4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Edgefield County

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Edgefield County

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Edgefield County Friday night, February 14, jolting residents in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and as far away as Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake hit at 10:23 p.m. about seven miles west-northwest of Edgefield, near China Grove Church. The quake occurred three miles underground. Thousands […]

Turkey Hunts Scheduled this April at Thurmond Lake; Limited Slots Available

Turkey Hunts Scheduled this April at Thurmond Lake; Limited Slots Available

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District will host two turkey hunts this spring at the Bussey Point Wildlife Management Area on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. Bussey Point is a 2,545-acre peninsula located at the confluence of the Savannah River and the Little River in Lincoln County, Ga. The peninsula normally is closed to […]

Here and There – 2-13-14

Here and There – 2-13-14

The Edgefield County Planning Commission meeting for February 13, 2014 at 6pm has been cancelled. The Camellia Tea scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13 at Magnolia Dale in Edgefield from 3 – 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. Soup, Sandwich, & Smiles has been Canceled for this Thursday, February 13th due to weather conditions. Free Breast & […]

True Leaders

OPINION  – By G. Miller Thompson – Whether it be the line leader from elementary school, student body president, principal of a high school, or president of the United States, leadership is crucial.  There are good and mediocre leaders, and there are great and effective leaders.  These great leaders have servant’s hearts, they aren’t concerned […]

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning

The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Winter Storm Warning… Expires 12:00 PM EST on February 13, 2014 Statement as of 2:31 PM EST on February 12, 2014 … Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon EST Thursday… * locations… midlands of South Carolina and the central Savannah River area of Georgia. […]