Thousands of people enjoyed last year’s Peach Blossom Festival. Sponsored by the Johnston, S.C., Development Corporation Growing and Promoting the Johnston Area For Immediate Release Contact: Dean Campbell, Festival Publicity Chairman, (803) 275-3635 Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses […]
Possible Bear Sighting in Trenton The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible bear sighting on Woodyard Road in Trenton, Monday, Jan. 14; two possible bears to be exact. According to an ECSO report, an Aiken County man told law enforcement that he was walking down the 600 block Woodyard Road when he […]
Edgefield County School District joins school districts throughout the state and nation to celebrate School Board Recognition Month in January. More than 600 locally-elected and appointed school board members throughout the state will be recognized by schools and communities for their service and dedication to public education. The theme “Local Voice, People’s Choice” highlights the […]
Morgan Reel Over the next few months, this column will spotlight various young adults from Edgefield County. This new series was inspired by my grandmother, Elaine Williams. Through this column, I hope to highlight the lives and accomplishments of young adults in the county in order to share their experiences with the Edgefield community. […]
“In October of 2017, when the Edgefield County Acoustics (ECA) group had their first meeting, I did not know so many musicians were in the County,” stated Arthur Northrop, whose idea it was, initially, to form such a group. From this nucleus, he says, has developed many groups that continue, after their meetings once […]
Trenton Mayor Padgett stands with the flag box Jonathan Kemp made for Trenton, similar to the one that his twin brother Bradley made for the front yard of the American Legion Hut ion Edgefield. The Trenton box is being housed in the fire department. If you have a torn or ragged US flag, place in […]
Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class With this being the month of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday and his holiday, scholars at Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy in Trenton, South Carolina are honoring the civil rights activist’s dream. Like most elementary classes during this time, Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten class is learning about the importance of having a […]
Edgefield County Administrator Tommy Paradise presented to Edgefield County Council at their January 8 meeting an update to the Vision Plan 2023. Under four main headings, Economic Development, Enhance Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire, and Medical Services (Public Safety), Strengthen and Improve Recreation Program, and Upgrade and Expand County Infrastructure, Paradise noted goals and within those […]