Colleton County has entered into a landmark agreement with Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) to provide higher education and technical certification programs for county residents. The TCL Colleton Campus will be located at the Colleton County Career Center, 1085 Thunderbolt Drive in Walterboro. TCL plans to expand into fields such as CNC machining, HVAC and electric vehicle technology. The Colleton campus already has programs offering certifications in health science programs, welding and commercial driver’s license (CDL).
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January 24, 2025 - The Small Business Administration (SBA) approved SBA loan assistance for victims from the November Edisto River Flooding (November 2024). The deadline to apply for physical damages to your home is March 24, 2025 and the deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses is October 22, 2025. More information is available here(opens in a new tab). Apply by clicking the "Apply for SBA Disaster Loans" button above or go to www.sba.gov/disaster(opens in a new tab). Additional information can be found at www.colletonfire.com/recovery.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: September 16, 2025
Media Contact: K.C. Campbell, Public Information Officer
Public Notice - Closure of Convenience Sites
For the first time in quite some time, Dogwood Hills Golf Course welcomed twenty youth golfers for a three-day golf camp in July. The camp was held on days the course is closed for maintenance, allowing the campers to have full reign over the course. Three very talented Colleton County Parks and Recreation employees instructed the campers and provided lessons on the basics of golf, rules of the game, and sportsmanship. On the final day of camp, the hot July sun proved to be too much for the campers, so the staff quickly organized several challenging indoor games.
Colleton County Awarded Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting
COLLETON COUNTY - Colleton County was recently awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting during the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2024. This is the eleventh year in a row that Colleton County has received the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting.
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Colleton County Economic Alliance (CCEA) proudly announces the promotion of Donna Lamb to project manager. She began her new role July 1. “Donna has a passion for her community and consistently builds strong relationships with our allies and existing industries.” “Her institutional knowledge, tenacity and professionalism make her an extremely valuable part of our economic development program and an ideal fit for the newly-created project manager role,” said Brantley Strickland, Executive Director of the CCEA.
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Murdaugh Becomes First Colletonian to Chair SouthernCarolina Alliance
COLLETON COUNTY- The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) has named Brantley Strickland its 2025 Rising Star in recognition of his exceptional service, leadership and promise in the field of economic development.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 20, 2025
Media Contact: K.C. Campbell, Public Information Officer
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