Jane Jenkins Herlong is launching a new book, today! Her book is Bury Me With My Pearls whose title reaches back to her mother, according to Jane. She first heard that expression from her mother many years ago. This new book is billed as “a real-life, roller-coaster ride of laughter, tears, and stomach-churning truths written […]
– By Robert Loar – The afternoon shadows were lengthening in Edgefield town square as 50 U.S. veterans of all services stood silently in formation, for many it was filled with memories or past formations when they were active duty. Many were in their youth again if only in their thoughts. Chests were swelled with […]
John Herndon, the accused murderer of Mark Meadows, was found not guilty Friday, Nov. 8, after a week long trial at the Edgefield County Court House. Herndon had pled not guilty to the 2012 murder of Meadows citing self defense. Meadows died from stab wounds to the throat, stomach, and lower chest after an evening […]
The Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce hosted an Oyster Roast/Low Country Boil/BBQ event on Saturday, November 9th, 2013, in downtown Johnston, S.C. This event was a fundraiser for the Chamber in support of the programs provided by the Chamber. Photos by Robert Norris Click on a thumbnail image below to enlarge and begin scrolling through […]
Break In at Warehouse on Augusta Rd. Near Turkey Federation According to a report field with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, sometime between Friday, Nov. 1, and Monday, Nov. 4, Warehouse #4 on Augusta Rd. across from the National Wild Turkey Federation was broken into. The report states that by unscrewing a side panel to […]
Edgefield County corn in a mason jar at last. Edgefield is now the home of a licensed micro-distillery, Carolina Moon, located at 116 Courthouse Square. Distillers David Long and Cal Bowie of Edgefield have the mash barrels bubbling, as the yeast converts Edgefield County corn into alcohol. Soon the 70 gallon still in the back […]
Friday morning at 9:30, at Town Hall, the Edgefield Community Development Association served early morning traditional treats to a host of retail and service organizations in preparation for the big Christmas events to come. The Town of Edgefield is planning to host a number of attractions between November 14 and December 21 promising a memorable […]
Due to significant projected budget reductions in fiscal year 2014, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District will reduce park operations and visitor services at lakes Hartwell and J. Strom Thurmond during the 2014 recreation season. We will close one campground and five day use areas on Hartwell Lake, and four campgrounds on Thurmond […]
Charged With Manslaughter An Aiken County woman was taken into custody Wednesday, Nov. 6, for her connection in the fatal shooting of 31 year old Christopher Rowley of Sudlow Lake Road. According to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton, Rowley was pronounced dead around 3:00 Wed. afternoon shortly after his arrival at Georgia Regents University Hospital’s […]
Chef Belinda (Belinda Smith-Sullivan) between Aiken, S.C. and Augusta, Ga., is opening up new markets for her gourmet spice blends among the finest possible company – the kind of folks you’d like to move in next door to. After an ‘apprenticeship,’ manning a table outside the store, Chef Belinda made it to the shelves of […]