EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Jimmy Ray Smith, of Thurmond St., husband of Sandra M. Smith, died Wednesday February 12, 2014 at University Hospital. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday February 16, 2014 at 3 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Smith […]
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Edgefield County Friday night, February 14, jolting residents in South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and as far away as Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia. According to the U.S. Geological Survey the quake hit at 10:23 p.m. about seven miles west-northwest of Edgefield, near China Grove Church. The quake occurred three miles underground. Thousands […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Foresters and technicians with the South Carolina Forestry Commission have taken initial steps in what will be the long process of assessing the impact of this week’s winter storm on timber stands. While it is too early to hazard a guess at losses in terms of dollars, it is clear that this week’s crippling […]
Edgefield County Schools will be closed on Monday, February 17 for teachers and students. 240 Day Staff are required to report. Check the district website for updates.
As a result of the inclement weather, the Trenton Town Council meeting scheduled for February 12, has been postponed until Wednesday, February 19, at 6:00.
Due to inclement weather, the Edgefield County government offices will be closed Thursday, February 13. If there are any other alterations to the County schedule, it will be posted it on the county website at www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov.
SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District will host two turkey hunts this spring at the Bussey Point Wildlife Management Area on J. Strom Thurmond Lake. Bussey Point is a 2,545-acre peninsula located at the confluence of the Savannah River and the Little River in Lincoln County, Ga. The peninsula normally is closed to […]
The Edgefield County Planning Commission meeting for February 13, 2014 at 6pm has been cancelled. The Camellia Tea scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13 at Magnolia Dale in Edgefield from 3 – 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. Soup, Sandwich, & Smiles has been Canceled for this Thursday, February 13th due to weather conditions. Free Breast & […]
OPINION – By G. Miller Thompson – Whether it be the line leader from elementary school, student body president, principal of a high school, or president of the United States, leadership is crucial. There are good and mediocre leaders, and there are great and effective leaders. These great leaders have servant’s hearts, they aren’t concerned […]
The National Weather Service in Columbia has issued a Winter Storm Warning… Expires 12:00 PM EST on February 13, 2014 Statement as of 2:31 PM EST on February 12, 2014 … Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until noon EST Thursday… * locations… midlands of South Carolina and the central Savannah River area of Georgia. […]