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On June 24, 2024 Dr. Edward Simmer, then current director of SCDHEC announced that the agency with be split into two different entities. The two agencies will be the Department of Public Health (DPH) …
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7/4/24
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A truck driver received multiple injuries after the semi-truck he was driving left Interstate 95 at the McLeod overpass. The southbound truck and fuel trailer drove down the embankment, struck the …
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By Scott Grooms
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7/4/24
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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 Riders.
You might …
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By Scott Grooms
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7/4/24
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Dr. Shannon Pye was born and raised in Walterboro, actually delivered by Dr. Bill Fender. His father Morris Pye worked at Farm Bureau for 40 years. They lived in Forest Hills, attended John C. …
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By Scott Grooms
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7/4/24
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49 Nursing Assistants Class
Shaneka Brownlee, *Pamala Ginn, *Stacy Hindman, *Tamika Minis Matina Scott, *Te’Angelia Stokes, and K’Yana Washington
50 Nursing Assistants Class
Alviah …
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7/4/24
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Justin Dupont and Jameek Glover appeared before Magistrate Court Judge
Roosevelt Jenkins in Colleton County Magistrate Court regarding the triple homicide that took the lives of 49 year old …
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By Dana Erickson
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6/27/24
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The Colleton Civic Center was full of music on Saturday, June 22. The Charleston Funk Brother and The Black Velvets brought a musical tribute to Motown Legend and Edisto Island, South Carolina legend …
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By Scott Grooms
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6/27/24
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On June 12, 2024, more than 300 music education leaders and advocates convened in Washington, DC, to share the importance of music education with their federal legislators. President Colleen Marcou …
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6/27/24
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The Peanut Wagon has been a fixture in downtown Walterboro since the 1930’s. Beginning business in the lot next to the old Downtown Belk Store and the Brick Store Yard, this is where the city …
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By Scott Grooms
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6/27/24
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By Scott Grooms
This month’s animal of the month is “Piper” the Serval. Piper is a resident of Bee City and was six months old on February 9th.
Piper loves the dog toys. Anything …
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6/27/24
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Nucor is the largest steel producer in the United States.
Walterboro, SC-Nucor Building Systems Awards local general contractor, IP Builders, Inc.! Nucor, the largest steel producer in the United …
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6/27/24
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Richard Alexander (Buster) Murdaugh, Jr. has filed a defamation lawsuit against several media companies and one individual personally claiming the defendants’ statements were “defamatory and …
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By Dana Erickson
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6/27/24
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South Carolina Ports Authority recently celebrated the graduation of 31 professionals from the 2023-2024 Port Ambassadors program. These participants included Walterboro’s Barnwell Fishburne who …
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By Scott Grooms
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6/27/24
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On “Freedom’s Eve,” or the eve of January 1, 1863, the first Watch Night services took place. On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all …
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6/27/24
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Brenda Bilka won our May subscription promotion. A gift certificate to Keegan-Filion Farm for $100.
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6/27/24
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June 19, 2024 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) SC Endeavors program announces that the deadline to apply for the SC BOO$T child care wage enhancement program is fast …
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6/27/24
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Last year, Verizon began a process to upgrade their antennas on the Town’s water tower, which required the removal of old equipment and installation of improved equipment. Verizon installed a …
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6/27/24
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The Edisto Beach local fire department has a program that loans out beach wheelchairs at no charge to anyone living at or visiting Edisto Beach. There are currently about 15 chairs on hand, and …
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6/27/24
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The South Carolina Emergency Management Division encourages South Carolinians to be prepared for hurricane season. At scemd.org the information they provide can help you and your loved ones (two and …
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6/27/24
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Independence Day is a day to celebrate America’s birthday. However, July 4 isn’t the only important day in U.S. history. Here are a few other dates worth celebrating:
• January 15. Civil …
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6/27/24
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