Forest Service Reports Visitors, Local Communities Receive Health, Economic Benefits from Visiting National Forests

Forest Service Reports Visitors, Local Communities Receive Health, Economic Benefits from Visiting National Forests

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released findings of a visitor survey that shows U.S. Forest Service lands are great recreation destinations that provide health benefits to tourists and $11 billion in tourist spending to businesses and communities that serve the more than 160 million forest visitors. “When Americans spend time enjoying the […]

Golf Cart Thefts Continue

Golf Cart Thefts Continue

A report from the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office confirms that golf carts continue to be a target for thieves.  The latest documented theft occurred Sunday, July 14, at a home on Highway 23 West.  According to the report, thieves entered a shed on the property sometime during the previous night and took an EZ Go […]

Burglary at Douglas Elementary

Burglary at Douglas Elementary

Three young white males, ages 19, 20, and 25, were arrested Wednesday, July 17, for a burglary at Douglas Elementary School. According to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the principal of the school, Bobby Turner, was alerted to suspicious activity at the learning center when the alarm company called him to […]

Downtown Drive-In Movie & Costume Contest on the Square this Saturday

Downtown Drive-In Movie & Costume Contest on the Square this Saturday

The Edgefield Community Development Association along with our special sponsor, Bluegrass Material’s Edgefield Quarry, invites everyone to our Downtown Drive-in movie night on the Square in historic Edgefield on Saturday July 20, 2013. Bring your family, your neighbors, and your friends and gather around the Edgefield Square for the YabbaDabba fun filled showing of “The […]

Joseph Earle Ouzts, Jr.

WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Mr. Joseph Earle Ouzts, Jr., 92, died Thursday, July 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday at Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church, Edgefield, with the Reverend Dr. Charles Wilson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour […]

Cancer Foundation Helps Edgefield County Cancer Patients

Cancer Foundation Helps Edgefield County Cancer Patients

– By Jamie Turner – Neighbors helping neighbors in the fight against cancer; ultimately, that’s what the Savannah River Cancer Foundation does. What is little known is that that Aiken-based foundation also serves cancer patients in Edgefield County. “We actually serve four South Carolina counties: Aiken, Edgefield, Barnwell and Allendale,” said Jamie Turner, the executive […]

Janie M. Dixon

AIKEN, S. C.  –  Mrs. Janie M. Dixon, 72, entered into rest July 15, 2013 at UniHealth  Post Acute Care  Aiken. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013 at G. l. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Joyce Souma officiating. Interment will be in Liberty Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. […]

Here and There – 7-18-13

Here and There – 7-18-13

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. through first Sat. in Sept.  9:00 a.m.-1:00.For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278. Planning Commission Date Change:The July meeting for the […]

Grace H. Abney

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mrs. Grace H. Abney will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, at the Bland Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Willie D. Abney Pastor; Bishop Charles Frazier, Eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by her children, Gloria J. Abney, of the home, James Herbert Abney, […]

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Hunting, Fishing Licenses

Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina Hunting, Fishing Licenses

Q: If I didn’t receive an application in the mail, how do I get one? A: Applications may be obtained through the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website athttp://dnr.sc.gov/purchase.html. Select the “Resident” or “Nonresident” application link. You can also receive an application by calling the DNR License Office in Columbia at (803) 734-3833 Mon-Fri […]