This past weekend’s Edgefield Heritage Jubilee offered many things for viewing and experiencing including Civil War re-enactors. The group gave attendees the opportunity to see a campsite of the Palmetto Riflemen of the Confederate Militia. Oakley Park is a Civil War museum and is a perfect setting for this re-enactment. The gentleman in the blue […]
LEXINGTON — A tiny hitchhiker newly discovered in South Carolina could portend trouble for homeowners who relish the sweet smell of eucalyptus trees. A Clemson University Extension agent in Lexington County has identified the first eucalyptus leaf beetle discovered in South Carolina. “A homeowner brought it into the Lexington Extension office from West Columbia. I […]
The NWTF reports: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 2012 NWTF Southeast Regional Calling Championship that was to take place Oct. 13 at the Exchange Club Fairgrounds in Augusta, Ga., has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. For questions or information about other upcoming calling contests in your area, contact […]
The Edgefield County Voter Registration Office has posted sample ballots for the upcoming General Election to be held November 6th. Click for sample ballots for all Edgefield County precincts.
The Edgefield County Theatre Company will hold auditions for its Christmas production, “Christmas Belles” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. The show will be presented in December at the theatre, 405 Main Street in Edgefield. The play is directed by Tony Baughman To accommodate interest in “Christmas Belles,” the theatre will hold THREE […]
Edgefield, S.C. October 6th 2012 Rank Team Name Total 1 JT’S BBQ 15.9800 2 JACKLEG BBQ 15.7400 3 BK BBQ 15.5700 4 CAN’T QUIT SMOKIN 15.4400 5 BACKWOODS BBQ 15.0560 6 WAYLON’S WICKEDLY GOOD 15.0080 7 SOUTHERN ACCENT BBQ 15.0071 8 SWIG-N-PIG 14.9400 9 SPLIT DECISION 14.9286 10 SMOKIN STACKS BBQ TEAM […]
The Edgefield Lion’s Club had its monthly meeting on Monday, October 8, 2012, in the Edgefield United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Lion members enjoyed a wide variety of food prepared by the members. Lion President Roger Timpson welcomed members and recognized the guest speaker, Greg Anderson, Superintendent of Edgefield County School District and his wife […]
The Jesse C. Lynch American Legion Post 71 of North Augusta will host the 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Mount Vintage Plantation Golf Club. The day’s activities will start with a 10:00am registration and will include a Luncheon followed by a 12:30pm Shotgun start. The tournament is a 4-person, Captain’s […]
TIGNALL, Ga – Mr. Tony Marcus Hammond, 69, of Tignall, Georgia, died Monday October 8, 2012 at MCG. A native of Clarks Hill, South Carolina, he was the son of Mary Dorn Hammond and the late Billy Hammond. Mr. Hammond served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the VFW, the American Legion and […]
A man on whom the Johnston Police Department has a warrant for attempted murder was spotted by a citizen Friday afternoon, Oct. 5, near Edisto Street in Johnston. The JPD and the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene where a perimeter was established and the canine unit deployed. However, the man was not […]