School Art Show at Purple Fence

School Art Show at Purple Fence

Invitation for Show and Reception –  The art students of Strom Thurmond High School, under the direction of Beth Clark,are having an art show and reception at “the Purple Fence” in Edgefield on Wed., April 24, at 2:30, which is an early release day for students. Numerous students have received awards this year and more […]

FBLA Students Place in State

FBLA Students Place in State

On April 11th seven FBLA members traveled to North Charleston for the FBLA State Leadership Conference.  Over 1,000 members and advisers were present for the conference.  Students attended workshops and competed against students from around the state on Friday and Saturday.  All students placed in their event and did an excellent job of representing Strom […]

Here and There – 4-18-13

Ribbon-cutting ceremony: for Dot Mims Memorial Children’s Area;  Edgefield County Public Library, Thursday, April 18 at 4:00 PM.  Reception to follow.  Refreshments will be served. Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market:  On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept.  8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  $5 per day.  $40 for season.  For more info call […]

Never too Young: Making a Difference in the Community

Never too Young: Making a Difference in the Community

Instead of playing video games or hanging out with friends every day, Jamal & Keyshawn Stevens chose to spend time twice a week volunteering at Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center’ s After School “Matters” Program.  “We are captivated and inspired by these young men outstanding and selfless acts of kindness, says, Marcella Edwards, CEO of […]

Here & There – 4-11-13

Water/Gatorade Donations: April 1-19, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Johnston will be collecting bottled water and bottled Gatorade that will be distributed to four  community fire departments: Johnston, Ridge Spring, Monetta, and Center (Hwy. 1) the week of April 22. Collection Sites are First Citizens Bank in Johnston and Ridge Spring, IGA in Johnston, Ridge Auto […]

Emerging Young Leaders Hear Councilwoman Boles

Emerging Young Leaders Hear Councilwoman Boles

Middle School students from Abbeville, McCormick, Edgefield, and Greenwood are participating in a signature initiative of the Iota Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) program emphasizes leadership development, civic engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character building. Participants attend a monthly workshop centered on the one of the […]

Aiken Extends Welcome During Masters Week

Aiken Extends Welcome During Masters Week

AIKEN, S.C. – The City of Aiken’s Historic Tour program will extend its normal Saturday morning tours for Masters Week.  Two additional tours are planned for Wednesday, April 10th and Friday, April 12th from 10 a.m. – noon.  The regular Saturday morning tour on April 13th will also still be held. This two hour historic tour offers visitors […]

Abbeville French Heritage Festival, April 19-21

Abbeville French Heritage Festival, April 19-21

Opera; Lectures; Church, Cemetery, Garden Tours –  ABBEVILLE, S.C. – Abbeville will celebrate its French heritage April 19-21 with the first Abbeville French Heritage Festival, featuring a piano concert in Abbeville’s historic Trinity Episcopal Church, an original opera at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and an antique and art show at the historic Livery Stable. Friends of […]

‘Sensory Sculptures’ Become Part of Therapeutic Riding Trail

‘Sensory Sculptures’ Become Part of Therapeutic Riding Trail

GREENWOOD, S.C. — Students in Lander University assistant professor of art Doug McAbee’s advanced sculpture class recently installed seven “sensory sculptures” along the therapeutic riding trail behind the Burton Center. The idea is that visitors to the newly created trail will interact with ‘sensory stations’ while on the trail, according to McAbee, adding that the […]

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