Merriwether Elem. assistant principal Colby Strickland (L) and principal Sara-Beth Brown greet a student at the back to school festival Higher Enrollment for 2025-26 School Year Courtesy of ECSD Public Information The first day of the 2025-26 school year in the Edgefield County School District (ECSD) opened on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, to plenty of […]
In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Fourth of July weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the state. The July Fourth weekend is one of the busiest boating times of the year for South Carolina […]
JL Doolittle standing in front of his home in Edgefield Story by J. W. “Pete” Peterson, American Legion Post 30 As the sun rose over Edgefield County on the morning of June 6, 1944, residents awoke to the familiar warmth of a South Carolina summer, unaware that a local son was among the first wave […]
Faith Johnson receives diploma from Supt. O’Gorman Johnston, SC – The speeches at Strom Thurmond High School Stadium have been delivered, the tassels turned, and caps tossed as the 151 members of the Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) graduating Class of 2025 reached a huge milestone in their lives in transitioning on Friday, May 30, […]
THIS Friday, May 16 from 5 – 9 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy after-hours Friday night fun at the museum on select Friday nights throughout the summer! This Friday, May 16th, includes:The opportunity to see the new blockbuster exhibition, Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume. PLUS, see a film screening of Cinderella (2015) starring Lily […]
Bettis Academy Heritage TeamThis group sponsors the March for Parks each year to raise money for the restoration andupkeep of the historic buildings at the Academy.Seated in front: Minne Nickerson; First row: Karen Lewis, Lunette Patten, Patricia Knight, Shirley Tillman; Back Row, Left to right: Alva Lewis, Alphonzo Peterson Lorenzo Williams, Johnella Bing, Diedre Tanks, […]
Patrick Newsome Johnston, SC – From the earliest moments of his career in education, Patrick Newsome knew he had a passion for teaching middle school students and helping them navigate the myriad challenges they face. He spent nine years as a middle school math teacher, including being named as a district-level teacher of the year, before […]
Johnston, SC – Kristin Risher began her career in education as a music teacher and marching band director who strived to equip her students with the knowledge and skills to perform with precision and excellence. Nearly two decades later, she continues to hit those same notes, only now with students, teachers, and parents as a […]
Current Mayor, Billy Padgett, will not run again for mayor. Mayor Padgett was sworn in on Town Council in July,1996. He was sworn in as Mayor on April 2013. Phil Musgrave and Shannon Philpott are running for Mayor. Zeb Ryan and Keith Sexton are running for Town Council. The election will be held April 8. […]