The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University has officially opened its application window to students, marking a historic milestone. B-roll of the latest construction progress on the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is available here. On October 8, 2025, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education […]
On November 13, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is partnering with iCare, who serves the CSRA, to bring South Carolina’s first special preview of “A Lesson In Humanity”. It is a special awareness exhibit developed by iCare, a local anti-trafficking ministry founded in 2011. They have been serving victims in our two-state community since their inception. […]
Parents, guardians, and students who attended Douglas Elementary School’s (DES) Literacy Night (9/18) were greeted with a special sidewalk treat and a unique opportunity to expand their capacity for literacy at home. The Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield (ABBE) Regional Library System’s Outreach Van was on hand to bring books directly to DES families and provide them with the […]
The Edgefield County School District’s (ECSD) is introducing a new regular feature, “Three Questions With …” in which our community will be introduced to interesting voices in our school district. As a current, charting gospel music recording artist, our first interview subject, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (J-E-T) Middle School Chorus Teacher, Imelda Shoffner, has one of the most […]
For Immediate ReleaseThe Edgefield County Council will have its Regular Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, October 7,2025, at 6:00 pm. The meeting will be held at the County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter St, Edgefield, SC 29824. Questions can be directed to Edgefield County Clerk to Council Aretha Eubanks at 803-637-4009 or aeubanks@edgefieldcounty.sc.gov.
2025-26 ECSD Teachers of the Year Johnston, SC – The Edgefield County School District (ECSD) proudly honored some of its brightest stars during the school district’s annual “Morning for Stars” breakfast celebration held on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Pine Ridge Golf Club. During the event, the school district recognized its school-level Teachers of the […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident. This is the third confirmed case of measles reported in South Carolina since July 2025. The person is unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous measles infection. They do not have a specific, known exposure […]
Through the nonprofit organization, Winston Rhea in New Orleans, Lander alumnus Daniel Harris is giving hope and academic opportunities to young adults aging out of foster care. Contributed Photo. GREENWOOD, S.C.—When young people leave the foster care system, their future success can be in jeopardy – one in four will end up homeless within six […]
Press Release Do you want some good reading material for the coming fall and winter months or are youlooking to learn more about local history? If so, then make plans to attend the Southern AuthorsExpo! The “Southern Authors Expo” will be held on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p. m., at […]
The latest SC READY assessment data available shows a clear pattern of improvement for the Edgefield County School District, with students demonstrating impressive growth in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Johnston, SC – The Edgefield County School District (ECSD) is recognized as a statewide leader in student growth in math and shows tremendous […]