GREENWOOD, S.C. – Clarence “Sonny” Higgins, 59, of 106 Holmes Road (Bell Place), husband of Linda Scott Higgins, died on Monday, July 1, 2013 at his home. Born in Edgefield, he was the son of the late Lonnie Higgins, Jr. and the late Julia Mae Gilliam Higgins. He retired from Greenwood Mills and was a member of Springfield Baptist […]
This early morning photo shows Steven’s Creek running high after the recent rains that are forecast to continue for several days. The creek is usually a great place for fishing mud cats. Billy Herron writes about fishing Stevens Creek. His articles explain how to fish for the big catfish (he catches them that weigh 35 or […]
– By “The King of Cats” Billy Herron – Well the last week or two has been nice, getting together with the Cat Master Richard Shields was quite an adventure. We had a great time and he invited me to join him again in the near future to try some more nighttime noodle fishing or […]
July 5, 2013 Since July begins a new fiscal year for South Carolina governmental entities – such as our County, towns and School District – budgets are always the focus as June ends. Each of these entities has its own budget, and is accountable for how they put their budget together. But no matter which […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging caution to boaters and outdoor recreationalists on the state’s waterways over the busy July 4 weekend due to the high volume of recent rains. Due to recent rainfall, many waterways are at an elevated level. The high water levels can conceal objects in the water, have […]
Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market every Thursday, from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library/Warehouse on Calhoun Street. (This week it will be open July 3, Wednesday). Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market: On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. $5 per day. For more info call […]
A growing market continues to exist for the sale of pen-reared bobwhite quail, but state natural resources officials say a commercial quail breeder’s license is needed before opening for business. Before any individual can operate as a commercial quail breeder, state law requires that a commercial quail breeder’s license must first be obtained from the […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a series of Family Fishing Clinics throughout the summer. Make sure to sign up as these clinics fill up quickly. Dates and locations as follows: * July 9 – Camp Gravatt – 9 a.m. to 12 noon * July 13 – Dreher Island State Park – […]
In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming July 4th holiday, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings. The first of which will occur on June 29 around Lake Murray. S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) boating safety […]
Dear Editor: Federal support of cancer research has put us on the verge of some incredible breakthroughs, and we are fortunate that research is going on right here in South Carolina at the Hollings Cancer Center. I recently had the opportunity to attend a congressional briefing hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network […]