Sparta Live
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Three, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Here is some information you might not know
I have had enough of the media lounging to us by protecting violent protestors, while at the same time deep throating up conservative groups. I am tired of the left spewing … Read the rest
Acts of goodness pay off | Faith | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Three, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Does being kind to others cost you anything? Is being kind to others going to hurt you in any way? Has being kind to others ever caused you to have sleepless nights? Will being kind to others cause a debilitating … Read the rest
History has instructed us to be civilized people | Column | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
History has always been something we wish in many ways we could switch. When we look over our shoulder and back in time, we see there have been so many tragedies and even atrocities that we cringe at how depraved … Read the rest
Pull up your big damsel leggings and let it go | Column | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Lots of people are calling for the head of Stratford High School Principal Heather Taylor. After all, she embez… no, wait. OK, she assaulted a stu–… no, wait. She falsified test scor… no, wait. She embarked screaming during a PTA … Read the rest
Retired teachers to meet at library Thursday Sept. Seven | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
THE COLLETON COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION-RETIRED will meet Thursday Sept. Seven at ten a.m. at the Colleton County Memorial Library. The meeting is open to all persons who have retired from school systems. For information call 843-866-2167.
Teenagers invited to join 4-H | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Join 4-H! All youth Grades 9-12 are invited to join Colleton County Teenage Ambassadors 4-H. The very first meeting will be held Wednesday at Five:30 PM in Room two hundred twenty two at the Colleton Clemson Extension Office. Registration fee is $Ten.00. The Clemson … Read the rest
God has a plan for all of us | A Survivor’s Story | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Walterboro woman sees battle with cancer as ‘another chance to live’
Heather Stone observed her grandmother suffer with lung and breast cancer. She always swore when she turned 35, she’d commence getting mammograms and keep up with precautionary measures.
Healthy Peak | Clemson Extension Service
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Off the Field | Alicia Marie Roberson | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Alicia Marie Roberson is a senior at Colleton County High School where she is a six-year varsity letterman for the Lady Cougars tennis team. She is the daughter of Phillip and Angela Roberson of Canadys. Her grandparents are Ray and … Read the rest
Smedley receives CNC certificate | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Chris Smedley holds his degree from the CNC course at Palmetto Training Institute. With him are Eddie Jackson, PTS director, left, and Chris Morrison, CNC instructor.
WHS Class of one thousand nine hundred fifty seven holds 60th reunion | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
The Walterboro High School class of one thousand nine hundred fifty seven held its 60th reunion Saturday at the Colleton Museum. Pictured are: front row: Jackie Herndon, C.J. Friend DeLoach, Lewis Harris, Bob Knox, John Parker, Julie Blocker, Elsa Cooler Liner, Janis Kinsey Blocker; 2nd … Read the rest
Colleton Medical staff ‘stuffs the bus’ | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
The staff at Colleton Medical Center “stuffed the bus” with school supplies which were donated to the Colleton County School District. The supplies were delivered Friday by Marilyn Fryar, left, picture with Ferando Middleton and Caron Acute. The event, spearheaded … Read the rest
A picker’s life | Larry Duncan | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
There are two passions in Larry Duncan’s life: his wifey Kathy and banjo music.
For almost half a century, Duncan has been playing bluegrass banjo.
Observe his fingers nimbly fly through the notes and chords as … Read the rest
Get ready during National Preparedness Month
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Friday Sept. One marks the beginning of National Preparedness Month (NPM) 2017. With Hurricane Irma churning toward the U.S. across the Atlantic, now is the ideal time to get ready.
This year’s theme is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead. You Can.” … Read the rest
CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame to induct seven on Sept. Eight | Sports | the Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
The Colleton County High School Athletic Hall of Fame Committee announced plans to induct seven members to the Hall of Fame during halftime of the Cougar’s home football game against Lakewood High School scheduled for Friday … Read the rest
Crosby working at Benchmark | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Cameron Crosby, a CNC graduate of Colleton County High School and Palmetto Training Inc. at the Colleton County Abilities Center, was recruited by Benchmark Machine Company in Summerville for a machinist’s position. He has been working there since June and … Read the rest
Making plans to help the unemployed | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Palmetto Training School President Eddie Jackson and his assistant, Kristina Hale, met with local government officials last week to attempt to improve funding opportunities for those who are unemployed and need training to get a better job.
All-Stars go 2-2 on Saturday | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
The Colleton County All-Stars hosted Allendale on Saturday Aug. Twenty six at Cougar Stadium, going 2-2 on the day.
The Dynamites won 26-6 in their division. Cayden Grayson scored two touchdowns, while Allen Stephens and Antonio Holmes, … Read the rest
Crime Reports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
A Colleton County Sheriff’s Office deputy was called to a parking lot on Jefferies Boulevard the evening of Aug. Twenty six to talk to a motorist who had become a target for gunfire.
Bomb threat will cost a year | Court | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
A Cottageville man learned he will spend one year behind bars hen he appeared in Colleton County General Sessions Court this week.
Tony Freeman, 39, of Cottageville, pled guilty to charges of forgery, possession of methamphetamine and making a bomb … Read the rest
Lady Cougar Tennis earns very first win of season | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
By CINDY CROSBY
The Colleton County High School Lady Cougar Tennis team earned its very first win of the season last Thursday Aug. Twenty four in an away match against Wade Hampton High School.
Ways to help horses in Texas | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Three:51 pm
The USEF Equine Disaster Ease Fund put out a call to the equestrian community on Monday to donate towards hurricane aid and ease for horses in the Houston, Tx., area and the response has been remarkable. Since that call to … Read the rest
Better pack up your tank tonight | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Three:49 pm
Why are gas prices rising so rapidly?
According to U.S. News and World Report, Hurricane Harvey knocked out inbetween 2-3 million barrels per day of oil refining capacity, over 500,000 barrels per day of crude oil production and 1.Five billion … Read the rest
Joyce Lawhon | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | August 31, two thousand seventeen 11:30 am
Care of Parker-Rhoden Funeral Home
WALTERBORO: Mrs. Joyce Dantzler Kinard Lawhon lost her battle with cancer Tuesday afternoon, August 29th at the Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro. The family helped her feast her 82nd bday Saturday.
How to help disaster survivors in Texas | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen 9:07 am
By SIRENA L. MEMMINGER
Colleton County Emergency Preparedness Agency
The compassion and generosity of the American people is never more evident than during and after a disaster. It is individuals, non-profits, faith- and community-based organizations, private sector playmates, and governmental … Read the rest
JV Lady Cougars begin season | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
The Colleton County Junior Varsity Lady Cougar Volleyball team competed in two tri-matches last week against Wade Hampton High School, Branchville High School, Cane Bay High School and Beaufort High School. The JV squad went 0-4 … Read the rest
Lady Cougar Volleyball takes 3rd in silver bracket | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
Photos by JIM KILLIAN
The Lady Cougar Volleyball team finished in third place in the Silver bracket in Saturday’s PRTC Invitational. Colleton County was the No. Three seed in the four-team silver bracket that included Hilton … Read the rest
Lady Hawks capture bronze in PRTC Invitational | Sports | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | August 31, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
By CINDY CROSBY
The Colleton Prep Lady Hawk Volleyball team finished in very first place in the bronze division of the PRTC Invitational held this past weekend locally. Injecting bracket play as the No. Two seed, the Lady Hawks defeated … Read the rest
Walterboro Live, Keeping You – Plugged In – To Colleton County
Sparta Live
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen Five:57 pm
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen Five:52 pm
From the National Hurricane Center:
Fixes from the latest satellite and radar imagery suggest that Irma is moving a little north of due west.
A strong ridge extending southwestward from the central Atlantic is expected to steer Irma west-northwestward during … Read the rest
Samuel Stokes | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen Trio:50 pm
Samuel F Stokes
Care of Owens Funeral Home, Branchville
Samuel F. Stokes, 80, of seven hundred sixty Community Ave., Smoaks, died August 30, two thousand seventeen at Veterans Victory House Nursing Home in Walterboro.
Friends may call at the residence and the funeral home.
Supplies already embarking to diminish | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen Three:02 pm
Even through Irma is not expected to influence the area until the very first of next week, supplies are already beginning to diminish in area stores. This picture is of the water shelves at BiLo about three p.m. today (Tuesday.) There … Read the rest
SSGT. Donald Owen | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:55 am
SSGT. Donald “Donny” Allen Owen, US Army, (Ret.)
Care of Woodridge Funeral Home, Lexington
COLUMBIA – A private, family memorial service for Donald A. Owen, 66, of Columbia, will be held at a later date. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington … Read the rest
How to put up plywood over windows | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:50 am
Irma | eleven a.m. Update Sept. Five | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:26 am
From Colleton County Emergency Preparedness:
At eleven AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Irma was located
near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 58.Four West. Irma is moving toward
the west near fourteen mph (22 km/h), and this general movability … Read the rest
SCDOT offers evacuation map app | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:03 am
The S.C. Department of Transportation has an evacuation route app here:
Basically, the coastal areas will evacuate up Bells Highway (Hwy. 64) and Augusta Highway (Hwy. 61.) If you determine to evacuate, check out the map before planning your … Read the rest
John Winn | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:54 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
Mr. John Franklin Winn, 85, of Ehrhardt, passed away Tuesday, August 29, two thousand seventeen at his residence. He was a son of the late Barney Elliott Winn, Sr. and Phoebie Marie … Read the rest
Gerran Weeks | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:52 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
BAMBERG – Mr. WilliaM “Gerran” Weeks, IV, 36, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, two thousand seventeen at his residence. He was a son of William G. Weeks, III … Read the rest
Gerardo Vail | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:51 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
LODGE – Gerardo Alvarez Vail, AGE 36, of Lodge, entered into rest Friday morning, August 25, 2017. He was a son of Guadalupe Alzarez Zacarias and Luisa Vail Perez
Joseph Garofano | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:50 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
WALTERBORO – Mr. Joseph Alfred Garofano, Sr., 93, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, August 27, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. He was the … Read the rest
Keri Bunch | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:48 am
KERI JENNIFER BUNCH
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
Keri Jennifer Martin Bunch, 40, of Biloxi, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
She was a daughter of Kathy Shearer Ferriter and the late David Bruce … Read the rest
Carl Forest | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:Ten am
Care of Brice Herndon Crematory
COTTAGEVILLE – Mr. Carl Andrew Forest, 67, of Cottageville, entered into rest Saturday morning, September Two, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro. He was a son of the late Curtis Lee … Read the rest
Irma’s sustained winds now near one hundred seventy five mph | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 8:34 am
From the Colleton County Emergency Preparedness Agency:
At 8:00 A.M. AST (1200 UTC), the distinct eye center of Hurricane Irma
was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 57.7 West. Irma is
moving toward the west near fourteen mph (22 … Read the rest
Letters to the Editor | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Three, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Here is some information you might not know
I have had enough of the media lounging to us by protecting violent protestors, while at the same time deep throating up conservative groups. I am tired of the left spewing … Read the rest
Acts of goodness pay off | Faith | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Three, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Does being kind to others cost you anything? Is being kind to others going to hurt you in any way? Has being kind to others ever caused you to have sleepless nights? Will being kind to others cause a debilitating … Read the rest
History has trained us to be civilized people | Column | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
History has always been something we wish in many ways we could switch. When we look over our shoulder and back in time, we see there have been so many tragedies and even atrocities that we cringe at how depraved … Read the rest
Pull up your big woman leggings and let it go | Column | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Lots of people are calling for the head of Stratford High School Principal Heather Taylor. After all, she embez… no, wait. OK, she assaulted a stu–… no, wait. She falsified test scor… no, wait. She commenced screaming during a PTA … Read the rest
Retired teachers to meet at library Thursday Sept. Seven | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
THE COLLETON COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION-RETIRED will meet Thursday Sept. Seven at ten a.m. at the Colleton County Memorial Library. The meeting is open to all persons who have retired from school systems. For information call 843-866-2167.
Teenagers invited to join 4-H | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Join 4-H! All youth Grades 9-12 are invited to join Colleton County Teenage Ambassadors 4-H. The very first meeting will be held Wednesday at Five:30 PM in Room two hundred twenty two at the Colleton Clemson Extension Office. Registration fee is $Ten.00. The Clemson … Read the rest
God has a plan for all of us | A Survivor’s Story | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Walterboro woman sees battle with cancer as ‘another chance to live’
Heather Stone observed her grandmother suffer with lung and breast cancer. She always swore when she turned 35, she’d commence getting mammograms and keep up with precautionary measures.
Healthy Peak | Clemson Extension Service
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Off the Field | Alicia Marie Roberson | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Alicia Marie Roberson is a senior at Colleton County High School where she is a six-year varsity letterman for the Lady Cougars tennis team. She is the daughter of Phillip and Angela Roberson of Canadys. Her grandparents are Ray and … Read the rest
Smedley receives CNC certificate | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Chris Smedley holds his degree from the CNC course at Palmetto Training Institute. With him are Eddie Jackson, PTS director, left, and Chris Morrison, CNC instructor.
WHS Class of one thousand nine hundred fifty seven holds 60th reunion | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
The Walterboro High School class of one thousand nine hundred fifty seven held its 60th reunion Saturday at the Colleton Museum. Pictured are: front row: Jackie Herndon, C.J. Friend DeLoach, Lewis Harris, Bob Knox, John Parker, Julie Blocker, Elsa Cooler Liner, Janis Kinsey Blocker; 2nd … Read the rest
Colleton Medical staff ‘stuffs the bus’ | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
The staff at Colleton Medical Center “stuffed the bus” with school supplies which were donated to the Colleton County School District. The supplies were delivered Friday by Marilyn Fryar, left, picture with Ferando Middleton and Caron Acute. The event, spearheaded … Read the rest
A picker’s life | Larry Duncan | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
There are two passions in Larry Duncan’s life: his wifey Kathy and banjo music.
For almost half a century, Duncan has been playing bluegrass banjo.
Witness his fingers nimbly fly through the notes and chords as … Read the rest
Walterboro Live, Keeping You – Plugged In – To Colleton County
Sparta Live
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen Five:57 pm
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen Five:52 pm
From the National Hurricane Center:
Fixes from the latest satellite and radar imagery suggest that Irma is moving a little north of due west.
A strong ridge extending southwestward from the central Atlantic is expected to steer Irma west-northwestward during … Read the rest
Samuel Stokes | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen Three:50 pm
Samuel F Stokes
Care of Owens Funeral Home, Branchville
Samuel F. Stokes, 80, of seven hundred sixty Community Ave., Smoaks, died August 30, two thousand seventeen at Veterans Victory House Nursing Home in Walterboro.
Friends may call at the residence and the funeral home.
Supplies already commencing to diminish | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen Trio:02 pm
Even through Irma is not expected to influence the area until the very first of next week, supplies are already beginning to diminish in area stores. This picture is of the water shelves at BiLo about three p.m. today (Tuesday.) There … Read the rest
SSGT. Donald Owen | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:55 am
SSGT. Donald “Donny” Allen Owen, US Army, (Ret.)
Care of Woodridge Funeral Home, Lexington
COLUMBIA – A private, family memorial service for Donald A. Owen, 66, of Columbia, will be held at a later date. Woodridge Funeral Home of Lexington … Read the rest
How to put up plywood over windows | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:50 am
Irma | eleven a.m. Update Sept. Five | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:26 am
From Colleton County Emergency Preparedness:
At eleven AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Irma was located
near latitude 16.8 North, longitude 58.Four West. Irma is moving toward
the west near fourteen mph (22 km/h), and this general movement … Read the rest
SCDOT offers evacuation map app | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 11:03 am
The S.C. Department of Transportation has an evacuation route app here:
Basically, the coastal areas will evacuate up Bells Highway (Hwy. 64) and Augusta Highway (Hwy. 61.) If you determine to evacuate, check out the map before planning your … Read the rest
John Winn | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:54 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
Mr. John Franklin Winn, 85, of Ehrhardt, passed away Tuesday, August 29, two thousand seventeen at his residence. He was a son of the late Barney Elliott Winn, Sr. and Phoebie Marie … Read the rest
Gerran Weeks | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:52 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
BAMBERG – Mr. WilliaM “Gerran” Weeks, IV, 36, of Bamberg, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, two thousand seventeen at his residence. He was a son of William G. Weeks, III … Read the rest
Gerardo Vail | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:51 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
LODGE – Gerardo Alvarez Vail, AGE 36, of Lodge, entered into rest Friday morning, August 25, 2017. He was a son of Guadalupe Alzarez Zacarias and Luisa Vail Perez
Joseph Garofano | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:50 am
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
WALTERBORO – Mr. Joseph Alfred Garofano, Sr., 93, of Walterboro, entered into rest Sunday evening, August 27, 2017, at the Colleton Medical Center in Walterboro. He was the … Read the rest
Keri Bunch | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:48 am
KERI JENNIFER BUNCH
Care of Brice Herndon, Funeral Chapels and Crematory
Keri Jennifer Martin Bunch, 40, of Biloxi, Mississippi, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 29, 2017.
She was a daughter of Kathy Shearer Ferriter and the late David Bruce … Read the rest
Carl Forest | Obituary | The Press and Standard
Posted by Myiah Blakeney | September Five, two thousand seventeen 9:Ten am
Care of Brice Herndon Crematory
COTTAGEVILLE – Mr. Carl Andrew Forest, 67, of Cottageville, entered into rest Saturday morning, September Two, 2017, at Pruitt Health Care Center in Walterboro. He was a son of the late Curtis Lee … Read the rest
Irma’s sustained winds now near one hundred seventy five mph | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Five, two thousand seventeen 8:34 am
From the Colleton County Emergency Preparedness Agency:
At 8:00 A.M. AST (1200 UTC), the distinct eye center of Hurricane Irma
was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 57.7 West. Irma is
moving toward the west near fourteen mph (22 … Read the rest
Letters to the Editor | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Trio, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Here is some information you might not know
I have had enough of the media lounging to us by protecting violent protestors, while at the same time deep-throating up conservative groups. I am tired of the left spewing … Read the rest
Acts of graciousness pay off | Faith | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Three, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Does being kind to others cost you anything? Is being kind to others going to hurt you in any way? Has being kind to others ever caused you to have sleepless nights? Will being kind to others cause a debilitating … Read the rest
History has trained us to be civilized people | Column | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
History has always been something we wish in many ways we could switch. When we look over our shoulder and back in time, we see there have been so many tragedies and even atrocities that we cringe at how depraved … Read the rest
Pull up your big chick leggings and let it go | Column | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Lots of people are calling for the head of Stratford High School Principal Heather Taylor. After all, she embez… no, wait. OK, she assaulted a stu–… no, wait. She falsified test scor… no, wait. She embarked screaming during a PTA … Read the rest
Retired teachers to meet at library Thursday Sept. Seven | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
THE COLLETON COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION-RETIRED will meet Thursday Sept. Seven at ten a.m. at the Colleton County Memorial Library. The meeting is open to all persons who have retired from school systems. For information call 843-866-2167.
Teenagers invited to join 4-H | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Join 4-H! All youth Grades 9-12 are invited to join Colleton County Teenage Ambassadors 4-H. The very first meeting will be held Wednesday at Five:30 PM in Room two hundred twenty two at the Colleton Clemson Extension Office. Registration fee is $Ten.00. The Clemson … Read the rest
God has a plan for all of us | A Survivor’s Story | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Walterboro woman sees battle with cancer as ‘another chance to live’
Heather Stone observed her grandmother suffer with lung and breast cancer. She always swore when she turned 35, she’d begin getting mammograms and keep up with precautionary measures.
Healthy Peak | Clemson Extension Service
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Off the Field | Alicia Marie Roberson | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September Two, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
Alicia Marie Roberson is a senior at Colleton County High School where she is a six-year varsity letterman for the Lady Cougars tennis team. She is the daughter of Phillip and Angela Roberson of Canadys. Her grandparents are Ray and … Read the rest
Smedley receives CNC certificate | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
Chris Smedley holds his degree from the CNC course at Palmetto Training Institute. With him are Eddie Jackson, PTS director, left, and Chris Morrison, CNC instructor.
WHS Class of one thousand nine hundred fifty seven holds 60th reunion | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
The Walterboro High School class of one thousand nine hundred fifty seven held its 60th reunion Saturday at the Colleton Museum. Pictured are: front row: Jackie Herndon, C.J. Mate DeLoach, Lewis Harris, Bob Knox, John Parker, Julie Blocker, Elsa Cooler Liner, Janis Kinsey Blocker; 2nd … Read the rest
Colleton Medical staff ‘stuffs the bus’ | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 pm
The staff at Colleton Medical Center “stuffed the bus” with school supplies which were donated to the Colleton County School District. The supplies were delivered Friday by Marilyn Fryar, left, picture with Ferando Middleton and Caron Acute. The event, spearheaded … Read the rest
A picker’s life | Larry Duncan | News | The Press and Standard
Posted by The Press and Standard | September 1, two thousand seventeen Five:00 am
By GEORGE SALSBERRY
There are two passions in Larry Duncan’s life: his wifey Kathy and banjo music.
For almost half a century, Duncan has been playing bluegrass banjo.
Witness his fingers nimbly fly through the notes and chords as … Read the rest
