In an effort to keep state waterways safe during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division will again be conducting courtesy safety inspections at some public boat landings. The Memorial Day holiday weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year on state waters. DNR boating […]
Saturday evening, May 18, the Post 30 held a “Tasting Fundraiser” providing over 25 different dishes from over 25 different cooks. The doors opened at 7:00 p.m. and the eager diners were hosted to a sit-down dinner served on platter sized plates. The Women’s Auxiliary lined up to serve a “taste” of every dish. 90 […]
– By Ethel Butler – On Saturday, May 18, a beautiful program in appreciation and honor of Rev. Rosa l. Jordan, was given by her daughter Dr. Odessa K. Chavous, her family and her brothers. Dr. Chavous served as mistress of ceremonies giving everyone a hearty welcome and soul-felt prayer to start the program. Mr. […]
Eleven seniors traveled to Columbia, SC., on Tuesday March 19, 2013 to take their 4 ½ hour Practical Exam for their Cosmetology License; their Practical Exam consisted of 8 parts. Client Protection & Disinfectants, Thermal Curling Demonstration, Haircutting Demonstration of Haircutting and Safety and Infection Control of haircutting, Chemical Waving Demonstration, Virgin Hair Lightening Application […]
American legion Auxiliary volunteers will distribute the familiar red, handcrafted Poppies on May 24 and 25 in Edgefield County. This nation-wide program is planned and conducted in memory of the soldiers who gave their lives in the cause of Freedom. It also honors the millions of Americans who have willingly served and those who are […]
– Guest Editorial – The Edgefield County School Board very likely will decide the fate of the Montessori program at Douglas Elementary School at the next board meeting, on Tuesday May 28th. The Montessori program at Douglas Elementary is the only school choice program in our district for students at the elementary school level. We […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mr. Melvin Stokes, 89, of Weaver Rd., husband of Lucille Johns Stokes, died Tuesday at Agape Hospice House in Columbia. Graveside Services will be held Thursday May 23, 2013 at 11 A.M. at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield, S.C. Mr. Stokes was a native of Kershaw, S.C. and was a member […]
An end-of-season tournament at the Edgefield Soccer Complex helped bring the Edgefield County Youth Soccer Association’s 2013 Spring Soccer Season to a close Saturday, May 18. This season saw 4 teams in each of the three divisions compete to establish their spots in the seeded, single elimination tournament. In what may be a first in […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Mrs. Mary Anne Martin Greene, formerly of Edgefield, died May 7, 2013. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 11, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Richmond with the Rev. Charlene M. Martin officiating. Mrs. Greene was born September 8, 1955 to George and Rosa Smith Martin. She was a great and wonderful wife, […]
– “Cultural Creativity, History & Heritage in Edgefield” – Join us for eight terrific events in our speaker series this May and June. These public presentations and discussions focus on the cultural creativity, history, and heritage of the societies and pottery enterprises that flourished in the landscape of the Edgefield District of South Carolina. Looking […]