Thomas Edward Reese, Jr.

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Thomas Edward Reese, Jr., age, 66, will be held Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Bland Funeral Home Chapel at 2 pm. The family will receive friends from 1-2 prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt Calvary Lutheran Church Cemetery. Thomas, a native of […]

The Edgefield Farmers Market

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I would like to thank the citizens of Edgefield County for their support of the Farmers Market this past year.  There are a number of the Market Vendors who are in business all year round: Phillip Trotter for delicious cakes, Elsie and Buddy Margan for the fresh baked breads […]

Eden Weidman Poetry Out Loud Regional Finalist

Eden Weidman Poetry Out Loud Regional Finalist

Eden Weidman, a junior at Fox Creek High School, competed Saturday, January 25, in Blythwood in the Poetry Out Loud regionals.  Eden recited “Shall Earth No More Inspire Thee“ by Emily Bronte and Dudley Randall’s “Ballad of Birmingham.”  Because of her outstanding performance, she will move on to state competition on March 15 in Columbia. […]

ECDA to Host ChocAround on February 13

ECDA to Host ChocAround on February 13

The Edgefield Community Development Association is sponsoring a ChocAround Thursday, February 13, 4:00 until 8:00 p.m.  Local merchants will open their doors and roll out the red carpet for shoppers to peruse merchandise while sipping a glass of wine and tasting chocolate confections, offering up a fun filled night of hospitality and specials in their […]

Second Grade at Merriwether Elementary Attend Storyland Theatre

Second Grade at Merriwether Elementary Attend Storyland Theatre

The second graders at Merriwether Elementary visited Storyland Theatre at the Imperial on Friday, January 31st.  After being delayed due to weather, the second graders enjoyed their 2nd play, “The Courtship of Senorita Florabella,” of the season through Storyland. Janice Bass, teacher, says, “It’s exciting to see the kids enthusiasm as they watch the characters […]

Joseph Hall

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Funeral Services for Mr. Joseph Hall will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday at the Rosa Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston, G. Oliphant, Pastor. Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens. He is survived by: brothers, Freddie (Betty) Hart, Washington, DC and Dwight (Emmie) Hall, Johnston, SC; sisters, Kathy (Robert) Oliphant, […]

Crime Blotter

Crime Blotter

Items Stolen From Weekend Home Thieves stole several items from what is described as a weekend home on Hwy 25 North sometime between Saturday, January 18, and Friday, Jan 31.  According to a report filed by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, the owner’s of the property returned after a two weeks absence to find the […]

Albert Bland Turner, Sr.

JOHNSTON, S.C. – A Memorial Service for Albert Bland Turner, Sr, age 84, will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Mt of Olives Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the gravesite following the service. Bland Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Mr. Turner, a native of Johnston, passed away peacefully Sunday […]

Photo of the Week

Photo of the Week

This bird was photographed on the edge of Willowbrook cemetery in Edgefield during last week’s snow. If you can identify the species, please leave a comment below. High resolution prints of this image are available for purchase on our staff photographer’s website: rhn3photo.com  

Red Cross Calls for Blood Donations After Severe Winter Weather

Red Cross Calls for Blood Donations After Severe Winter Weather

Urgent need for blood donors with types O, A negative and B negative AIKEN, S.C. – As severe winter weather begins to subside, the American Red Cross is asking all eligible blood and platelet donors to help offset a weather-related shortfall in donations. Since the beginning of January, winter storms and freezing temperatures have resulted in […]