In a brief interview, offered to all candidates by this newspaper, Kevin Beck (Libertarian) gave reasons for running for Probate Judge in this county as well as what he would like to do if he should win in the November election. Kevin is an attorney practicing in Langley, South Carolina, and whose family resides in […]
The Wardlaw Volley Ball Team won their state championship last night. Their Headmaster/Principal Whitlock declared Monday night as a “no homework night” so the students would be free to attend the game. Below are the names of the team memebers and their coaches: Nicole Jackson, senior Katie Warnken, senior Carly Anne Carr, junior Lauren Hammett, […]
JOHNSTON, S.C. – Mrs. Ruby Cook Berry, 101 years old, of Johnston, S.C., wife of the late J. Broadus Berry, entered into eternal rest on Sunday October 19, 2014 in Saluda. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 22, 2014 at 2 P.M. at Harmony United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. […]
Strong Armed Robbery on Hwy 378 A convenience store on Hwy 378 West in McCormick (Edgefield County) was the site of a strong armed robbery, Tuesday, Oct. 14. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report, a woman stopped at the store and asked the clerk for directions to Callison Hwy. After getting the directions, […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Mary Alleen McKie Slade, of Edgefield, wife of the late Sam Slade, died Wednesday October 15, 2014 at Edgefield County Hospital. Graveside Services will be held Saturday October 18, 2014 at 11 A.M. at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park in Edgefield, S.C. Mrs. Slade was born in Edgefield, S.C. and was a Homemaker. […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The Edgefield County Council heard from County Auditor Bill Gilchrist at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 7. Gilchrist informed Council that based on assessed values of homes, vehicles, business, etc., the county saw a slight increase in the value of a mill this year; $72,957 from $71,834. However, […]
The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces a new shooting sports opportunity for Palmetto State schools. The DNR Scholastic Clay Target Sports (SCTS) is a team based youth development program that uses the shotgun sports of trap, skeet, and sporting clays to instil life skills such as discipline, safety, teamwork, ethics, self-confidence and other […]
Over 45,000 turkey hunters take to the woods annually in South Carolina with hopes of harvesting a wily gobbler, and the 2014 spring turkey season was no exception With an estiated harvest of 16,248 birds, the spring turkey harvest was down about 15 percent from 2013 and down cumulatively 36 percent from the record harvest […]
If entertainment is what one is seeking, the answer is at the William M. Bouknight Theatre in Edgefield where The Marvelous Wonderettes are playing, with energy and desire like one does not often experience. These “Wonders” have been practicing with their coaches (Musical Director Karlton Timmerman and Choreographer Kelly Harris) for four months and, to […]
Edgefield Farmers and Artisans Market: Town Square, every Saturday until November from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plants, vegetables, fresh eggs, crafts and more. Vendors welcome. Info: 706-631-5564. Johnston Farmers Market: with seasonal fruits & vegetables, baked goods, artist’s painting, etc. is held Thursday afternoons from 4 until 6 pm. Jewelry Sale: The Edgefield County Hospital […]