PINE RIDGE CLUB 50THANNIVERSARY

PINE RIDGE CLUB 50THANNIVERSARY

Rental Pull Carts. . . Sign of Times Gone By When Pine Ridge opened the golf course for play in 1969, golfers had an option of renting “pull carts” to carry his or her golf bag during their round of golf. These carts were a standard item that could be found at any golf course […]

New partnership efforts manage to Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area

New partnership efforts manage to Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area

News Release U.S. Forest Service Savannah RiverPO Box 700,New Ellenton, SC 29809www.fs.usda.gov/savannahriver Media Contact: Kara Davis 803-725-5835kara.davis2@usda.gov Aiken, SC, Aug. 1, 2019 – The US Forest Service at Savannah River (FSSR), Department of Energy, National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), The Longleaf Alliance (LLA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources […]

Clemson Extension endowment continues legacy of ‘Queen of the Market’

Clemson Extension endowment continues legacy of ‘Queen of the Market’

Steven Bradley, Media Relations September 26, 2019 A memorial endowment for Emma Jeannette Carr, pictured here working at the Ridge Spring Farmer’s Market, is being established by her husband, Brig. General Chalmers “Hap” Carr (’60), to ensure the legacy of the woman who has been called “The Veggie Lady” and “Queen of the Market” continues.Image […]

2019 Wardlaw Homecoming

2019 Wardlaw Homecoming

Queen and Court Homecoming Queen Katy Neal Day is pictured with her father, David Day, and the homecoming court. Anna Grace Spurlock was named first runner-up. Natalie McNeill & Adam Smith were the little miss & mister homecoming escorts. The court pictured from left to right: Taylor Cockrell,  Taylor Rodgers, Becca Whitlock, Homecoming Queen 2018, Davis Wash, […]

Across The Savannah

Across The Savannah

By Tom Poland    The Southern Studies Showcase The beautiful Edgefield pottery piece you see is a gift. I received it for speaking at the Southern Studies Showcase held this past weekend in Edgefield. It makes for a symbolic gift. Edgefield and pottery go hand in hand with history. From Friday, September 20 through Saturday, September […]

Recovery Month Reception at Cornerstone

Recovery Month Reception at Cornerstone

Pictured are Edgefield Cornerstone staff: left to right, Katerra Baskin, Brenda Watson and Stephanie Forrest. September is Recovery Month and the center for drug and alcohol counseling, Cornerstone, celebrated with receptions in both Greenwood and Edgefield on Wednesday, September 11. Cornerstone in Edgefield is located at 603 Augusta Rd., and there are two counselors and […]

What You Need to Know About Interventions

What You Need to Know About Interventions

Dealing with loved ones can be difficult sometimes and that only gets harder when they have a problem with drugs and alcohol.  A big part of dealing with a loved one’s addiction is getting them into treatment. But what if they are unwilling to go? Intervention is the next logical step, however what is an intervention and […]

Main Street Players Produce a Southern Comedy

Main Street Players Produce a Southern Comedy

The Savannah Sipping Societyis the newest production being brought to the stage by the Main Street Players and The Edgefield County Historical Society. If you love laugh-a-minute Southern comedies that touch your heart, then this show is for you! This play is one of the latest offerings from the famous playwriting trio Jones, Hope, and […]

Piekielniak – Not afraid of Work

Piekielniak – Not afraid of Work

By Lydia Derrick Wherry  Carolyn Piekielniak, Born in 1935 on a “hot, June, Saturday afternoon,” as her mother once said, is as firmly planted in the ground as is her business, Plants and Things.  A military wife of 23 years, Piekielniak is not afraid of work.  Across 17 different states and two foreign countries, “Everywhere […]

Council Recognizes Judge Brenda B. Carpenter

Council Recognizes Judge Brenda B. Carpenter

Edgefield County Council passed a resolution recognizing the accomplishments and works of Judge Brenda B. Carpenter during her 22 years of service to Edgefield County at their Sept. 3 meeting.  Carpenter served as both Magistrate and Chief Magistrate during her tenure and retired from the bench Aug. 30.  Carpenter is pictured with Council members Dean […]

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