Patsy Black, a Southern diva in the best sense of the word and a masterful CEO of a loving family, died peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 19, at an assisted living facility in Greenville, S.C. She was 85. Like many women of her post-war generation who led with steely resolve, diplomacy, and intelligence, Patsy […]
Stacey Coker Johnston, SC – The Edgefield County School District (ECSD) is continuing itsnew regular feature, “Three Questions With …” in which our community is introduced to interesting voices within our school district. Now in her third school year as director of bands at Strom Thurmond High School (STHS), Stacy Coker has watched as her students in the STHS […]
Monument Honoring All Who Served Edgefield County veteran organizations have planned a moving Veterans Day Ceremony to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on November 11, 2025 at 11:00AM at the Veterans Memorial Park, 222 Augusta Rd, Edgefield, SC. […]
Anderson, SC – When the Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) Rebel Regiment Marching Band sailed “The Temptress of Salt and Shadow” from the competition field for the final time, there were a wide range of emotions. This was evidenced by the copious number of tears being shed and the beaming smiles of satisfaction. Months of relentless […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating International Bat Week (Oct. 24-31) by encouraging residents to learn about the important role bats play in the environment while also being cautious in their presence. Bats are beneficial mammals that eat thousands of mosquitoes and other nuisance insects every day. However, bats can spread the […]
During the October regular meeting of the Edgefield County Board of Education, held Tuesday, October 21, 2025, school board members approved the school district’s 2026-27 academic calendar. The 2026-27 Edgefield County School District (ECSD) Academic Calendar is available for download in English and Spanish on the school district’s website at https://edgefield.k12.sc.us/our-district/calendar or by clicking on “Quick Links” at the top right of the home page […]
The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University has officially opened its application window to students, marking a historic milestone. B-roll of the latest construction progress on the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine is available here. On October 8, 2025, the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education […]
On November 13, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is partnering with iCare, who serves the CSRA, to bring South Carolina’s first special preview of “A Lesson In Humanity”. It is a special awareness exhibit developed by iCare, a local anti-trafficking ministry founded in 2011. They have been serving victims in our two-state community since their inception. […]
Parents, guardians, and students who attended Douglas Elementary School’s (DES) Literacy Night (9/18) were greeted with a special sidewalk treat and a unique opportunity to expand their capacity for literacy at home. The Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield (ABBE) Regional Library System’s Outreach Van was on hand to bring books directly to DES families and provide them with the […]
The Edgefield County School District’s (ECSD) is introducing a new regular feature, “Three Questions With …” in which our community will be introduced to interesting voices in our school district. As a current, charting gospel music recording artist, our first interview subject, Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (J-E-T) Middle School Chorus Teacher, Imelda Shoffner, has one of the most […]