Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s associate degree nursing program at the Greenwood campus were recognized in a pinning ceremony in August. The students and their hometowns are, front from left, Cynthia Bryan, Edgefield; Jennifer Dorn, Newberry; and Elizabeth Morris, Saluda. Back, Jessica Prince, Whitmire; Janice Sliter, Johnston; and Cyndel Wilson, Ridge Spring.
LAURENS, S.C. – Helen Rebecca McDowell Powell, 86, of 331 Bethel Church Rd. and widow of Charles Pinckney “Pick” Powell, Jr., passed away at Laurens County Hospital, Thursday, August 23, 2012. Born in Edgefield, she was a daughter of the late Jesse Parker and Betty Glausier McDowell. A homemaker, Mrs. Powell was a member of […]
MERRIWETHER TODAY AND TOMORROW Merriwether Community Coalition Meeting Tuesday, August 28th – 6:30 pm Merriwether Elementary School – Cafeteria Planning for our future and giving a voice to Merriwether are goals of the Merriwether Community Coalition. This is an open invitation to join in this process. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, August 28th at 6:30 […]
Dear Editor, Edgefield County is trying to pass into law a solution for a problem that does not exist, nor is it reasonably expected to exist. The proposed Highway Overlay District (HOD), Does nothing to improve the County, Infringes on the rights of property owners to legally use their property as they see fit, and […]
AIKEN, S. C. – Mr. Henry D. Lanham, 71, of Williston Road, entered into rest August 20, 2012. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Spring Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Delbert L. Nero officiating. Interment will be in Spring Grove Cemetery. Mr. Lanham, a native of Edgefield County […]
NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Mrs. Mae N. Upson Quiller, 83, of Bradley Drive, entered into rest August 19, 2012. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Mims Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. George Counts officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Quiller, a native of Edgefield […]
NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Ms. Fannie Mae Smith, 76, of Edgefield Road, entered into rest August 21, 2012. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Mims Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. George Counts officiating. Interment will be in Old Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Ms. Smith, a native of […]
Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmers’ and Artists’ Market is held from 4-6 p.m. each Thursday. If interested in being a vendor call 275-4097. Adult Education Registration Schedule: Schedule an appointment by calling 803-275-1788, ext. 24 or 25. Orientation and Assessments are required. Assessment dates Aug. 23 1-2:30 p.m.; Aug. 28 from 9-10:30 a.m. and […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. — George C. Thornton, CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, has been reappointed to the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, an official advisory group that promotes and preserves America’s hunting heritage. “Sportsmen are the driving force behind conservation,” Thornton said. “By working to ensure the continuation of our hunting heritage, we are supporting a proud […]
SAVANNAH, Ga. – With the 2012 summer recreation season coming to an end, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, announces its seasonal closing schedule for day use areas and campgrounds at J. Strom Thurmond Lake. The following day-use areas will close for the season on Sept. 4: Amity Day-Use Area; Big Hart Day-Use Area; Gill […]