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    Fire destroys church building in Town of Smoaks

    Church Fire
    A fire destroyed a church edifice in the Town of Smoaks early Tuesday morning when electrical wiring malfunctioned in a rear building addition, according to fire officials.

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    Vandal breaks glass at Walterboro Gun Shop

    Gun Shop
    Walterboro Department of Public Safety officers routinely performed multiple property checks on the Walterboro Gun Shop prior to its plate glass window being broken out at daybreak, Wednesday morning.

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    Fireworks Safety

    LatosiaFireworks and celebrations go together, especially during News Years, the Fourth of July and any other special holiday. But fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burns and eye injuries. Remember these safety tips, when it comes to buying, using, or enjoying fireworks:

    • CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER PLAY WITH OR LIGHT FIREWORKS!

    • Always buy form an established retail outlet.

    • Never make your own fireworks, and be on the lookout for people experimenting with home made fireworks.

    Creating Memories

    LillieLast week my husband’s seventy-nine year old mother suffered two strokes within a twenty-four hour period. The second was more severe than the first. My mother-in law loves to entertain, shop at her favorite stores and takes pride in her ability to drive to where ever she needs to go. She may be able to regain some of her previous capabilities and she has resolved to do so. However, as I watched her lying in her hospital bed, I thought of how this woman whom I loved so dearly as if she was my own mother, life changed so drastically within just a few hours.

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    Buckner named Executive Director

    Dwayne Buckner
    The Lowcounty Community Action Agency Board of Directors named Dwayne T. Buckner at its new Executive Director, last month.

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    Special Farmers Market opens on July 3rd

    For this week only, the Walterboro Farmers Market will be open on Friday rather than Saturday.

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    Obituary:Deacon Fred Pinckney

    Deacon Fred Pinckney, son of the late Rufus and Mary Lee Bolden was born in Yemassee, South Carolina on June 25, 1925. He was called to be with the Lord on June 26, 2009 at his residence in Walterboro, South Carolina.

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    CCSO facilitates Project Keep Cool

    Project Keep Cool
    For the first year in Colleton, Project Keep Cool offered an opportunity for qualified residents to collect a free fan or air conditioner to beat the summer heat on Saturday, June 27th.

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    Colleton sees 7th killing in 2009

    private club
    The seventh victim of a fatal shooting has been pronounced in Colleton County early Saturday, June 27th at Leon’s nightclub in Round O, South Carolina.

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    Crime Blotter

    “My Mechanic Sold My Car” A deputy met with a victim at the Sheriff’s Office in regards to a stolen vehicle. Read more »

    Cougar Track Club Competes at Myrtle Beach

    track meet
    Members of the Cougar Track Club spent the weekend of June 13 - 14 at Myrtle Beach where they competed in the SCUSATF Junior Olympics Championship. This was the first of two events which leads to the National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships which will be held at Irwin Belk Track, AT & T State University, Greensboro, NC.

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    Having a Ball

    softball
    A little bit of sweat and hard work, started Monday morning as thirty-two kids ventured to the Colleton County Recreation Center to participate in Coach Rusty Adams’s softball clinic.

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    Roundtable Question

    What can the Rockets do to make up for the possible loss of Yao Ming for the 2009-2010 season?

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