Race is Almost Set For General Election, Nov. 6

Race is Almost Set For General Election, Nov. 6

Names of certified candidates were disseminated from the Voter Registration Office last week. They are candidates who had been removed from the ballot in the spring because of the registration snafu and now, through petitioning, were seeking again the offices of their choice. Four names were given: George Attaway (District 3), William Smith (District 1), […]

Here and There – 7/26/12

Farmers’ and Artists’ Market: Johnston Farmers’ and Artists’ Market is held from 4-6 p.m. each Thursday. If interested in being a vendor call 275-4097. Food Fear Factor: Edgefield County Public Library will be hosting Food Fear Factor for teens in grades six and up on Thursday, July 26, at 4:30pm.  Join us for this annual […]

Not Our Ashley Byrd!

Not Our Ashley Byrd!

A story that was spread abroad throughout the media last week was an interview with Miss South Carolina and Ashley Byrd who was designated in the article as “Miss S.C.’s president and executive director.” “That is not our Ashley Byrd,” the answer given by Anne and Buzz Byrd of Edgefield, parents of “our Ashley Byrd” […]

FEMA Grant to S.C. to Update Flood Maps

FEMA Grant to S.C. to Update Flood Maps

ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that a grant of more than $1.7 million will be awarded to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources in support of its floodplain mapping program. FEMA will provide $1,757,805 in federal funds toward projects to improve existing flood insurance rate maps and flood risk data, which will strengthen local […]

Margaret “Maggie” Schultz

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Margaret Ransom “Maggie” Schultz, 100, wife of the late George C. Schultz, Sr., died Monday July 23, 2012. Graveside services will be held Thursday July 26, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Berea Baptist Church cemetery. Mrs. Schultz was a native of Edgefield County and a homemaker. Survivors include 2 daughters- Willie […]

Dorothy Williams

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Dorothy Louise Frazier Williams, 70, widow of Leroy Williams, of 523 Rocky Creek Road, died on July 19, 2012 at Lexington Medical Center. Born in Edgefield County, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie and Marie Payne Frazier. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and the owner and operator […]

Barbara Ann Edwards

WARD, S.C. – Barbara Ann Edwards, 69, of 103 Cassie Rd., died Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Saluda Nursing Center. Born in Saluda County, she was the daughter of the late Willie W. and Juanita Adams Edwards. Ms. Edwards was retired from Mt. Vernon Mills in Johnston and was a member of Richland Springs Baptist […]

Sarah Schultz Curry

NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. – Mrs. Sarah Schultz Curry, 69, entered into rest July 22, 2012. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Mealing Grove Baptist Church with Minister Curtis Wheeler officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Curry, a native of Edgefield County was a member of […]

Carroll Vernon Childers

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – Mr. Carroll Vernon Childers, 90, of Edgefield Rd., husband of the late Hazel Childers, died Friday July 20, 2012 at his residence. A Graveside Service will be held Monday July 23, 2012 at 11 A.M. at Sweetwater Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Childers was a native of Highpoint, N.C. and was a […]

“Fill-A-Bus” School Supply Campaign

“Fill-A-Bus” School Supply Campaign

On behalf of the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce we are gearing up for our “Fill-A-Bus” school supply campaign, this year in memory of Mrs. Sandra Friar.  Sandra was a long time employee of the Edgefield County School District, and a vital part of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. So this year we […]