TRENTON, S.C. – Mr. Craig T. Ficik, 68, of Woodyard Rd., husband of Mary Barry Ficik died Friday February 6, 2015 at his residence. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday February 9, 2015 at 11 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgefield with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Mr. Ficik was born in Glen […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Peggy Hall Satcher, 80, of Edgefield died Thursday February 5, 2015 at Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, SC. Funeral Services will be held Sunday February 8, 2015 at 2 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral with burial in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield. Ms. Satcher was born in Camden, SC. She was a […]
February 6, 2015 – Shirley Newby announced her retirement as Clerk of Court at Edgefield County Council’s Tuesday night meeting, Feb. 3. Her retirement is effective Friday, Feb. 6. In her statement to Council, Newby said it was “with sadness” she made her announcement but said her leaving will afford her time with her family. […]
SAVANNAH, Ga. – New 2015 annual passes for day use recreation areas are now available for purchase at the Corps’ Savannah District’s three dam and lake projects — lakes Hartwell, Richard B. Russell, and J. Strom Thurmond. The annual pass costs $30 and remains valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. Passes may be purchased at the […]
Soup, Sandwich & Smiles: Edgefield United Methodist Church invites everyone to join them at noon each Thursday in February(5, 12, 19 and 26) for lunch and fellowship.The membership says, “We welcome one and all! Bags of Love: The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce and Senior Citizens Council will sponsor Bags of Love for Seniors. Bring […]
Opinion – By Robert Scott – This column a few months ago addressed how our highway infrastructure is presently funded: almost entirely by the highway fuel tax. Our state highway tax is 16.75 cents a gallon, where it has been stuck since 1989. With gasoline prices at the pump now near a 5-year low, Governor […]
Increased ECSO Presence Suspect Responds in Interview A former employee of Urban Outfitters was arrested by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Friday, Jan. 30, for unlawfully carrying a pistol onto the property. According to an ECSO report filed on the matter, the ECSO was notified Friday of a man in the parking lot of the […]
CLEMSON, S.C., February 3, 2015 – Clemson University has the best alumni network among the nation’s Best Value colleges and universities, according to new rankings announced Tuesday by The Princeton Review. In its new book “Colleges That Pay You Back: The 200 Best Value Colleges and What It Takes to Get In – 2015 Edition,” The […]
February 3, 2015 – The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) plans to replace the bridge over Little Turkey Creek on Weaver Road (S-18) in Edgefield County. The anticipated start date for the project is Feb. 17, 2015, barring any unforeseen delays. The new bridge is expected to be re-opened to traffic by Aug. 1, […]
Anne Sawyer of the Merriwether Community was surprised by the presentation of the Channel 6 “Giving Your Best” award by Jennie Montgomery. The presentation was shown at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, on Channel 6. Anne recently finished chemo for colon cancer and has not missed any of the Adopt-a-Pet Segments at Channel 6. […]