Here and There – 11-8-12

Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmer’s & Artist’s Market continues every Thursday afternoon from 4 – 6 p.m. in front of the Library on Calhoun Street.  You will find many fresh vegetables to enjoy before frost comes to our area along with turnips and sweet potatoes.  Artists offer handmade jewelry, prints of buildings in our […]

Loss of Dr. W. G. Watson

Dear Editor: I was sad to learn of the death or Dr. W.G.  Watson who  died on Wednesday, October 31, at 102 years old. I kept seeing him a couple of times as my doctor when he was 100. Our children Scott and Jane are both “Watson babies.”  I will never forget him visiting me at our house after I went home […]

A Cannon Fires: a Marker is Unveiled

A Cannon Fires: a Marker is Unveiled

Confederate Re-enactors were on parade at the Edgefield County Historical Society meeting at the Greek Revival home called Darby Plantation in Trenton, on Sunday afternoon. A balmy breeze was encouraging for the outdoor affair, as attendees sat in chairs that encircled the front steps leading to the wraparound porch which acted as a stage. Clarice […]

2012 Mount Canaan Woman of the Year

2012 Mount Canaan Woman of the Year

By Ethel Butler – Mount Canaan Baptist Church celebrated its annual Women’s Day Program, Sunday, October 28. The theme was “Women Becoming Vessels of Honor.” Sis. Doris D. Blalock served as Mistress of Ceremonies. The speaker, Rev. Loraine Dee Ryan, was introduced by Rev. Dr. Sallie B.Cooks. Rev. G. L. Brightharp, pastor, presented the Woman […]

Cast Your Vote on Tuesday, November 6

Cast Your Vote on Tuesday, November 6

The day for finally casting a vote after a most difficult nine months of turbulent campaigns – locally caused by the fiasco that left many dumped from the ballot. Later in the year, this summer, some were given a chance to run as petition candidates, a great deal of work for a county-wide candidate with […]

Dove Hunting Resumes Nov. 17

Dove Hunting Resumes Nov. 17

The 2012-13 mourning dove seasons in South Carolina will resume as follows: Nov. 17-24; and Dec. 21–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 […]

2013 Relay for Life Kick Off

2013 Relay for Life Kick Off

Teams, survivors, volunteers, sponsors and anyone interested in forming a team for the 2013 Relay for Life are invited to the Strom Thurmond High School Cafeteria, November 8, at 6 p.m. Sharen Fay, Relay for Life Chairperson, has stated that the theme for 2013 is Edgefield County Taking Steps for a Cure. She and her […]