Average gasoline prices in South Carolina have fallen 7.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.04/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,028 stations in South Carolina. Prices in South Carolina are 25.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.34/g higher than a year ago. The national average price […]
NORTH AUGUSTA – Jack Lee Taylor, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in North Augusta, South Carolina. Born and raised in Honea Path, South Carolina, Jack was the eldest son of the late Jack Lee Taylor, Sr. and Sadie Sullivan Taylor Lindsay. After graduating from high school, he attended Clemson University on a full scholarship […]
Edgefield County Councill Member honor Team As soon as boxes containing the 2025 Class 2-A state championship rings were opened that Sunday evening (4/26), the dazzlement and wonder began, brought on both by the size, gleam, and brilliance of the rings and the smiles upon the faces of the Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) football […]
Johnston, SC – Drew Towery knows what it takes to build a strong, successful varsity baseball program. He’s seen it happen and he’s lived it, first as a high level prep player and later as an assistant coach. Now he’s taking the next step. As a former all-state player and state champion under Midlands baseball […]
JOHNSTON – Larry James “Jimmy” Satcher, Jr., 58, beloved husband, father, “p-paw”,brother, son, and uncle, passed away on April 22, 2026.Born and raised in Edgefield County, Larry was the son of Larry James Satcher, Sr., andJanice Ruth Satcher. Larry was a proud graduate of Strom Thurmond High School andreceived an associate’s degree from Aiken Technical […]
TRENTON – Ella Rae Kirkland Wise, 88 passed away on April 20, 2026, inEdgefield, South Carolina. Born on July 1, 1937, in Saluda, South Carolina,Ella lived a life enriched by her dedication to family, faith, and the simple joysthat brought her happiness. Ella’s career as a teller in the banking business reflected her meticulousnature and […]
The distinction of Junior Marshal is awarded to the top four students in the junior class based on academic achievement. This honor recognizes their dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence in the classroom. In addition to their academic accomplishments, Junior Marshals play an important role in commencement exercises. They assist with graduation ceremonies, […]
Joe DevoreDALLAS- Joseph (Joe) Allen DeVore, 59, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully, inDallas, Texas, on April 5, 2026. Joe was raised in Edgefield, SC, the son of the late JamesWalker DeVore, Ill, and Mary LouiseWash-DeVore, Joe was raised in the historic town of Edgefield, SC.Joe directed his energy into his academic studies, sports, and joyfully […]
EDGEFIELD – Mrs. Karen Rose Cockrell, age 74, passed away peacefully surroundedby her loving family.Born on April 22, 1952, in Edgefield County, Karen was the beloved daughter of thelate Randolph and Gladys Turner.Karen was the devoted wife of Jacky Cockrell. She was a loving mother to DianeQuattlebaum of Aiken, Teresa (Lee) Easler of Aiken, Jamey […]
