OPINION – By G. Miller Thompson – The United States of America has made a name for itself to the world as a resilient people. The Union we are so blessed to call home has faced horrific war and tremendous success. As the Land of Opportunity, the United States has received millions of immigrants who […]
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Mr. Benjamin Bryan “Ben” Hare, 87, of Orangeburg, died Sunday, December 22, 2013, at the Veterans Victory House Nursing Home in Walterboro. A Celebration of Life service was held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, in the First Baptist Church, Orangeburg, with the Reverend Ryan Tucker and the Reverend Toni Pipkins […]
Our staff photographer, Robert Norris, captured this hearty Pink Perfection camellia that has survived the recent bitterly cold temperatures. High resolution prints of this image are available for purchase at rhn3photo.com.
U.S. National Weather Service Alerts for Edgefield, SC Winter Weather Advisory Expires 9:00 AM EST on January 29, 2014 Statement as of 3:25 am EST on January 29, 2014 … Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 9 am EST this morning… … Winter Storm Warning is cancelled… The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued […]
The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office recovered a 12 foot aluminum boat that was stolen from property on Edgefield Road in Trenton only hours after the theft, Monday, Jan. 20. According to a report filed the ECSO, the owner of the boat contacted law enforcement officials after he saw his boat being carried away in a […]
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UPDATE: The Red Flag Fire Alert in force since Saturday morning is now lifted by the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Fire managers ended the Red Flag Alert based on improving weather conditions. Calmer winds and higher relative humidity values mean fire is less likely to spread. However, the Southeast is in the midst […]
The Camellia Club Tea, sponsored by the Edgefield Camellia Club, will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Magnolia Dale in downtown Edgefield from 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. This event is open to the public; admission is free. Magnolia Dale is located at the intersection of Norris and Bacon Streets, across the street […]
The SC Department of Natural Resources Annual Statewide Youth Turkey Hunt will be Saturday March 29th, and is open to all youth 17 years old and younger accompanied by a licensed adult 21 or older. In an effort to allow youth in the area an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while learning about hunting, and to provide a […]
The teachers of the Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center (STCTC) selected students for each program who excelled during the second nine weeks. The students were chosen by their teachers based on their academic performance, work ethic and attitudes. “It is great to be recognized for my hard work,” said Gabriela Waldo, Business Management Administration […]
The Edgefield County Hospital announced the forming of The Ridge Healthcare Foundation to raise money “to help with additions to the hospital,” as the CEO expressed in his remarks on Saturday evening. January 18, from 6:00 to 8:30, guests entered the NWTF building reception room to the sound of a music combo and the site […]