EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Nellie “Nell” McDowell Dorn, 98, of Hwy 378 East, died Sunday October 13, 2013 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday October 15, 2013 at 2 PM at McKendree United Methodist Church with burial in church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 […]
The Episcopal Church of the Ridge held its 13th annual Blessing of the Animals at Our Savior Church in Trenton on Sunday, December 13, 2013. Father Tom DiMarco blessed dogs, cats, and a even honey bee. Photos by Robert Norris Click on a thumbnail image below to view full size then scroll through the gallery. […]
The United Way supports many endeavors in the county, and tries to assist those programs that help citizens with many special needs. The local United Way contributes money to MEG’s Shelter for Abused Women, Cumbee Center for Abused Persons, Edgefield County Churches Helping Others (ECCHO) and Helping Hands. In addition, contributions also support Women in […]
The Corps of Engineers has relaunched its website for hydrologic data on the Savannah River Basin. The website was taken offline after an attempted cyber attack in June. Savannah Water Control Home Page — Have something to say? Please leave your comments below.
Strom Thurmond 39, Airport 7 Wardlaw Academy 80, Cathedral Academy 20 Fox Creek 52, North 18 Ridge Spring-Monetta 49, Blackville-Hilda 12 Lexington 18, North Augusta 14 Saluda 48, Mid-Carolina 12 Greenwood 45, Woodmont 12 McCormick 36, Southside Christian 33 Lexington 18, North Augusta 14 Dutch Fork 59, South Aiken 28 White Knoll 35, Aiken 20
Six captive black bears were voluntarily turned over by their owners to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources on Monday, Oct. 7, and the bears were transported to a 720-acre wildlife sanctuary in Colorado, where they have begun a new life. Three of the bears came from Spartanburg County and three from Greenville County. The […]
McCORMICK, S.C. – A group from the Edgefield Baptist Men’s Association recently spent a day at John de la Howe School rebuilding a set of steps and repairing a deck at the school’s Wilderness Program dining hall. This group of volunteers has also been responsible over the years for providing other opportunities for students in […]
50 Years –Historical Overview of Beckman Now Under Leadership of Edgefield Native The Beckman Center for Mental Health Services opened its doors to serve the residents of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick counties on Jan. 7, 1963. The original clinic, named the Area Five Mental Health Center, was located in Greenwood and staffed with two […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – Imagine expectantly awaiting the birth of twins, only to have those expected gifts to come very prematurely into the world. Then imagine having those tiny gems, one weighing three pounds and the other only a mere pound, being given grim prospects and small chances for life. Then fast forward nearly […]
Governor Nikki Haley was at Johnston–Edgefield–Trenton Middle School. on Wednesday, October 2, at the invitation of Sen. Shane Massey. She came with a message for the students, who had prepared for her coming with a large poster, made by the art department, full of colorful images showing the excitement they felt around her visit. And […]