Robert Adam Coleman

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Robert Adam Coleman (30), from Flowery Branch, GA, passed away January 4, 2014. Funeral will be held at Cornerstone Assembly at 2 pm January 7 officiated by Pastor Steve Stewart, Pastor Jeff Lovell with music by Pastors Joel and Regina Tally. The family will receive friends at 1 prior to service. […]

Edgefield County Council Chairman’s Update

What’s happening with the 1% Capital Projects Sales Tax? The County Council has appointed a citizen Committee to give the Council a list of projects that could be funded by the proposed 1% capital sales tax. The tax works just like a sales tax, and would add 1 cent to the sales tax of many […]

Cat Exposes Oconee County Woman to Rabies

Cat Exposes Oconee County Woman to Rabies

COLUMBIA, S.C. – An Oconee County woman is under a physician’s care after being exposed to rabies in the Seneca area of the county by a cat that tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today. “To reduce the risk of getting rabies, we recommend that people avoid […]

Grants Research and Proposal Writing Classes to be Offered

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina State Library is pleased to offer two popular grants research and proposal writing classes: Grants Research: Finding a Funder for Your Nonprofit Organization. This class helps individuals working with nonprofit organizations locate information on grants available from private foundations and corporations using the South Carolina State Library’s electronic and […]

Two States to Use Clemson Voting Technology in Elections

Two States to Use Clemson Voting Technology in Elections

CLEMSON, S.C. — New voting technology that was pioneered by a Clemson Universitycomputer science professor soon will be deployed to Wisconsin and Florida for pilot programs that he expects will begin to revolutionize how voters nationwide cast ballots. Juan Gilbert said that his team’s voting system, Prime III, will allow the disabled to vote securely and independently, […]

New Members of the Old 96 District DAR

New Members of the Old 96 District DAR

The Old 96 District Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American welcomed new members: Lynn Adams Melton, of Edgefield, Mary Lake Watson of Johnston and Kelly Hagens- Swart of Vaucluse. The new members are standing in front of the chimney of the Marsh-Johnson House after the dedication of the Marsh-Johnson House Interior Restoration. The Marsh-Johnson […]

Lifelong Learning Program to Begin Offering Courses

GREENWOOD, S.C. – A new educational program is about to make its debut in the Greenwood area, one that its creators say is designed for adults who are interested in opportunities to continue learning, to improve their personal growth and life skills and to share interests and experiences with other members. The Lakelands Lifelong Learning […]

Livingston to Seek Re-Election as Johnston Mayor

Livingston to Seek Re-Election as Johnston Mayor

Johnston Mayor Andy Livingston announces that he will seek re-election in the municipal election coming up on April 8, 2014. This election will also include voting for the Wards 2 and 4 seats, now held by Tommy Stone and Tommy Burton, respectively. A native of Johnston, Livingston was elected to his first term in April […]

Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 10

Girl Scout Cookie Program Sales Begin January 10

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The annual Girl Scout Cookie Program, the $770 million, largest girl-led business in the country, begins pre-order, door-to-door sales on Friday, January 10, ending March 17.   The cookies will arrive for delivery in late February.  The sales dates at local retail locations, when customers can buy directly, are weekends from February 21 – […]