Sen. Tom Davis To Speak at Sept. 17 Meeting The local organization of the National Federation of Republican Women is about to celebrate its third anniversary, and they are quite proud to be bringing another Republican dynamo to Edgefield for their celebration. They took a few minutes to be interviewed by this newspaper as they […]
The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary at a residence on Cold Springs Road Wednesday, Sept. 12. The home was ransacked and guns, credit cards, and jewelry are among the items believed to have been stolen. Evidence was collected from the scene, and investigators are following leads in this case. Anyone with information […]
The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call on Murrell Road Wednesday evening, Sept. 12. The victim reported that several guns had been taken from his home although he could not be certain as to when they were taken. The theft could have actually occurred nearly a week ago as the victim found […]
$5,000 First Prize at NWTF Fishing Event Sept. 22 on Lake Thurmond – A guaranteed $5,000 first prize will be on the line Sept. 22 at the NWTF’s inaugural Bass Bonanza Fishing Tournament at Wildwood Park in Appling, Ga. Prizes will also be awarded to the second through fifth place teams. This is a largemouth […]
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. Brunson Community Club: Brunson Community Club will resume its monthly meetings, Thursday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend. Legion Auxiliary Meeting: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #30 […]
The 5th Annual “Battle for the Paddle” is this Thursday, September 13th at 7:30pm at Augusta Christian Schools. This game will be televised by WJBF News Channel 6, Comcast 380. This is a traditional game where the victor retains the coveted paddle for one more year. Augusta Christian is 4-0 in the series. The teams […]
The HSUS, Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office and Humane Society of Charlotte Work Together to Save Animals JOHNSTON, S.C. (Sept. 11, 2012) – The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society of Charlotte were called in by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office to assist in the rescue of approximately 250 animals from a Johnston, […]
In a prepared statement, the Edgefield County School District announced today that it has received a lawsuit that has been filed by Dr. Mary Rice-Crenshaw. Among other things, Dr. Crenshaw alleges that the school district discriminated against her when she was released from her contract. In response to the lawsuit, current Superintendent of Education, Greg […]
SALUDA, S. C. – Mr. Roy W. Smith, 66, of Saluda, died Wednesday September 12, 2012. Funeral services will be held Friday September 14, 2012 at 2:00 P. M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial at Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield. Mr. Smith was a native of Edgefield and a member of St. Paul Methodist Church […]
The SC Association of Conservation District is pleased to announce the scholarship winners for the Conservation Workshop for Youth held during this past summer break. Students from across the state participated in the 45th annual Workshop at Lander University. Each student was sponsored by their local Soil and Water Conservation District and spent a week […]