Lick Fork Lake in Edgefield County was alive with fish and anglers today. Most of the folks fishing were young, as it was the Jimmy Shay Memorial Fishing Rodeo for young people. The mission of the day is to give young people this treat as a deterrent to thinking of drugs, ever. “Get Hooked on […]
The Edgefield County Hospital Board and administrative staff were hosts for an appreciation dinner at Pine Ridge Club on Tuesday night, May 8. It was the 40th year of the hospitals existence. Pins were distributed to a number of employees for years-of-service. The real excitement came when one day of paid vacation was given to […]
On Wednesday, May 9, the Strom Thurmond High Rebels lost to Palmetto High for the second time in the Upper State Baseball play-offs by a score of 3-2. The Rebels scored in the first and third innings, with both runs by Zach Green, to lead 2-0, but Palmetto tied in the fifth inning and won […]
First Citizens in Edgefield held their ribbon cutting and formal opening between 11:00 a.m. and noon on Wednesday. The lobby of the bank was filled with well wishers, including elected officials and leaders from over the county. The staff of the new bank site were greeting guests and reminding them of lunch to follow out […]
Dear Editor: As you know, there are questions in our state over who is considered a “certified” candidate for the upcoming primary and eventually the November General Election. It is a state wide issue that also reaches deep into Edgefield County including my campaign. I have been asked many questions about the future of my campaign […]
Bake Sale: The American Legion Auxiliary will have a bake sale Fri., May 11, at the American Legion Hut on Penn Street from 8:30 – 12 noon for good food in time for Mother’s Day.There will be baked goods and some crafts. Women’s Conference: Springfield Missionary Baptist Church of Edgefield invite ladies ages 12 & […]
Ed. Note: Statement from PTC Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Joshua Black, concerning the news that their pottery program will be shuttered over the summer. Piedmont Technical College is committed to the success of the pottery program in Edgefield. We believe that the program can draw students from throughout the region to Edgefield County, thus reinforcing […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – US Fibers, a recycler of PET Post Industrial and Post Consumer material, today announced plans to expand its current operations in Edgefield County. The $5.5 million investment is expected to generate 48 new jobs. “This investment and expansion represents another important step in our evolution as a major recycled PET fiber producer. We […]
The aftermath of the confusion on “Who will be on the ballot?” which was set off last week by a SC Supreme Court ruling has left only one candidate in Edgefield County off the ballot, and that is Betty Butler, Democrat running for County Council. Below is a short summary to bring readers up to […]
The Strom Thurmond Career Center FFA Forestry Team took first place honors in the state finals held at the Harbison State Forest near Columbia, SC, on Saturday, May 5th, 2012. Team members Allie Jhant, Colton Kirkland, Logan Pollack and Kevin Smith along with Darla Steele, Agricultural Education instructor and FFA advisor at the […]