Lynn Hadden passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 6, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Lynn was born July 21, 1953 in Augusta, GA. She resided in Edgefield County on Woodlawn Road her entire life. Lynn retired from North Augusta Department of Public Safety after 29 years of service in the records department and dispatch. She was co-owner […]
Brenda Jo Clark, 79 of Johnston, SC entered into rest on July 17, 2025.Brenda was born in Columbia, SC as the daughter of the late Winnie Mae and JoeCark. Brenda attended Winthrop College, graduating with a bachelor’s degree,continuing her education at Clemson University where she earned her master’s degree.Clemson always stayed a part of her […]
July 16, 2025 Sumter, SC James H. “Jimmy” Barfield, 69, husband of Wendy Coward Barfield, died Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia. Born December 30, 1955, in Dillon, he was a son of the late Daniel Harold Barfield and the late Shirley Grace Gregory Winn. Mr. Barfield worked with the Sumter […]
In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Fourth of July weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state. The July Fourth weekend is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina […]
Sandra Huiet Grandy, 75, the wife of Tommy Grandy of Trenton, SC entered into rest on June 11, 2025. Sandra was born in Augusta, GA as the daughter of the late Jean and Fritz Huiet. Sandra worked as a dedicated clerk and treasurer for The Town of Trenton for forty-four years. She was a faithful […]
JL Doolittle standing in front of his home in Edgefield Story by J. W. “Pete” Peterson, American Legion Post 30 As the sun rose over Edgefield County on the morning of June 6, 1944, residents awoke to the familiar warmth of a South Carolina summer, unaware that a local son was among the first wave […]
Faith Johnson receives diploma from Supt. O’Gorman Johnston, SC – The speeches at Strom Thurmond High School Stadium have been delivered, the tassels turned, and caps tossed as the 151 members of the Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) graduating Class of 2025 reached a huge milestone in their lives in transitioning on Friday, May 30, […]
Timothy Dwayne Sanders, 61 husband of Karen Baxley Sanders of Edgefield, entered peacefully into rest on June 5, 2025. Timothy was born in Aiken, SC as the son of Arlene Boyd Love and the late Terry S. Sanders. He was a beloved and devoted pastor at Peace Haven Baptist Church. Which lead him to be able to share bible study in […]
THIS Friday, May 16 from 5 – 9 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy after-hours Friday night fun at the museum on select Friday nights throughout the summer! This Friday, May 16th, includes:The opportunity to see the new blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. PLUS, see a film screening of Cinderella (2015) starring Lily […]