March 7, 2014 Economic Development and Edgefield County All economic development – manufacturing, light industrial and small business – is an important thread in the fabric of our County. There’s no question that our County is woven together with excellent law enforcement, key medical services, educational opportunities, local recreation and a variety of other services […]
Opinion – By G. Miller Thompson – We are nearly midway through President Obama’s second term. Five days before the 2008 Election, Obama told supporters that he was ready to “fundamentally transform” America. In the years since, the White House has certainly done its part to make this transformation occur. As you probably guessed, I […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I and writing in hopes you can help me identify a house and give me a current address, if one exists. My grandmother lived in Edgefield, when she was a small girl (probably sometime between 1917-1920). She “lived about two miles from town up on a high hill.” The […]
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I was recently lucky enough to interview John Barbare for a position within our firm. As I was preparing for our meeting, I came across the article about John in The Edgefield Advertiser. Immediately upon meeting John I was impressed and humbled by John’s professionalism, courage, intelligence, and American pride, and […]
– By G. Miller Thompson – Two weeks ago today, our community was hit with severe winter weather. The ice caused widespread damage across the CSRA; some of which is still being cleaned up today. Nearly 200,000 homes in the region went without power for several days. Fallen trees downed power lines and many described […]
Dear Edgefield: Thank You to the many volunteers who worked so hard last week during our winter storm. We ask for your patience as our Public Works Department works diligently to remove the debris in the Town of Edgefield. W. Ken Durham Mayor
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to all Aiken Electric Cooperative employees for their faithful work during the ice storm They were so wonderful working night and day to restore our power. Thank You, Louise Gibson
Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: Times like the recent ice storm show how neighbors and people come together to help each other. I have the world champion limb yard (I believe), and it lived up to this reputation during the ice storm. Among all the downed limbs, two large ones came down on my […]
OPINION – By G. Miller Thompson – Whether it be the line leader from elementary school, student body president, principal of a high school, or president of the United States, leadership is crucial. There are good and mediocre leaders, and there are great and effective leaders. These great leaders have servant’s hearts, they aren’t concerned […]
February 6, 2014 First, thanks to the many of you who commented on the State of the County report I issued last month. I appreciate the kind notes and words, and it’s good to know you see how we are continuing to improve our County. It reminds me that one of my jobs is to […]