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Krystal hosting in-person hiring event for new Walterboro location

Walterboro · Walterboro

Krystal hosting in-person hiring event for new Walterboro location

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCBD) – Krystal is looking for employees to work at the burger chain’s soon-to-open Walterboro location. The Georgia-based fast food spot will host an in-person hiring event on Wednesday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1222 Bells Highway, the site of the new location. Officials said the crew hopes to hire 40 new team members for all shifts.Those interested should bring a valid ID and their Social Security number. No prior e…See the Story

'Front Porch Of The Lowcountry': Local Leaders Confront Rising Violence

Colleton County · Colleton County

'Front Porch Of The Lowcountry': Local Leaders Confront Rising Violence

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Political, municipal, police leaders in Colleton County to provide updates on ongoing crime wave...Read Article

Boy 'severely injured' after being thrown from moped in Colleton County crash

Colleton County · Colleton County

Boy 'severely injured' after being thrown from moped in Colleton County crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A child suffered severe injuries Saturday after being thrown several feet in a moped versus vehicle crash. The collision happened at the intersection of Foxfield Road and Fourth Street just before 4 p.m., according to Colleton County Fire Rescue. Officials said the child, believed to be 11 years old, was thrown roughly 30 feet into a ditch, causing multiple traumatic injuries. Once at the scene, witnesses told firs…Read Article

Colleton Medical Center Honors Frist Humanitarian and Nursing Excellence Award Recipients

On Thursday, June 5, Team Colleton gathered to honor the 2025 Frist Humanitarian and Excellence in Nursing award recipients.Walterboro · Walterboro Read Article

The Latest On Buster Murdaugh’s Defamation Lawsuit

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Alex Murdaugh's son says documentary filmmakers "deliberately created, edited and promoted content that conveyed a defamatory implication."Alex Murdaugh · Walterboro Read Article

Officials looking for missing man in Colleton County

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WALTERSBORO, S.C. (WSAV) — Colleton County officials are looking for a 34-year-old man who was last seen Wednesday. Clayton Earl Lane was last seen at the Baymont Inn on May 28. His friends and family have not heard from him since then and are concerned for his well-being, the Colleton County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) reported. Lane is reported to be 5'9" and 180 lbs. with brown eyes and brown hair. It's unknown if he is traveling on foot or by ve…Walterboro · Walterboro Read Article

1 dead after running off road, hitting tree near Walterboro

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - A driver was killed early Saturday morning after hitting a tree along Benton Farm Road. Master Trooper William Bennett with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the single-vehicle crash happened around 12:15 a.m. about five miles north of Walterboro. The driver of a 2012 Chevy SUV, who was the only occupant, ran off the side of Benton Farm Road, then ran off the opposite side of the road and hit a tree. The drive…Walterboro · Walterboro Read Article

Colleton County Deputies Investigating Deadly Drive-by Shooting

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COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – Authorities in Colleton County are investigating a deadly drive-by shooting. Deputies with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office responded to an address on King Street in Walterboro around 3:40 p.m. Saturday and found one person dead in the backyard of a home. The sheriff’s office believes the shooting was a targeted attack involving multiple people exchanging gunfire. Detectives have identified a person of interest…Walterboro · Walterboro See the Story

She Died Alone in a Hot Car While Her Mom Got High and Had Sex Just Feet Away — and She Couldn’t Even Cry for Help

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Rita Pangalangan and her boyfriend, Larry King Jr., were convicted of murder in connection with the hot car death of Rita's daughter CristinaBrice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home Cristina PangalanganAfter spending nearly six hours unattended in the back seat of her mother’s car on a hot South Carolina day, 13-year-old Cristina Pangalangan died with blistered skin and a soiled diaper.The girl, who had cerebral palsy, used a wheelchair and was no…Colleton County · Colleton County See the Story

Fire destroys Colleton County home; 2 firefighters were injured

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

COLLETON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A family was displaced Friday night after a fire destroyed their Colleton County home. Crews with Colleton County Fire Rescue responded to the fire on Augusta Highway in the Springtown area around 10:23 p.m. Loris farm owner says kangaroo, brother had close bond at time of man’s death A family member told fire-rescue officials that she woke up to smoke and found the home was on fire. She then alerted two othe…Colleton County · Colleton County Read Article

Public Notice Requirement for Pipeline Projects in SC Dropped by House Vote

Public Notice Requirement for Pipeline Projects in SC Dropped by House Vote Daniel Onyango Wed, 05/07/2025 - 12:13 A sweeping energy bill is back before the South Carolina Senate this week after the House of Representatives approved significant changes, including the removal of a requirement for improved public notice on new pipeline projects. The move has drawn criticism from environmental advocates and raises questions as the legislative sess…Colleton County · Colleton County Read Article