The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and Old Edgefield District African American Genealogical Society are hosting a “Southern Studies Showcase” in Edgefield on September 20 and 21, 2013. Genealogical and historical societies from all over South Carolina and parts of Georgia are being invited to participate in this two-day event. Last year the Showcase brought […]
The complete listing of South Carolina’s antler records is now available to the public online at the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. Although summary information has been available annually, this is only the fourth time that the complete listing of all antler records has been available since 1998, according to Charles Ruth, Deer and Wild […]
The Wardlaw Volleyball team is at it again, rolling over another Region opponent in a 3-0 match played at Mead Hall on Thursday August 29 with scores of 25-15, 25-18, and 25-14. Leading the charge for the Patriots were Juniors Katie Warnken with 10 kills, 3 blocks, and 6 digs, and Nicole Jackson with 6 […]
September 5, 2013 It’s time to update you on several issues I think you’ll find interesting. Tax Increment Finance District: Why did County Council support it on First Reading? At the meeting Tuesday, County Council approved first reading of an ordinance for the County’s participation in the Town of Edgefield’s Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District. A […]
EDGEFIELD, S. C. – Mr. Robert L. Troll Holmes, Sr., of Jeter Street, entered into rest September 2, 2013. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 7, 2013 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Thomas Jackson officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Mr. Holmes, a native of Edgefield […]
GREENWOOD, S.C. – Mr. Strom F. Doolittle, 76, of Saddle Hill Road, husband of Annette Dickard Doolittle, died Wednesday September 4, 2013 in Greenwood. Funeral Services will be held Saturday September 7, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Harris Baptist Church in Greenwood with burial in Eastview Cemetery in Edgefield at 1:30 P.M. Mr. Doolittle was […]
Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street. Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market: On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept. 9:00 a.m.-1:00.For more info call Carolyn Piekielniak @ 637-6861 or 803-507-0278. Heritage Jubilee Pageant: Edgefield Heritage Festival beauty pageant […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Carrol Wallace, of Moragne Street, entered into rest September 1, 2013. Graveside service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Simmon Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Henry Gilchrist officiating. Mr. Wallace, a native of Edgefield County was a member of Simmon Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include […]
RIDGE SPRING, S.C. – Service for Betty T. Havird, 74, will be conducted 3:00 p.m., Thursday, September 5, at West Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Hank Fanning and the Rev. Robert Culbertson officiating. Burial will follow in Ridge Crest Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Allen Thomas, Michael Havird, Eddie Havird, Billy Havird, […]
What has been described as a vicious attack on a horse by a farrier is under investigation according to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged offense occurred Tuesday, Aug. 27, at a home on Cedar Creek Road in Edgefield. Jenny Jones, owner of the appaloosa horse in question told The Advertiser in an interview, […]