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Colleton County announces new hurricane evacuation zones ahead of 2024 hurricane season
COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — Colleton County has announced new hurricane evacuation zones for the 2024 Hurricane Season, which begins on June 1st. The Fire-Rescue’s Emergency Management Division says that depending on location, citizens may be in a different evacuation zone than in previous years. “Evacuation zones are typically updated every 10 years or […]
Veteran of the Week – William Brown
Beaufort’s William Brown, 70, a 1970 graduate of Beaufort High School, joined the United States Army in New York City in 1972. After Basic Training at Fort Dix, N.J., he trained at Fort Jackson as a Quartermaster, becoming a supply specialist. His first duty station was at Fort Hood, Texas, followed by three years at Karlsruhe, Germany. Returning to the states, he was posted to Kelly AFB in San Antonio, Texas, for four years, then to Baumholder, Germany supporting units stationed there. He returned to serve at Fort Benning, Ga., before a return assignment in Germany, his time at Wurzburg. Back to the states, he was stationed for a tour at the National Defense University, Washington, D.C., before his final assignment at Fort Bliss, Texas, from which he retired in 1995 as a Master Sergeant with more than 22 years of continuous service. Today he serves with American Legion Beaufort Post 207.
Chamber presents 64th annual Jasper on the Move awards
Many local businesses and individuals received awards during an April 25 ceremony in recognition for their work in helping Jasper County continue to move forward and grow. The Jasper County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 64th annual Jasper on the Move installation and awards banquet at Legacy Oaks Preserve in Ridgeland.
Mighty Lions turn tables, take state title from BA
The stage was set with the same principal players as last spring’s act, but the Holy Trinity girls soccer team was determined to write a new ending for the encore. Izzy Harter converted a pair of headers off perfectly-placed corner kicks to the far post, and goalkeeper Abby Schaub and the Mighty Lions’ back line made the margin stand for a 2-0 win and a SCISA 2A/1A title to cap a perfect 12-0 season for Holy Trinity, which lost to the Eagles in last year’s championship game.
Warriors, Eagles sending numbers to state track meet
They’re getting accustomed to hanging state championship banners around the track in Seabrook, and it might be time to make room for a couple more after the Whale Branch Warriors had a huge number of athletes qualify for the SCHSL Track and Field Championships. Whale Branch will send 15...
Two finalists named for Beaufort’s Police Chief job
Interim Chief Price, NC’s Klamar will meet Council, Citizen’s Council, staff, public on Friday, May 17. The City of Beaufort has narrowed its searched for a new Chief of Police to two finalists, and the public can become much more familiar with them on Friday, May 17, in three different events.
Beaufort’s Robert Smalls will be memorialized outside Statehouse
COLUMBIA — Legislators agreed unanimously to memorialize Robert Smalls on Statehouse grounds with a monument that itself will make history. The bill legislators sent Thursday, May 9, to the governor’s desk creates a commission to design the monument, decide where to put it, and raise money to pay for it.
Roof collapses on South Carolina 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 911 to report a building was on fire around 9:16 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story wood frame home was […]
Leadership Beaufort graduates 39th class
Hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Leadership Beaufort program celebrated its 39th class of graduates this week. The program is a nine-month program that guides a select group of local professionals through an in-depth view of cultural, economic, historic, social, educational, environmental and government resources. Participants not...
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