as a new member of the board.
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By Scott Grooms
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6/10/26
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The City of Walterboro, along with other locations in South Carolina, were awarded grant money from the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism in the Undiscovered SC awards …
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6/10/26
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The Colleton Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual awards presentation for the essay and poster contest for the theme; “Soil. Where it all begins.” The Banquet was held Thursday, …
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6/10/26
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The Primary Election are just a few days away and we had an opportunity to sit down with District 121 Representative Michael Rivers to discuss his successes and priorities in Columbia. Rivers grew up …
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By Scott Grooms
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6/9/26
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The Walterboro Civitan Club held its May 28th meeting at Dukes Barbecue. The meeting was called to order by the ringing of the bell by Civitan President, Tom Whitacre.
This month’s meeting …
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By: Scott Grooms
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6/9/26
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The Colleton County High School “Band of Blue” hosted its annual 2026 Band Awards Ceremony. The evening honored the program’s hard-working student musicians, dedicated staff, booster members, …
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By Scott Grooms
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6/9/26
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Kevin Guskiewicz has been named the 16th president of Clemson University following a national search. Guskiewicz brings with him a wealth of experience in education and administration. He is also a …
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6/8/26
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June 1-5 & 6
Vacation Bible School at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Please join us for Vacation Bible School. This year’s theme is Hooked; Reeled Into Serve God (Matthew 4/19). Fun Day will be …
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6/4/26
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ONGOING EVENTS
TUESDAY BINGO: 7 p.m., Walterboro Elks Lodge, 236 Milestone Lane, Price is $13.50 for 15 games.
COLLETON COUNTY VFW POST 12102 AND AUXILIARY: Meets on 2nd Wednesday of every …
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6/4/26
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At the Colleton County Courthouse stands a monument that inscribed with the names of the law enforcement officers who have given their lives in protection of those who live in our communities.
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6/4/26
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The Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by the Colleton County Veterans Council, was held May 25, 2026, in Walterboro. The skies cleared for a beautiful lowcountry morning as dozens of Colletonians …
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By Scott Grooms
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6/4/26
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Johnnie Hiott, Sr., a lifetime resident of Walterboro and co-owner of Hiott’s Pharmacy with his brother Eddie, passed away on May 21, 2026 at the age of 91. Hiott was a very active member of the …
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By Scott Grooms
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6/4/26
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Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) announces the appointment of Dr. Laurie A. Boeding as its next president, effective July 1. Dr. Boeding brings more than two decades of higher education …
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6/2/26
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Governor Henry McMaster has declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month, encouraging residents to prepare now for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The South Carolina Emergency …
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6/2/26
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