Kinder Morgan, the company which has proposed running a new pipeline through Edgefield County as part of their expansion project across the Southeastern United States and would use the power of eminent domain to do so, donated $50,000 to Strom Thurmond High School, Wednesday, Jan. 27. The donation, however, has not come without controversy. Senator […]
By Tiffani Ireland , Reporter/Edgefield Advertiser Edgefield County Council hosted an intergovernmental meeting Thursday evening, Jan. 28. After a meal and fellowship time, Council Chairman Dean Campbell opened the meeting by introducing newly elected County Administrator Tommy Paradise. He then moved right to his presentation to attendees by reminding them that Council has not raised […]
Two incidents of golf carts being stolen from the Northside of the county were reported to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Monday and Wednesday, Jan. 25 and 27, respectively. The first report came from a resident on Plum Branch Road who found his golf cart missing Monday morning after last being seen in his yard […]
Thomas (Tommy) L. Paradise has been named Edgefield County’s new Administrator. Edgefield County Council voted unanimously to hire Paradise, Thursday, Jan. 28, at a special called meeting. Paradise comes to Edgefield by way of Aiken where he has served in various capacities for over 30 years. To see our full coverage of this story, please […]
Johnston Police Department has hired their first female officer in nearly 30 years. Jacquelyn (Beth ) Roberson of Batesburg officially joined the department’s ranks Thursday, Jan. 21. Speaking to The Advertiser shortly after the hiring, Police Chief Lamaz Robinson said the move shows “women can be hired in law enforcement even in a small town.” […]
On Friday the 18th day of December 2015 Commander Timothy M. Clark, a native of Johnston, South Carolina, took command of the USS West Virginia (SSBN 736)(GOLD). The Change of Command Ceremony was held at the Naval Submarine Base Chapel Kings Bay, Georgia. Commander Clark started his Navy career as an enlisted Nuclear Machinist Mate […]
Merriwether and JET eighth graders toured Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) and Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center (STCTC) on Friday, January 22, 2016. “We put in a tremendous amount of time and energy to make sure it is a great experience for the students,” explained Libba Ingram, STHS teacher and tour organizer. “Our schools […]
Enticement for Investors: County May Consider at Next Meeting The Bailey Bill. Citizens of Edgefield County may soon be hearing a bit more about this bill as it was presented to Edgefield County Council at their January monthly meeting by several citizens who noted its use could entice investors to the county. What is the […]
Augusta, GA—Keith P. Muelfeld has joined the Walton Foundation for Independence as a Fund Development Associate. He will be responsible for growing the membership of the Cornerstone Society—Walton Foundation’s giving society—and developing new relationships with businesses and corporations throughout the Augusta River Region. Muelfeld is a former trial court judge for the state of Ohio, […]
The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) continues preparations in anticipation of winter weather moving into the state. SCDOT Maintenance units in five of the agency’s seven Districts have been pretreating interstate highways and bridges since Thursday. The remaining two Districts are on stand-by to assist other regions […]