Barry Naylor is a name that many communities of our county will remember. He was the president of the Strom Thurmond High School 2003 graduating class (also an Honor Graduate), and attended Edgefield County schools from seventh grade up, having attended Mead Hall School in Aiken prior to that. Some of us knew his grandparents […]
On Wednesday, March 13, about 20 club members and visitors heard Florence Crowder, from Louisiana and representing both the International Camellia and American Camellia Societies, speak of her journey to “merry old England” to search for old (pre-1900) camellias that no longer could be found in U.S. gardens, but which may have been here at […]
FFA Plant Sale: Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Spring Festival of Flowers, April 1-5, on display and for sale in the Agriculture Department’s Greenhouse are assorted pansies, coleus, and Boston ferns as well as tomatoes, peppers, cantaloupes, watermelons and other vegetables. For more info contact Michael Crim, FFA Advisor at 803/685-2100. Water/Gatorade Donations: April 1-19, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church […]
Friday April 19, 2013 will be Aiken & Edgefield County American Cancer Society/Relay for Life Night at Lake Olmstead Stadium. Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Augusta GreenJackets Game Time: 7:00 – POST GAME FIREWORKS Come early (6:00) for special recognition of cancer survivors and Relay For Life Members For more information or to order tickets please contact Sharen Fay […]
The Continuing Adventures of a Very Lucky Black and White Dog – By Penny L. Hunt Last week a state-wide ring of dog thieves were reported being active in the Sandy Clay area and, as Whitville Academy’s spring break began, Bill wondered if there was something he and Piper could do to help catch them. […]
The annual Heritage Banquet of the Mount Canaan Association Inc. was held on the historic Bettis Academy campus on March 16. The program was directed by Rev. Sammie and Mrs. Cynthia Williams who served as Toastmaster and Toastmistress. After the invocation by Rev. Nathaniel Langford the banquet got started with the welcome address from Little Miss […]
Edgefield United Methodist Church presented its Journey to Easter on Palm Sunday included the story of Jesus in the last days before the crucifixion as well as scenes from the life of those who lived during this time. Here is a scene from the market place in Jerusalem, as members of the church filled roles […]
Mixed Hanging Baskets & Pots, Bedding Plants, Ferns, Geraniums, Marigolds, Periwinkle (Vinca), Gerbera Daisies, Lantana, Verbena, Ivy, Impatiens, Purslane, Cockscomb, Petunias and lots more! FFA’s students will be available to help you select spring plants. School Days 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Open Good Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Greenhouse behind the Strom Thurmond High […]
Spring Revival: Mount Canaan Baptist Church will have Spring Revival on March 27, 28, 29 at 7 p.m. each evening. The gospel will be preached by Rev. Martris Mims of Augusta, GA. We, the congregation, and pastor. Rev. George L.Brightharp are inviting all to attend. Please come! Annual Walk/Ride: 30 & Up Social Club will […]
When Allen Cantrell, Boatswains Mate Third Class of Coast Guard Station Lake Worth Inlet heard that a local group asked for a guest speaker to tell of Coast Guard life, there was no hesitation. His reaction was,” I’ve never done this before, but I love Coast Guard life, and the sea, and I really enjoy […]