The burial society has been an important part of the Black community for a long time. According to one leader who is of age to look back, “It was a force in the community, early on, a way for people to bury their family members when times were really hard.” This same person noted that […]
It is time for the Christmas Open House – the official kickoff of Heritage Holidays in Historic Edgefield, SC. The Christmas Open House will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 10am-8pm. Join the downtown merchants and restaurants for a magical day as they unveil their newest products and show off their beautiful decorations while you […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Today, the Board of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) offered changes to their regulations for public comment. Proposed Regulation “61-107.4 Solid Waste Management” allows businesses to compost and reduce landfill waste statewide by 30%; reduces regulation for small businesses; invites in new composting industry to manage food […]
The third annual National Rural Health Day will be held this year on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Events recognizing this important day that “Celebrate the Power of Rural” will take place in our state and in every state throughout the nation on that day. National Rural Health Day was created as a way to showcase […]
Maria Roserio Bryant, a 54 year old Edgefield woman, was reported missing by a relative Sunday morning, Nov. 3. The Hispanic woman, who was last seen at a neighbor’s house on Parker Road, was found late Monday afternoon, and returned home to her family. According to a spokesperson with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, Mrs. […]
According to Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston, vandals threw rocks from the railroad side of Satcher Ford in Johnston late last week causing a yet undetermined amount of damage to several vehicles on the business’ car lot. Chief Aston said the investigation into this crime is still in its early stages, and there remains a […]
In honor of Veterans Day, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests will offer a fee free weekend Saturday through Monday, Nov. 9-11, 2013, waiving fees charged at day-use fee sites on all four districts, and overnight camping fees at campgrounds on the Enoree and Long Cane ranger districts. “It’s our privilege to honor the […]
Maria Rosserio Bryant, 54, of Edgefield, was reported missing Sunday by a relative. According to reports, the Hispanic woman was last seen at neighbor’s house on Parker Road around 10:00 a.m., however, she was not missed until later that day. Mrs. Bryant, who does not drive and does not know a lot of people in […]
Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. We will return to Standard Time as Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM Sunday, November 3, 2013.
The United Way of Edgefield County awarded a $500 check to Douglas Elementary School, which won this year’s United Way School Challenge. The $500 award can be used by the school to benefit students in any way the school deems appropriate. The United Way of Edgefield County provides this grant as an incentive to local […]