By Scott Grooms
This week’s spotlight is on Gene Eaton of the Patriot Guard Riders of South Carolina. Eaton is a retired marine serving 21 years and the State Captain of the Patriot Guard …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/2/25
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CCSD Title 1 Parent & Family Engagement & Genesis Health Care, Inc held “Cocoa & Mittens Holiday Drop-In,Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the CCSD Board Room from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. There were …
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1/2/25
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Lowcountry Gymnastics held its Loco Dance Winter Recital on December 21. Hundreds of parents and grandparents came out to the Colleton Civic Center to support their dancers as they display their …
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By Scott Grooms
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1/2/25
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In December of 2024 Colleton County High School’s NJROTC held its Annual Military Inspection. The AMI was held in the main gymnasium at CCHS. Those attending the inspection were Captain Jerry …
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1/2/25
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On Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Dogwood Hills Golf Course in Walterboro, SC, Colleton County Parks and Recreation hosted The Elf Dash-and-Drive Golf Tournament.” Over 50 golfers participated in …
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12/26/24
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Special elf, Jennifer Ortiz of State Farm Insurance in Walterboro, accompanied Santa Claus and they made a stop at Magnolias of Walterboro with a “sleigh” full of gifts. This sleigh was a vintage …
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By Dana Erickson
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12/26/24
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Ed Fitch is a long-time resident of Colleton County and the new owner of Ivanhoe Family Cinemas. Fitch recently retired from Frito-Lay and has been a fixture in the community for a long time. He …
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By Scott Grooms
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12/26/24
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Colleton County School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher Myers as the Executive Director of Athletic Operations. Dr. Myers received his Doctor of Education in Sports …
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12/12/24
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Ray Colson was born and raised in Colleton County. Born in 1953, one of three siblings, he grew up on Sidneys Road, where his parents, Ruth and Owen Colson, ran a small grocery store called …
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By Scott Grooms
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12/12/24
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Wild Lights as One of the Top 10 Best Zoo Lights in the Country
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has been named one of the top 10 Zoo Lights destinations in the USA Today 10 Best Readers Choice awards, showcasing the organizations innovative approach to holiday …
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12/12/24
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Colleton County Middle School reported a damaged vending machine inside the school, during the Thanksgiving holiday break. An investigation revealed that on November 29th and December 1st, video …
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By Scott Grooms
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12/12/24
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Congratulations to Chief John G. Creel for receiving the Business of the Year Award for the 5th Annual SC Indigenous Business Day for Edisto Indian Free Clinic and Walterboro Adult and Pediatric …
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12/5/24
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The South Carolina Artisans Center would like to introduce two new juried artists at the Center.
Lorraine Bagley is a needlepoint tapestry artist who comes to us from Beaufort County. Her use of …
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12/5/24
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Colleton Prep Academy’s lower school students enjoyed all of the games and the beautiful weather at the Fall Festival this afternoon! Thanks to the CPA PTO and all of the classes who created games!
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12/5/24
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Annual Walterboro Holiday Home and Business decorating contest has begun! Submit your photos thru messenger and they will be posted to the contest page for public viewing.
Contest will end on …
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12/5/24
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By Scott Grooms
Shelby Broomfield, a name synonymous with community development and leadership in the Salkehatchie region, took the helm as the Director of the Salkehatchie Leadership Institute in …
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By Scott Grooms
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11/28/24
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On Wednesday, November 20 Colleton Medical Center staff held a Stock the Box Food Drive to ensure the facilities’ blessing box remained stocked through the holidays.
Collectively Team Colleton …
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11/28/24
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The Walterboro High School class of 1974 held its 50th Class reunion on the weekend of November 17th. Members of the graduating class gathered for numerous events at the Wildlife Center, and Ace …
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By Scott Grooms
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11/21/24
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Master Jeweler Lewis Harris passed away on Saturday , November 16th. The longtime owner of Hayes Jewelers on Washington Street with his wife Arlene were a fixture on Washington Street and an …
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By Scott Grooms
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11/21/24
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Colleton County Fire-Rescue’s longest serving volunteer firefighter, John Graham of Station # 7 in Smoaks, has retired. Family and department members held a dinner in his honor Wednesday evening …
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11/21/24
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