Brooks-Tompkins Home Blacksmith Shop & Pottersville, 7 Buncombe St. Homes The Edgefield Preservation Association (EPA) is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the unique historic properties of Edgefield County, South Carolina, through education, communication, and community involvement. As a part of this mission, the society is hosting “A Tour of Buncombe Street” on Saturday, […]
L to R: Vivian Reece, Doris Jovanelly, Ann Connelly, Dorothy Wofford, Deloach Padgett, J. P. Calliham, Lucille Padgett, and Betty Carey. Members of Edgefield High School’s Class of 1944 celebrated their 75threunion on Tuesday, May 21, at the Triangle Restaurant in Johnston. They enjoyed the time of food, fellowship, discussing currents events and reminiscing about Edgefield […]
A 2.0 earthquake struck McCormick County around 1 a.m. Monday, May 27, according to Edgefield County EMA Director Suzy Spurgeon. The quake is said to have occurred near the Georgia/South Carolina border around the Savannah River. There were no reports of damage. Interestingly, Spurgeon said that an 8.0 earthquake struck South America later that day […]
Kidnapping/Armed Robbery in Johnston The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded to a kidnapping, armed robbery, and burglary at a home on Hardy Place Road in Johnston, May 15. According to the ECSO report, shortly after the homeowner returned home, she heard a knock at her door, but when she looked out of a bedroom window she […]
Celebrate • Honor • Remember As announced by Michael Washington, Director of Veterans Affairs for Edgefield County, there will be a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27, 2019, at the South Carolina Army National Guard Armory, 225 Augusta Rd., Edgefield. Larry Peeples, Colonel (retired), will be the guest speaker. The program, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. […]
Community Office Hours While Congressman Duncan will be in Washington, D.C. next week due to the House of Representatives being in session, his outreach to constituents will continue through staff led community office hours, an initiative he has conducted for several years. These office hours will give constituents an opportunity to seek assistance on […]
Five of the Spring 2019 Piedmont Technical College Presidential Medallion recipients, from left: PTC President Dr. Ray Brooks, Sen. John McCravy, Rep. Mike Gambrell, Mamie Nicholson, Jim Pfeiffer, and Josh Lindsay. Piedmont Technical College (PTC) President Dr. Ray Brooks honored eight college associates and community leaders with the Presidential Medallion, the college’s most prestigious […]
Pictured above is Strom Thurmond’s Maggie Massey receiving her State Championship Medal for 1stplace in the 400 meter hurdles. Take All Region selections for the 400 meter hurdles in 2017 and 2018, mix it with 97% first place finishes in 400 meter hurdles overall, bake for five years and what do you get? South […]
Edgefield County School District Board of Trustees hired Robert Grimm as Strom Thurmond High School’s new principal at its May 14, 2019 board meeting. “I’m excited about his experience and we are fortunate to have him joining our team,” said Dr. O’Gorman, ECSD Superintendent. Grimm’s administrative experience includes five years as North Charleston High School’s […]
Edgefield County Woman Dies in Head-on Collision An Edgefield County woman died in a head-on collision in Saluda County, May 3, 2019. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Delphine Pickens Simpkins, 60, was driving a 2007 Pontiac west on Hwy 378 a little before 3:30 in the afternoon when she crossed the center line […]