Like many students who attend Piedmont Technical College (PTC), Stephanie Bohland’s experience in Greenwood actually changed the trajectory of her professional journey. Already a PTC graduate, the straight-A student is back to take a few more courses with designs on a higher degree and perhaps a college teaching career. “I got my start at Piedmont […]
Laurens, S.C. – Congressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03) introduced the Working Under Humanity’s Actual Needs (WUHAN) Rescissions Act to eliminate over $27 billion in spending included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act unrelated to COVID-19. “It’s no secret the CARES Act was loaded down with egregious pork barrel spending unrelated to combatting […]
To Edgefield County Voters: Find Sample Ballots Below Attention Edgefield County voters: All elections scheduled for the month of April were postponed by the Governor. The only election scheduled for June 9th, at this time will be the Democratic and Republican Primary Elections. We would also like to encourage the elderly (over 65), disabled or if you meet […]
April 14, 2020 Dear Friends,With kids at home using technology for school work and entertainment during the COVID-19 crisis, it’s critical now, more than ever, for parents and grandparents to implement the following safety measures to keep your child safe on all internet-connected devices. Your child is no match for tricky pornographers who use deceptive marketing […]
Action Needed for People Receiving SSI with Dependents and Who Do Not File Tax Returns to Receive $500 Per Child Payment “Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients who don’t file tax returns will start receiving their automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department in early May. People receiving SSI benefits who did not file 2018 […]
Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among South Carolina’s youth. Alcohol use is a major cause of loss of life for people under 21, and alcohol-related car crashes are the leading cause of those deaths. Statistics show that 7.5% of students have driven after drinking in the past month. The months of April and May are typically viewed as […]
Like many other activities this spring, the Lady Rebels Soccer season was cut short after just 4 games and a 2-2 record. While disappointing for all the players, it was especially so for the 4 seniors on the team who had worked for 4 years to lead this team in their finale season. The team is pictured […]
Friends, This COVID-19 resources page is meant to help you and your loved ones navigate these unprecedented times. I have been sending out email and social media updates regularly and as things occur, but I thought having many of these resources in one place would be helpful. Did you miss my previous updates with details on programs […]
Dominion Energy South Carolina crews worked through the night to restore power to Johnston and other communities after an equipment issue interrupted service for approximately 4,000 customers. Restoration times were also impacted by issues along a portion of the circuit where truck access was not possible. Submitted by Matt Long
Dear Edgefield County Residents, As the County Emergency Management Director and a person who lives in the County with her family (one of which is extremely high risk), I wanted to share the information below about Covid-19 here in Edgefield County and ask for your help in keeping the Covid-19 numbers low. This week, we […]