Edgefield County Councill Member honor Team As soon as boxes containing the 2025 Class 2-A state championship rings were opened that Sunday evening (4/26), the dazzlement and wonder began, brought on both by the size, gleam, and brilliance of the rings and the smiles upon the faces of the Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) football […]
Johnston, SC – Drew Towery knows what it takes to build a strong, successful varsity baseball program. He’s seen it happen and he’s lived it, first as a high level prep player and later as an assistant coach. Now he’s taking the next step. As a former all-state player and state champion under Midlands baseball […]
The distinction of Junior Marshal is awarded to the top four students in the junior class based on academic achievement. This honor recognizes their dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence in the classroom. In addition to their academic accomplishments, Junior Marshals play an important role in commencement exercises. They assist with graduation ceremonies, […]
Surrounded by fellow area educators and public service professionals from across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), Edgefield County School District (ECSD) Teacher of the Year and Merriwether Middle School Librarian Kristen Taylor was honored by Masters Tournament representatives during the organization’s annual “Hometown Heroes” reception, hosted by The Hub for Community Innovation on Tuesday, […]
The word “opportunity” took on a completely new meaning for Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton (J-E-T) Middle School eighth-grade student Maddison Young during the school’s annual black history program held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and featuring noted public speaker, comedian, and student motivator Alton Walker. His message to students? Focus on taking advantage of opportunities in life because […]
Greg Anderson announced today that he will not seek re-election for the position of probate judge in the next general election which will be held in November of this year. Anderson has served as probate judge for Edgefield County for the past nine and a half years. He was first appointed to the position by […]
L to R VFW Comrade members, Calvin Felder, John H. Knight, Bennie Culbreath, commander Talbert, Navon Settles and Jimmy L. Bates. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander Dwight Talbert presented awards to Comrades and Auxiliary members for going over and beyond for the 24-25 year. They are the only unit in the county and members […]
Kim. Beth, and Matt in front of the mural On Friday, Feb. 6, two Pizza Hut owners came from Greenwood, Kim Huckaby and Matt Tucker. They are co-owners with two other people. As they began the rebuilding after the fire that destroyed the earlier building in 2024, their thoughts turned to enhancements for the new […]