MOUNTAIN CITY, Tx. – William Vernon Bevill, Jr., 68, died in an automobile accident on April 30, 2013 near his home in Mountain City, TX. Vernon is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Mary Weedon Bevill, son Jeremy Clayton “Clay”, and two beautiful granddaughters, Peyten and Kyra, his mother, Louise Bevill Odum, and […]
Three ladies recently paid a visit to Edgefield and stopped by the pottery. They brought with them an interest in learning more of Dave the potter. In the photo are Joyce Hansen, Jeanette Samuels and Dr. Henrietta Smith. Hansen is originally from New York, but is living in Lexington, S.C. She has written numerous books […]
Dear Editor, The best kept secret in Edgefield County is its hospital, ECH or the Edgefield County Hospital. Leaving its friendly confines after a stay of almost two weeks I can say without hesitation that it was the best hospital experience of my life and the kind, efficient and friendly care I received was truly […]
Commencement exercises will begin at 3 p.m. for industrial and engineering technology, agriculture, health science, and nursing graduates. A 7 p.m. ceremony will be held for business, public service, computer technology, administrative office technology and the Associate in Arts and Associate in Science graduates. Both commencement exercises will be held in the James Medford Family […]
Local artist, Beth Robertson Clark of Edgefield presented one of her signed and numbered limited edition “University of South Carolina” prints to Head Coach Steve Spurrier on Sat., April 28, at “the Zone” in Williams Brice Stadium. She also presented print No. 1 to James Coppenhaver, retired director of bands at USC. There are only 100 […]
Four students, Christine Furtick, Ashley Bowman, Taylor Ingram and Michelle Myers, from Augusta Regents University recently completed a project for their Community Studies Program. The students are majoring in social work and chose Edgefield as their subject matter. As a result of their studies they all confess to having fallen in love with the Town […]
Torch Runners for Special Olympics running up Highway 1 from Aiken to Batesburg to pass off the torch to Lexington County law enforcement were cheered on by students and staff of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School on May 2, 2013, around 12:45 p.m. Officers were raising awareness and funds through the Torch Run to support the […]
Thieves Steal From County Edgefield County became the victim of thieves sometime over the weekend of Apr. 27 when a county-owned rotary tiller was stolen from the park at Bettis Academy. According to County Recreational Director Nick Wates, the tiller is usually stored at the county shop, but as it was being used to work […]
There will be a Groundhog Kiln opening at 54 Crest Road, Edgefield, this Saturday, May 4th, at 9:00 a.m. in conjunction with the Heritage Trail Pottery Tour. Six local pottery studios will be open for this event with wares available for sale at each location. For more information, please contact Justin Guy at 803-637-2060.
Homecoming & Revival: Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2896 Key Rd., Plum Branch; Homecoming Service will be Sun., May 5, at 11 a.m. Rev. Brantley Bryan to bring the message, lunch to follow; Revival will be held, Sun. – Thurs., May 5 -9 at 7 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Carter of Talatha Baptist Church as guest pastor. […]