Alcohol is the most widely misused substance among South Carolina’s youth. Alcohol use is a major cause of loss of life for people under 21, and alcohol-related car crashes are the leading cause of those deaths. Statistics show that 7.5% of students have driven after drinking in the past month. The months of April and May are typically viewed as […]
Like many other activities this spring, the Lady Rebels Soccer season was cut short after just 4 games and a 2-2 record. While disappointing for all the players, it was especially so for the 4 seniors on the team who had worked for 4 years to lead this team in their finale season. The team is pictured […]
Friends, This COVID-19 resources page is meant to help you and your loved ones navigate these unprecedented times. I have been sending out email and social media updates regularly and as things occur, but I thought having many of these resources in one place would be helpful. Did you miss my previous updates with details on programs […]
Dominion Energy South Carolina crews worked through the night to restore power to Johnston and other communities after an equipment issue interrupted service for approximately 4,000 customers. Restoration times were also impacted by issues along a portion of the circuit where truck access was not possible. Submitted by Matt Long
Dear Edgefield County Residents, As the County Emergency Management Director and a person who lives in the County with her family (one of which is extremely high risk), I wanted to share the information below about Covid-19 here in Edgefield County and ask for your help in keeping the Covid-19 numbers low. This week, we […]
Two incidents involving gun shots being fired, one at the Slide Hill Apartments in Johnston and the other on Hill Crest Drive in Johnston, occurred late Tuesday night, Apr. 21. Law enforcement was first notified of gun shots being fired at the Slide Hill Apartments around 10:45 p.m. Then a short time later, a call was received […]
Edgefield County saw its biggest jump in confirmed COVID-19 cases in a single day, Tuesday, Apr. 21, based on information released by The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) which showed 5 new cases of the virus have been identified in the county. This brings the county’s cumulative total number of cases of COVID to […]
The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to residence on Randall Road a little before 1:00 in the morning, Tuesday, Apr. 21, for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, a white male was found to have been shot in the abdomen. He was still alive at the scene and was able to speak with law enforcement. He was transported […]
By: Tiffani Ireland (*see explanation below as to why total number remains unchanged) The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported Wednesday, Apr. 15, that Edgefield County has another confirmed case of COVID-19. That reporting came just a day after DHEC announced that the Edgefield had “lost” a case of the virus. […]
A New “Hanging Out” at Aperitif time, on the 5e etage (6 th floor), at which time the Normans stop and applaud the health professionals. By Dr. Elizabeth Joiner, retired French professor at University of S.C. in Columbia, who lives in Paris with her husband Dr. Buford Norman, also retired USC French professor. Visitors to […]