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It is not an uncommon story here in the South. A family has a tract of land that has been in the family for centuries. They have held onto it despite rises in property taxes, offers to manage or cut …
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By: Dana Erickson
editor@lowcountry.com
Source: Tony Kukulich
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10/27/23
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U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel gave official word Tuesday that the state of South Carolina will remain in control of Alex Murdaugh’s assets.
The 2.1 million dollars in assets were placed in …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/27/23
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The Walterboro Civilian Club installed its new officers at Dukes Barbecue. The meeting was called to order by the ringing of the bell. After recitation of the Civitan Creed, the Pledge of Allegiance, …
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By: Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/27/23
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The South Carolina Department of Education is implementing a new tool in order to keep South Carolina students safe. The newest buses rolling off the line with be outfitted with cameras on the stop …
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By: Dana Erickson
editor@lowcountry.com
Source: Patrick Phillips
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10/26/23
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When people think of Coastal South Carolina natural occurrences they usually think of hurricanes; high winds, pelting rain, and huge swells on the beach. People do not usually think of earthquakes. …
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By: Dana Erickson
editor@lowcountry.com
Source: scdnr.org
scemd.org
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10/26/23
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Special for The Press and Standard
In this week’s series about guarding against scams we will introduce
3 Ways to Defend Against Phone Scams. These three ways are:
1. Don’t fall for high …
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10/26/23
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Special for The Press and Standard
#colletonfire #walterborosc #weareccso #ccsocares
For more information visit @weareccso.
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10/26/23
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This week’s spotlight in on Denise Godley-Givens a stay-at-home mom and virtual international Instructor for students all over the world. Her classes are in the mornings from 4am until 9am which …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/26/23
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Floyd Brace had a scare on Wednesday afternoon when a patient accidently drove his car into the building while parking. Walterboro Fire Department, Colleton County Fire Rescue, and Walterboro Police …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/25/23
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The Colleton County Chamber of Commerce will host a Town Hall Forum with the candidates for Walterboro City Council on Tuesday, October 24th at 6pm. The forum will be moderated by Miles Crosby and …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/20/23
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Special for the Press and Standard
South Carolina Ports kicked off the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program, welcoming its largest class in the program’s six-year history.
Barnwell Fishburne …
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10/20/23
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Wayne Brothers Companies held the groundbreaking for its new regional operations center at the Walterboro Airport Industrial Park. Dignitaries from Colleton County and the State attended the event. …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/20/23
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News Release
Special for The Press and Standard
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024, the Social …
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10/20/23
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Hundreds gathered on Saturday, October 14th to attend the rededication of the Tuskegee Airmen Monument. The monument which is located at the Walterboro Army Airfield Park on the property of the …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/19/23
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
Infinger’s Jewelers held their Ribbon Cutting for their new location on E. Washington Street and 70th anniversary on Friday, October 13th. Mayor Bill …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/19/23
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The Colleton County Historical and Preservation Society presented its Preservation Awards on Thursday, October 12. The ceremony and reception was well attended at the Boynton-Crawford Homestead in …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/19/23
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The South Carolina Court of Appeals is allowing a stay of Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction appeal and allowing his defense to seek a new trial in circuit court.
In an order signed by Judge H. …
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By Scott Grooms
sgrooms@lowcountry.com
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10/19/23
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No one knows who Robert Driggers is. If you were to ask someone about that name people in Walterboro/Colleton County will probably look at you with a bewildered expression. However, if you ask about …
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By: Dana Erickson
editor@lowcountry.com
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10/19/23
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Special for The Press and Standard
Get to know #yourColletonFirefighter Kenneth Glover on #firefighterfriday. Firefighter Glover is a volunteer assigned to Station 9 serving the Cottageville …
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10/19/23
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Special for The Press and Standard
Ms. Literacy from Community Innovations visited Forest Hills Elementary’s 1st graders today. She read “Meemaw & DC Go Biking” by Carolyn Burns & Sheila …
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10/17/23
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