James R. Butler

JOHNSTON, S.C. – James Robert “Jim” Butler, 98, resident of 156 Long Cane Rd., Johnston, died September 19, 2014 at Pruitt Healthcare in North Augusta. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 28, at 3 p.m. at Rocky Creek Baptist Church in Johnston. Born in Saluda County, August 21, 1916, he was a son […]

Francis Lee Walker

EDGEFIELD, SC – Mr. Francis Lee Walker, 72, of Gray Street, husband of Jean Quarles Walker, died Friday, September 19, 2014, at Edgefield County Hospital. Graveside services will be head Monday, September 22, 2014, at 2:00 P.M. at Elmwood Cemetery in Ninety-Six, SC. Mr. Walker was born in Greenwood, SC and was a member of Edgefield […]

Edgefield County Hospital Holds Golf Tournament

Edgefield County Hospital Holds Golf Tournament

The fundraiser golf tournament for the Edgefield County Hospital and played at Pine Ridge Golf Course was a success with numerous sponsors and 19 teams competing.  The two winning teams were announced at a luncheon held at the Pine Ridge dining room today, Friday, mid-day.  The teams began their rounds around 9:30, a little later […]

Late-Season Migratory Bird Regulations Set

Late-Season Migratory Bird Regulations Set

The S.C. Natural Resources Board, the policy-making body of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), recently approved the 2014-2015 late migratory bird seasons and regulations from a framework set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The season and bag limit selections must be approved by the Service and published in the Federal Register. […]

We’re Number Two!

Opinion  – By Robert Scott – In this case, that’s better than being number one – but not much. It turns out that the state with the highest per capita rate for domestic violence – the kind of violence that has been in the news a lot lately, starting with the Baltimore Ravens star running […]

Dr. Samuel Hair

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Services for Dr. Samuel Marvin Hair will be held at Johnston First Baptist Church on Saturday, Sept. 20th at 2 pm.  The family will be receiving friends at the church immediately following the service.   A private burial will be at Sunset Gardens memorial Park in Johnston on Saturday morning.  Bland Funeral Home will be assisting the family […]

Crime Blotter

Crime Blotter

Over $2,000 of Items Stolen from Moore Rd. Over $2,000 worth of items was stolen from a home on Moore Road in North Augusta (Edgefield County) over the weekend. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report on the incident, the resident returned home Saturday, Sept. 13, to find his 2000 Suzuki motorcycle missing from […]

FFA Fall Plant Sale

FFA Fall Plant Sale

Strom Thurmond FFA Mums on sale now! During school hours at the greenhouses behind ST Football field! Call 803.275.1767 ext 526 or email: dssteele@edgefield.k12.sc.us for more info!  Yellow Orange Purple White Red Small $4 Medium $6 Large $8 X-Large $10 Decorative Pots Medium $5 Large $10 Hanging Baskets $8  

Humphries Appointed NWTF Chief Conservation Officer

Humphries Appointed NWTF Chief Conservation Officer

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently appointed Becky Humphries its new chief conservation officer. “I am excited to lead NWTF’s conservation efforts in this new role,” said Humphries. “Our staff is working hard to conserve the focal landscapes we have identified across the country. We also are focused on the future site of the […]

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