John Kemp enjoys some time on the porch of his log house. John Kemp wanted a hewn log house starting in the early 1970s. “I had an itch and I just scratched it,” noted Kemp referring to the project of moving a log house to his family property almost forty years ago. Kemp said he […]
A crash on Murrah Road in the North Augusta section of Edgefield County claimed the life of 24 year old Matthew Blaine Harley of Edgefield County in the early morning hours Tuesday, Oct. 27. According to the SC Highway Patrol (SCHP), the crash occurred shortly before 12:30 when the 2018 Toyota SUV Harley was driving as he […]
By Arthur Northrop If there is one thing Paula Bowers and Bobbie Pullon, co-owners of The Ridge Clay Arts Studio and Gallery in Johnston, agree on is that Caroline O’Neal is a talented potter and entrepreneur. “Caroline has created several tiny businesses,” said Bowers. Caroline is Bobbie Pullon’s granddaughter and the major reason Pullon is involved in the county’s pottery scene at this […]
Attempted Theft – Recovery of Property The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to an attempted theft report on Oct. 9 at the 1100 black of Stephens Road in the North Augusta area of the county. According to the ECSO report, a resident observed 2 unknown white males pushing her neighbor’s 4 wheeler down the road. The […]
Ballots received through October 7 will be accepted without a witness signature. COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 6, 2020) – South Carolinians voting absentee by mail must now have their signatures on ballot return envelopes witnessed after the United States Supreme Court late yesterday reinstated the requirement. Under the court’s order, ballots already received by county officials and […]
Edgefield Preservation Association 104 Courthouse Square Edgefield, SC 29824 803-637-4010 EdgefieldSCPreservation@gmail.com PRESS RELEASE Want to add a little haunted history to your Halloween this year? If so, come join the festivities on Saturday, October 24th, at the 3rdAnnual “A Night in Bloody Edgefield.” Before the tours begin,attendees can visit Carolina Moon Distillery (on the Courthouse Square opposite […]
Fair food available for purchase with extended dates, Oct. 20-24 COLUMBIA, S.C. – October 1, 2020 — The first-ever free, Drive-Through S.C. State Fair is bringing the tradition of the State Fair to fairgoers in a new way in an effort to spread joy while staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Guests will experience a snippet […]
P.O. Box 416 Edgefield, SC 29824 Phone: 803-637-3011 Phone: 803-279-1503 Fax: 803-637-4017 REPEAL OF THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY TO THE CUSTOMERS OF Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority EFFECTIVE October 2, 2020 The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority advises their customers located in and around the area ofMartintown Rd from Murrah Rd to Briggs Rd, Briggs Rd, […]
Make Sure You Are Registered, and Your Information is Current COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 29, 2020) – To help ensure voters are prepared for the November 3 General Election, the State Election Commission wants to remind South Carolinians of the fast-approaching voter registration deadline. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY OCTOBER 4* TO VOTE IN THE 2020 GENERAL ELECTION […]
by Charles Ruth, SCDNR Big Game Program Coordinator Disposal of deer remains may not be the highlight of a hunting trip, but it is an important aspect of hunting, particularly in maintaining the hunter’s image. Properly disposed deer remains will soon be taken care of by decomposition and insects because nature wastes no nutrients. Hunters […]