J-E-T- Middle School students watch virtual presentation of awards. JET Middle Wins State Competition; STHS Wins Region Denise Jackson has seen a great deal as Strom Thurmond High School Mock Trial team’s coach over the years, but the 2020 – 2021 competition took the cake. “It was unlike anything I have ever experienced before because it was […]
Home Invasion in Johnston The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home invasion on the 1500 block of Hwy 121 North in Johnston, Mar. 4. According to the ECSO report, the homeowner was asleep when she was awaked by the sound of banging on her back door and breaking glass. Running into her living […]
The Edgefield Advertiser recently interviewed George Thornton. Thornton has a strong commitment to Edgefield County and provided a couple of perspectives regarding the County’s future. The article is divided into two parts. In Part 1, Thornton weighs in on the impact of the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Megaevent Ordinance on the business climate in […]
Lucas Boby (Cornell Lab) COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 8, 2021) — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is asking for South Carolina residents to take down their bird feeders until early spring after an increase in mortality reports for Pine Siskins, and other species. While Pine Siskins are more susceptible than other species to getting sick from […]
Marilyn Bloodworth sporting one of her Peach Dolls, her gift to Johnston, South Carolina. By Arthur Northrop Marilyn Bloodworth has come home to Johnston, South Carolina to stay. “We’re here for the long haul,” declared Bloodworth. Bloodworth left Johnston as a child and spent her early years in Harlem, the Bronx, Brookland, and Connecticut. Bloodworth […]
At Palmetto Shooting Complex On March 9 DHEC will be hosting a drive thru COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Palmetto Shooting Complex Pavilion. There are still 225 slots that we can fill with residents of Edgefield County that are 65+ or those that fall in Phase 1A of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program. DHEC has agreed to keep […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 2, 2021Contact:COVID19News@emd.sc.gov Public Health Officials Unveil Plans for All Vaccination Phases COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina will advance to Phase 1b of the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan beginning Monday, March 8.“Throughout South Carolina’s vaccination efforts, our priority […]
In Aiken, Edgefield and McCormick Counties February 24, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Partnership has been awarded grant funding to support long-term recovery from addictions in Aiken, Edgefield and McCormick Counties Folks in recovery from substance use disorders (SUDs) and their families often need support, and in turn they want to assist others on their journeys. Responding to these needs and the urgency aroundrecovery services, Aiken Center for Alcohol […]
From the Office of Senator Shane Massey Last week was the 7th week of the 2021 legislative session. There are 11 legislative weeks remaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 13, 2021. Here are the highlights from last week in the Senate: COVID liability protections – The Senate passed S. 147 2021-2022 Bill 147: SC COVID-19 Liability Safe Harbor Act – South Carolina Legislature […]
Arthur Northrop Part One and Two of this article can be found in the print edition (Published Feb. 17) of The Edgefield Advertiser, now on the stands and in the PO. Part Three – All Public Comments Were Opposed to Land Management Ordinance Note to readers – This section of the article has segments of quotes by26 concerned residents […]