EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Thomas Lee Quarles, 58, of Hwy 23 West, died Sunday February 24, 2013 at his residence. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday February 27, 2013 at 2 P.M. at Peace Haven Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Quarles was a native of Edgefield County and was the son […]
The Distinguished Young Women of Edgefield County have been announced after a recent pageant held at Strom Thurmond High School: they are Kalei Bowser, Distinguished Young Woman of South Edgefield County 2014 and Lauren Williams, Distinguished Young Woman of North Edgefield County 2014. Preliminary winners were: scholastic, Kalei Bowser and Amanda Biddlecome; overall scholastic, Lauren […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina residents will have another alternative to using gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment this summer, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today. “Annual Lawn Mower Exchange events provide residents the opportunity to purchase electric lawn and garden equipment at a discounted price. Those who trade in their gasoline-powered […]
NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Mr. Wallace Hillary, Sr., 95, entered into rest February 21, 2013. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at Poplar Spring Baptist Church of which the Rev. Donnell Meriweather is the pastor and Minister Stephanie Wade officiating. Mr. Hillary, a native of Edgefield County was a […]
Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ annual series of measuring sessions. Each year during March, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) measures deer antlers throughout the state, with a major effort during the Palmetto Sportsmen’s […]
An employee with H & R Block in Johnston is being investigated for fraud after she allegedly stole $2,000 from a client of the tax office. According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the agency was contacted after clients of the tax center became suspicious over charges associated with filing their […]
Tiffani Ireland – A bill to clarify the South Carolina deer baiting law passed its second reading before the SC House of Representatives, Wednesday, Feb. 20, in a 97-8 vote. It received its third reading the following day after which a favorable voice vote was recorded. The bill, which now becomes know as an Act, […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Edgefield. Participate in the race or just visit the square and enjoy the events. This year’s Shamrock Run/Walk is being held in Memory of Dr. Ned Nicholson and Dr. Curly Watson. All proceeds from the event will be donated to benefit Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary. Registration forms are available at […]
OYSTER ROAST/Chili COOK-OFF March 9th, 2013 1:00 PM until 3:300 PM Downtown Edgefield, SC Courthouse Square Price: $30.00 in advance (before March 1st) $40.00 (at the door – with a limited number provided) includes everything: oysters, Chili, and hot dogs, drink. Children: 12 & under: $15.00 in advance (before March 1st) $20.00 (at the door – with […]
Strom Thurmond FFA, in conjunction with the Edgefield County Young Farmers are producing the first annual Edgefield County Agriculture Day on Saturday March 16, 2013, from noon until 4 p.m. Among the events will be an antique tractor show sponsored by the Palmetto Antique Tractor Club; demonstrations by Clemson Univ. College of Agriculture; demonstrations by […]