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The proclamation thanks Colleton County Fire and Rescue, the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office, the South Carolina Highway Patrol, EMS personnel, dispatchers and other emergency responders for their coordinated response to a critical incident on I‑95 near mile marker 40 on July 22, 2025. The text praises the \"bravery, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public safety\" shown by those responders and says the proclamation should serve as a lasting tribute to their work.

Council members and attendees offered remarks thanking responders. Councilman Harrison (first name not specified in the transcript) said he had \"no concerns\" about the handling of the scene and personally thanked the chief and sheriff’s staff for their work. Other council members echoed appreciation and recounted the long hours responders spent at the scene.

The proclamation was adopted by voice vote and was read and placed in the meeting record. No formal ordinance or funding change accompanied the proclamation; it was adopted as a ceremonial recognition.

Ending: Council members urged continued community support for first responders and extended condolences to those affected by the July 22 incident.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Colleton County Council Meeting August 12th, 2025 6:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted a proclamation recognizing Colleton County Fire and Rescue, the Colleton County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina Highway Patrol, EMS and dispatchers for their response to a July 22 crash on Interstate 95.","taxTitle","Colleton County, South Carolina","taxId",71096,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495154,"Community Innovations outlines literacy, mentoring and youth programs; names 2025 Colleton’s Voice winner",526,1157000,1683000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f&start=1157&end=1683","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f/thumbnail_1157000.jpg","/articles/6495154/Colleton-County/South-Carolina/Community-Innovations-outlines-literacy-mentoring-and-youth-programs-names-2025-Colletons-Voice-winner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495154-1c9ffd61326e8d2b65ad0de8cfd3d26e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027768&Signature=OA1jaKL~8qTML64WK7gf~48dbB6opSTvX5WEwWWDwqb5158L2Wz5Dg1~93a~mtxavMd0QCMWLfpR3ERREjl4-vO5vQL1AUM0os8UOfxkdKWkB332j0e6NRRHt9OkdW~S8IRt1-xAMFHKDJKlAyaULdb4TqrOOM507jwgLweRPo-G1dbRLmG~kUXVCNcor~dzH1XnlJZ5b6HGeu2WuGX8Z0RWQeYbX62m3uACOsqf~qO003MiL6BS7Rem~OcVZdde5jj~qCtNcZtkKL4m8lurn~EXiHoIeyCGPIiAaOikoyi32k0O7GBHnoi6Nlv0S10aQAo~EOfm3HVN6SNQUXSnBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sheila Pierce, founder of the nonprofit Community Innovations, presented the organization’s programs at the Colleton County Council meeting on Aug. 12 and introduced the 2025 winner of Colleton’s Voice, 12-year-old Jasmine Sherrill.

Pierce said Community Innovations focuses on four pillars — help, mentoring, education and caring — and described several of the group’s programs: a parenting program that trains facilitators and teaches 40 developmental skills for children; an annual literary tea that invites Palmetto State authors and features a youth writing contest; a young-authors program that trains youth ages 10–22 to publish; a family fun zone tied to the Rice Festival; seniors outreach that provides visits and small gifts; and one-on-one and group mentoring.

Pierce told council the nonprofit has graduated about 30 parents from its initial parenting program and trained 20 facilitators. She said the young-authors initiative partners with the Colleton County School District and named Jessica Williams as a district contact who is working with the program. Pierce introduced Jasmine Sherrill, a 12-year-old Coll eton County Middle School student who was chosen as the 2025 Colleton’s Voice winner and performed during the presentation.

Pierce also announced the CI Citizenship Awards (CI NewsShip Awards) that will honor community members; she named Lauren Clark and Serena Nimager as two of the honorees and said awards will be presented on Nov. 1. She encouraged the public to spread the word about CI events and programs.

Ending: The council received the presentation and members and audience applauded the organization’s local youth and literacy efforts. Staff and council did not take any formal action; interested residents were invited to follow up with CI for volunteer and participation opportunities.","Sheila Pierce presented Community Innovations (CI), described programs focused on parenting, literacy, mentoring and youth authorship, and introduced 12-year-old Jasmine Sherrill as the 2025 Colleton's Voice winner.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495159,"Livestock attacks prompt Colleton County to expedite animal-control committee review",1809,2325000,4134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f&start=2325&end=4134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f/thumbnail_2325000.jpg","/articles/6495159/Colleton-County/South-Carolina/Livestock-attacks-prompt-Colleton-County-to-expedite-animal-control-committee-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495159-6693159df29f6f1b07b6406596336d78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027768&Signature=EENG49GcN~xAU8AIsM8ctJ5pKCkdUFw6GQJP0-GeTuVZMjOohhuUPvBjh9blL-zxNj2zyoBwb3yOWRYmCVBjSsRb97b79zxfZU289vRy4SKsc8en~JLq7b0UhEMniD2oNELAf57hb-cW9a~hesM1s24RENQ8MYfMifKSZIR137d-lkbfA0ntnDQMckFbLP~7pj-FosqUbZl9H98A64tyTAuIO5a3O9PwQWL4UPi1Bf6Vn493L50hojXylTKRjYcYjdJi~~Y57JowNYFHudaNxz5jfSNnGgNuX48v5ETLyOxTh89EM0mPc4oKx18bFGBLejOimrM7T-FO8B1kkLuVJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Colleton County residents used the Aug. 12 public-comment period to report multiple, repeated dog attacks that they say have caused thousands of dollars in livestock losses and ongoing safety concerns. In response, county staff said they will expedite a committee review of local animal-control laws and recommended enforcement options.

Why it matters: Residents described large financial losses, danger to children and animals, and limited remedies under current county enforcement practices. County staff acknowledged gaps and called an expedited Public Health and Safety committee meeting to review Title 6 of the Colleton County Code.

Herbert Hires Jr., who identified himself during comments, said packs of dogs attacked his cattle on multiple occasions and estimated damages of “probably $8,000 to $10,000” to his animals. He described late-night efforts by family members to deter the dogs and said he found limited sympathy from initial field contacts with animal control but that one deputy, identified as Scruby in remarks, provided answers and escalated inquiries to superiors.

Philip Adams, another resident, described tracking dogs to a neighboring property and finding images on social media that, he said, connected dogs to the address. Multiple commenters said they have repeatedly reported the animals to patrols and animal-control personnel with limited results.

A citizen who described herself as a livestock farmer (referred to in the transcript as Farmer Fishburn/Fishburne) said she reviewed South Carolina ordinance language and county code and told the council that local ordinances allow prosecution of owners of aggressive dogs, with fines and potential jail time under some circumstances. She asked why existing enforcement provisions were not being used more aggressively.

County staff and the administrator told the council they take the incidents seriously and indicated they had already visited affected properties. The administrator said staff had reviewed Title 6 (the county’s animal-control chapter) and would expedite the Public Health and Safety committee meeting to 5:30 p.m. the following day to identify ordinance deficiencies and provide immediate recommendations to give law enforcement and animal-control personnel more tools.

Ending: Staff invited affected residents to provide input at the expedited committee meeting. The council and staff indicated follow-up actions will include ordinance review, coordination with the sheriff’s office and consideration of additional enforcement tools; no new county law was enacted at the Aug. 12 meeting.","Multiple residents reported repeated dog attacks killing and injuring livestock; county staff said they have expedited a public health and safety committee meeting to review Title 6 animal-control ordinances and provide recommendations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495164,"Residents voice health and environmental concerns as Colleton council weighs letter of support for proposed natural-gas plant",2015,2050000,4065000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f&start=2050&end=4065","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f/thumbnail_2050000.jpg","/articles/6495164/Colleton-County/South-Carolina/Residents-voice-health-and-environmental-concerns-as-Colleton-council-weighs-letter-of-support-for-proposed-natural-gas-plant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495164-3fbdbe8edc2c1290dcbdcc88bbdc990e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027768&Signature=UVaLn0FUJwIHt6M3gf9upFJyhOgqTjEzYvez3zkoo7Nh2a6vQS~Xe~bGFIM-LCKM5gyvNMyuX5kFnrKe9JcBoFXcMYVLhKmzdnZASlZAlT4rVYhf8iL9zlVAPsVttoMSYDgF-afrfjM7msWQImnoxXaaIi266Hgi3MDVV~5QQdOTkd71u-k5SSDOdlBBsX4hHi~Es7GqLtIrK4o~RRZ3oABgfT9DwyvIkPjyQL4jtOywc7K2HA2kRuNC~uZJJivhvzW7KwQ3yCxR7af6xyvSpEdRh5kG-oL7meiNb9eTFtfcSamLH3NbttQqKz4dlVycKZ8W-GJFqrsgOKG2mgZLZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public comments at the Aug. 12 Colleton County Council meeting focused on a proposed natural-gas power plant and associated pipeline route, with residents raising environmental and safety concerns while other speakers urged the county to move forward and support the project.

Why it matters: County staff said regional utilities and project partners are preparing filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Council-level support or opposition may be considered by project proponents as they seek regulatory approvals; residents who live near the proposed site said they fear local impacts, while proponents argued the plant is necessary infrastructure for economic growth and reliable power.

Frank Santaralla, identified in public comment as a retired project engineer, told the council that a cogeneration plant like the one proposed is “the second most efficient type of power generation that exists in our technology today” and said Colleton County needs the infrastructure and power to grow. He described a planned low-pressure gas pipeline route that he said crosses property controlled by utility interests and characterized the pipeline’s long-term right-of-way as \"a 100 foot wide swath.\" (Frank Santaralla, resident and retired project engineer.)

County staff told the council that regional partners Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper have requested that the county send a letter of support as the companies prepare filings with FERC. A staff member told the council: “Our regional partners at both Dominion and Santee Cooper have reached out, asking us to, you know, basically write a letter of support as they work through FERC,” and noted that the council had previously passed a resolution supporting the project on an earlier occasion.

Other speakers warned of environmental risk in and near the ACE Basin and urged the council to scrutinize pipeline routing and emissions monitoring. A council member who spoke in favor of the project said the plant could generate jobs and tax revenue that benefit Colleton County and cautioned residents to “make sure you’re getting the facts” before drawing conclusions.

Council discussion did not record a formal vote on a resolution at the Aug. 12 meeting. Staff said that, unless there is an objection from the council, staff will move forward with the requested letter of support to assist the utilities’ next regulatory step.

Ending: Staff said they will coordinate further with the county’s legislative delegation and with Santee Cooper and Dominion on timing; council members indicated they expect more information in follow-up briefings and at meetings between the utilities and local stakeholders.","Public commenters urged caution over a proposed natural-gas cogeneration plant and pipeline route; county staff said Santee Cooper and Dominion asked the county to provide a letter of support as those firms prepare filings with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495168,"Colleton County Council approves truck purchase, grant budgets and appointments in unanimous votes",249,4293000,4542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f&start=4293&end=4542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5564472-7e5c7ef41718f4c9d291c7a539feaf0f/thumbnail_4293000.jpg","/articles/6495168/Colleton-County/South-Carolina/Colleton-County-Council-approves-truck-purchase-grant-budgets-and-appointments-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495168-8f4c802b672546dbc9568761ddfb8164/orig.mp4?Expires=1771027768&Signature=grzFKIBkEwJfoikyIdXtZvbmDe8qb08RE8NBTCh6wL4uOP9MgFaKXUvIqghksB6HouP9rXx8DA5K65fVNjpMvaqg7e1MTE4kIoxvbVKrgH3gyfN6FkAq6zoqH2Yk2NCPXZ8wEWxSCkYTHmcjXGgFM8cd5Gyl5dGGYn4RcduSlHTrUgs5ZxmmR5WhzmJveQgC6zxwiuuPgPNeGhpVJmpiIqh3j~FWVJzY339zoWEfdZMt9GbYQ5qwxuASr8mZGZWriTeZ6lyC2l6l4mCt6cx0P3LnM--i4MwtDeJps5ebs6TOjoUElJhy4rJNQyAE84RR5SG2k9lPKG8VUudmWqVpbg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Colleton County Council on Aug. 12 approved a package of routine resolutions and administrative actions, including the purchase of a solid-waste roll-off truck, the acceptance of grant funding and an economic development fee-in-lieu agreement.

The actions, which passed without recorded roll-call opposition, included authorizing the county to accept and budget several grants for fiscal year 2025–26, approving the purchase of a 2026 Kenworth roll-off container truck for the county landfill, and appointing a representative to the Lowcountry Workforce board. Council also approved a fee-in-lieu and special source credit agreement with Banks Construction Company (previously identified on the agenda as Project Star) and moved the regular council meeting date to the first Monday of each month with a one-time adjustment for September because of Labor Day.

Why it matters: The truck purchase and grant acceptances allocate county resources and staffing capacity for solid-waste operations and public-safety programs; the fee-in-lieu agreement advances a named economic-development project that the county has been processing under an incentive framework.

Key votes and motions (summary):

- Resolution 25-R-51: Approve purchase of a 2026 Kenworth roll-off container truck for solid waste (motion moved and seconded; outcome recorded as approved).

- Resolution 25-R-52: Approve appointment to the Lowcountry Workforce board (motion moved; the council confirmed the appointment). The maker of the motion identified Kimberly Alexander by acclamation for position (appointment confirmed).

- Resolution (25-0-7 / 25-R-47 on the agenda): Authorize execution of a fee-in-lieu and special source credit agreement with Banks Construction Company (Project Star). Motion moved and seconded; no recorded negative votes.

- Resolution 25-R-53: Authorize acceptance and budgeting of various grants for FY 2025–26. Motion moved and seconded; approved.

- Resolution 25-R-54: Authorize acceptance and budgeting of funds for a School Resource Officer grant received by the Colleton County Sheriff’s Office for FY 2025–26 (motion moved and seconded; approved). Council clarified that the resolution allows budgeting and implementation of grant funds and is not a direct county policy change or county-funded obligation beyond the grant terms.

Other routine business approved included the minutes for regular and special meetings dated July 8, 16 and 30, 2025, and a change to the council meeting schedule. Several items were noted for future committee review.

Ending: Council adopted the listed measures by voice vote and signaled staff to proceed with implementation steps where applicable.","At its Aug. 12 meeting, Colleton County Council approved multiple resolutions including a roll-off truck purchase for solid waste, acceptance of grant funds and appointments; the council also moved meeting dates and approved a fee-in-lieu agreement for Project Star.","actionData","errors"]

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