Volma Bouknight Rearden

HEMPSTEAD, N. Y.  – Mrs. Volma Bouknight Rearden, 77, of Wellington Street, entered into rest December 12, 2013. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Springfield Baptist Church of which the Rev. Craig Myers is the pastor and the Rev. G. L. Brightharp officiating.  Interment will be in the church […]

Trenton Adopts 2014 Budget; Grants Donation Requests

Trenton Adopts 2014 Budget; Grants Donation Requests

 – By Tiffani Ireland – The Trenton Town Council unanimously adopted their 2014 budget on second reading at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Wednesday, Dec. 11.  In additional matters related to money, Council also agreed unanimously to grant two request for donations; one to the Chamber of Commerce to aid in the funding of the […]

Goldberg Groundhog Kiln Gets Another Firing

Goldberg Groundhog Kiln Gets Another Firing

The Groundhog Kiln, poised on a rise near the entrance to old Pottersville, was heated up for the first time since September on December 3 as part of a weekend celebration of history in Edgefield.  The weekend included the formal re-opening of the Blacksmith Shop, tours of Willowbrook Cemetery, and acknowledging the history of Edgefield […]

New Deputy Director of EMA

New Deputy Director of EMA

Suzy Spurgeon has been named the new Deputy Director of Edgefield County’s Emergency Management Agency.  Spurgeon, who assumed her role on Nov. 4, takes the place of Sandy Backensto who retired after 7 years with the agency.  With this new position, Spurgeon will now serve a duel role for EMA as she was already their […]

Test Drive Leads to Larceny

Test Drive Leads to Larceny

A man who wished to sell his vehicle allowed a potential buyer to test drive his truck for a few days.  However, a few days turned into three weeks and now the truck and the potential buyer are believed to have left town. According to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, an […]

Here and There – 12-12-13

Here and There – 12-12-13

Cancelled: The Edgefield County Planning Commission meeting for December 12, at 6 p.m. has been cancelled. Class Dance: STHS Class of 77 presents Flashback to the 70’s, Friday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. Cost is $10, no money taken at the door. Prize for best 70’s outfit.To purchase tickets call 275-6167 or 275-7862. Christmas Cantata: […]

Jewell Pettigrew Burckhalter

AIKEN, S.C. – Mrs. Jewell Pettigrew Burckhalter, 80, passed away December 10, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13th at 12:30 pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. George K. Howle and the Rev. Ray Litts officiating.  The Family will receive guests following the service in Ward Hall at St. […]

Kiplinger’s Ranks Clemson Among Best College Values in U.S.

Kiplinger’s Ranks Clemson Among Best College Values in U.S.

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of 100 best values in public colleges for 2014. The ranking cites four-year schools that deliver a quality education at an affordable price. Clemson, the highest ranked school in South Carolina, is ranked No. 31 for in-state students among the top 100 […]

Northrop Takes of Helm of Career and Technology Center

Northrop Takes of Helm of Career and Technology Center

Arthur Northrop, a familiar face in the School District of Edgefield County is the new director of the Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center. Northrop has served the district as the assistant principal of W. E. Parker Elementary, director of the district’s Intervention Program and most recently as an eighth grade social studies teacher at […]

Christmas Play to Run One Week Only

Christmas Play to Run One Week Only

Running only one weekend, an original play by Susie O’Neal who is also the director, The Magical Christmas Elf is a heartwarming story of a broken family coming together for Christmas. Seen in this photo are: young daughter and son (almost hidden), Caroline O’Neal (director’s daughter) and Christian Haskins; older daughter, Olivia Love; parents Bill […]