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Everyone needs nutritious food to thrive, and in every community in America, people are working hard to provide for themselves and their families. Yet in 2022, 44 million people-1 in 7 people-faced …
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4/11/24
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The South Carolina Senate confirmed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. Powell was appointed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to serve as …
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4/11/24
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Wednesday, March 13, a group of 3 CCHS exceptional learners (Tarshai Campbell, Shawna Paul, and Joi Elliott) from Mrs. Kubik's and Ms. Feltman's classes participated in a Fashion Show that took place …
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4/4/24
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A group of concerned citizens led by Ms. Juanita Harvey under the banner of PERL which stands for Provide Empowerment, Richness, and Love, held a forum at the Colleton County Memorial Library to …
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By Dana Erickson
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4/4/24
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Surrounded by her attorney and colleagues from the clerk’s office, Mrs. Becky Hill publicly resigned from her office as Colleton County Clerk of Court. Justin Bamberg, Mrs. Hill’s attorney, told …
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By Dana Erickson
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4/4/24
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Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh didn’t tell the truth when FBI agents repeatedly asked him where the more than six million dollars he stole ended up and whether another attorney helped him steal …
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By Scott Grooms
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4/4/24
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This week’s Spotlight is Jason Lee Cook. Jason was born in Charleston and raised in Colleton County. He graduated from Walterboro High School and has operated the media department for PRTC for the …
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By Scott Grooms
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4/4/24
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The National League of Cities celebrated its 100-year anniversary (1924-2024) at the Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC, March 10-13, 2024. President Joe Biden was the keynote speaker …
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4/4/24
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The Walterboro Civitan Club held its March 28th meeting at Dukes Barbecue. The meeting was called to order by Civitan President, Kimber Santorella by ringing of the bell, recitation of the Civitan …
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By: Scott Grooms
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4/4/24
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Every year the chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® select one of their members as Soror of the Year. In February 2024 Xi Omega Omega Chapter of Walterboro, South Carolina named Valerie …
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Written by: Anna Stevens Bright
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4/4/24
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The Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule announces the first of several updates to the …
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4/4/24
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Earlier this year South Carolina and 15 other states opted to not sign a letter of intent to be involved with the Summer EBT Program. This program would provide those who meet certain criteria with …
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4/4/24
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Volunteers from numerous local organizations came together to renovate the exterior of a Green Pond home. Pastor Dave of the Jacksonboro Baptist Church and Curtis Magwood of the Agape Word of the …
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By Scott Grooms
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4/4/24
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On March 23, 2024, the Walterboro Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated hosted a Get Out the Vote: Voter Engagement and Mobilization training. The nonpartisan training was …
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4/4/24
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At a meeting of the Colleton County Historic and Preservation Society (CCHAPS), one the areas native sons gave a presentation close to his heart. Matthew Hiott presented his father’s book …
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4/4/24
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A Small Business Administration agency declaration for South Carolina has been approved by the Governor for those affected by the January 8, 2024, tornado. The declaration includes Colleton, Bamberg, …
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4/4/24
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After a distinguished and honorable career in the U.S. Navy, the USS Yorktown (the fourth ship to bear the name) was decommissioned in 1970 and in 1975 was towed to Charleston to act as the main …
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By Dana Erickson
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4/4/24
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With a ribbon cutting and a line of patrons waiting to be the first in the door, the long awaited Ollie’s store opened its doors in the Ivanhoe Shopping Center.
Steven Smith the Ollie’s …
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By Scott Grooms
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3/28/24
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This week’s Spotlight is on Katelyn Barwick. Katlyn was born and raised in Walterboro and is a graduate of Colleton County High School and Charleston Southern University where she graduated with a …
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By Scott Grooms
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3/28/24
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When I was just a young girl, growing up on Wiley Street in Walterboro, I attended school in our neighborhood. There was a woman I remember very well, who was an educator to her heart, Mrs. Virginia …
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By: Anna Stevens Bright
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3/28/24
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