Will Bring Jobs to Edgefield County The announcement of the Atlanta-based Enova Energy Group with plans to open a $110 million wood pellet-processing plant near Trenton, for the manufacture of fuel for export overseas, came, not from Edgefield County Government (the usual source), but from the Company itself. According to Will Williams, Director of The […]
The month long investigation by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office that resulted in the rescue of numerous animals from a residence on Holmes Pond Road has ended in a guilty plea of ill treatment of animals. Callie Abel, owner of the seized animals, entered her plea last week and officially brought this chapter in the […]
Citizens who want to help their neighbors still have time to participate in the Give Food Project. The Project, sponsored by Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell, is scheduled to end in September. Proceeds from the Give Food Project will be given to the Johnston Food Bank, which services many citizens in Edgefield County. The […]
Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and Old District African American Genealogical Society are hosting the Southern Studies Showcase on Sept. 28-29. The two-day showcase features approximately 20 speakers with sessions on history and genealogy carried on simultaneously at several locations. There will also be various activities going on during the showcase: The Old Edgefield Grill […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Hugh Weathers, South Carolina’s Commissioner of Agriculture, reminds gardeners to mark their calendars for the Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival coming up September 28-30 at the State Farmers Market in West Columbia. This annual event features locally grown and seasonal produce as well as plants, flowers, and lawn decorations for the gardening enthusiast. The State Farmers Market, […]
Washington, DC — South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan achieved a major legislative victory on Wednesday afternoon after one of his bills, the Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act (HR 3783), passed the full House with unanimous support. Duncan’s legislation addresses a growing concern among security experts that Iran is increasing its sphere of influence […]
United States Sen. Lindsey Graham was honored by a coalition of conservation groups with the 2012 Conservation Excellence Award on Monday, Sept. 17, praising him for his help with protecting thousands of acres of critical wildlife habitat during the past two decades. The resolution was presented to Graham during a ceremony held atop Sassafras Mountain, […]
A peek into Oakley Park where the Edgefield Heritage Jubilee will be October 5 & 6; there will be antique tractors on display as seen in the foreground of this picture. There will also be barbecue for the hungry and food vendors with other festival foods. And don’t forget the blow-ups to entertain the younger […]
In an interview with the Coopers (Hank and Bobbie who live in Virginia) this newspaper heard confirmed on Tuesday that the Sweetwater Community Center is being taken over by the County, a gift of the Coopers. As seen in the photo, it has been cleaned and boarded up, and is in better condition than expected, […]
On Monday, September 17th, the Republican Women of Edgefield County (RWEC) held their monthly meeting at Town Hall. Senator Tom Davis of District 46 in Beaufort was the guest speaker. Senator Davis spoke to a gathering of 30 people. His remarks addressed our nation’s dire financial predicament and presented his recommendation for how the state of South […]