Making mud pies is a rite of passage of sorts for children. However, the Edgefield Clay Studio hopes to turn that passing fascination with mud into a life-long appreciation for the art of pottery. Most citizens of Edgefield County are probably familiar with the new pottery studio that has opened in the town of Edgefield, […]
Last week I wrote about Tax Day 30 years ago: April 15, 1986, Operation El Dorado Canyon, and how I became personally connected to the faces the West must come to grips with as we address the issues of Radical Islamic Terrorism and its worldview plan to destroy Western Civilization by our own hands. I […]
The Rebels picked up a big win on the road over Saluda 10-5! Henry Cartrett pitched four innings and Payton Smith picked up the win finishing the last three innings. Leading hitters tonight for the Rebels was Michael Green who was 3-3 with a double and three RBIs. Rebels move to 12-5 (7-1). […]
An ATV was reported stolen from a residence on Pardue Lane in Johnston, Tuesday, April 5. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report on the incident, the ATV was last seen in the backyard of the residence on the preceding Saturday. The ATV is described as a green 2004 Honda Rancher 2×4. The victim […]
The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Hayes Drive, Saturday, April 9, after receiving a call about an armed robbery involving a firearm. Upon arrival, responding law enforcement spoke with the victim who stated that while at the Gregs Gas Plus gas station on Edgefield Rd. in Aiken County, he was approached […]
Following recognition of retiring Johnston Town Councilwoman Tara Miller last Monday evening City Attorney, Jenifer Sumner, swore in Thomas Holmes to fill Ms. Miller’s vacated Council seat. Mr. Holmes was joined by Mayor Pro Tem Frank Nicholson and Councilman George Attaway, both incumbents, in taking the oath of office. Councilman Holmes, a long time resident […]
Metal Crosses Now in Use American Legion Post 30, Edgefield, SC will host a Ceremonial Retirement of the P.O.W. (Prisoner of War) and K.I.A. (Killed in Action) Wooden Crosses on Thursday April 21, 2016 at 5:30 pm at the American Legion Post 30, in Edgefield, SC. History of these Wooden Crosses — Many years ago, […]
As Shane related to the readers of his newsletter this week, he didn’t expect this! Congratulations to Shane Massey, as our state’s new Senate Majority Leader! It is indeed an honor that his peers elected him to such a responsible position, an honor in the long Edgefield tradition of providing political leaders for our state. […]
By Monday next week, all Americans should have filed their Federal Income Tax Forms. When all is said and done, 54.3 % of American’s will have paid into the Federal Tax system and 45.7 % of American’s will “break even” or receive tax credits back from Uncle Sam (2015 Stats from Tax Policy Center Data). […]
Kathy “Kat” Jo (Ervin) Adams, 56, of Edgefield, SC, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 8, 2016. She was born on August 18, 1959 in Huntington, WV to her late parents Edwin and Anna May Ervin. Kathy was a loving, generous woman who lived for her family; including her numerous friends. She is survived by […]