Jeremiah Donovant, a stonemason from Ireland, came to America in the early 1850s to help build St Mary’s Catholic Church in Edgefield. Completed in 1858, Jeremiah migrated to the Mine Creek area of Edgefield District in the 1860s. In 1863 he met and later married Emiline Rodgers, the window of Confederate soldier John Salter. John […]
It was the premiere Second Saturday event on April 13, and one of the features of these Saturdays is a tour of Willowbrook cemetery which is full of interesting stories of the dead. Heard on Saturday was the one about the man who was buried sitting up behind a glass barrier. Unfortunately, parts of the […]
Invitation for Show and Reception – The art students of Strom Thurmond High School, under the direction of Beth Clark,are having an art show and reception at “the Purple Fence” in Edgefield on Wed., April 24, at 2:30, which is an early release day for students. Numerous students have received awards this year and more […]
On April 11th seven FBLA members traveled to North Charleston for the FBLA State Leadership Conference. Over 1,000 members and advisers were present for the conference. Students attended workshops and competed against students from around the state on Friday and Saturday. All students placed in their event and did an excellent job of representing Strom […]
On Golden Pond by Ernest Thompson is an American treasure. It is a play that struggles with family issues, that laughs at provincialisms such as ethnic and gender prejudice (especially those of New England origin where the story is set), and deals with a subject that is often denied, that of growing old and dying. […]
Ribbon-cutting ceremony: for Dot Mims Memorial Children’s Area; Edgefield County Public Library, Thursday, April 18 at 4:00 PM. Reception to follow. Refreshments will be served. Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market: On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat. in Sept. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $5 per day. $40 for season. For more info call […]
Strom Thurmond High School senior JaSergio Kennion has been selected to play in the 2013 CSRA Georgia vs South Carolina High School All-Star Basketball Classic. JaSergio was selected from a group of top high school basketball players nominated by coaches and administrators. The nominees are submitted to Augusta sports in Action for selection to play […]
Friends of the Edgefield County Public Library cordially invite everyone to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Children’s Area on Thursday, April 18 at 4:00 PM. A reception will follow. Refreshments will be served. Dedicated to the memory of Dorothy Hart Mims, a lifelong supporter of the Edgefield County Public Library, the renovation of […]
Senior Strom Thurmond High School baseball players were honored before the Gilbert game Monday night. Left to right Roberto Face, Jake Goforth, Graham Hatfield and Grant Rutland are joined by their families on the field as they receive a thank you from Rebel Baseball players, parents and fans for their participation in the school’s baseball […]
Instead of playing video games or hanging out with friends every day, Jamal & Keyshawn Stevens chose to spend time twice a week volunteering at Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center’ s After School “Matters” Program. “We are captivated and inspired by these young men outstanding and selfless acts of kindness, says, Marcella Edwards, CEO of […]