– By Tiffani Ireland – Linda Priest has served the county of Edgefield since 1983. However, after over 30 years, she has announced, “It is time to move on.” Priest, who is ending her tenure as a tax collector, has also worked during her time with the county in the auditor and appraiser’s offices, but […]
Choices- A Lifetime Development sponsored its 5th Annual Scholarship Banquet on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 6pm at Old Macedonia Baptist Church’s Family Life Center. There was a grand ole time had in a very electric atmosphere that boasted participants and honorees from both sides of the Savannah River and a speaker out of the […]
On Friday, July 11, the Edgefield County team, District 3 Ozone Champions, suffered a disappointing loss 5-6 against District 4 Midland in game one of the Dixie Youth Ozone Tournament in Hartsville. In game two on Sunday, July 13, the local team was down 0-3 when Michael Feagin was brought in to pitch and he […]
Edgefield Has “Nonrenewable Resources” Laura Clifford had made a long journey of study and discovery before she said, “This is where I want to be!” This was when she landed at the Piedmont Pottery Center under the teachings of Thomas Koole. She had been a teacher with higher degrees in archeology and education and more […]
The Edgefield High School Class of 1944 held their 70th Class Reunion on Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the Pine Ridge Country Club. J. P. Calliham welcomed the class to the reunion and Betty Strom Carey gave a blessing over the prime rib dinner. Dot Ouzts Wofford called the roll after dinner with each in […]
Recently, self-proclaimed “Independent Republican” candidate Tom Ervin stopped in Edgefield as he canvasses South Carolina in his quest to be elected Governor on November 4, 2014. Tom is a former legislator and state circuit court judge who is originally from Honea Path, but now lives in Greenville. He chose to forego the traditional party nomination […]
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. CSRA Family & Friends Day: […]
TRENTON, S. C. – Mrs. Marie Garrett Jefferson, 90, of Jefferson Drive, entered into rest July 14, 2014. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Mrs. Jefferson, a native of Edgefield County was a member of Old Piney Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Willie Jefferson; four daughters, Pearline (Donnie) Crosland, Ft. Washington, MD; Gwendolyn […]
OPINION – By G. Miller Thompson – While we all are awaiting an important midterm election this coming November, we must not forget about the magnitude of the 2016 presidential election cycle. President Obama has 919 days left in the White House and then the American people will choose his replacement. Many names are being […]
Courtesy of the North Augusta Star where this story ran July 9 – By Scott Rodgers – Holly Mims, a 4K teacher at Merriwether Elementary School, will take the reins. She will continue her duties at the elementary school. “My daughter was on the team last year, and she came home in May and said […]