Sybil Brown Morris

JOHNSTON, S.C. –  Funeral services for Mrs. Sybil Brown Morris, age 82, will be held Thursday, September 17,  at 2 pm at Bland Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Morris Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm. Mrs. Morris died on […]

NWTF and SFI Sign Agreement for Forest Health

NWTF and SFI Sign Agreement for Forest Health

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) announced an exciting new partnership for future forests. The two organizations have established a memorandum of mutual support that promotes forest management for the benefit of the nation’s forests and wildlife. “Every year, millions of people enjoy recreational opportunities in forests managed […]

Jack Fleming Matheny

JOHNSTON, S.C. – Jack Fleming Matheny, 87, husband of Willie Mae Rawl Matheny, died Friday, September 11, 2015. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2 PM at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial in Eastview Cemetery. Mr. Matheny was a native of Saluda County and was retired manager of Stroms Drug Store […]

Crime Blotter

Crime Blotter

Seven Vehicles Discovered Broken Into Over $40,000 of Merchandise Stolen From One Truck The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday, Sept. 10, to a total of seven vehicles that were reported broken into in the Stephens Mill Drive and Fox Chase Circle areas of the county. At one scene on Fox Chase Circle, over $40,000 […]

Here and There – 9-11-15

Here and There – 9-11-15

Transportation Committee: Edgefield County Transportation Committee will meet Thursday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. in the County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter St., Edgefield. After School Program: Women In Unity is accepting applications for their After School Program. Hours are 2-5:30 p.m. M-F for grades K-6 at a cost of $50 per month. For more info […]

2015 Celebration of Success

• Presented by ECSD and ECCC It’s that time of the year again when Citizen of the Year (COY), District Teacher of the Year (TOY), as well as District Support Staff of the Year (SSOY), are acknowledged.  Celebration of Success 2015 will be held, Monday evening, September 28, beginning at 6:00 p.m., in the Strom […]

Edgefield to Host Motorcycle Rally of 100

Edgefield to Host Motorcycle Rally of 100

• Non-member Bikes Welcomed Sept. 16 The NASSIR 8 Motorcycle Rally will be in Edgefield next week. The event hosted by Sean Burch will be held Tuesday-Thursday, September 15-17. There will be up to 100 visitors in town for the rally including folks from all over the United States, Canada, four from the United Kingdom, […]

Building & Planning Staff is 100% Certified

Building & Planning Staff is 100% Certified

One hundred percent of Edgefield County Building and Planning staff have earned professional certifications from the International Code Council (ICC). Through rigorous testing, ICC Certifications ensure that staff have demonstrated competency in the requirements of the International Codes®, a complete set of comprehensive, coordinated codes used in most U.S. communities and many global markets for […]

Ida Plair Cheatham

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Ida Plair Cheatham, of Dorn Road, entered into rest September 7, 2015 at Aiken Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Springfield Baptist Church of which Rev. Craig Myers pastor and the Rev. Marilyn Chinn eulogist. Interment will be in the church cemetery. […]

Eveatt Hillary

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Miss Eveatt Hillary entered into rest September 8, 2015 at Trinity Mission Health & Rehab. of Edgefield. Arrangements will be announced later. Survivors include a daughter, Franklin Hillary, Edgefield, SC; two sons, Antjuan (Diane) Hillary, Aiken, SC and Antonio Hillary, Edgefield, SC; six sisters, Elder Jessie Mae Strom, Mattie Hillary, Pastor Mary E. […]