SC, GA DNR’s, Army Corps Team Up for Lake Thurmond Striper Study

SC, GA DNR’s, Army Corps Team Up for Lake Thurmond Striper Study

The S.C Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and US Army Corps of Engineers are conducting a study of striped bass (rockfish) in Thurmond Reservoir (Clark Hill). To accomplish the objectives of the study, a number of striped bass have been implanted with transmitters and externally tagged. All tags have a […]

Senator Katrina Shealy to Speak to Republican Women

Senator Katrina Shealy to Speak to Republican Women

Republican Women of Edgefield County (RWEC) will be hosting their Annual Membership Drive on November 5th at Edgefield Town Hall.  Senator Katrina Shealy will be the featured speaker and refreshments will be served to members and guests. SENATOR KATRINA SHEALY NOVEMBER 5TH 6:30 P.M. EDGEFIELD TOWN HALL **THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND THIS EVENT** […]

Wild Turkey Reproduction Drops Significantly This Summer

Wild Turkey Reproduction Drops Significantly This Summer

Annually since the early 1980’s, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducts a Summer Turkey Surveyto estimate reproduction and recruitment of turkeys in South Carolina. The survey involves agency wildlife biologists, technicians and conservation officers, as well as many volunteers from other natural resource agencies and the general public. Unfortunately wild turkey recruitment decreased substantially […]

Treasure Chest to Stay in Edgefield

Treasure Chest to Stay in Edgefield

To Open on Saturdays Barbara Nelson, SPCA CEO, was moved positively after the article by Kim Walker (Donkey Lore) of last week; the following announcements came with emails on Monday of this week.  Ed. Note The Edgefield SPCA Treasure Chest will now be open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Hours will be Tuesday […]

A Star is Born

A Star is Born

Michele Cummings made her stage debut in Sunny Day recently, and remarks about her performance and singing make it apparent that she should continue to express this talent of hers.  She is well known for her vocal ability, having done a great deal of Gospel singing (where many fine singers begin).  

Sen. Massey Holds Town Hall Meeting

Sen. Massey Holds Town Hall Meeting

Reviews 2013 Session – Previews 2014  – By Tiffani Ireland – South Carolina State Senator Shane Massey held a Town Hall meeting Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Edgefield County Council Chambers where he met with concerned citizens to review the last session of the SC Senate and previewed items he believes will be “hot on […]

Wardlaw JV Ends Season Undefeated

Wardlaw JV Ends Season Undefeated

The JV Patriot football team of Wardlaw Academy finished the 2013 season undefeated!  The boys topped off the year with a nail-biting 34-32 win over Greenwood Christian in the most exciting game of the season.  After the last game, the players, coaches, and cheerleaders enjoyed fellowship and celebrated an unbelievably stellar season.  The 8th graders […]

Hitchcock Healthcare Holds Ribbon Cutting

Hitchcock Healthcare Holds Ribbon Cutting

Hitchcock Healthcare, a not-for-profit charitable organization, opened a new branch in Edgefield, 211 Norris Street, on Tuesday afternoon with a reception and ribbon cutting. This is the fourth and newest facility; two are in Aiken and one in Barnwell. Their focus in Edgefield is physical therapy services. Read more in this week’s print edition of […]

Merriwether Elementary Visits Pumpkin Patch

Merriwether Elementary Visits Pumpkin Patch

Merriwether Elementary kindergarten classes enjoyed a visit to a small Pumpkin Patch last week.  The PTO at Merriwether provided pumpkins for each student and created a pumpkin patch area at the school for the students to enjoy stories, fall activities, and treats.  Teachers and students alike enjoyed this special time!  

A Halloween Event at Edgefield County Hospital

A Halloween Event at Edgefield County Hospital

Edgefield County Hospital was host to kindergarten children on Wednesday morning, Oct. 30.  The children, brought in by bus, were greeting by the hospital “guardian angel” Mary Brightharp, and the CEO Brandon Cleary, in an officer’s uniform (appropriate to the position). The children wore masks, provided by the schools, and carried large bags for the […]