DHEC Remains Firm on SRS, Nuclear Waste

DHEC Remains Firm on SRS, Nuclear Waste

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The US Department of Energy (DOE) notified the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today that it is abandoning a plan to reuse two nuclear waste tanks at the Savannah River Site (SRS). DHEC provides regulatory oversight of activities at SRS. DOE recently requested permission to reuse the emptied high […]

We’re Losing A Pound Per Person Per Day!

We’re Losing A Pound Per Person Per Day!

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Director Catherine Templeton announced today that South Carolinians have reduced the amount of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) thrown away for the seventh consecutive year from 4.5 lbs. per person/per day to 3.4 in FY12.* “We’re losing a pound per person every day! This is […]

Savannah River Basin Caucus, Ga., S.C. Governors to Hold ‘Summit’

Savannah River Basin Caucus, Ga., S.C. Governors to Hold ‘Summit’

ANDERSON, S.C. – Representatives from the Savannah River Basin Caucus and the governors of South Carolina and Georgia will meet Wednesday in their first “summit” meeting. The Savannah River Basin Caucus is a group of legislators whose districts touch the Savannah River Basin from both Georgia and South Carolina General Assemblies.  Their commonality are the […]

Council Cancels Public Hearing on TIF

Council Cancels Public Hearing on TIF

The Edgefield County Council has canceled their planned public hearing regarding the Town of Edgefield’s TIF proposal. According to County Administrator Lynn Strom, the Town of Edgefield withdrew their request for the hearing earlier this week.  Thus, meetings scheduled for Sept. 19 and Oct. 7 regarding this issue have been canceled. Additionally, the TIF has […]

Kidnapping Call in Johnston

Kidnapping Call in Johnston

The Johnston Police Department responded to a possible kidnapping call Tuesday night, Sept. 10.  According to Investigator Lamaz Robinson of the JPD, who spoke with The Advertiser the following day, a Water Works Road resident called 911 around 9:00 Tuesday night to report that her grandson had been kidnapped.  Inv. Robinson said the woman stated […]

Study Shows SC Forest Industry Positioned for Growth

Study Shows SC Forest Industry Positioned for Growth

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The forestry industry in South Carolina is positioned for significant growth in the decades ahead, according to a study conducted by nationally prominent forestry expert Dr. Robert Abt of North Carolina State University. A diverse group of forestry professionals from manufacturing, timber growing, private forestry consultants and governmental bodies participated in the study.  This […]

No Charges in Alleged Horse Attack

No Charges in Alleged Horse Attack

According to a spokesperson with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, there will be no charges filed in the alleged attack that occurred to a horse on Aug. 27th at the hands of a farrier.  The initial report of the attack alleged that a farrier from Georgia had beaten a horse and injured his hooves while […]

Fire on Columbia Road

Fire on Columbia Road

The fire siren sounded in Edgefield Wednesday morning in response to a fire on Columbia Road. The Edgefield Fire Department raced to the scene, a burning recreational vehicle parked beside a home next to the old Regions Bank building at the intersection of Main Street and Columbia Road. The fire was brought under control and […]

Early Morning Accident on Hwy 121 – UPDATED

Early Morning Accident on Hwy 121 – UPDATED

As we were delivering papers early Wednesday morning, we came upon AirMed landing at Billy’s in Trenton. They had been called in to medivac the victim of a single car accident on Highway 121 between Trenton and Johnston. At the scene of the accident, Edgefield County Sheriff’s Deputies were hesitant to provide details, other than, […]

‘Elevating Edgefield County’ Summit to be Held on September 20, 2013

‘Elevating Edgefield County’ Summit to be Held on September 20, 2013

Edgefield County will be holding a summit, “Elevating Edgefield County”, on September 20, 2013 at Piedmont Technical College in Edgefield from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. to address how to improve Edgefield County, with a focus on economic development. Economic development is a key focus in Edgefield County’s Strategic Plan as it impacts all areas […]