Humphries Appointed as NWTF Executive VP of Conservation

Humphries Appointed as NWTF Executive VP of Conservation

Becky Humphries joins the National Wild Turkey Federation as the Executive Vice President of Conservation. Humphries, a respected expert in wildlife and habitat conservation, will oversee the NWTF’s conservation efforts and its expanding team of wildlife biologists.  With more than 35 years of experience, she has a proven record of tackling tough natural resource issues […]

Cleo Thomas Yonce

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Graveside Funeral Services for Mrs. Cleo Harris Thomas Yonce, age 95, will be held Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 2 o’clock in Sunset Gardens  Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Bland Funeral Home Saturday from 5-7 pm. Mrs. Yonce, a native of Johnston, SC, died Wednesday, September 18, 2013. She was […]

Here and There – 9-19-13

Here and There – 9-19-13

Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street. Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market:  On the Town Square every Sat. 9:00 a.m.-1:00.For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278. Uniform Sale: Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring a uniform sale Thurs., Sept. […]

Aiken Visitors Center to Celebrate 3 Years

Aiken Visitors Center to Celebrate 3 Years

The Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum will celebrate three years with a birthday celebration on Saturday, September 21st.  The party will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.  The public is invited to attend. Cake and ice cream will be served!  In addition, balloons will be given out to the children in attendance.  […]

Leonard Todd Brings Edgefield a New Musical

Leonard Todd Brings Edgefield a New Musical

Leonard Todd, author of the award-winning book, Carolina Clay, set in Edgefield, has again turned to our community and its people for inspiration. This time, he has given us a work for the theater—complete with eight original songs. It’s called “Sunny Day.” Aptly described by the producers as “A Shining New Musical,” it opens on […]

Frankie Norris Friar

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mrs. Frankie Norris Friar, 84, of Young St., wife of Joe Edward Friar, died Tuesday at Edgefield County Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday September 19, 2013 at 6 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after the service until 8 P.M. at the funeral home. […]

Aliene H. Spears

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Aliene Hilderbrand Spears, 73, of Edgefield, wife of the late James E.Spears, died Monday September 16, 2013 at University Hospital. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday September 18, 2013 at 5 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. There will be a graveside Service Thursday September 19, 2013 at 1 P.M. at Lafayette […]

The Syrian Debacle

Opinion  – By G. Miller Thompson – Bashar al-Assad is an evil man.  There is no disputing that fact.  The Syrian dictatorship has an infamous history of cruelty and disregard for those who disagree.  The opposition, however, makes up the majority in the country and they have become fed up with their government’s repression of […]

Large Crowd Expected This Weekend for Southern Studies Showcase

Large Crowd Expected This Weekend for Southern Studies Showcase

Over 100 people are registered for the Southern Studies Showcase, which will be held on September 20-21, 2013 in the Town of Edgefield and is hosted by the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and the Old Edgefield District African American Genealogical Society.  Local citizens are encouraged to participate in the Southern Studies Showcase by registering […]