Fred Engler of Abbeville performing as ECA’s first guest musician and at the group’s first meeting on October 2, 2017. Three or four years ago, a group of around ten guitar players were to meet at a hotdog restaurant in Edgefield. There was a miscommunication and the owner was not there to let us in. I frantically […]
1367 W Martintown Rd. Wed. – Sat.: 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sun. – Tues.: CLOSEDNorth Augusta, SC 29860 Takeout and Curb-side Delivery Available ***Please note – Doughboys’ FB page advises that Google continues to post the restaurant’s former hours. *** Talk about a hiatus! That some sort of break we took!! The Culinary Critics are so […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 23, 2021) — The S.C. Drought Response Committee, meeting via conference call on June 23, removed the incipient drought declaration for Clarendon, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, and WiIliamsburg counties. The Committee upgraded those six counties to “Incipient” drought status at their June 9 meeting, due largely to the very dry spring (March – May) […]
Expansion will create 300 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac), a leading global power and energy technology company serving the residential, commercial and industrial markets, today announced plans to expand operations in Edgefield County and create 300 new jobs. This new commitment adds to the company’s initial announcement this year and will bring Generac’s collective total of […]
June 7, 2021 There has been no shortage of experts or studies over the last year encouraging people to get outside for the good of their health, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research shows that outdoor experiences can improve a person’s mood, physical health and overall sense of wellbeing at any age. But […]
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 5, 2021) – Residents in 39 South Carolina counties who are behind on rent and utility payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply for help through a new federally funded program from SC Housing. Those who qualify for the $272 million SC Stay Plus program may receive up to 12 months of assistance for rent and utility payments dating back to March 2020. Applicants may also qualify […]
Pictured in front, Linda, WIllie B. Thomas, Debra; back row, Kelvin and Vincent. On March 23rd, 2021, the road of Rosa Hill Street was filled with a caravan of vehicles carrying joyful faces and well wishers…all to honor and celebrate Mr. Willie B. Thomas on the amazing milestone of 85 years o age. And what a milestone and […]
(Augusta, GA)– Shepeard Community Blood Center has been experiencing an ongoing and serious need for blood products, and is in urgent need of local blood donors as summer grows near. Shepeard is in need of all blood types, but especially O Positive and O Negative donors. Blood donations typically decrease during the summer, but the […]
Superintendent Molly Spearman More than 35% of eligible residents have received at least one vaccine SALUDA, S.C. – May 26, 2021 – As vaccinations continue to roll out across the nation, Saluda County residents are rolling up their sleeves and taking their shots. According to the Statewide Immunization Online Network, 35.3% of eligible Saluda County […]
Kevin Singletary Edgefield County Planner, Kevin Singletary, announced May 13 that he is resigning from his position with the County to accept a position with the town of Chapin, SC. Reading from a prepared statement to the Planning Commission, Singletary said that he would be taking the position of Zoning Administrator with Chapin. “I […]