COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has been notified of the state’s first flu-associated death of the season, the agency announced. “Tragically, a woman from Dorchester County has become our first lab-confirmed, influenza-associated death of the season,” said Linda Bell, M.D. and state epidemiologist. “We are in the early stages […]
The 2013-14 mourning dove seasons in South Carolina will resume as follows: Nov. 23-30; and Dec. 19–Jan. 15. Legal hunting hours for mourning dove season are from 30 minutes before sunrise until sunset. The daily bag limit is 15 birds per day. The state’s mourning dove season is set each year by the S.C. Natural […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The Trenton Town Council made a small amendment to the proposed 2014 budget – opting to up the cost of living raise for town employees from the recommended 2% to 3.5% – before unanimously passing it in its amended form at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 13. New […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Naomi Deloris Hewitt Scarber, 83, of Hwy 25 North, died Monday November 11, 2013 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. Mrs. Scarber was born in Soperton, Ga. and was a Cake Decorator for a Bakery. Survivors include 2 Sons- Mike (Teresa) Bennett, George Raymond (Margaret) Bennett; 1 Sister- Lucille Nieb; 12 […]
Former Strom Thurmond High School teaching assistant Gemil Lopez pled guilty to Assault and Battery 2nd, Wednesday, Nov. 13. Lopez, 32, was originally charged with sexual battery with a student back in January after an illicit relationship between him and a 17 year old student was discovered. Lopez was offered a the chance to enter […]
Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street. Business Expo: Business/Community Expo Reminder – Thursday, Nov. 14, 3 – 7 PM Edgefield Town Gym – come meet and learn about some of the business, agencies and organizations in our area. For more info call 275-0010. Dinner […]
Strom Thurmond Head Football Coach Lee Sawyer received quite a surprise Wednesday morning. The coach was not aware that he had been selected Coach of the Week by the Carolina Panthers organization until Principal Jill Jett escorted him into the field house commons to the thunderous sound of clapping and cheers for the man that […]
OPINION – By G. Miller Thompson – “The hour is late, and the need is urgent. The eternal destiny of many souls—and the future of our great nation—are at stake. Pray that we will turn from our wicked ways and that God will heal our land.” -Dr. Billy Graham As part of Billy Graham’s 95th […]
Jane Jenkins Herlong is launching a new book, today! Her book is Bury Me With My Pearls whose title reaches back to her mother, according to Jane. She first heard that expression from her mother many years ago. This new book is billed as “a real-life, roller-coaster ride of laughter, tears, and stomach-churning truths written […]
AIKEN, S.C. – My Sister’s Keeper Ministry of Restoration, a 501c3 nonprofit organization devoted to empowering, encouraging and embracing young women in the areas of leadership, social decorum skills, style, and grace are accepting applications for the CSRA Ambassador Leadership program. The CSRA Ambassador Leadership Program is free and open to girls ages 5-10 and […]