EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Mae Bell Ryan, 87, of Moragne Street, entered into rest May 19, 2013. Funeral services will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Springfield Baptist Church with the Rev. Craig Myers officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ryan, a native of Edgefield County was a member […]
TRENTON, S. C. – Mrs. Carrie L. Johnson Roach, 80, of Edgefield Road, entered into rest May 20, 2013. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with the Rev. G. L. Brightharp officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Roach, a native of Edgefield […]
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Mrs. Terri A. Mathis McBride, 49, of Free Indeed Blvd., entered into rest May 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2013 at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church with Evangelist Zaneta Smith officiating. Interment will be in Bettis Academy Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McBride, a native of Edgefield […]
In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings. The Memorial Day holiday weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year on state waters. DNR boating […]
Saturday evening, May 18, the Post 30 held a “Tasting Fundraiser” providing over 25 different dishes from over 25 different cooks. The doors opened at 7:00 p.m. and the eager diners were hosted to a sit-down dinner served on platter sized plates. The Women’s Auxiliary lined up to serve a “taste” of every dish. 90 […]
– By Ethel Butler – On Saturday, May 18, a beautiful program in appreciation and honor of Rev. Rosa l. Jordan, was given by her daughter Dr. Odessa K. Chavous, her family and her brothers. Dr. Chavous served as mistress of ceremonies giving everyone a hearty welcome and soul-felt prayer to start the program. Mr. […]
Eleven seniors traveled to Columbia, SC., on Tuesday March 19, 2013 to take their 4 ½ hour Practical Exam for their Cosmetology License; their Practical Exam consisted of 8 parts. Client Protection & Disinfectants, Thermal Curling Demonstration, Haircutting Demonstration of Haircutting and Safety and Infection Control of haircutting, Chemical Waving Demonstration, Virgin Hair Lightening Application […]
American legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute the familiar red, handcrafted Poppies on May 24 and 25 in Edgefield County. This nation-wide program is planned and conducted in memory of the soldiers who gave their lives in the cause of Freedom. It also honors the millions of Americans who have willingly served and those who are […]
– Guest Editorial – The Edgefield County School Board very likely will decide the fate of the Montessori program at Douglas Elementary School at the next board meeting, on Tuesday May 28th. The Montessori program at Douglas Elementary is the only school choice program in our district for students at the elementary school level. We […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Melvin Stokes, 89, of Weaver Rd., husband of Lucille Johns Stokes, died Tuesday at Agape Hospice House in Columbia. Graveside Services will be held Thursday May 23, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield, S.C. Mr. Stokes was a native of Kershaw, S.C. and was a member […]