Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center ‘s “On” the Courts vs. “In” the Courts Basketball League expands into other counties. “What began as a seasonal event to keep youth and young adults on the courts playing basketball as opposed to standing before the judge in the judiciary courts has now become a movement, says, CEO Marcella […]
An Edgefield County man and his date were injured in an attack Friday night, May 4, at an event held in Augusta, Ga. Known as First Friday, the event has been plagued by violence, including gun shots, in the past. This latest act of violence has left Wesley Spires, 27, of Edgefield in critical condition […]
Although the weather Saturday, May 4, being unseasonably cold and windy with spotty showers of rain, was not ideal for outdoor activities, the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival carried on as planned. The beauty queens sported their best smiles, the band played their up-beat tunes, and the horses held their tales high has they all made […]
In recognition of the arrival of SPRING, the Edgefield Community Development Association is sponsoring a Downtown Spring Celebration Stroll Thursday May 9th from 2:00 until 8:00 PM. Local merchants will open their doors to welcome spring shoppers to peruse merchandise while enjoying a glass of wine or other fun cocktail and tasting delicious treats, offering […]
Three ladies recently paid a visit to Edgefield and stopped by the pottery. They brought with them an interest in learning more of Dave the potter. In the photo are Joyce Hansen, Jeanette Samuels and Dr. Henrietta Smith. Hansen is originally from New York, but is living in Lexington, S.C. She has written numerous books […]
Local artist, Beth Robertson Clark of Edgefield presented one of her signed and numbered limited edition “University of South Carolina” prints to Head Coach Steve Spurrier on Sat., April 28, at “the Zone” in Williams Brice Stadium. She also presented print No. 1 to James Coppenhaver, retired director of bands at USC. There are only 100 […]
Four students, Christine Furtick, Ashley Bowman, Taylor Ingram and Michelle Myers, from Augusta Regents University recently completed a project for their Community Studies Program. The students are majoring in social work and chose Edgefield as their subject matter. As a result of their studies they all confess to having fallen in love with the Town […]
Thieves Steal From County Edgefield County became the victim of thieves sometime over the weekend of Apr. 27 when a county-owned rotary tiller was stolen from the park at Bettis Academy. According to County Recreational Director Nick Wates, the tiller is usually stored at the county shop, but as it was being used to work […]
There will be a Groundhog Kiln opening at 54 Crest Road, Edgefield, this Saturday, May 4th, at 9:00 a.m. in conjunction with the Heritage Trail Pottery Tour. Six local pottery studios will be open for this event with wares available for sale at each location. For more information, please contact Justin Guy at 803-637-2060.
At the April 2013 Board Meeting of the Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority, Richard Shaffer, Administrator, announced that he will be retiring, ending his 39 year career with ECW&SA. He has served as Administrator for the last 29 years. John Hare, who has been with the Authority 14 years, has been named his successor. […]