Fire on Columbia Road

Fire on Columbia Road

The fire siren sounded in Edgefield Wednesday morning in response to a fire on Columbia Road. The Edgefield Fire Department raced to the scene, a burning recreational vehicle parked beside a home next to the old Regions Bank building at the intersection of Main Street and Columbia Road. The fire was brought under control and […]

Early Morning Accident on Hwy 121 – UPDATED

Early Morning Accident on Hwy 121 – UPDATED

As we were delivering papers early Wednesday morning, we came upon AirMed landing at Billy’s in Trenton. They had been called in to medivac the victim of a single car accident on Highway 121 between Trenton and Johnston. At the scene of the accident, Edgefield County Sheriff’s Deputies were hesitant to provide details, other than, […]

‘Elevating Edgefield County’ Summit to be Held on September 20, 2013

‘Elevating Edgefield County’ Summit to be Held on September 20, 2013

Edgefield County will be holding a summit, “Elevating Edgefield County”, on September 20, 2013 at Piedmont Technical College in Edgefield from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. to address how to improve Edgefield County, with a focus on economic development. Economic development is a key focus in Edgefield County’s Strategic Plan as it impacts all areas […]

World Film Premier of “Discovering Dave – Spirit Captured in Clay”

World Film Premier of “Discovering Dave – Spirit Captured in Clay”

 – Presented by the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program –  Scrapbook Video Productions and the Savannah River Archaeological Research Program are proud to announce the release of the historical documentary film, Discovering Dave – Spirit Captured in Clay. The public is invited to attend a free world premier screening at 7 p.m. on September 10th, […]

An Interview with Wesley Spires

An Interview with Wesley Spires

Wesley Spires, Edgefield County native, survived a frightening and damaging assault in Augusta on Riverwalk in May 4, 2013. Ashley Solesbee was his date and she was injured also.  Their story has been told in the media over the CSRA; however, this is the first time that this newspaper has attempted a sit-down, face to […]

Emergency Management Offering CERT Program

Emergency Management Offering CERT Program

 – By Tiffani Ireland – In response to a need to have qualified volunteer emergency response personnel, the Edgefield County Emergency Management Agency is offering training through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. This program will train volunteers in nine disciplines of emergency response to better equip them in the wake of a disaster. […]

Miller Thompson on Politics

Miller Thompson on Politics

“To Get People to Think” A new column is coming next week to both our print edition and our Web site: Miller Thompson, native of the Westside of Edgefield County and a freshman at Clemson University, will provide our readership with information, ideas and opinion concerning the world of policy. When asked what he has […]

Edgefield’s Heritage Jubilee Coming September 28

Edgefield’s Heritage Jubilee Coming September 28

It’s only three and a half  weeks until Edgefield’s  12th annual Heritage Jubilee which will be held downtown on September 28. Some of the events are tours at the Discovery Center by Whitney Ellis at 11, 1 and 3, free tours at the National Wild Turkey Federation and shuttle rides; and a performance by Miles […]

“Southern Studies” Soon to Fill Square

“Southern Studies” Soon to Fill Square

The Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society and Old Edgefield District African American Genealogical Society are hosting a “Southern Studies Showcase” in Edgefield on September 20 and 21, 2013.  Genealogical and historical societies from all over South Carolina and parts of Georgia are being invited to participate in this two-day event.  Last year the Showcase brought […]