Donald Cassels, Sr. – Johnston Joan B. Morgan – Edgefield Lena W. Wiggins – Johnston Don Cassels JOHNSTON – Mr. Donald Goodwin Cassels, Sr., 83, died Tuesday February 14, 2012. He was born February 4, 1929 in Johnston, the son of the late William P. Cassels and Anna B. Cassels. He was predeceased by […]
Advertiser Photo Gallery for 2/27/12 Intimation of Spring is found in the early peach blossoms photographed February 23, in our area. “No season seems more anticipated than Spring./ No other time does life seem more appreciated, than Spring.” L. Pertillar
Terrance Culbreath, age 29, is running for Johnston Town Council, Ward I, the seat vacated by Buddy Smith, a longtime member of the Council. Culbreath has lived all his life in Johnston. A graduate of Strom Thurmond High School, he trained at Fullsail University for his certification in audio engineering, a career that has put […]
May Spur Further Business Opportunities John Henderson with the South Carolina Association of Counties presented an Outstanding Achievement Award to Edgefield County at the February monthly meeting of the Edgefield County Council. While the award was given to the county, it is due to local inventor, Shane Emmons, and his contribution to the field of […]
We have been driving up from Aiken to Edgefield for the annual Camellia Tea at Magnolia Dale every year since we moved to South Carolina from Virginia 9 years ago. The Edgefield Camellia Tea is an absolutely charming event that recreates for us the ambiance of another century and a sense of a more civilized […]
Dr. W. G. Watson is shown ushering on a recent Sunday in February, as he does every Sunday, at his home church, Grace United Methodist, North Augusta. He will celebrate his 102nd birthday on February 25th. The W.G. Watson Women’s Center at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. is named for him. (Photos by Heather Gjesvold) […]
Editor’s Note: As submitted by the ECHS. Annual Report of the Edgefield County Historical Society January, 2012 The Edgefield County Historical Society is pleased to publish this Annual Report of its 2011 activities and its 2012 goals and objectives. The Society is open to all who have an interest in Edgefield County’s past and/or future. […]
The Edgefield County Alliance heard Tobe Holmes of Charlotte speak on the feasibility of a rail trail for non motorized vehicles to add to the attraction of the area. This was a presentation of February 6, 2012 at the PTC auditorium. Tobe was speaking in home territory since he grew up in Edgefield County (son […]
The Edgefield County Public Library will host a Cat in the Hat Party on Friday, March 2nd from 4:00 to 5:30pm to celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Seuss lovers of all ages are invited to join for stories, games, and birthday cake. The National Education Association’s Read Across America is a year-round literacy project […]
Edgefield County Reorganizes Staff Positions to Continue to Improve County Government From the Assist. Administrator’s Office, Feb. 2, 2012 Edgefield County is announcing changes in its Administrative staff to better utilize the skills and talents of the employees so the County can continue to provide improved services to taxpayers, according to Lynn Strom, Assistant Edgefield […]