AgSouth Farm Credit Regional Vice President Matt Riddle of the Batesburg-Leesville location announced today that the Johnston and Ridge Spring Farmers Markets were recipients of a $500 grant awarded by the cooperative. The markets were two of the 41 South Carolina and 22 Georgia community based farmers markets to receive the grants. In all, the […]
The visual arts and language arts department of J. E. T. Middle School opened their doors for a reception Monday evening, May 19, and for an opportunity to see the art work of the students and to hear their readings. A well-planned and well-executed program gave to the attendees two hours of entertainment that was […]
The Edgefield County Youth Soccer Association ended yet another exciting season, Saturday, May 17, with their traditional end-of-season tournament. This year’s spring season saw over a hundred area children participate within the three age divisional levels; 3-5 division, 6-8 division, and 9-12 division. Season winners in each of the two upper divisions also went on […]
TRENTON, S.C. – Ms. Mary Jane Brooks, of Bettis Academy Ext., entered into rest May 17, 2014. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Shaws Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. G. L. Brightharp officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, April Brooks, Sandra Mealing, […]
Memorial Day Service: A Memorial Day Service will be held on the Edgefield Town Square, Monday, May 26, at 10 a.m. Penny Hunt will be the guest speaker. Make plans to attend to remember our deceased members of the military. Storytime: The Edgefield County Library announces that Storytime will be held Tuesday mornings at 10:30 […]
COLUMBIA – The Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame held induction ceremonies today for nine South Carolina law enforcement officers, representing the State Constabulary and State Law Enforcement Division. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, or SLED, is essentially the modern-day evolution of the old State Constabulary. The SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame is part […]
CLEMSON – Clemson University is among 12 universities nationwide that have been cited for helping drive economic growth at a time when more states are looking to their higher-education institutions to create jobs and investment. The university has expanded research and development, enhanced instructional programs and adopted a “daring and novel” mission in a “relatively […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Julie Thomas Rodgers, 71, of Jones St., wife of Robert Rodgers, died Tuesday May 20, 2014 at University Hospital. Mrs. Rodgers was born in Sharon PA and was the daughter of Louise Sebring McKeown and the late William James Thomas, Jr. She was a retired supply clerk at Trinity Mission Health […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The Trenton Town Council approved a rental for $500 a month with Norfolk Southern for railroad easement at their monthly meeting, Wednesday, May 14. In a related matter, Council was made aware that the Episcopal Church on the Ridge will be terminating its lease with the town for space they […]
OPINION – By G. Miller Thompson – A couple of weeks ago the nation celebrated National Teacher Appreciation Week. This is the week on which the National Teacher Appreciation Day occurs. Now, this “national day” thing is getting out of hand. There is a national day for squirrel appreciation (January 21), strawberries and cream (May […]