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Joint program could improve tri-county EMS response times
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A new agreement is in the works between Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties that could better help when you experience an emergency. Charleston County’s finance committee approved a new program that would reduce response times when you call EMS on Thursday. Aaron Maciariello, Charleston County Project Officer, said they are […]
Walterboro Lions Club hold Monthly Meeting
The Walterboro Lions Club held its monthly meeting on May 8th at 1:00 PM. The meeting held at Dukes Bar B Que was called to order by Vice President Bob Pence. The meeting began with the singing of “My County tis of Thee” and the Pledge of Allegiance followed by prayer. David Dodd introduced the guest speaker Shawn Lyons of Coastal Electric Cooperative. The group also heard an update on the Rice Festival and heard a review of the Lion’s eye screening program.
Anderson from Wayne Brothers Companies visits CCHS
Mr. Jaime Andersen with Wayne Brothers has partnered with CCHS Career Center to offer careers within their company. Mr. Andersen spoke with some Seniors and shared his career path as he ran a company and built experience as he climbed up the ladder. Mr. Andersen was asked by Wayne Brothers to come work for them where he serves as a Training Instructor. He teachers OSHA in English and Spanish, and he also teaches job-site safety. Wayne Brothers has a specialty as a concrete company, engineering, civil industrial, concrete carpenters, and site prep. Wayne Brothers is known to set the groundwork to build facilities, such as the Google facility. Our CCHS graduates are encouraged to apply today if they are interested in these career opportunities and going straight into the workforce after graduation. To apply they may go to the link in google classroom or see Ms. Footman in the Career Center.
Vick's View
Years ago, my husband and young sons convinced me to go river rafting. I pictured myself gently floating down a river in a fat air filled boat and it sounded like a good idea. So we made reservations in the Smokies at a rafting company and off we went. It...
Results in for Cottageville special election Tuesday night
COTTAGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – The town of Cottageville has a new town council member after a special election Tuesday night. Steve Pelton and Jeremy Shomber competed for an at-large seat on Cottageville Town Council in Colleton County. The unofficial results show Shomber with 57 votes and one early vote, totaling 58. Pelton received 13 votes, […]
Roof collapses on Cottageville home during Friday night fire
COTTAGEVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – A home near Cottageville suffered substantial damage in a Friday night fire. Crews with Colleton County Fire Rescue (CCFR) responded to a home off Rehoboth Road after a neighbor called 9-1-1 to report a building was on fire around 9:16 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story wood frame home was […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash with dump truck, Highway Patrol says
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A motorcyclist was killed during a Monday morning crash in Dorchester County. Lance Cpl. Nick Pye with the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) said the crash happened around 7:00 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17-Alternate and SC 61. Troopers said a Yamaha motorcycle was headed south on Highway […]
Splash into Safety swim program kicks off June 17
Charleston, SC – Across Colleton and Dorchester Counties seven organizations partnered together in 2023 to launch the Splash into Safety swim program. Over the course of the four-week program 335 chil...
Construction for Tri-County Biological Science Center to begin next month
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The long-awaited Tri-County Biological Science Center is weeks away from entering the construction phase. On Thursday, the Charleston County Finance Committee will consider approving a $20,543,082 Guaranteed Maximum Price for construction. The building will be used to conduct forensic DNA testing for Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Laboratory Director, Tom […]
WHAM! Festival Wraps Up
The WHAM! Festival concluded on Saturday with concerts and performances from children’s choruses from area schools. Students from Cottageville, Forest Hills, and Northside Elementary Schools performed songs and even performed a group song. The event was attended by hundreds, included Art Awards in student and adult categories and concluded with concerts for Will Robbins, Jim Brown featuring Three Easy Pieces and The Abbey Elmore Band. The WHAM! Festival (Walterboro History Arts and Music Festival) included performances such as ballets, plays, and concerts. Other events included exhibitions, trivia contests, dance demonstrations, poetry, an even an art walk during the festival that ran from May 3 through the 11.
Denmark Technical College graduates first class at Allendale Correctional Institute
Denmark Technical College is providing hope for the future to incarcerated individuals in South Carolina. On May 8, nine individuals representing the first class of students to graduate from the colle...
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