LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

03/20/23Last week was the 10th week of the 2023 legislative session. There are 8 legislative weeksremaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 11, 2023. Here are thehighlights from last week’ Senate action:ANPAC IN MCCORMICK – Last month AnPac, a Chinese Bio-Medical Company, announced that it had agreed to pay $28 million for 500 […]

Black History Art Show

Artists Atkins & Williams Sunday, February 26, in Johnston It will be a show to remember, starting at 3:00 p.m., Sunday afternoon, February 26 at Possibilities. Lorenzo Williams brings paint and color to the canvas as he responds to more recent happenings in the world – many of the pieces both pre- and post-pandemic. Viewers will see both the artist’s […]

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

01/30/23 Last week was the 3rd week of the 2023 legislative session. There are 15 legislative weeksremaining before the General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May 11, 2023. Here are thehighlights from last week:JUDICIAL AND COLLEGE BOARD ELECTIONSThe Senate more time than usual debating S. 374 2023-2024 Bill 374: JMSC Elections , a resolution to set elections […]

THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS COLLECTING BAGS OF LOVE FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS!!

THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS COLLECTING BAGS OF LOVE FOR EDGEFIELD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS!!

THE EDGEFIELD COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WILL DELIVER ALL DONATED GIFT BAGS DURING THE WEEK OF VALENTINE’S DAY! THERE ARE PLENTY OF SENIORS IN OUR COMMUNITY LIVING ALONE AND DEPENDENT ON COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR FOOD, SOCIALIZATION, AND BASIC HUMAN CONTACT.  ECSCC STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS DISTRIBUTE THE “BAGS OF LOVE” COLLECTED FROM GENEROUS COMMUNITY […]

Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications

Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 39th annual event. The Festival will be held May 6, 2023, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World.  Each year, the Town goes all out with the Festival to remind citizens about the peach industry […]

DISPUTE AT THE MET

DISPUTE AT THE MET

A Summary by Leonard Todd January 1, 2023 “Hear Me Now: The Black Potters of Old Edgefield, South Carolina,” the very welcome new show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, contains a disturbing error. I and the nine other men and women whose names appear at the end of this summary are drawing attention to it here in order to keep it from becoming an accepted part of the historicalrecord. ​Each of us listed […]

A Feisty and Faithful Family Hero

A Feisty and Faithful Family Hero

By Dr. Marian Bland If you have never visited The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon in Charleston, it is a “must see”! The docents at this small but wonderful piece of history provide an excellent overview of the building’s uses over the years and share intriguing stories not found in history books. I especially appreciate […]

Retiring Trenton Chief of Police Tanks and Mayor Padgett

Retiring Trenton Chief of Police Tanks and Mayor Padgett

Chief Tanks Retirement Celebrated ​A celebration to mark the retirement of Chief Albert “Deke” Tanks was held Saturday, December 31, 2022, at the Dream Center in Trenton, SC.  Filled with people coming to pay their respects to the retiring chief, the Dream Center was festively dressed with balloons, banners, and tables with different pictures of Tanks […]

Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority Winter Weather

Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority Winter Weather

Edgefield County Water & Sewer Authority is currently operating under normal conditions.  The Authority appreciates our customer’s understanding and cooperation with the recent challenging weather. If you have issues regarding leaks,restoration of service, or any other matter please call (803) 637-3011.  

Winners in the Gingerbread House Competition

Winners in the Gingerbread House Competition

Such a fun time we had at the Tompkins Library last Saturday afternoon! The Edgefield Civic League sponsored a Gingerbread House Competition and the entrants were most creative and so pretty! Winner Olivia O’Gorman had put much thought, time, tedious work, imagination and creativity into her entry – as had the other two winners, Lauren […]