No Date Yet for New Center’s Opening – A new center to house the Women in Unity’s after school program was set to open this weekend amid great fanfare, but, alas, that opening has been postponed. According to WIU Director, Mrs. Essie Nicholson, the remodeling being done to the building has not been completed. “We […]
Monday evening the Republican Women of Edgefield County held their January meeting at Town Hall. It was the first meeting for two new officers: Trish Berry, president, and Laura McKie, treasurer. Ms. Berry thanked outgoing officers Melanie Gibson and Mary Allison Pettigrew with plaques commemorating their service. The meeting adjourned after a lively discussion of […]
Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center hosted their 1st Community Family Night. Family is a miniature replica of the society in itself, says, CEO, Marcella Edwards. “A close family bond is like a safe harbor where our youth find refuge.” We are making every effort to create activities and events to preserve the bond of unity […]
The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce Along with The Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council are putting together Bags of Love for senior citizens. There are plenty of seniors in our community living alone and dependent on community agencies for food, socialization, and basic human contact. What this event brings will brighten their day and warm their hearts! […]
Martin Luther King Day: Simmon Ridge Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. day with a program, Monday, Jan. 21 at noon with Rev. John C. Wiliams of Positive Outreach Ministries as the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to celebrate this joyous occasion (Democrats, Republicans, Independents). Victory Celebration: Come celebrate the re-election of […]
The Edgefield County Theatre Company is in its third year of producing plays in the William M. Bouknight Theatre, a 65-seater that has welcomed community members and out-of-towners for what have been Broadway smashes as well as plays of local color, written by local talent, reflecting the history of the area as well as the […]
It is a new year with the Republican Women of Edgefield County (RWEC) and there is new leadership – Trish Berry is the new president. She is inviting people from the communities of this county to attend a meeting of the RWEC on January 21, 6:30 p.m., at Town Hall in Edgefield. The invited attendees […]
Free Workshops: Edgefield SC Works Center, 400 Church St., Room 306, Edgefield, Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. Networkers Group Session – topic – “Clarifying Your Work Values” Learn the characteristics and traits employers value in an employee; 11:00 AM “Job Search Lab” Designed to give individualized help with job search and using the SCWOS system; 1:30 […]
Distinguished Young Women who will be holding a fashion show this Saturday, January 5, at the Discovery Center in Edgefield, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow. The show feature prom dresses and proceeds from the fashion show will benefit the future college education of the young women participating in Distinguished Young Women of […]
Already plans are being made for celebration of the National Holiday honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. Simmons Ridge Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate Marin Luther King, Jr., Day by having a program Monday, January 21, at 12:00 noon with Rev. John C. Williams of Positive Outreach Ministries as the guest speaker. The public is invited […]