NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Mr. Wallace Hillary, Sr., 95, entered into rest February 21, 2013. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 at Poplar Spring Baptist Church of which the Rev. Donnell Meriweather is the pastor and Minister Stephanie Wade officiating. Mr. Hillary, a native of Edgefield County was a […]
Antlers will abound throughout the Palmetto State as the search for new state record deer antlers gets underway during the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ annual series of measuring sessions. Each year during March, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) measures deer antlers throughout the state, with a major effort during the Palmetto Sportsmen’s […]
An employee with H & R Block in Johnston is being investigated for fraud after she allegedly stole $2,000 from a client of the tax office. According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the agency was contacted after clients of the tax center became suspicious over charges associated with filing their […]
Tiffani Ireland – A bill to clarify the South Carolina deer baiting law passed its second reading before the SC House of Representatives, Wednesday, Feb. 20, in a 97-8 vote. It received its third reading the following day after which a favorable voice vote was recorded. The bill, which now becomes know as an Act, […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Edgefield. Participate in the race or just visit the square and enjoy the events. This year’s Shamrock Run/Walk is being held in Memory of Dr. Ned Nicholson and Dr. Curly Watson. All proceeds from the event will be donated to benefit Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary. Registration forms are available at […]
OYSTER ROAST/Chili COOK-OFF March 9th, 2013 1:00 PM until 3:300 PM Downtown Edgefield, SC Courthouse Square Price: $30.00 in advance (before March 1st) $40.00 (at the door – with a limited number provided) includes everything: oysters, Chili, and hot dogs, drink. Children: 12 & under: $15.00 in advance (before March 1st) $20.00 (at the door – with […]
Strom Thurmond FFA, in conjunction with the Edgefield County Young Farmers are producing the first annual Edgefield County Agriculture Day on Saturday March 16, 2013, from noon until 4 p.m. Among the events will be an antique tractor show sponsored by the Palmetto Antique Tractor Club; demonstrations by Clemson Univ. College of Agriculture; demonstrations by […]
Dear Editor: The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce is planning to host our Third Annual Oyster Roast on March 9th in downtown Edgefield, SC. This year we are planning on adding a Chili Cook-Off to the festivities. Oyster Roast/Chili Cook Off profits will support our “Fill-A-Bus” Back to School Supply Drive in memory of our […]
By Tiffani Ireland – Edgefield County EMS and Piedmont Technical College have partnered to offer a reduced rate EMT certification course beginning this spring. Students who pass this program will be certified as EMTs not only in South Carolina but nationally as well and will immediately be eligible for hire through the county as an […]
Bar-B-Q Fundraiser Benefit: for Sally Nash who is in need of a liver transplant. Fri. Feb. 22 and Sat. Feb. 23 – Edgefield Masonic Lodge 11 am until 2 pm. Orders being taken now. Plates consist of: Pork Bar-B-Q, rice and hash, green beans and rolls, $7.00 per plate. Hash also sold by the qt. $9.00 and […]