STHS Loses Opener to Eastern Christian
— Box Score 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Eastern Christian Academy 7 6 12 14 39 Strom Thurmond 7 7 7 14 35 Strom Thurmond High School Boys Football Team Info
STHS FFA Assoc. Receives Top Nat’l Rank
The Strom Thurmond FFA Association is no stranger in the FFA world. The student organization is known across South Carolina for their achievements both inside and outside of the classroom and this year has been no different. The group has once again taken both top state and national honors for their work in the 2011-2012 school […]
Class of 2012 Smashes Record for College Scholarships
Statewide Total Breaks the $1 Billion Barrier COLUMBIA Aug. 17— The South Carolina Department of Education announced today the Class of 2012 was the first group to earn more than $1 billion in college scholarships since the state began tracking the information. Counting over $2 million, Edgefield School District, in 2012, earned $2,789,250.00 in college […]
SCDNR Freshwater Fishing Report
The following information is provided courtesy www.SCFishingReport.com. Check the site for recent updates and detailed reports. DHEC Fish Consumption Advisories: www.scdhec.gov/environment/water/fish. Mountains Area Lake Jocassee Trout: Good. For quality fish the catch rate has overall been pretty good. Trolling in the big water 60-100 feet down with spoons and live shiners has been most effective. […]
S.C. Deer Season Forecast Good
From SCDNR The much-anticipated start of the 2012 deer season is underway in some parts of the state and South Carolina’s deer population is healthy and the season outlook is good. Although the deer harvest has been on a downward trend the last few years indicating that population levels have moderated, hunter success and deer […]
Taylor Earnhardt Putnam to Compete In Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo
Taylor Earnhardt Putnam, a competitor in the Southern Rodeo Association, the rodeo at Lazy J Arena in Edgefield County, S.C., this coming weekend (Aug. 24,25), has a name of interest that speaks to an inheritance of speed and passion for competition. Born the youngest daughter of Dale and Teresa Earnhardt, Taylor has a winning and […]
Lady Patriots Set for Another Title Run
By: Gerald Doolittle Next week the Wardlaw Academy Lady Patriots of Coach Kathy James are setting off on another winning journey toward region and state titles. Last year the Lady Patriots won their region but fell short in the state playoffs as they were eliminated by eventual champion Palmetto Christian. This year there will be […]
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Here and There 8/16/12
Open House: Strom Thurmond High School will have Open House on Thursday, August 16, from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm. Parents will meet in the gymnasium at 6:00 pm. Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmers’ and Artists’ Market is held from 4-6 p.m. each Thursday. If interested in being a vendor call 275-4097. Adult Education Registration Schedule: […]
Rosa W. Butler
EDGEFIELD, S. C. – Mrs. Rosa Williams Butler, 65, of Plum Road, entered into rest August 13, 2012. Funeral services will be held 12 noon Friday, August 17, 2012 at Simmon Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Calvin Robinson officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Butler, a native of Edgefield County was […]