Witnesses to History

Witnesses to History

BY KAY CAMPBELL When our trip to Washington, DC, was planned 6 months ago, we had no idea of the history we were about to witness. We knew we’d visit the Capitol, the Library of Congress, all the war memorials and many other historic landmarks. But who knew we would see the Chief Justice of […]

Here and There – 7/11/12

Here and There Movie Night: 5th Annual Downtown Drive-In, sponsored by The Edgefield Community Development Association, Friday, July 13, Movie (“Jaws”) at dark: Movie sponsor, Kristi Poss Atkins of RE/MAX; Checkers Van will offer Burgers, Fries, and Colas. Spaghetti Supper: A spaghetti supper, for Bill and Angie Shepherd, will be held on Saturday, July 14, […]

County Council Terminates Northside Park Lease

County Council Terminates Northside Park Lease

The issue of Northside Park again drew strong responses at this month’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Edgefield County Council, Tuesday night, July 10.  Council voted to terminate the lease agreement that has been in place between the county and Union Third Division/Peterson Educational Institute since 2007 for the use of the land that […]

Rebecca Geraldin Morales

EDGEFIELD – Mrs. Rebecca Geraldin Morales, 65, of Edgefield, wife of the late German Morales, Jr., died Tuesday July 10, 2012 at University Hospital. Mrs. Morales was born in Jessup, Ga. and was a Homemaker. She is survived by her mother- Naomi Scarber; 2 Daughters- Wanda Hyatt, Angela Morales; 2 Sons- Johnnie Watkins, Anthony Braun; […]

Johnston Town Council

Johnston Town Council

During the regularly scheduled meeting for July Johnston Town Council approved a request for use of space in front of the library by Mr. Floyd Andrews for the purpose of conducting a blood drive.  Subject blood drive will take place August 3, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the vicinity of the Art […]

Dale Yonce Massey

GREENWOOD – Funeral Services for Mrs. Dale Yonce Massey, age 88, formerly of Johnston, SC will be held Monday, July 9, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Johnston Presbyterian Church with private burial to follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Bland Funeral Home, Johnston, SC. […]

School District Announces Administrative Staff Changes

School District Announces Administrative Staff Changes

The Edgefield County School District announced several administrative staff changes to be implemented for the upcoming school year. These changes are briefly summarized as follows. GREG W. ANDERSON As previously announced, local attorney Greg W. Anderson has been retained to be superintendent for the school district. Information concerning this change was provided at the time […]

Wardlaw Shooting Team Receives $20,000 Gift Through NWTF

Wardlaw Shooting Team Receives $20,000 Gift Through NWTF

The Wardlaw Academy Shooting Team received a $20,000 endowment during the NWTF Edgefield Turkey Palooza on June 30. The endowment was from the NWTF and the Scholastic Shooting Trust. Wardlaw Academy was one of 33 high school and collegiate shooting organizations to receive $20,000 endowments this year from the Scholastic Shooting Trust, a foundation created […]

Theatre to Wrap Second Season with Family–Friendly Comedy

Theatre to Wrap Second Season with Family–Friendly Comedy

The hilarious writing style of three North Carolina playwrights who are familiar to local audiences will be back in the spotlight for the Edgefield County Theatre Company’s second season finale. Tickets are on-sale now for “’Til Beth Do Us Part,” to be presented August 10-11-12 and August 17-18-19 at the William Miller Bouknight Theatre, 405 Main […]

High Tech Investigation Nets Stolen Goods

High Tech Investigation Nets Stolen Goods

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office recently used some high tech investigative techniques that led to the recovery of stolen goods taken in a burglary that occurred on May 30, 2012.  On that date, thieves broke into a home on Rainforest Drive and stole a Play Station 3 (PS3), several PS3 games, a flat screen television, […]