Posted by The Press and Standard | September 27, 2019 5:00 am
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra will be leaving Charleston County for the first time in December. It will be bound for Colleton County, swinging by the Colleton Civic Center on Dec. 1 to perform its Holiday Swing concert.
“We play on … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 pm
An adult male was critically injured after he was ejected from a SUV in the 12900 block of Bennetts Point Road Tuesday afternoon Sept. 24 at 1:04. p.m.
The man’s vehicle suffered a suspected mechanical failure, causing the Chevrolet Suburban’s … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 pm
A 70-year-old Reevesville woman died from injuries received in a two-vehicle wreck in the 900 block of Robertson Boulevard on the morning of Sept. 20.
Colleton County Coroner Richard Harvey reports Mary Herndon, 70, of Reevesville was pronounced dead at … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 pm
Five Georgia residents required hospitalization following a single car, high-speed wreck in the 4600 block of Sunrise Road, near the intersection of Yamacraw Drive, on Sept. 20 at 4:12 p.m.
The sedan was traveling northbound on Sunrise Road when the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 pm
A burning pickup truck set fire to several acres of woods at a hunting club off Three Mile Road on Sept. 21.
The driver of the pickup truck was hunting with several friends when his truck became stuck in the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 pm
Charges to be filed in assault case
A Colleton County Sheriff Office deputy is planning to seek a criminal charge in connection with a Sept. 20 incident on Gaines Circle.
The victim told the deputy that he had been at … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 pm
Colleton Medical Center hosts
Suicide Prevention Summit.
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Colleton Medical Center hosted its annual Suicide Prevention Summit on Thursday Sept. 12 at Colleton County High School Performing Arts Center. The event, held in coordination with numerous local … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 1:40 pm
6:30–7:30 p.m. – October 1, 2019 – Colleton County Public Library – Walterboro
The South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (SCGSAH) and the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) are hosting Two Paths to … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 10:27 am
The Colleton County Clemson Club will cheer on the Tigers against the UNC Tarheels at the Elks Lodge (236 Milestone Ln., Walterboro) this week at a watch party! Kickoff is at 3:30 pm. The lodge opens at 2:30 pm.
Bring … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 am
Bring your dogs and Walk and Wag on Saturday Sept. 28 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Walterboro Discovery Center parking lot.
Admission is free. All dogs must be on leashes. Activities will include t-shirts for sale, music by Going … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 am
A review of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division investigation has determined that the Colleton County Sheriff Office deputy involved in a March 23 officer-involved shooting will not face criminal charges in the death of Derick Smith, 22, of Walterboro.… Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 am
The Colleton County High School Band of Blue will host the 42nd Annual Walterboro Band Classic this Saturday, September 28th at Cougar Stadium.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and age five and under are free.
The … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 am
A chain reaction crash in the 4800 block of Sniders Highway at Cane Street on Sept. 23 at 7:45 p.m. injured four people.
A northbound Toyota Corolla collided at a high rate of speed with Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck stopped … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 am
Community workshop training will be the next step as Walterboro becomes a new Keep America Beautiful affiliate.
Dana Cheney, chairman of the City Appearance Board, said the first hour of the Sept. 28 training session at City Hall from 1-5 … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 26, 2019 5:00 am
A fire in the pallet kiln at the 48/40 Solutions Pallet Plant at 312 Upchurch Lane heavily damaged the building, as well as destroying several hundred wooden pallets, Tuesday afternoon Sept. 24.
At 1:42 p.m., 9-1-1 was notified of the … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Colleton Prep Tennis went 1-2 last week, earning a win over John Paul II (9-0). The Lady Hawks opened their week with a 9-0 loss to Hilton Head Christian at home Monday Sept. 16 and fell … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JIM KILLIAN
The Colleton County Cougars traveled to undefeated May River High School Friday Sept. 20 only to fall 31-6 to the Region VII-AAA Sharks. Colleton County had 163 total yards in the game, … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JIM KILLIAN
The Colleton County Volleyball team traveled to Beaufort High School Thursday Sept. 19 for its second Region VII-AAAA match of the season. The Lady Cougars, averaging 94-percent in serving attempts, fell in … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
Photos by JEFFERY MUSGRAVE
The Colleton Prep War Hawks defeated Northwoods Academy 27-0 Friday Sept. 20 at home. The War Hawks compiled 421 total yards, including 379 yards rushing and held the Chargers to 97 total … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton Prep Middle School football team lost 44-6 against Thomas Heyward Academy Thursday Sept. 19 on the road. The middle school team is now 0-3 on the year.
Colleton Prep’s lone scoring drive came when … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton Prep varsity volleyball team improved to 7-2 overall and 3-2 in Region I-AA after three conference matches last week.
Against Hilton Head Prep Monday Sept. 16, the Lady Hawks won in three straight sets … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 5:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
cindyc4@yahoo.com
The Colleton County Middle School Junior Cougar Volleyball team earned a win over Hardeeville-Ridgeland Tuesday Sept. 17 on the road. The Junior Cougars garnered the victory in three straight sets 25-13, 25-7 and 25-5.
“The team … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 2:50 pm
On Oct. 3 at 9:30 a.m., Coastal Carolina University and the S.C. Technical College System will sign a partnership agreement designed to enhance the seamless transfer of students and graduates from all 16 technical colleges in South Carolina to Coastal … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 1:28 pm
This morning, immediately after entering the school building, three Colleton County High School students were addressed by school administration for smelling strongly of marijuana. The investigation led a school administrator conducting a search of the vehicle driven by one of … Read the rest
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 25, 2019 12:51 pm
Hurricane Hugo was the most devastating hurricane to affect South Carolina in the 20th century.
After developing in the far eastern Atlantic and causing major damage in the United States Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, Hurricane Hugo (Category 4) made … Read the rest