Exhibiting the NADO Impact Award: From left are Wes McAllister (McCormick County) and Diane Anderson (Laurens County) of the Upper Savannah Council of Governments Board of Directors; National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) past president Scott Koons, Executive Director, North Central Florida Regional Planning Council, Gainesville, Fla.; and Albert Talbert (Edgefield County) of USCOG Board […]
The Trenton Fire Department hosted the quarterly Fireman’s Association Dinner, Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Trenton FD. Fireman from across the county gathered to enjoy a catered meal of bar-b-que and the fixings. They also heard from a guest speaker from Dominion Energy. He spoke to the first responders about the company’s safety measures. Each quarter a different fire […]
The Old 96 District Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met at historic Horn’s Creek Church Museum for their October meeting. Special guest speaker, Mr. Robert Woods, of Lexington, South Carolina, was accompanied by his wife and portrayed Benjamin Franklin, providing a fascinating program befitting the 18th century setting. The museum caretaker, […]
Congratulations to the Strom Thurmond Rebel Regiment on being named the 2019 SCBDA 2A Bronze Medalists. Congratulations to the 2A State Champions Pride of Pendleton and 2A Silver Medalist Gilbert Indians. The students performed like true professional in the pouring rain; what a way to conclude an amazing competitive marching season. The Rebel Regiment members […]
The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of its system. We have experienced a break on a 8 inch water main on Currytown Rd. The areas included in the advisory are Currytown Rd from Mealing Dr to Plantation Point, Whispering Woods Subdivision, Currytown Station Subdivision, Mealing […]
Friday night Wardlaw inducted 3 into the Hall of Fame — James Brumbaugh ‘12 represented by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Brumbaugh; Jorgedebro Pacifico ‘09, and Coach Kathy James.
Shop Broken into on Hwy 191 in Johnston A shop on the 1100 block of Hwy 191 in Johnston was reported broken into to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Oct. 9. According to an ECSO report, the victim had placed video cameras within the shop, and those cameras took pictures of two male subjects taking what […]
New classroom wing coming to Fox Creek High School pictured above. It all started with the writing of a charter. Mr. Josh Trahan, Principal of Fox Creek High School, reminded me of the rainy day in January of 2009 when Board Chairman Sherolyn Bishop shared her recollections of the long and arduous task that got […]
“Adventures in Reading” The Edgefield Reading Council is pleased to announce our first poetry contest with the theme of “Adventures in Reading.” The contest is open to students in Grades 3-12, and winners will be selected in each of the following divisions: elementary school, middle school, and high school. Winners will be asked to share their […]
November 1,2,3 in Saluda County The 24thAnnual Fall Festival/Tractor/Engine Show and Pull will be at 542 Richland Creek Road, Ward S. C. in Saluda County. This location is off of Hwy. 178 between Saluda and Batesburg and off of Hwy. 39 between Saluda and Ridge Spring large signs will be posted for directions. The gates […]
