Bags of Love for Seniors

Bags of Love for Seniors

The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce Along with The Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council are putting together Bags of Love for senior citizens. There are plenty of seniors in our community living alone and dependent on community agencies for food, socialization, and basic human contact.  What this event brings will brighten their day and warm their hearts! […]

Flu Outbreak Prompts Reminder From Senior Care Experts

Flu Outbreak Prompts Reminder From Senior Care Experts

This flu season is shaping up to be one of the worst in decades – with the Centers for Disease Control already reporting widespread outbreaks in many states. While anyone can get the flu, seniors are especially susceptible to the virus and are at greater risk for serious flu-related complications that can lead to hospitalization […]

OEDGS Hears of Hammond Papers

OEDGS Hears of Hammond Papers

In her presentation at the bi-monthly Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS) meeting on the square in Edgefield, on Sunday, Elizabeth Laney told of the Hammond papers and how to access them. The Hammond papers refers to a collection of documents relating to James Henry Hammond (SC Governor, US Congressman, US Senator), his descendants, related families, […]

Natalie Scott Dandy

Funeral services for Ms. Natalie Scott Dandy were  held 11:00am Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Bethlehem Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward Lloyd , Pastor. Interment was in the church cemetery. Ms Dandy was an Edgefield County  retired teacher. Visitation was held 6-8 pm, January 15, at the Funeral Home. She is survived by […]

Here & There – 1–17–13

Martin Luther King Day: Simmon Ridge Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day with a program, Monday, Jan. 21 at noon with Rev. John C. Wiliams of Positive Outreach Ministries as the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to celebrate this joyous occasion (Democrats, Republicans, Independents). Victory Celebration: Come celebrate the re-election of […]

MTV to Film Miss Fox Creek Pageant

The Miss Fox Creek Pageant will be held on Saturday, January 26, at 6:00 p.m. at the Imperial Theatre in Augusta. This will be a nationally televised event, as MTV’s Emmy Award Winning show “Made” will be filming the pageant. Pageant tickets are now available for purchase from the Imperial Theater Box Office. Seating is […]

Johnston Town Council

Johnston Town Council

Mayor Andy Livingston introduced the Peach Exchange Committee:  The members are Mrs. Artie Emanuel, Mrs. Darlene Smith, Mr. John Edwards, Mrs. Kaye Campbell, Mrs. Annette Holloway, Mr. Willie Campbell and Committee Chairperson Donna Livingston.  The Mayor emphasized the importance of the decisions that this organization will be making as they select the next Johnston Citizen […]

Vernon Burton to be Published in Inauguration Portfolio

Vernon Burton to be Published in Inauguration Portfolio

Vernon Burton’s publications are well known in Edgefield; In My Father’s House are Many Mansions (families of Old Edgefield District)  and, more recently, Free Flag of Cuba (Edited and Introduction, “the lost novel of Lucy Pickens”). He is a native of Ninety-Six. Ed. Note CLEMSON, S.C. — Vernon Burton, professor of history and director of the CyberInstitute […]

The Odd Couple Invites you to Great Comedy

The Odd Couple Invites you to Great Comedy

The Edgefield County Theatre Company is in its third year of producing plays in the William M. Bouknight Theatre, a 65-seater that has welcomed community members and out-of-towners for what have been Broadway smashes as well as plays of local color, written by local talent, reflecting the history of the area as well as the […]

Republican Women to Promote Americanism

Republican Women to Promote Americanism

It is a new year with the Republican Women of Edgefield County (RWEC) and there is new leadership – Trish Berry is the new president. She is inviting people from the communities of this county to attend a meeting of the RWEC on January 21, 6:30 p.m., at Town Hall in Edgefield. The invited attendees […]

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