12th Annual Blessing of the Animals Gallery
The Episcopal Church of the Ridge held its 12th annual Blessing of the Animals Sunday, October 21st at Our Savior Episcopal Church in Trenton.
Harry A. Taylor Sr.
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Harry A. Taylor Sr., 77, beloved husband of 50 years to Betty Taylor and adored father of Harry (Chip) A. Taylor, Jr. (Evelyn) and Lynnette Taylor Thomaston (Kevin), went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2012. A celebration of Harry Taylor’s life will take place Monday, October 22, 2012 […]
Area Football Scores – 10/19/12
Strom Thurmond 58, Gilbert 14 Wardlaw Academy 60, Carolina Academy 30 Ridge Spring-Monetta 66, North 0 Blackville-Hilda 30, Fox Creek 24 — Ninety Six 35, Saluda 14 Greenwood 47, Easley 14 Lexington 57, Aiken 32 McCormick 34, Dixie 0 Newberry 27, Batesburg-Leesville 7 North Augusta 42, South Aiken 14
Leisa H. Feagin
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Leisa Holmes Feagin, 43 entered into rest on Thursday October 18, 2012 at University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held on Sunday October 21, 2012 at 2:00 pm at Mount of Olives Cemetery in Johnston, SC. The Family will receive friends after the service at the grave. […]
Foundation for Public Schools Makes Teacher Vision Grants
The Foundation for Public Schools recently held a reception for board members, contributors and teachers who have received Vision Grants through the Foundation. These grants act as incentives to excellent teachers who strive to improve the educational opportunities for the children of the public schools. The first year of giving these grants, 2009, was so […]
DHEC Confirms Flu’s Arrival in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Influenza, or “the flu,” has officially arrived in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. “Our agency’s Bureau of Laboratories has confirmed three cases in the first official week of the new flu season,” said Jennifer Meredith, Ph.D., of DHEC’s Division of Microbiology. “The confirmation of flu […]
31st Ridge Spring Harvest Festival Oct. 25 – 27
The Ridge Spring Harvest Festival is coming. On October 25, there will be a super Bingo night with at least 18 games and cards costing $10.00 each or two for $15.00 at the Civic Center. Hot dogs will be served beginning at 6:00 PM and Games at 7:00 PM. Friday there will be rides, vendors, […]
Sawyer Leads Rebels to Victory Over Swansea to Reach 100 Wins
Strom Thurmond’s Lee Sawyer added another milestone to his coaching career last Friday night with the victory over Swansea. The Rebel Head Coach now has 100 victories. Coach Sawyer took over the Rebel program in 2004 and has taken the team deep into the playoffs every year including a AAA state championship in 2005. Willliam […]
More Guns Stolen in Another County Burglary
The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call on Youngblood Road, Monday, Oct. 15. Upon arrival, deputies found that a flat screen television as well as a safe containing numerous firearms were missing. While guns being stolen from county residences is, unfortunately, not a unique occurrence of late, this burglary was somewhat different […]
H. Wesley Glaze
TRENTON, S.C. – Mr. H. Wesley Glaze, 64, of Hwy 19, husband of Eleanor (Ellie) Coleman Glaze, died Wednesday. Funeral Services will be held Saturday October 20, 2012 at 2 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Mt. of Olives Cemetery in Johnston. Mr. Glaze was born in Atlanta, Ga. and was a […]