School District Enjoys Smooth Openings

School District Enjoys Smooth Openings

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 […]

From Edgefield to the Beaches of Normandy

From Edgefield to the Beaches of Normandy

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 […]

ONE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RECEIVE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS DURING SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT STHS STADIUM

ONE HUNDRED FIFTY ONE STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RECEIVE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS DURING SIXTY-FOURTH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY AT STHS STADIUM

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, […]

Summer Nights at the Museum

Summer Nights at the Museum

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 […]

March for Parks 2025

March for Parks 2025

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, […]

BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES AWARD-WINNING ADMINISTRATOR PATRICK NEWSOME AS PRINCIPAL OF JOHNSTON-EDGEFIELD-TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES AWARD-WINNING ADMINISTRATOR PATRICK NEWSOME AS PRINCIPAL OF JOHNSTON-EDGEFIELD-TRENTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

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 […]

EDGEFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES EXPERIENCED EDUCATIONAL LEADERKRISTIN RISHER AS PRINCIPAL OF STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOLYEAR

EDGEFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION APPROVES EXPERIENCED EDUCATIONAL LEADERKRISTIN RISHER AS PRINCIPAL OF STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOLYEAR

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 […]

Trenton Election April 8 For Mayor and Council

Trenton Election April 8 For Mayor and Council

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. […]