According to SCDHEC’s Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON), 49% of eligible Saluda County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, in comparison to 76% nationally. In an effort to support local school districts, encourage vaccinations and provide information and resources to Saluda County residents, the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) has […]
By Winston Boddie Veterans from Edgefield, Johnston, Trenton, and McCormick assembled on Memorial Day, May 30, 2022, at the Edgefield Veterans’ Memorial Park to remember Edgefield County’s fallen heroes. Master of Ceremony Winston Boddie welcomed the large crowd of gatherers who stood watch as Jerome Childs and Tommy Tripp placed a wreath at the base of the American flag. As part of the program, Evangelist […]
P.O. Box 416 Edgefield, SC 29824 Phone: 803-637-3011 Phone: 803-279-1503 Fax: 803-637-4017 REPEAL OF THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY TO THE CUSTOMERS OF Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority EFFECTIVE June 2, 2022 The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority advises their customers located in Mt Vintage Subdivision that they no longer need to boil their water prior to drinking […]
P.O. Box 416 Edgefield, SC 29824 Phone: 803-637-3011 Phone: 803-279-1503 Fax: 803-637-4017 BOIL WATER ADVISORY TO THE CUSTOMERS OF Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority EFFECTIVE June 1, 2022 The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority advises their customers located in Mt. Vintage Subdivision toVigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute before drinking or cooking until otherwise […]
In recognition of Johnny and Linda Anderson’scontributions to Edgefield County, citizens are organizing an appreciation event on June 5 at 3 p.m. at the Edgefield County Airport on 24 Girl Scout Camp Road, Trenton, SC. The public is invited; light refreshments will be served. About Johnny Anderson By Robert Broadwell In 1994 Johnny Anderson and Mike […]
First Finishing Class of Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy (in no particular order): Takia Glover, LaQuashiaGraham, Serenity Hilton, Madison Marrero, Jordan McKie, Joshua McKie, Jada Moore, K’Mya Moore, Davin Parks, Kendrick Pough, D’Onna Satterwhite, and Maria Sims. Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy celebrated its first finishing class Thursday evening, May 26, 2022, at the Nicholson Building, part of the historic Bettis Academy campus in Trenton, […]
Monument as seen in new site, in front of the Pine House. 1791 Visit to Pine House, Trenton Given new Place for Easier Access A marker commemorating the visit of President George Washington to Edgefield County in 1791 has been moved to a new spot directly in front of the Pine House where visitors can have easier […]
Representative Bill Hixon was elected as Chairman of the SC House Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Environmental Affairs Committee, May 12, 2022. This committee is a standing committee, and as chairman, Hixon is allowed to work directly with the Speaker of the House on matters of concern. Hixon had previously served as this committee’s Vice-Chairman before […]
Edgefield County Fallen Heroes The Edgefield County Veterans’ Affairs office, in partnership with Edgefield VFW Post 6932, Johnston American Legion Posts 154 and 222, and Edgefield American Legion Post 30 will host our annual Memorial Day Program. Everyone is invited to the Memorial Day Program at the Edgefield Veterans’ Memorial Park, which is located directly […]
William Bryan William Bryan tuned his ear to the ground for news as soon as he first learned about the possibility of a technical college being planned for Aiken County in 1969. Working for Graniteville Company and married with a wife and two babies, he knew that opportunity was knocking at his door for continued education […]