By Sarah Barnhill Sarah Rives Barnhill is the oldest grandchild of T.B. Greneker, Sr., and Gladys Rives Greneker, who lived at “Cherry Hill” on Wigfall St. for many years. Judge Greneker was a well-known figure in South Carolina legal and political circles, having served as a state senator and judge for the 13th Circuit. Sarah […]
A forty-three year old woman and a forty-nine year old man, both residents of a home on Brim Oak Drive in the North Augusta area of Edgefield County, were found dead in their home Feb. 12 as a result of what has been ruled a double suicide. According to an Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office report […]
Early Photo of Edgefield Bank This photo reminds us that Wells Fargo is leaving this month. It was on Patsy Smith’s desk – Patsy having served a chain of banks, resulting in Wells Fargo, for over 50 years. She said of this photo – ask if anyone knows the people in the photo, as well as […]
Will Williams, President/CEO of the Economic Development Partnership presented to Edgefield County Council the Annual Update on the State of the County’s Economic Development at Council’s most recent monthly meeting, Feb. 5. Williams began his presentation by giving a highlight of economic development within the county over the recent past. As part of that highlight, […]
For those who are interested in the history of the camellia, local lore about those who were aficionados, and more – “hot off the press,” this publication called “Nothing Could be Finer” is a publication by the Camellia Club, authors and editors Karyn S. Bland and Henrietta Humphreys. It will be presented at the Camellia […]
By Rachel Sanders, Advertiser intern, Clemson Univ. senior Bailey grew up in the business world, but also learned firsthand about business from Mrs. Trudi Belcher in the Life Skills class offered at FWA. In this class, Bailey “got a taste of what a real business class was like.” Originally, Bailey had planned on going […]
Dr. Nathan Herz Dr. Nathan (“Ben”) Herz has joined Presbyterian College as an associate professor of occupational therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program director. Herz brings more than 30 years of experience in occupational therapy education and practice. “I am excited about coming to PC and looking forward to getting started on the […]
With the Camellia Tea — scheduled for February 14, 2019 (yes! The day of LOVE), with a new time schedule of 2:30-5:00 p.m. – will come a publication written and edited by Karyn Sealy Bland and Henrietta Humphreys. It is called a “booklet” by its authors and will be available for sale at the tea. […]
After completing an extensive search, theEdgefield County Board of School Trustees is pleased to announce that 3 finalists have been selected for further consideration to be the next Superintendent of Schools. The finalists were selected from a field of 11 applicants. The board thoroughly reviewed the applications followed by conducting initial interviews with several candidates. […]
Wardlaw Academy DAR Essay contest winners were: 6thgrade – Aiden Rodgers, 7thgrade – Addison Faust, 8thgrade – Kahlen Goldman, 9thgrade – Jon Donwen This is the 14thyear in a row that Wardalw Academy has had at least one winner, and the 3rdyear in a row that we swept all four grade levels. Now the winners […]