Edgefield Student Receives Award for Academic Achievement at PTC Graduation

Edgefield Student Receives Award for Academic Achievement at PTC Graduation

At Piedmont Technical College’s recent fall commencement exercises, outstanding students from each of the college’s seven supporting counties were honored for academic achievement. Aaliyah Bush, left, who graduated with a diploma in applied science with a major in pharmacy technology, was the honoree for Edgefield County. Congratulating Bush is PTC Area Commissioner Jane Herlong. 

Edgefield Camellia Tea to Welcome Visitors on Feb. 13

Edgefield Camellia Tea to Welcome Visitors on Feb. 13

PHOTO– Hostesses, an array of tea treats, and camellias in every room await the visitors on Feb. 13. The Camellia Tea, sponsored by the Edgefield Camellia Club, will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Magnolia Dale, headquarters of the Edgefield County Historical Society, in downtown Edgefield from 2:30 until 5:00  o’clock p.m. This event, […]

Legislative Update: Week Of 1/28/20 – 1/30/20

Legislative Update: Week Of 1/28/20 – 1/30/20

Last week was the 3rd week of the 2020 legislative session. There are 15 legislative weeks remaining before the General Assembly adjourns on May 14, 2020. Here are the highlights from last week in the Senate:K-12 EDUCATION REFORM LEGISLATION – The Senate continued discussing S. 419, a comprehensive bill with many K-12 education reform ideas. The debate last week […]

All South Carolina counties declared drought free

All South Carolina counties declared drought free

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Jan. 30, 20) —The S.C. Drought Response Committee met Thursday, January 30, via conference call to update the drought statuses of all counties in South Carolina. Due to above average rainfall totals statewide during December and January, it was a quick decision and a unanimous vote to remove the drought status of 27 counties.Following […]

County Hosts Intergovernmental Meeting

County Hosts Intergovernmental Meeting

“State of the County”             Edgefield County Council hosted their annual intergovernmental meeting, Monday evening, Jan. 27, at the Senior Citizens Center in Edgefield.  Those in attendance enjoyed a catered meal from Shealy’s and heard from governmental representatives from across the county as well as from 2 members of the Legislative Delegation.  Speakers for the event included Council […]

STCTC has 100% Pass Rate for Phlebotomy Certification

STCTC has 100% Pass Rate for Phlebotomy Certification

Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center (STCTC) Phlebotomy Technician Class had 100% pass rate on their Certification exam this year. The students had to master the classroom material and also complete a required number of sticks on live individuals to be able to sit for their certification exam.  Robin Herrin, instructor, stated, “I am very proud […]

Serving & Celebrating our Community

Serving & Celebrating our Community

CEO Marcella Edwards speaks to volunteers. Serving . Volunteering. Giving back.  “Whatever the label it is an important part of who we are striving to become,” says Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center’s CEO Marcella Edwards.  “It’s not how many people can serve us, but how many people can we serve”.  We were fortunate to partner with the Salvation […]

First Steps Celebrates 15 Years of Imagination Library Program

First Steps Celebrates 15 Years of Imagination Library Program

Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy said “There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.” Back in 2005, Edgefield County First Steps saw a need in our community and began their partnership with the Dollywood Foundation in order to get books into the homes of young […]

She Said Yes ― and Other Recent Graduation Stories from Piedmont Tech

She Said Yes ― and Other Recent Graduation Stories from Piedmont Tech

Graduates enter the auditorium during the processional. As she walked off campus way back on her first day of classes at Piedmont Technical College, graduation speaker Noel Johnson of Greenwood, pondered this question: “What could I accomplish if I took every opportunity I was given ― even if I failed?” she said. “That’s when I […]

Peach Worker Shot – Schools Put on Lockdown

            An Hispanic male was shot Tuesday morning a little after 10:00 while in a peach orchard on Hwy 23 at Patriot Lane.  Details are few at this time, but according to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the peach worker was exiting his vehicle in the field when he was shot in the abdomen.  He was taken to […]

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