The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Beauty Pageant was held Saturday October 19 at the Ridge Spring Civic Center. So many beautiful young ladies were present and participated. The winner Miss Harvest Festival won a $500.00 scholarship to her school of choice. Congratulations to all. RIDGE SPRING 2013 HARVEST FESTIVAL BEAUTY PAGEANT WINNERS Junior Division: Picture […]
GET READY for the annual Trenton Flyers Candy Drop. Kids (to 12 years of age) and the young at heart are invited to join the Trenton Flyers Association Saturday October 26th at the Edgefield County Airport, Yonce Field in Trenton, for a special Halloween treat. Planes will be on display at 11:30 a.m. and candy […]
• 8th Consecutive Region Title October 7 was another exciting night for volleyball at Wardlaw Academy. First the Middle school team beat Anderson Christian (2-1) then the Varsity team won (3-1) with scores of 25-19, 25-20, 18-25, 25-22. The win clinched the Patriots eighth consecutive Region title. “This team has a great balance of athleticism and […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Annie L. Jones, 76, the daughter of the late John Nicholson and Mozell Pixley Nicholson, departed this life on October 12, 2013 at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Ga. The service will be held Friday, October 18, 2013 at Rosa Spring Baptist Church, Johnston, S.C. at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Winston Oliphant. The […]
The Westside Fire Department will host a Turkey Shoot Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Seawright’s Fruit Stand located across from the fire station. There will be a charge of $3 per round in the regular shoot in which such prizes as ham, turkey, and sausage will be awarded to the winners. There will […]
• Sorting Competitions Oct. 19 & Nov. 23 – By Tiffani Ireland – By now, most Edgefield County residents are at least familiar with the concept of a rodeo. And many even know a thing or two about cutting horses. But, how about the equine sport of sorting? This growing activity is taking root on […]
• Possibly Gang Related The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a total of three fight calls in the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 13. According to a report filed by the ECSO, the first call, which was to the Thirty and Up Club on Hwy 23 West and included the report of gun […]
CLEMSON, S.C. – Shorter, cooler days send a signal to many insects that it’s time to look for a warm winter home — perhaps yours. Clemson University has researchers devoted to “six-legged-science,” and some specialize in exploring ways to keep pests and people apart. This year there are new creepy-crawlies to keep an eye on. Entomologist Patricia […]
The Chamber of Commerce of Edgefield County has announced a three-special fundraiser coming up soon, to benefit Fox Creek High School, Strom Thurmond High School and Wardlaw Academy through their Booster Clubs. The three-special attraction will be roasted oysters, Low County boil and barbecue – something for everyone. The event will be held at the […]
Rev. Sammy and Cynthia Williams celebrated his Tenth Anniversary as Pastor at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Eureka, S.C. Rev. G.L. Brightharp was the guest speaker for the occasion, the subject “What Is Your Godly Calling.”