Mr. Howard Bentley with his pineapple plant and lemon tree. It was a slow week for the Farmers Market. Our vendors no sooner set up Thursday when the storm came through. Everyone was able to take down safely. Saturday was very light on shoppers. The square was full of tourists headed for Buncombe, but very […]
Firearms Reported Stolen – One Recovered The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office received two reports of stolen firearms, June 7 and June 8. The first report came as a result of a resident on the 400 block of Hickory Drive in the North Augusta section of Edgefield County reporting a strange event at her home. According […]
Another big day coming to the Edgefield Square, the All American Summer Market this weekend, June 8. And this time the Cook-Off Contest is making Peach Cobbler for a $100.00 First Price. Following upon Edgefield’s successful Farmers Market of May 15, this event will also offer vendors who are invited to decorate their booths for […]
Combat learning loss this summer by signing up for the summer reading program at your local library. Children and teens can lose up to three months of critical skills if they do not read over the summer. Kids and teens keep track of their reading activities over the summer and receive a prize at completion. […]
Brooks-Tompkins Home Blacksmith Shop & Pottersville, 7 Buncombe St. Homes The Edgefield Preservation Association (EPA) is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the unique historic properties of Edgefield County, South Carolina, through education, communication, and community involvement. As a part of this mission, the society is hosting “A Tour of Buncombe Street” on Saturday, […]
L to R: Vivian Reece, Doris Jovanelly, Ann Connelly, Dorothy Wofford, Deloach Padgett, J. P. Calliham, Lucille Padgett, and Betty Carey. Members of Edgefield High School’s Class of 1944 celebrated their 75threunion on Tuesday, May 21, at the Triangle Restaurant in Johnston. They enjoyed the time of food, fellowship, discussing currents events and reminiscing about Edgefield […]
A 2.0 earthquake struck McCormick County around 1 a.m. Monday, May 27, according to Edgefield County EMA Director Suzy Spurgeon. The quake is said to have occurred near the Georgia/South Carolina border around the Savannah River. There were no reports of damage. Interestingly, Spurgeon said that an 8.0 earthquake struck South America later that day […]
Kidnapping/Armed Robbery in Johnston The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a kidnapping, armed robbery, and burglary at a home on Hardy Place Road in Johnston, May 15. According to the ECSO report, shortly after the homeowner returned home, she heard a knock at her door, but when she looked out of a bedroom window she […]
Celebrate • Honor • Remember As announced by Michael Washington, Director of Veterans Affairs for Edgefield County, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27, 2019, at the South Carolina Army National Guard Armory, 225 Augusta Rd., Edgefield. Larry Peeples, Colonel (retired), will be the guest speaker. The program, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. […]