Walterboro, S.C. – The City of Walterboro, known for its historic charm and abundant natural resources, will play host this June to the “Longest Walk 3” (Reversing Diabetes 2011), a 5000 mile walk/run relay across America to raise awareness of diabetes among Native Americans. Hosted by the Colleton County “Eat Smart Move More” Clemson University …
Mayors meet with Governor Haley at the State House
Mayor Bill Young of the City of Walterboro was among the state’s mayors who met with Governor Haley in Columbia on Tuesday, May 31. Columbia – More than 40 mayors from cities and towns across the state met with Governor Nikki Haley today to offer their hand as partners in the state’s economic development efforts. …
Shooting Incident in Walterboro Under Investigation
Walterboro Public Safety is investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 2:10 am this morning in front of the Comfort Zone, a restaurant and bar located at 115 East Washington Street in Walterboro. Pursuant to a call for service at the address, Walterboro Public Safety officers established a crime scene and confirmed that there were …
Three Arrests Made in Walterboro Shooting Incident
Walterboro, S.C. – Walterboro Public Safety, along with the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, has made three arrests in conjunction with the May 14th shooting incident at Wimberly’s Car Wash in Walterboro, located at 1209 Hampton Street. Following a call for service at this address, Walterboro Public Safety officers discovered numerous spent shell casings in the …
Walterboro Investigates Shooting Incident
Walterboro, S.C. – Walterboro Public Safety officers responded to shots fired at Wimberly’s Car Wash, located at 1209 Hampton Street, on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at approximately 3:40 p.m. On arriving at the scene, officers observed no one in the vicinity of the carwash, but they did find shell casings. The officers proceeded to secure …
Walterboro Makes Drug Bust
Walterboro, S.C. – Walterboro Public Safety, along with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Joint Enforcement Team (JET) have seized a Psilocybin mushroom grow facility at 537 Warren Street in Walterboro. Following a call on May 10, 2011, Walterboro Public Safety officers discovered suspicious materials. After obtaining a search warrant, the officers found materials consistent …
Charleston Currents: Local lawyer earns Leadership in Law award
Published March 28, 2011 Robertson H. Wendt Jr. has been selected as one of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2011 Leadership in Law honorees. Wendt, whose law office is based in North Charleston, specializes in legal issues relating to Social Security and other disability benefits. He is one of 15 in the state and three in …
Washington and Lee University News: Recognition for a Rodney Dangerfield
Published April 1, 2011 In his 30-year legal career, Washington and Lee alumnus Rob Wendt, of the Class of 1978, has specialized in issues involving the environment, mental health patients and the disabled. He has become a specialist in Social Security disability issues. Rob recently described his work this way to a reporter for a …
Charleston Regional Business Journal: People in the News
Published in the Charleston Regional Business Journal on April 11, 2011 Jarrard, Nowell & Russell LLC has named Thomas M. Spade senior accountant, bringing Spade’s former sole practice into the firm. Spade was previously a staff accountant with Thiem, Jackson & Pace CPAs in Charleston.
Take Back Nature at Edisto on Warm Pre-Summer Days
Edisto Island, S.C. – As spring settles in with longer days and with summer just around the proverbial corner, this quiet coastal island destination in the South Carolina Lowcountry gets set to take in all the natural bounty that abounds during high season here. Visitors and residents are invited to languish in the warm sunny …
