Here and There – 9-12-13

Here and There – 9-12-13

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. Musical Workshop: Springfield Baptist Singing convention will host it 4th Bi-Annual Musical Workshop […]

No Charges in Alleged Horse Attack

No Charges in Alleged Horse Attack

According to a spokesperson with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, there will be no charges filed in the alleged attack that occurred to a horse on Aug. 27th at the hands of a farrier.  The initial report of the attack alleged that a farrier from Georgia had beaten a horse and injured his hooves while […]

Fire on Columbia Road

Fire on Columbia Road

The fire siren sounded in Edgefield Wednesday morning in response to a fire on Columbia Road. The Edgefield Fire Department raced to the scene, a burning recreational vehicle parked beside a home next to the old Regions Bank building at the intersection of Main Street and Columbia Road. The fire was brought under control and […]

Early Morning Accident on Hwy 121 – UPDATED

Early Morning Accident on Hwy 121 – UPDATED

As we were delivering papers early Wednesday morning, we came upon AirMed landing at Billy’s in Trenton. They had been called in to medivac the victim of a single car accident on Highway 121 between Trenton and Johnston. At the scene of the accident, Edgefield County Sheriff’s Deputies were hesitant to provide details, other than, […]

Library News

Library News

Thursday September 12th at 6:30 pm the library will have a couponing/healthy eating workshop with Janet Burgess and Mary Ann Mobley from the Clemson Extension.  They will discuss how to eat more healthfully and save money at the same time. Pre-school story times for the fall start this week.  Join Erin Baughcome every Tuesday morning […]

‘Elevating Edgefield County’ Summit to be Held on September 20, 2013

‘Elevating Edgefield County’ Summit to be Held on September 20, 2013

Edgefield County will be holding a summit, “Elevating Edgefield County”, on September 20, 2013 at Piedmont Technical College in Edgefield from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. to address how to improve Edgefield County, with a focus on economic development. Economic development is a key focus in Edgefield County’s Strategic Plan as it impacts all areas […]

Coach Holley Pace Named Teacher of the Month

Coach Holley Pace Named Teacher of the Month

Coach Holley Pace is in her second year at Merriwether Middle School. She is a graduate of Belhaven College where see earned a BS degree in Sports Ministries and earned a second BS degree from Augusta State University with a concentration in Health and Physical Education. Coach Pace’s passion is ministering to young athletes.  She […]

Banded Mourning Doves Provide Vital Information to Biologists

Banded Mourning Doves Provide Vital Information to Biologists

Since 2003, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Section and other partners have taken part in a long-term, multi-state banding project on mourning doves to improve information on dove life history. Over thirty-five states across the nation are participating in this landmark project, and more than 350,000 doves have been banded since the project […]

Carolyn Holston Wedaman

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mrs. Carolyn Holston Wedaman, 96, of Johnston, wife of the late Tomas H. Wedaman,Sr.,  entered into rest on September 8, 2013. Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 14, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Mt. of Olives cemetery in Johnston. There will be a visitation […]