Here and There – 1-15-15

Here and There – 1-15-15

NAACP Meeting: Saturday, January 17, at 9 a.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church, Macedonia Street, Edgefield. Saluda County Historical Society Benefit: A duck hunt to benefit Saluda County Historical Society will be held Sat., January 17. If interested in participating call 803-685-5020 or email cebpadgettpd@pbtcomm.net Cost is $100 to be used for preservation of the Bonham House […]

Alliance to Hear Thornton

Alliance to Hear Thornton

Mr. George Thornton, CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, will be the speaker for the next Alliance meeting on Tuesday, January 20, at 8:00 a.m., in the County Council building on the corner of Jeter and Railroad Streets.  Alliance Chair Linda Anderson says: “Mark your calendars now, you will not want to miss this opportunity.” […]

Bags of Love for Seniors

Bags of Love for Seniors

The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce along with The Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council are putting together, again this year, the Bags of Love for seniors. There are plenty of seniors in the community living alone and dependent on community agencies for food, socialization, and basic human contact. What this event brings will brighten their […]

Like Sheep to the Slaughter

Opinion  – By G. Miller Thompson – In a speech to army officers on March 15, 1783, George Washington told the men that if the freedom of speech were taken away then “dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the slaughter.” Centuries have passed but Washington’s words hold the same truth today […]

Ann Smith Curtis

TRYON, N.C. – Ann Smith Curtis, 93, of Tryon, NC, passed away January 12, 2015, at the Hospice House of Landrum, SC. A native of Johnston, SC, Mrs. Curtis was the daughter of the late Earle Herbert and Catherine Garlington Smith.  After graduating from Winthrop College as a business major, she became Executive Secretary to the Commanding General of […]

Rebels Basketball Report

Rebels Basketball Report

Lady Rebels to Enter Conference Play The Lady Rebels basketball squad closed out non-region play with a 48-35 loss against a senior dominated Airport team. Kayla Adams knocked down 4 three pointers to lead all scorers with 14 points. The Lady Rebels will kick off region play on the road Friday against Abbeville. Region games […]

Edgefield County is Work-Ready

Edgefield County is Work-Ready

At the January meeting of Edgefield County Council, Will Williams, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership, presented Council with a plaque bearing the certification of Edgefield County as a SC Work Ready Community. Williams told Council this certificate shows industries that Edgefield County has the needed work force ready and able to go to work. […]

Boys to Men Club Visits Edgefield County Seniors

Boys to Men Club Visits Edgefield County Seniors

The Greatest Time Ever The J.E.T. Boys to Men Club visited the Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council Inc. in Edgefield. The club gave gift bags to the seniors and staff members who were present. The club members spent time fellowshipping, asking the seniors questions about their past and listening to their stories as they reminisced […]

Antioch Baptist Church Gives Away 209 Dozen Donuts

Antioch Baptist Church Gives Away 209 Dozen Donuts

Antioch Baptist Church gave away 209 dozen donuts to the five middle and high schools in Edgefield County last week as part of an outreach ministry. Throughout the week long ministry effort, there were donuts left over – unbelievable, huh? Those donuts were given to the faculty and staff of Parker and Meriwether Elementary Schools […]

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