Smoaks News

South Carolina law enforcement agents have set up shop in Colleton County, hoping to stem a surge in gun violence and gang activity which has led to its highest homicide count in a decade.

Southern Six remember the late Mayfield Brown, Sr. and Vernell Brown On December 27th, the Southern Six celebrated their anniversary at the Johnsville Community Center in Smoaks, SC.

Members of the usher board at Bethel United Methodist Church in Smoaks held their annual 100 Men and Women in Black and Red program on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Men and Women Marching for Christ was this year's theme and the modern day celebration of the nativity provided a humorous scenic theatrical display.

Fiery blaze destroys P&D Grocery A Smoaks convenience store is left in a charred heap of rubble following an early Sunday morning fire.Pat and David Garris awoke to an emergency call signifying their community store located at 27499 Lowcountry Highway in was on fire.

Bringing lights of festivity to the community Pat and David Garris are recognized in the Smoaks community for doing what they can to help others.

Nixon funeral set for Saturday Two Smoaks men charged with murder in the shooting death of a Walterboro man early Saturday morning have been denied bond.

On November 28, 2009, at approximately 4:25 am, deputies responded to a call at a club named "The Spot" at 1074 Sizemore Road near Smoaks, SC in reference to a shooting.

The shooting happened about 4:30 a.m. at a nightclub on Sizemore and Johnsville roads in the Smoaks community, about 14 miles northwest of Walterboro.

The Colleton County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early morning murder at a nightclub near the Smoaks area of Colleton County.

P&D Grocery in Smoaks is getting some attention this week after they sold the $800,000 jackpot winning MegaMatch 6 ticket.

HD to host Last Man Standing at Orangeburg You don't want to miss this big run for the money.

On Thursday August 20, 2009, participants of the Lowcountry Community Action Agency Youth Leadership Program enjoyed a sumptuous buffet of fried chicken, country ham, squash casserole, mashed potatoes, and green beans at the Dogwood Hills Country Club.

WALTERBORO a ' Friends and family of the South Carolina sheriff's deputy slain as he responded to a burglary call one year ago are gathering to remember his life.

WALTERBORO a ' Friends and family of the South Carolina sheriff's deputy slain as he responded to a burglary call one year ago are gathering to remember his life.

Sheriff's deputies in South Carolina have charged seven people they say were involved in at a weekend dogfight.

WALTERBORO a ' Friends and family of the South Carolina sheriff's deputy slain as he responded to a burglary call one year ago are gathering to remember his life.

It's been nearly a year since the murder of Colleton County Deputy Dennis Compton who was killed while on duty.

WALTERBORO a ' Two men accused of killing Colleton County Deputy Dennis Compton during a burglary last August will face the death penalty if convicted, the Fourteenth Circuit solicitor said Monday.