Philippi Baptist Church, one of the older churches in Edgefield County, is “resurrecting” a tradition they observed some years ago, when their choir was very large. They are offering again to the public a “Living Tree” with music. In years past they had 20 or more in their choir, the number it takes to form […]
Thomson, GA, November 18, 2012: The Watson-Brown Foundation, Inc., helps make college dreams come true by awarding $3000 and $5000 renewable scholarships to high school seniors and current college undergraduates. The Foundation now is accepting scholarship applications for 2013-2014 awards. One of the region’s largest scholarship programs, the Foundation will award 200 new scholarships for […]
The timeless story of the birth of Jesus Christ will be portrayed and celebrated by four of Edgefield’s downtown churches on Sunday, 9th of December at 3:00 pm. The presentation is hosted by the Edgefield County Historical Society and is free to the public. Each year the event draws a large following and has become […]
Transportation Meeting: Edgefield County Transportation meeting has changed from December 6 to November 29, 2012. Clothing Giveaway/BBQ Sale: A blanket, coat and clothing giveway will be hosted by the Margaret Cox Circle at Johnston United Methodist Church on Dec. 1 at 9 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. On Nov. 29, the Missions Committee at […]
A church Christmas Program spins hilariously out of control, according to the Christmas Belles script: family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. This is in Fayro, Texas, with the Futrelle Sisters. It will be more fun than you can imagine – especially when Santa ends up having a kidney […]
It was a wonderful Thanksgiving in Ridge Spring. The 4th annual Community One Table dinner was a huge success. Many families volunteered at the dinner and then sat down and ate together. Young and old enjoyed the beautiful weather and the delicious homemade food. The tables were artfully decorated with cypress, pine, holly, fall leaves, […]
Charleston blues music icon Shrimp City Slim will make a return appearance in Edgefield this Friday, November 30 as part of the “Blues Blues Christmas Party.” Show time is 7 p.m. at the Edgefield Discovery Center, 405 Main Street in Edgefield. Tickets are $10 and may be reserved by calling 803-257-7669 or 803-637-3833. Refreshments are […]
By Judy Dancy Duncan, V-P Saluda County Historical Society – Saluda County Historical Society celebrated its 25th Anniversary in October with a tour which included the birthplace of Alamo hero James Butler Bonham who was born in this house in 1807 and, it is thought, in the room shown in the photo. The house was […]
Just out of the kiln on Monday, a large number of pottery objects made by students of pottery will be on sale this weekend at Trinity Episcopal Church. These were done under the instruction of Thomas Koole, the Master Instructor for the Piedmont Tech Pottery Center in Edgefield.
Thursday, November 29th, 2012 – 4:00 until 6:00 PM, Calhoun Street, Johnston, S.C. Come join us as we celebrate the holiday season with this last Farmer’s and Artist’s Market of the year and town- wide merchant’s open house. Come get your fresh vegetables, fruits, and baked goods, along with canned goods or that one of […]