CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson Extension’s Master Gardener program will begin offering online classes April 11 so home gardeners can complete the course from the comfort of their own homes. “We expect the online training will be especially useful for people who are employed full time so they can’t attend in-person training,” said Karen Hall, statewide […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – William R. “Bill” Vaughan, husband of Fay Risher Vaughan, left his earthly body to be with the Heavenly Father at the age of 70 years old at University Hospital on March 10, 2013. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 12, at 2:00 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home with burial at […]
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mrs. Eleanor Miller Chrisco, 75, of Highway 25 North, wife of Ben T. Chrisco, went to be with the Lord Monday March 11, 2013 at Edgefield County Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at Berea Baptist Church at 11:00 A. M. on Friday, March 15, 2013 with burial in the church cemetery. […]
HONEA PATH, S.C. – Frances (“Pan”) Edwards Watson, 93, widow of Ellerson Watson, formerly of 5 Washington Circle, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Cottingham Hospice House in Seneca, S.C. She was a prior resident of The Maples in Honea Path and Exalted Health and Rehab of Iva. Born in Saluda, SC, she was the […]
LINCOLNTON, Ga. – Mr. Charles Vernon “Chuck” Vaught, 55 of Indian Rd., entered into rest on March 9th at his residence. Mr. Vaught’s body has been cremated and a private memorial service will be held later this week. Mr. Vaught, a native of Greenville, S.C. had lived in Augusta before moving to Lincoln County 16 years ago. […]
The family of Chalmer’s Culbreath is liquidating the contents of his shop at auction. This auction will consist of many of his tools, equipment, power tools, tractor, and more. Mr. Culbreath, one of Johnston’s leading citizen, loved to tinker and work on just about anything. Since his passing, no one is using this equipment, so […]
Strom Thurmond Career Center Cosmetology Department had their 1st Annual Fantasy Hair Show on February 23, 2013, at 6 p.m. The Fantasy Wonderland Hair and Fashion show was an event created by the cosmetology students to show off their creativity in coloring, cutting: Mannequin hair styles, Nail Artistry, Fashion Design & more. The Strom Thurmond […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Natural Resources recently received confirmation that white-nose syndrome, a disease that has killed millions of bats in eastern North American, is now officially in South Carolina. Until now, South Carolina appeared to be insulated from white-nose syndrome (WNS). However, a dead bat discovered recently at Table Rock State […]
The Edgefield County SC Works Center remains open despite the announcement that Unemployment Insurance (UI) staff will no longer maintain office hours there. Rumors have circulated that the entire Edgefield SC Works Center was closing. This is not the case, and services for job seekers and businesses will continue to be offered at the Edgefield […]
Chairman Reviews Rules for Public Speakers – By Tiffani Ireland – The Edgefield County Council voted 4-1 to allocate PARD funds to the Sweetwater Community Center and Bettis Academy Park at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Tuesday, Mar. 5. The county has $16,717.44 in PARD funds of which $7,280.41 must be spent by May 31, […]