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web posted August 31, 2013
COUNTY – Edgefield Daily is closed as we reformat our Headlines and reader comment page Wandering Minds. Edgefield Daily will continue to cover any breaking news as it happens during this period and the work will not interfere with access to our content. We apologize for the interruption and chose a holiday weekend to complete the work.

Man Steals iPad, Agrees to Return, Arrested trying to Sell it
web posted August 30, 2013
MERRIWETHER – A Merriwether woman called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday to report patron taking her iPad out of her office on Tuesday. After the deputy arrived she informed him that she made contact with the suspect and he admitted to taking the iPad and said he would return it the next day. Instead, he was arrested in Richmond County Georgia trying to sell it.
Edgefield Daily

Red Cross Issues Safety Tips for Labor Day Weekend
web posted August 30, 2013
AIKEN – Many people view Labor Day as the end of summer and their last chance to travel, hit the beach and fire up the grill. The American Red Cross offers safety tips to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Edgefield Daily

Strom Thurmond vs Saluda Tickets On Sale
web posted August 30, 2013
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High School's varsity football team will be facing off against Saluda High School in Saluda on Friday, September 6th at 7:30 pm. If you would like to purchase tickets, you can purchase them at the Strom Thurmond High School office.  The cost of admission for the game at Saluda is $7.00 per ticket.  Tickets will be on sale from Friday, August 30th to 2:00 pm on Friday, September 6th.  No tickets will be sold after 2:00 pm on September 6th.

News 6 Picks up Edgefield Daily Report on Horse Abuse
web posted August 30, 2013
Edgefield, SC - "I was in shock because I've never seen anybody actually use a tool or something like that to beat a horse in the ribs with," explains Lindsey Jones. Jones says she watched in horror as a farrier repeatedly beat her horse, Yuma. She says here family was advised by a vet to fit Yuma with shoes for the first time. Under the recommendation of a close friend, a farrier was brought in from Warrenton, Georgia. Jones says when Yuma got frightened, the farrier got violent.
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Daily Booking Report
web posted August 30, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Woman Claims Farrier Beat Horse with Hammer
web posted August 30, 2013
EDGEFIELD – An Edgefield woman went to the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office to file a report of animal cruelty after the farrier became angry and started hitting her horse with a hammer, ripping the horseshoe off of at least one foot and then beat the horse in the face with the halter lead before leaving.
Edgefield Daily

Aiken County Man Wanted in $13,000 Metal Theft
web posted August 29, 2013
COUNTY LINE – The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office was alerted to the theft of $13,000 of aluminum from a county manufacturer by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office this week. The man was questioned when he arrived at a scrap metal facility in Augusta trying to sell ten rolls of sheet aluminum.
Edgefield Daily

Park Row Market Ribeye Steak Special Tonight
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web posted August 29, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Park Row Market will be offering an 8 ounce Ribeye steak, baked potato and salad cooked to order for only $10.99 tonight starting at 5 pm. Click on our banner above for daily specials.

Johnston Development Corporation donates Benches for Downtown Johnston
web posted August 29, 2013
JOHNSTON – The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization that has helped the Town of Johnston grow in many ways for over 20 years, has donated to the Town two benches to accent the downtown area.
Edgefield Daily

Bridge Repair Company Reports Full 500 Gallon "Fuel Cell" Stolen
web posted August 28, 2013
NORTHSIDE – The Scot Bridge Company, currently doing the repairs to the Turkey Creek Bridge on Highway 25 North, reported a 500 gallon fuel cell (storage tank) containing diesel fuel missing when they arrived at work on Monday morning. A second fuel cell was left untouched. The estimated value is said to be $10,000.
Edgefield Daily

Sports: Rebel Stats for Opening Game Released
By Tim Crane
web posted August 28, 2013
SPORTS – After an outstanding performance in the opening week, here are the official football stats. Rebels are off this week but travel to Saluda on September 6th in what is anticipated to be a highly competitive matchup.
Edgefield Daily

Ruby Road Man Reports Burglary to Neighbor's House
web posted August 28, 2013
MERRIWETHER – A neighbor of a man on the 100 block of Ruby Road called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office to report the neighbor's front door being open Monday. He contacted the owner as well, who met with deputies on the scene.
Edgefield Daily

Old Edgefield Grill Hosts Local Farm & Wild Game Wine Dinner On September 5
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web posted August 28, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Old Edgefield Grill is presenting an evening of fun and culinary excitement and all are invited who want to attend. The Dinner will be a 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings on each course. Some of the featured items are quail, duck and lamb. There will be brief discussions on the wine pairings and the chef will speak about the food preparation for each course. Reservations are required.
Edgefield Daily

Religion - Apostle's Creed 14: I Believe In Forgiveness
By Pastor Phillip Howle
web posted August 28, 2013
RELIGION – I mentioned last week the fact that I believe you should obey the law, but I still from time to time speed. I must say that I have been stopped twice in the past few years. Once for speeding, and although I was speeding, the kind officer gave me a warning. (I keep a Bible on the seat next to me, never hurts to remind the officer of the grace of God.)
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield County Recreation Fall Sports Registration Information
web posted August 28, 2013
COUNTY – The Edgefield County’s Youth Football and Cheer-leading program will close signups this Friday, August 30th. This fall we are offering Youth Football and Cheer-leading for ages 6 to12. The Cost to play football or cheer this fall is $60.  Please stop by The Edgefield County Recreation Department to sign up or call at (803) 637-2621 for more details.
Edgefield Daily

DHS manager spends spare time promoting race war against 'whites'
web posted August 28, 2013
NATION – A Department of Homeland Security manager in charge of buying weapons and ammunition for the government is, on the side, running an inflammatory website that throws around gay slurs and advocates the mass murder of "whites" and the "ethnic cleansing" of "Uncle Tom race traitors."
FoxNews

Teen Crashes Car, All Occupants Run from Scene
web posted August 27, 2013
EDGEFIELD – An early morning crash on Brooks Street in Edgefield around 1 am Sunday left Edgefield Police searching for the driver and five injured passengers who all fled the scene after the car they were in crashed into a tree after taking out a mailbox and a portion of a homeowners fence. The driver, 17-year-old Joseph Poole, told police he lost control of the car while showing off for his "friends", a report states.
Edgefield Daily

Thieves Steal Aluminum Carport
web posted August 27, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Metal thieves have been known to steal car parts, scrap metal and just about anything they can get their hands on over the past few years. However, on Saturday morning a couple called to report their entire 24x21 foot aluminum carport was stolen.
Edgefield Daily

North Augusta Teen Arrested after Running from DNR Officer
web posted August 27, 2013
TRENTON – A North Augusta teens has been arrested after refusing to stop when a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Officer attempted to stop the teen on Vann Road around 12:30 am Saturday morning. Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies were called to aid in an effort to stop the teen, who, according to radio traffic, also had a gun.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 27, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Search for Elderly Woman Successful Due to Co-operation and Planning
web posted August 26, 2013
COUNTY LINE – The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office was alerted to a missing 85-year-old elderly woman that had been missing for over an hour and a half late Saturday night. Within minutes a series of planned protocols were followed that ended in the successful recovery of the missing woman. Shortly after the search began, Chief Investigator Randy Doran called for the Bloodhound Team and a SLED helicopter with infrared cameras to aid in the search.
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield County Council Called Meeting to Inspect Possible Locations of Animal Shelter
web posted August 26, 2013
COUNTY – The Edgefield County Council will hold a called meeting at 5 pm Tuesday for members of the County Council and County Officials to inspect various possible locations of the planned Animal Shelter for the county. The "Field Trip" set up by County Council Chairman Dean Campbell includes the following locations.
Edgefield Daily

County Council Chairman kicks off Library Fundraising Project
By Dean Campbell
web posted August 26, 2013
GUEST COLUMN – Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell is kicking off this year’s Chairman’s Community Project to bring more books and supplies to the three Edgefield County libraries. And you can help.
Edgefield Daily

33 Shocking Facts The Media Won't Report on the Failed Obama Presidency
web posted August 26, 2013
NATION – We hear the media constantly proclaiming the "recovery" of the Obama Presidency, however; when you look at the facts, Obama makes Jimmy Carter look like Ronald Reagan. Never in the history of America has one President been so destructive to the economy while claiming to be focused on job creation with the main stream media pushing the false narrative of the President.
Edgefield Daily

Massive Search Underway for Missing Elderly Woman :Update - Found Under House
web posted August 25, 2013 - UPDATED 1:57 am
COUNTY LINE – A massive search is underway for an 85-year-old woman with dementia who walked away from the family's Rock Creek Road home Saturday night. The family searched for the woman and then notified the Sheriff's Office around 11 pm. By 11:30 pm extra deputies were called out with Edgefield, Johnston Police, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and a SLED helicopter called to join the search.
Edgefield Daily

Rebels Celebrate Renovated Stadium with Win Over Bulldogs
By Tim Crane
web posted August 24, 2013
SPORTS – A festive release of red balloons kicked off the opening of Strom Thurmond’s beautifully renovated stadium as the Rebels made their way onto the field and a firework show soon followed. Fireworks of Hammond, Gilchrist, Bates and Hill exploded on Silver Bluff’s defense resulting in 354 of Thurmond's 416 offensive yards bolting the Rebels to a 31-15 victory over visiting Silver Bluff while easing a lot of anxiety about the inexperience factor of the 2013 Strom Thurmond Rebels.
Edgefield Daily

Woman Discovers Bullet Fired Through House
web posted August 24, 2013
TRENTON – A Hammond Drive woman called the Sheriff's Office after discovering someone had fired a bullet through the family home after picking her daughter up from practice Thursday evening. The woman reported she had been home all day and left for a short time and discovered the damage when they returned an hour later.
Edgefield Daily

Sable Lane Home Burglarized, Damaged
web posted August 24, 2013
TRENTON – A caretaker for an unoccupied home on the 50 block of Sable Lane called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning after arriving and finding the home had been burglarized. The man told the responding deputy that he last checked on the property on the evening of Friday, August 16. Over $2,500 of property was stolen as well as copper wiring.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 24, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Driver Blows Through Check Point, Arrested after Crash
web posted August 23, 2013
JOHNSTON – An Aiken man was arrested after refusing to stop for a Safety Checkpoint on Handy Lane and Aiken Avenue in Johnston. He was booked into custody early Thursday morning on charges of reckless driving and driving under suspension second offense and received a warning ticked for failing to use turn signal after running from officers and crashing.
Edgefield Daily

Football Friday Night: Rebels Season Opener vs Silver Bluff Online Streaming
web posted August 23, 2013
JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond Rebels will host Silver Bluff in their season opener, sure to be powerhouse football for four quarters, tonight. Kick off is at 7:30 pm (EST). If you cannot make it to the game or you are outside of the listening area of WKSX 92.7 FM you can listen to the game online here. Edgefield Daily will have Sports Editor Tim Crane's report on the game for Saturday. The link will become active around 6:30 pm for the pre-game show.

No. 1 Paint Exclusively Offered at Crouch Ace Hardware
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web posted August 23, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Clark+Kensington interior paint and primer has been ranked No. 1 for satin and semi-gloss sheens by a leading consumer magazine. Clark+Kinsington earned the highest scores of 65 products evaluated for overall finish, durability, ability to hide and more satin and semi-gloss sheens. Available exclusively at Crouch Ace Hardware on the Edgefield Town Square. Prices start at $25.99.

TIME MAG: Don’t Ignore Race in Christopher Lane’s Murder
web posted August 23, 2013
NATION – Australian Christopher Lane was killed on Monday in Oklahoma by three teens, one of whom has said they were just “bored.” The right is complaining that the media is making nothing of the fact that two of the teens were black whereas Lane was white, as opposed to the massive alarm sounded in cases such as white (or white-ish) George Zimmerman killing black Trayvon Martin. And again the cry was heard that there is more “black-on-black” or “black-on-white” crime than “white-on-black,” and that young black men are in fact more of a problem than people like Zimmerman.
Time

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 23, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Preview: Rebels Open 2013 Season hosting Silver Bluff
By Tim Crane
web posted August 22, 2013
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Rebels kick off their 2013 football campaign in the beautifully renovated stadium against AA powerhouse Silver Bluff this Friday night.  The stadium can only be described as one of the best venues to watch a high school football game in the state of South Carolina.
Edgefield Daily

Gallup: Unemployment Rate Jumps from 7.7% to 8.9% In 30 Days
web posted August 22, 2013
NATION – Outside of the federal government's Bureau of Labor statistics, the Gallup polling organization also tracks the nation's unemployment rate. While the BLS and Gallup findings might not always perfectly align, the trends almost always do and the small statistical differences just haven't been worthy of note. But now Gallup is showing a sizable 30 day jump in the unemployment rate, from 7.7% on July 21 to 8.9% today.
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Rainbow Falls Road Home Burglarized
web posted August 22, 2013
COUNTY LINE – A Graniteville woman who recently evicted a tenant from a home she rents on Rainbow Falls Road arrived at the home on Tuesday to find the front door kicked in and items missing from the home. The force of the kicked in door also broke the door jamb, according to an incident report released Wednesday.
Edgefield Daily

Courtney Road Home Found Ransacked
web posted August 22, 2013
TRENTON – A Trenton family away for a long weekend returned to find a front window broken out of their home and the house ransacked. The family left their home on Friday afternoon and did not return until Monday afternoon.
Edgefield Daily

Park Row Featuring Prime Rib Tonight
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web posted August 21, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Park Row Market will be featuring slow cooked sliced Prime Rib, baked potato and salad for just $15.95 starting at 5 pm until. Beverage not included. Click on our banner above to check our daily lunch specials.

Two Rebels Among Three Area Athletes Join the Nation’s Best High School Football Players on Elite IMG ALL-MADDEN Team
web posted August 22, 2013
SPORTS – Out of only 27 high school football players selected from across the nation as part of the elite IMG ALL-MADDEN Team, three are athletes from the Augusta and Edgefield County area: Jauveer Hammond, corner/quarterback/safety, all-area player and senior at Strom Thurmond High School; Kenyatta Dunbar, linebacker/third-down back, all-area player and senior at Strom Thurmond High School; and Vi'cente Walker, corner/wide receiver and sophomore at Lucy Craft Laney High School.
Edgefield Daily

Counterfeit $20 Bills Turn up in Edgefield, Trenton
web posted August 22, 2013
COUNTY – Reports of counterfeit money turning up are not rare in Edgefield County, however; there seems to be an uptick this summer. This week alone there have been two reports of fake $20 bills with different serial numbers being seized by police.
Edgefield Daily

HSMC 13th Anniversary Celebration and “Bark in the Park” September 14
web posted August 22, 2013
MCCORMICK – The Humane Society of McCormick County will mark its 13 year anniversary with “Bark in the Park“ Saturday September 14th at the MACK Park. The family oriented event will feature a pulled pork dinner, demonstrations, pet related merchandise and fun activities for well behaved dogs and their families.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 22, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Charges including Escape
web posted August 21, 2013
MERRIWETHER – An Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputy on routine patrol spotted a red and silver GMC truck traveling southbound on Highway 26 with no tail lights Monday night and turned around to conduct a traffic stop to advise the driver. Once the driver pulled over, who admitted her drivers license was suspended, it was the passenger that began causing problems by refusing to stay inside the truck and eventually tried to escape after being arrested.
Edgefield Daily

Eighth Annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo this Weekend
By Anne Waits
web posted August 21, 2013
WESTSIDE – Get ready for some fun for the whole family this weekend at the Eighth Annual Sandy Oaks Pro Rodeo to be held at the Lazy J Arena, just 10 miles from Edgefield on Highway 23 West. The only professional sports event held in Edgefield County. Gates will open Friday and Saturday nights at 6 p.m. and performances begin at 8 p.m. In case of rain, the rodeo will extend through Sunday afternoon.
Edgefield Daily

Stevens Creek Rising, More Rain Forecast
web posted August 21, 2013
MERRIWETHER – Stevens Creek crested just below the 29 foot level on the northern section of the waterway near Highway 23 around 2 pm Tuesday. However, downstream at Woodlawn Road and even further down at Dock Drive the water is still rising. To make matters worse, an extended heavy downpour Tuesday afternoon was adding even more water to the waterway.
Edgefield Daily

Old Edgefield Grill Hosts Local Farm & Wild Game Wine Dinner On September 5
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web posted August 21, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Old Edgefield Grill is presenting an evening of fun and culinary excitement and all are invited who want to attend. The Dinner will be a 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings on each course. Some of the featured items are quail, duck and lamb. There will be brief discussions on the wine pairings and the chef will speak about the food preparation for each course. Reservations are required.
Edgefield Daily

Currytowne Station Man reports Gun Theft
web posted August 21, 2013
MERRIWETHER – A Currytowne Boulevard man returning from out of town called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office after arriving home and finding a screen in one of the windows had been removed. At first the homeowner did not notice anything missing until he discovered a very special gun had been removed from his closet.
Edgefield Daily

Religion - Apostle's Creed 13: I Believe In The Catholic Church
By Pastor Phillip Howle
web posted August 21, 2013
RELIGION – Summer is coming to an end. School is back in session and attendance at churches will start picking back up. The next phase of the Apostles’ Creed is another affirmation of belief. “I believe in the Holy Catholic Church: the communion of saints:” I have always believed that actual practice shows what you really believe. I believe that over eating is bad for my health, but I still over indulge from time to time.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 21, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Flood Warning Issued for Stevens Creek Area
web posted August 20, 2013
MERRIWETHER – A flood warning was issued at 2 pm Monday advising that Stevens Creek has reached well beyond flood stage with water levels at 28.3 feet. Flood stage is listed at 19 feet, the National Weather Service said in a release. The water level is expected to rise overnight Monday to 29.8 feet, which forecasters said would flood the Garrett Road Bridge.
Edgefield Daily

Gov. Nikki Haley tours farm, addresses statewide flooding damage
web posted August 20, 2013
COLUMBIA – Governor Nikki Haley toured Pendarvis Farms Monday to survey the damage caused by excessive summer rains and discuss the request for a Secretarial disaster designation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The governor was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Harry L. Ott, Jr,. and South Carolina Farm Bureau representative Larry McKenzie.
Edgefield Daily

Johnston Police Arrest Man that Struck House
web posted August 20, 2013
JOHNSTON – The man that crashed into a parked vehicle and a house on Aiken Avenue Thursday night and then fled the scene on foot has been arrested. Antolin Hernandez, 31, of Johnston, was taken into custody early Friday morning according to a report released on Monday. After causing at least $5,000 damage to the homeowners pickup truck and over $1,800 in damage to the home, Hernandez was arrested on traffic charges and has been released on bond.
Edgefield Daily

Merriwether Man Reports Theft of Radiators from Vehicles Sunday
web posted August 20, 2013
MERRIWETHER – A Wind Road man called the Sheriff's Office Sunday morning after waking to find a person or persons entered his property and began stealing the radiators from some of the vehicles parked in his yard overnight. The thieves were successful in removing two but either could not get the third removed or became spooked and left with what they had.
Edgefield Daily

Driver of Disabled Vehicle Arrested
web posted August 20, 2013
COUNTY LINE – Have you ever just had "one of those days" when nothing seems to go right. Ramon Ricardo Patten, 23, of Pine Tree Road in Trenton, has one late Friday night. An Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputy was parked at Trailside Drive and Highway 25 when a silver Mercury broke down at his location. The deputy walked over to assist the driver and then spotted a pistol under the front driver's seat.
Edgefield Daily

Notice Of A Public Hearing Prior To Final Action By The County Council Of Edgefield County To Enter Into An Ordinance
PUBLIC NOTICE
web posted August 20, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Notice is hereby given by the County Council of Edgefield County (the “County Council”) that a public hearing for the below-referenced Ordinances will be held at the Council Chambers of the County Council, 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield, SC 29824, at 6:00 p.m. on September 3, 2013 in conjunction with a regularly scheduled meeting of the County Council.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 20, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Two Hit & Runs Reported Sunday Evening
web posted August 19, 2013
COUNTY – Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies and State Troopers worked two hit and run collisions  Sunday evening, luckily no one was injured in either incident. The first report came in a little after 7 pm Sunday on Highway 25 near Vann Road. The caller reported she was struck and the pickup truck left the scene heading towards Trenton.
Edgefield Daily

County Council Work Session August 27 to Discuss Animal Shelter Potential Locations
web posted August 19, 2013
EDGEFIELD – On August 27, 2013 at 5:00 PM County Council will hold a work session and field trip to view possible locations for the animal shelter in Edgefield County. County Council will begin at the Council Chambers at 225 Jeter Street and then travel to six different locations to determine the best site for the shelter.
Edgefield Daily

Opinion - 1% Sales Tax: Pass It to Find Out What's in It?
A Column by the Editor
web posted August 19, 2013
The Edgefield County Council will be addressing the possibility of a 1% sales tax for capital improvements in the county at their September 3 meeting. There is no ordinance to place the tax on the agenda at this time. Under discussion will be approving to create the "committee" that will meet to determine how to spend the $900,000 annually the additional tax is expected to collect.
Edgefield Daily

No. 1 Paint Exclusively Offered at Crouch Ace Hardware
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web posted August 19, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Clark+Kensington interior paint and primer has been ranked No. 1 for satin and semi-gloss sheens by a leading consumer magazine. Clark+Kinsington earned the highest scores of 65 products evaluated for overall finish, durability, ability to hide and more satin and semi-gloss sheens. Available exclusively at Crouch Ace Hardware on the Edgefield Town Square. Prices start at $25.99.

Allen Dunn: Former Magistrate and Clerk of Court to be Laid to Rest Today
web posted August 17, 2013
JOHNSTON – Former Edgefield County Magistrate and Clerk of Court died on Wednesday at the age of 83. After being a successful businessman for 40 years, he served Edgefield County residents as Magistrate or Clerk of Court for another 22 years until his retirement in 2004.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 17, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Car Crashes into House - Driver Flees
web posted August 16, 2013
JOHNSTON – Just before 11 pm Thursday night, Edgefield County 911 Dispatchers were notified of a car crashing into a house on Aiken Avenue and the driver exiting the vehicle and running from the scene. At this time there are no reports of anyone in the home being injured.
Edgefield Daily

Witness Arrested for Perjury for Burglary Trial Testimony
web posted August 16, 2013
EDGEFIELD – One of the key defense witnesses in the burglary in the first degree trial of Jimmie Markese Holloway, 24, which ended in a hung jury in April, has been arrested for allegedly giving false testimony during the trial. Testimony that greatly helped the defense. Assistant Solicitor Ervin Maye pounced under cross examination and warned Nakita Canty she was under oath.
Edgefield Daily

Former School Board member Chris Hoffmann kicks off meeting with Budget Process Ethics Violation confrontation
By Anne Waits
web posted August 16, 2013
JOHNSTON – The Edgefield County School Board met Tuesday night for the first time this school year, with a number of items on the agenda. Under public comments, former School Board member Chris Hoffmann kicked off the meeting with a 2013-2014 Budget Process Ethics Violation confrontation addressed to the School Board.
Edgefield Daily

No. 1 Paint Exclusively Offered at Crouch Ace Hardware
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web posted August 16, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Clark+Kensington interior paint and primer has been ranked No. 1 for satin and semi-gloss sheens by a leading consumer magazine. Clark+Kinsington earned the highest scores of 65 products evaluated for overall finish, durability, ability to hide and more satin and semi-gloss sheens. Available exclusively at Crouch Ace Hardware on the Edgefield Town Square. Prices start at $25.99.

Thieves Target Lawn Equipment and Tools
web posted August 16, 2013
COUNTY – A Stephens Road woman called the Sheriff's Office Wednesday afternoon after she took a two hour break in doing yard work and returned to find all of the lawn equipment missing. She gave an estimated value of around $600. On Tuesday a Vann Road man reported returning home to find his garage had been burglarized with over $1,300 in tools missing.
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield County Council Chairman’s August Update
web posted August 16, 2013
COUNTY – Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell has released his latest "Chairman's Update" pitching his "Community Project" and offering more on his support for four year terms for County Council members.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 16, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Accused Murderer Gets 25 Years on Lesser Charge
web posted August 15, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Fredrick Dale Harvey Jr., 27, plead guilty in General Sessions Court Wednesday afternoon in the shooting death of Marshall "Mark" Butler Jr. on August 19 of last year at a popular party spot called Stevie T's. After a brief altercation Butler is said to have hit Harvey and Harvey then drew a pistol and shot Butler twice in the head. Butler collapsed a died before help could arrive.
Edgefield Daily

Child Molester Sentenced to 18 Years
web posted August 15, 2013
EDGEFIELD – An accused child molester admitted his guilt in the molestations of at least two young boys that took place over a year long period. Jyneel Deontai McDuffie, 18, was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree and plead to two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree through a plea agreement. His victims ranged in ages of between 4 to 7 years old and the second between 11 and 14 years old.
Edgefield Daily

Park Row Market Ribeye Steak Special Tonight
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web posted August 15, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Park Row Market will be offering an 8 ounce Ribeye, baked potato and salad cooked to order for only $10.99 tonight starting at 5 pm. Call ahead for advanced seating. Click on our banner above for daily specials.
 
Cagle gets 15 years After Crime Spree
web posted August 15, 2013
EDGEFIELD – A man that terrorized the Merriwether, Sweetwater and Westside communities for over two weeks committing burglaries, stealing cars, and even kidnapping an elderly woman in her own home before being captured, had his day in court Wednesday. Marc Anthony Cagle, 58, plead guilty to burglary in the first degree under a plea agreement that saw a number of other felony charges being dropped in exchange for the guilty plea.
Edgefield Daily

Johnston Town Council Takes on a Variety of Issues
By Anne Waits
web posted August 15, 2013
JOHNSTON – Johnston Town Council spent much of its time Monday night deferring and discussing items, but did manage to take action on several others. During the public comments portion of the meeting, Brinalynn Burt of 115 Bland Avenue expressed concern about the property across the street from hers and the property across the street from her sister's house two houses down from hers.
Edgefield Daily

Religion - Apostle's Creed 12: Holy Spirit
By Pastor Phillip Howle
web posted August 15, 2013
RELIGION – Imagine I told you that I went away for a week to a fantasy sports camp. The camp was hosted by Michael Jordan. Each day I got to spend time with the greatest basketball player who ever laced up shoes. He would take time with me and coach me and instruct me. In addition to the coaching, Michael Jordan was going to impart to me his very spirit, ability, and power into my life. Then I come back to Edgefield with a bumper sticker on my car that says “Trained with Mike.”
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield County Fall Sports Registration Opens this Weekend
web posted August 15, 2013
COUNTY – The Edgefield County’s Youth Football and Cheer-leading program will begin sign ups this Saturday, August 17th. This fall we are offering Youth Football and Cheer leading for ages 6 to12. Football Representatives will be set up at various locations around the County for the next 2 Saturdays (August 17th and August 24th) from 10am to noon taking signups.
Edgefield Daily

Teacher's Aide Arrested for Sex Crime Arrested for Trespassing Near Victim's Home
web posted August 14, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Police were called to a suspicious person around the Kids Korner Daycare on Center Springs Road just after 9 pm Sunday. One of the drivers for the Senior Citizens Center reported the incident. When officers arrived they found a gray Saturn Ion parked behind the building. A check of the tag came back to Gamil Lamont Lopez, 31, who was arrested back in January for sexual battery to a student and was later terminated from the School District.
Edgefield Daily

Saturday Head-on Collision Photos Now Available
web posted August 14, 2013
JOHNSTON – Photos of the horrific head-on collision on Highway 121 have now been made available and shows just how violent the collision was that left four injured, one seriously. The photos, provided by a reader, have been added to our report on Tuesday identifying the felony DUI driver at fault. As of Tuesday morning, the driver has not been booked into custody a records check showed.
Edgefield Daily

Gun Found at Bettis Park
web posted August 14, 2013
BETTIS ACADEMY – Recreation Director Nick Wates called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office to report finding a pistol near the basketball courts Tuesday afternoon. The gun was found near the benches and a report on the find did not mention if it was loaded or not.
Edgefield Daily

Old Edgefield Grill Hosts Local Farm & Wild Game Wine Dinner On September 5
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web posted August 14, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Old Edgefield Grill is presenting an evening of fun and culinary excitement and all are invited who want to attend. The Dinner will be a 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings on each course. Some of the featured items are quail, duck and lamb. There will be brief discussions on the wine pairings and the chef will speak about the food preparation for each course. Reservations are required.
Edgefield Daily

Gun Dealer Reports Theft of Pistol
web posted August 14, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The owner of Edgefield Rod & Gun, located in the back of Crouch Hardware, called Edgefield police after discovering a pistol missing from the gun case. After the owner spoke with employees it is believed the theft took place on Saturday following the clerk stating she dealt with three young black males at the store on Saturday and found two of the three in the back of the store where the gun display case is located and ran them out.
Edgefield Daily

Take Our Poll: Do You Support 4-Year Staggered Terms for County Council Members?
web posted August 14, 2013
web posted August 14, 2013
COUNTY – Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell is supporting a referendum to try to persuade voters to give county council members 4-year staggered terms. Below readers will find the announcement by Chairman Campbell and an Editorial pointing out the rest of the information surrounding such a move, which has been defeated at the ballot box repeatedly.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 14, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Driver Charged with Felony DUI in Head-on Collision Saturday Not in Custody
web posted August 13, 2013
JOHNSTON – More details in the horrific head on collision Saturday evening on Highway 121 that left four people entrapped in the two vehicles have been released. 22-year-old Fernando Santiago-Garcia is being charged with felony DUI with great bodily injury and no South Carolina drivers license by the Highway Patrol. The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office is charging on use of a vehicle without permission. Garcia is also found to be at fault for the collision.
Edgefield Daily

Lee Bright to Announce U.S. Senate Candidacy in Tele-Town Hall with State Activists Today
web posted August 13, 2013
STATE – State Senator Lee Bright, who has a perfect conservative voting record and the rare ability to unite all wings of the conservative movement, will officially begin his U.S. Senate run against Lindsey Graham Tuesday morning in a 10 am EDT tele-conference with Republican leaders, including liberty and Tea Party activists from across South Carolina.
Edgefield Daily

Rebels Gearing Up for Season Opener Next Friday Night
By Tim Crane
web posted August 13, 2013
SPORTS – The Strom Thurmond Rebels will kicked off their 2013 football campaign with a scrimmage at Laurens High Saturday as they prepare for the regular season opener on Friday August 23 versus Silver Bluff in the newly renovated home stadium.  Coming off a controversial loss in the 3A Lowerstate title game a year ago, the Rebels will look to make another deep run again this season.
Edgefield Daily

Conerstone Aids Law Enforcement in Stopping DUI Drivers with Technology
By Anne Waits
web posted August 13, 2013
COUNTY – Law enforcement officers in Edgefield County can breathe a little easier these days while carrying out their official duties, especially when making DUI-related arrests or investigating DUI crashes--thanks to, among other things, the purchase of cameras and equipment and the provision of training opportunities through a statewide grant-funded project to target DUI crashes and underage drinking carried out by Cornerstone Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Edgefield Daily

Big Stevens Creek Baptist Holding Back to School Bash Saturday
web posted August 13, 2013
MERRIWETHER – Big Stevens Creek Baptist Church, located at 1850 Martintown Road in North Augusta, will host it's second annual Back to School Bash this Saturday, August 17, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The church will be giving away school supplies as well as gently used clothes. Free haircuts by licensed hair stylists will also be provided. Let Big Stevens Creek help your children as they get ready to go back to school. If you have any questions you can contact the church office at (803) 278-5217 or visit our website, http://www.bigstevenscreek.com.

ECH Opens Electrical Work for Bids
NOTICE
web posted August 13, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Hospital is accepting bids for the installation of a new electrical panel in the OR located at the Hospital. Bid 8-19-2013
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 13, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Highway 121 Crash Blocks all Traffic Saturday Evening
web posted August 10, 2013   7:39 pm  Updated 10:20 pm
JOHNSTON – Four people were transported to the Trauma Center in Augusta following a two car collision on Highway 121 between Trenton and Johnston Saturday evening just after 7 pm. The four occupants of the two vehicles were trapped inside as Trenton and Johnston Firefighters arrived on the scene along with EMS and Sheriff's Deputies. All traffic on the highway was stopped for nearly two hours as the rescue was underway.
Edgefield Daily

POLL: 71% Oppose Additional Sales Tax
web posted August 12, 2013
COUNTY – According to Edgefield Daily's poll over the last weeks, 71% of respondents adamantly reject the idea of an additional sales tax to fund county "improvement" projects. 15% support the tax without knowing what projects would be funded. 13% say that it would depend on the projects listed at the time of the vote. 1% were "unsure". The tax was up for discussion at the Edgefield County Council meeting last Tuesday night when they agreed to appoint a committee to identify specific projects related to the tax.
Edgefield Daily

Regulators 97 Take USSSA Runner Up Spot
STAFF REPORT
web posted August 12, 2013
SPORTS – It's not often that softball players from Strom Thurmond, Wardlaw Academy, Midland Valley and Silver Bluff play together on one team, but for members of the Regulators 97 team, that's exactly what their roster is made up of.  Participating this past weekend in USSSA's Brain Tumor Research Tournament in Aiken, the team battled through the two day, multiple game event, capturing the Runner Up spot from a field featuring 7 teams from around South Carolina.
Edgefield Daily

Old Edgefield Grill Hosts Local Farm & Wild Game Wine Dinner On September 5
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web posted August 12, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Old Edgefield Grill is presenting an evening of fun and culinary excitement and all are invited who want to attend. The Dinner will be a 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings on each course. Some of the featured items are quail, duck and lamb. There will be brief discussions on the wine pairings and the chef will speak about the food preparation for each course. Reservations are required.
Edgefield Daily

Notice Of A Public Hearing Prior To Final Action By The County Council Of Edgefield County To Enter Into An Ordinance
PUBLIC NOTICE
web posted August 12, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Notice is hereby given by the County Council of Edgefield County (the “County Council”) that a public hearing for the below-referenced Ordinances will be held at the Council Chambers of the County Council, 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield, SC 29824, at 6:00 p.m. on September 3, 2013 in conjunction with a regularly scheduled meeting of the County Council.
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield County Hospital is accepting bids for the re-roofing of the Peach Tree Medical Center, Ridge Spring
NOTICE
web posted August 12, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Hospital is accepting bids for the re-roofing of the Peach Tree Medical Center located at 906 W Main St, Ridge Spring, South Carolina.
Edgefield Daily

No Headline News for Saturday
web posted August 10, 2013
COUNTY – There are no Headline news reports for Saturday. All other Sections, with the exception of Classifieds, have been updated. Breaking news will be placed over the weekend and full reporting will return Monday.

Town of Johnston: Public Hearing Notice
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web posted August 10, 2013
JOHNSTON – The Town of Johnston will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 12, 2013, 6030 PM, at Johnston Municipal Building, 500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC, to consider a zoning reclassification submitted by Christ Central of Saluda, Edgefield County Tax Map Number 179-09-01-006-000, located at 816 Young Street from RS (Residential Single) to MU (Multi-use).
The public is invited to attend.

Burglary Trial Ends with Hung Jury
web posted August 9, 2013
EDGEFIELD – A two day burglary trial of 38-year-old Maurice Anthony Odom ended in a mistrial after the jury could not come to a unanimous verdict in the case. Odom is charged with the burglary of the IGA Food Store in Johnston that took place in October of 2007 when he and an accomplice are accused of throwing cement blocks through one of the plate glass windows and making off with over $2,500 in cigarettes.
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield Home Found Burglarized
web posted August 9, 2013
EDGEFIELD – An Old Stage Road man returned home Wednesday evening to find his back door forced open and several items stolen and called 911. According to an incident report, the man left Wednesday morning and returned around 6 pm. He entered the home and did not call law enforcement until 7 pm.
Edgefield Daily

Man Escapes Injury in Roll-over Crash
web posted August 9, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County 911 Dispatch received a call around 12:45 Thursday of a single car crash with an overturned vehicle and the driver still inside. Edgefield County Sheriff's deputies, EMS, a First Responder and the Edgefield Fire Department converged on the scene minutes later. The first responder on the scene said the dust from the crash was still settling when approaching the scene.
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield County Sheriff's Office Installs New Transmission Tower
web posted August 9, 2013
EDGEFIELD – A new 100-foot transmission tower was installed at the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office and 911 Dispatch Center Thursday morning. The new tower will hold completely new antennas for the various Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement channels broadcast from the 911 Center. The best news is, the new tower and equipment are top notch and were done on the cheap.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 9, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Merriwether Man Discovers Burglary Tuesday Afternoon
web posted August 8, 2013
MERRIWETHER – A Merriwether man returned to his Briggs Haven Circle home around 3:30 Tuesday afternoon to discover it had been burglarized and ransacked. He was asked to wait on responding deputies before entering the home further. The man said he felt something was afoot when he saw a piece of black duct tap on the back door window when he arrived home after being gone since 6:30 that morning.
Edgefield Daily

SCE&G Warns Customers of Potential Scams
web posted August 8, 2013
COUNTY – South Carolina Electric & Gas is urging business and residential customers to be aware of scam artists posing as SCE&G employees. A scam that the Better Business Bureau says is affecting utility customers throughout the United States and Canada has also impacted SCE&G customers. Numerous customers have reported instances of individuals portraying themselves as SCE&G employees over the phone and warning them that they’re late on their utility bill.
Edgefield Daily

Aiken Electric Cooperative awards three scholarships
web posted August 8, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Aiken Electric Cooperative recently awarded three college scholarships to local graduating seniors.  One $1,000 Trustee scholarship was awarded to Ciara Wertz and two Touchstone Energy® scholarships were awarded to Miller Thompson and Sheldon Poole. 
Edgefield Daily

"Churches Changing Communities" Doing God's Work
By: Anne Waits
web posted August 8, 2013
GUEST COLUMN – Acts 1:8: "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost shall come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth." During the week of July 15-19, volunteers (114 in all) from churches within the Edgefield Baptist Association took to the communities in and around Edgefield to do just that--to be witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Edgefield Daily

Public Charter School Ratings Indicate Growth, Room for Improvement
web posted August 8, 2013
COLUMBIA – As South Carolina continues to rank near the bottom of states in terms of overall student achievement, there is increased interest in charter schools, which operate with reduced regulation and greater freedom to try innovative ideas. In exchange for that freedom, charter schools face greater accountability and must demonstrate student success in order to remain open.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 8, 2013
Edgefield Daily

Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop Opening Soon in Edgefield
web posted August 7, 2013
EDGEFIELD – It's official, the Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop is coming to Edgefield with an expected opening in mid September. The old fashion one-on-one customer service butcher shop is the brainchild of Robert Brazell and Eric Hutto. "We want to bring back the personal contact between the customer and the retailer," Mr. Brazell said. "You can't get that anywhere else. You walk into a grocery store and pick through pre-cut meat and settle on what's in the meat case." That will be a thing of the past when the butcher shop opens.
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield Town Council Addresses Requests for Upcoming Events
By Anne Waits
web posted August 7, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Town Council addressed a number of items on the agenda Monday night including three requests from community agencies. Following the invocation and call to order, Council voted to adopt the minutes of July 1, 2013 and the financial report for July 2013.
Edgefield Daily

Possibilities Furniture and More is moving: Liquidation Sale Underway
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web posted August 7, 2013
JOHNSTON – Possibilities Furniture and More is moving and we are liquidating our inventory! Prices have been slashed as much as 75%.! We do not want to move it! The doors at 612 Calhoun Street will close on August 26th and Possibilities Furniture and More will re-open  Labor Day at it's new location; 520 Calhoun Street.! We appreciate this community for its unwavering support! You can call us at 803.275.3803, email us at possibilities100@yahoo.com, like us on Facebook and check us out at possibilities100.org.

Religion - Apostle's Creed 11: Judge Of The Quick and The Dead
By Pastor Phillip Howle
web posted August 7, 2013
RELIGION – The Boy Scout Motto is “Be Prepared.” I myself had a short life in Boy Scouts, as I was anything but prepared. I had moved through the ranks of Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, Weblos, and moved up to Boy Scouts. Sadly, there was going to be no Eagle Scout Badge in my future. My first experience in the Boy Scouts was a survival weekend. 
Edgefield Daily

Edgefield County Theater will close out season with The Hallelujah Girls
web posted August 7, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Theater will close out their 2012-2013 season with the hilarious comedy, The Hallelujah Girls August 16-18 and August 23-25. Written by Jones, Hope, Wooten--the same writers who gave  us The Dixie Swim Club, Christmas Belles and Dearly Departed, this show is sure to put a smile on your face and make you laugh!!
Edgefield Daily

Town of Johnston: Public Hearing Notice
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web posted August 7, 2013
JOHNSTON – The Town of Johnston will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 12, 2013, 6030 PM, at Johnston Municipal Building, 500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC, to consider a zoning reclassification submitted by Christ Central of Saluda, Edgefield County Tax Map Number 179-09-01-006-000, located at 816 Young Street from RS (Residential Single) to MU (Multi-use).
The public is invited to attend.

Man Flown to Trauma Center after Being Ejected in Crash
web posted August 6, 2013
JOHNSTON – A single car crash on Bland Baptist Road ended with the driver being ejected and his passenger suffering numerous injuries after the driver lost control of the Chevy Trailblazer as he turned onto Bland Baptist Road off of Highway 23. The SUV flipped at least twice ejecting the driver while the female passenger remained inside the vehicle. When First Responders arrived on the scene the man was found unconscious and non-responsive about 10 yards from the overturned vehicle.
Edgefield Daily

Corrected Edgefield County Schools Report Cards
web posted August 5, 2013  Updated August 6, 2013
COUNTY – The State has released the Report Cards for local schools and the School District. Edgefield Daily has listed the School District report along with the individual schools. The links previous provided were for 2012 results. The information has been corrected to show the 2013 information.
Edgefield Daily

Three Arrested Allegedly Trying to Smuggle Drugs into Edgefield Prison
web posted August 6, 2013
EDGEFIELD – The Federal Correction Institution in Edgefield notified Edgefield Police that they were in possession of three people from Florida that were found to be in possession of balloons filled with marijuana when they came to visit an inmate Friday afternoon. During a search guards found 38 small balloons wrapped with black tape with a total of 53.6 grams (nearly 2 ounces) of marijuana inside.
Edgefield Daily

Three Injured in Single Car Crash
web posted August 6, 2013
EDGEFIELD – Three people were injured in a single car crash on Highway 25 north around 2 pm Monday with an Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputy witnessing the crash. According to information provided at the scene, the driver of a Nissan Versa was traveling northbound and as he rounded a curve the just drove straight off the roadway crossing the southbound lane, going down a deep embankment, flipped at least twice, struck a tree and then came to rest upside down.
Edgefield Daily

Hit and Run Driver Runs after Traffic Stop
web posted August 6, 2013
MERRIWETHER – The driver involved in a hit and run collision with a Dixie LP truck on Key Road fled the scene and was spotted a short time later near the intersection of Martintown Road and Briggs Road. When the Sheriff's Deputy attempted a traffic stop the driver stopped and fled on foot, resulting in a foot chase. The passenger remained in the vehicle during the foot chase.
Edgefield Daily

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 6, 2013
Edgefield Daily

David Buckman receives full scholarship to attend USC Grad School
web posted August 5, 2013
JOHNSTON – David G. Buckman, of Johnston, SC, a 2003 graduate of Strom Thurmond High School and graduate student in the Educational Leadership Ph.D. program at the University of South Carolina, was selected as a South Carolina Scholar for the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) Fellowship Award.  Prior to achieving this award, Buckman received a Bachelor's of Science in Physical Education, a Master's in Educational Leadership, and an Education Specialist's degree all from the University of South Carolina-Columbia.
Edgefield Daily

Graniteville Church of God hosts first annual golf tournament at Midland Valley Country Club
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web posted August 5, 2013
GRANITEVILLE – Graniteville Church of God will hosts its first annual golf tournament at Midland Valley Country Club on Saturday August 17th.  Registration is $260 per team or $65 per player.  Format is Captain’s Choice with a shotgun start at 9am.  Food and prizes will be provided, including prizes for long drive and closest to the pin.  Proceeds will be used to support The Outreach Ministries, whose mission is helping the disadvantage and elderly. If you are interested in participating please contact Brandon Key at 803-634-2970.  Registration deadline is Friday August 9th.  

Lost Dog: Trenton Area
web posted August 5, 2013
TRENTON – Lost dog, last seen near Briarwood Road, Trenton Area on July 21st Yellow small Labrador. Family pet. Please call 803-804-5009 if you may have seen him. He was wearing a red collar.

No Headline News for Saturday
web posted August 3, 2013
COUNTY – With a very slow news day, there are no Headline News report for Saturday. Other sections and reader comments in the Wandering Minds have been updated. The Daily Crime Blotter has been updated to include arrests through Friday noon. Any breaking news will be placed over the weekend.

Daily Booking Report
web posted August 3, 2013
Edgefield Daily

SC Dept of Corrections Officer Arrested
web posted August 2, 2013
EDGEFIELD – A South Carolina Department of Corrections officer has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes including sexual misconduct with an inmate. Monica Dupree Blacks, 42, of Johnston, w