Steven Bradley, Media Relations September 26, 2019 A memorial endowment for Emma Jeannette Carr, pictured here working at the Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market, is being established by her husband, Brig. General Chalmers “Hap” Carr (’60), to ensure the legacy of the woman who has been called “The Veggie Lady” and “Queen of the Market” continues.Image […]
Queen and Court Homecoming Queen Katy Neal Day is pictured with her father, David Day, and the homecoming court. Anna Grace Spurlock was named first runner-up. Natalie McNeill & Adam Smith were the little miss & mister homecoming escorts. The court pictured from left to right: Taylor Cockrell, Taylor Rodgers, Becca Whitlock, Homecoming Queen 2018, Davis Wash, […]
By Tom Poland The Southern Studies Showcase The beautiful Edgefield pottery piece you see is a gift. I received it for speaking at the Southern Studies Showcase held this past weekend in Edgefield. It makes for a symbolic gift. Edgefield and pottery go hand in hand with history. From Friday, September 20 through Saturday, September […]
Pictured are Edgefield Cornerstone staff: left to right, Katerra Baskin, Brenda Watson and Stephanie Forrest. September is Recovery Month and the center for drug and alcohol counseling, Cornerstone, celebrated with receptions in both Greenwood and Edgefield on Wednesday, September 11. Cornerstone in Edgefield is located at 603 Augusta Rd., and there are two counselors and […]
Dealing with loved ones can be difficult sometimes and that only gets harder when they have a problem with drugs and alcohol. A big part of dealing with a loved one’s addiction is getting them into treatment. But what if they are unwilling to go? Intervention is the next logical step, however what is an intervention and […]
The Savannah Sipping Societyis the newest production being brought to the stage by the Main Street Players and The Edgefield County Historical Society. If you love laugh-a-minute Southern comedies that touch your heart, then this show is for you! This play is one of the latest offerings from the famous playwriting trio Jones, Hope, and […]
By Lydia Derrick Wherry Carolyn Piekielniak, Born in 1935 on a “hot, June, Saturday afternoon,” as her mother once said, is as firmly planted in the ground as is her business, Plants and Things. A military wife of 23 years, Piekielniak is not afraid of work. Across 17 different states and two foreign countries, “Everywhere […]
Edgefield County Council passed a resolution recognizing the accomplishments and works of Judge Brenda B. Carpenter during her 22 years of service to Edgefield County at their Sept. 3 meeting. Carpenter served as both Magistrate and Chief Magistrate during her tenure and retired from the bench Aug. 30. Carpenter is pictured with Council members Dean […]
County Council approved a resolution at their Sept. 3 meeting recognizing the 2019 Edgefield County Dixie Youth Baseball Ozone All-Stars. The resolution noted the team’s accomplishments including their outscoring of opponents 53-0 in the district tournament, their defeat of opponents in 6 straight games with no losses to advance to the State Championship, their setting […]
Will Williams President & CEO For Immediate Release Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Contact: Will Williams 803-641-3300 Economic Development Partnership Hires Avery as Marketing and Research Director Aiken, SC –The Economic Development Partnership, serving Aiken, Edgefield, Saluda and McCormick Counties, is proud to announce the hiring of Kelci Avery as its Marketing […]