CLEMSON, S.C. – The documentary “The Education of Harvey Gantt,” chronicling the journey of the South Carolinian to become Clemson University’s first African-American student, will be broadcast nationwide in February, Black History Month. South Carolina ETV, an affiliate of the national Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), will broadcast its documentary beginning Feb. 4, on stations in more than 72 percent of U.S. television markets. American Public Television is distributing the documentary nationally to markets […]
Wesley Spires and Ashley Solesbee to Wed – By Tiffani Ireland – For Wesley Spires and Ashley Solesbee, May 3 will forever be a date etched into their minds. It was on this date last year that the two were viciously attacked while on a date at the River Walk in Augusta, Ga. The attack, […]
This Program Involves Care of High Utilizers & Uninsured South Carolina’s Proviso 33.34 (A(1),C,D) Healthy Outcomes Plan (HOP) supports participating hospitals proposing service delivery models to coordinate care for chronically ill, uninsured, high utilizers of emergency department (ED) services. Meeting with Hospital CEO Brandon Clary were: Tony Keck, South Carolina Medicaid Director, Thornton Kirby, President […]
“Everything I need is here.” She has a flag on her car; she says it is to help her find it when she is in town. This may be because she is short, but her height is no measure of a vigorous spirit found in her energies and enjoyment of life. And she takes care […]
– By Tiffani Ireland – The annual Edgefield County Intergovernmental Meeting was held Thursday night, Jan. 30, at the Senior Citizen Center. The catered event was a chance for local governmental officials to meet as one to share updates and ideas from their different agencies. Speakers for the evening included Sen. Shane Massey, County Council […]
A three month old female infant was discovered dead Thursday night at a home on Ridge Road, North Augusta (Edgefield County). According to a report filed with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, one of the agencies that responded to the scene, the mother of the infant stated the child had been alert, happy, and playing […]
Soldier’s Belongings Stolen While She Was Deployed A Johnston woman serving in the military thought she had secured her belongings by placing them in a storage unit while she was deployed. However, when she returned to the storage unit Tuesday, Jan. 21, she found the unit completely empty. According to a report filed by the […]
Here are a few pictures we captured around Edgefield on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Send us your best snow day pictures and we will pick some to add here and publish in next week’s print edition. Please include your name so we can give your pictures proper credit.
Tuesday, 1/28/14-Schools will release 2 hours early. Wednesday, 1/29/14-All schools & programs cancelled. THURSDAY-Jan.30th-CANCELLED-All Schools and Programs. Check the School District website for updates.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The S.C. Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with other state and local agencies, is preparing for winter weather and urging motorists to stay off the roadways as much as possible during inclement weather. Early weather predictions are for the heaviest impact to be in the Midlands and the coastal areas […]
