AUGUSTA, Ga. – Mr. Daniel Lawrence McClendon, 59, of Augusta, son of Elizabeth Ouzts McClendon and the late Harold L. McClendon, died Thursday November 13, 2014 at his residence. Funeral Services were held Saturday at Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield, S.C. Survivors include his Mother, 1 Special Friend and Cousin- Dan Furtick; 1 Niece- Ashley Mayers. Edgefield […]
The Strom Thurmond Rebels football team lost Friday’s playoff game against Fairfield Central by a score of 34-7. 1 2 3 4 Final Fairfield Central 14 0 7 13 34 Strom Thurmond 0 0 0 7 7
The Aiken Music Teacher’s Association sponsored its first public concert of the season Sun. Nov. 9th at the Grace Covenant Church of God. There were 22 students who participated in the Fall Honors Recital, ranging in age from 4 1/2yrs. to 16yrs old. Pianists Kasey Bodiford, Jackson Friday, Stella Clarke, Collin Smith, Emma Grace Hair, […]
Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm owners Dale and Sheila Cullum were awarded Best of Show at the 2014 SC State Fair in Columbia with a beautiful 8 foot Eastern White Pine. Each year Christmas Tree Farmers from across the state enter their Christmas Trees to be judged by variety, from all of the first place trees […]
The Edgefield Hotel seems to be sleeping now, with its new window treatments. These closures were given the windows as a protection from any falling pieces. Like the Phoenix, it has risen up from disrepair (not quite ashes) several times, and with its new windows the building seems to be sleeping, waiting for the next […]
The home of Henry Snead, originally built by Dr. Edward Jones Mims in 1839 (same year the courthouse was built), was the scene of a blessing of the house on Sunday. Father Tom DiMarco officiated as friends and members of the Church of the Ridge congregation gathered for the service.
You may have seen articles, in the local news, highlighting the advancements being made at the Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center under the leadership of Arthur Northrup. If you have never toured or if it has been a while since you visited the center here is your opportunity. Having recently toured the facility and coming away very impressed with […]
The date for Veterans Day, November 11, harkens back to World War I when the peace treaties were signed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11the month. At the ceremony Tuesday morning, the Presentation of Colors, Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem with the help of the STHS Band and Mrs. […]
JOHNSTON FARMER’S & ARTIST’S MARKET continues each Thursday from 4 – 6 p.m. There will not be a market Thanksgiving week. Thursday, December 4th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. will be our ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET and will end the season. Storytime at the Library: Storytime at the Library will be Saturday, Nov. 22, at 11:30 […]
Opinion – By G. Miller Thompson – “Make no mistake: these policies are on the ballot. Every single one of them.” This line was included in a speech President Obama gave at Northwestern University in early October. Some of these policies include making it easier for first-time homebuyers to get a loan, investing in clean […]