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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 […]
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.
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, […]
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.
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.
'Energizing our students for a brighter future' theme of Palmetto Electric Annual Meeting
RIDGELAND, SC – 4,933 members registered and voted at Palmetto Electric Cooperative’s 2024 Annual Meeting, and the fun-filled event was once again a success. Drive-thru registration and voting were held May 2, 3, and 4 at the co-op’s Ridgeland office. Members were able to drive-thru, register and cast a vote for the Board of Directors election. Palmetto Electric employees were on hand to distribute registration gifts and assist members with any questions.
News About Town: Estill mayor graduates Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute
Mayor Kim Wiley of the Town of Estill has graduated from the Advanced Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day in February. The Municipal Association offers the Advanced Institute exclusively to graduates of the Municipal...
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.
Polaris Tech Charter School elects new board members
Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland held an election April 23-25 which allowed staff and enrolled families to vote for its board of directors. Polaris Tech is a state-approved, tuition-free charter school serving kindergarten through high school students from Jasper, Beaufort, Hampton and Colleton counties. The school is located on Grays Highway, directly across from the Ridgeland Claude Dean Airport.
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 […]
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...
USC-Salk Aviation Take Flight! Camp
Thirty-two students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades at Colleton County Middle School soared to high heights when they attended the 2-day 2024 Aviation Take Flight! Camp sponsored by USC-Salkehatchie (USC-Salk), Tuskegee Airmen, Boeing, and Colleton County Middle School District. Tracey Beach was the camp coordinator for USC-Salk, and Edward Williams, the director of the Colleton County School District robotics program and a technology teacher, coordinated the event at the Colleton County Middle School.
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