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December 2008 Archive
Top
Stories of 2008
web
posted December 31, 2008
WEBNEWS – With 2009 just hours away
EdgefieldDaily.com is taking a look back at the year 2008 and the top
stories of the year.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Governor:
No Agency is Exempt from Transparency, Accountability
web
posted December 31, 2008
COLUMBIA – Saying that no agency should be
exempt from transparency and accountability to the taxpayers, Governor
Mark Sanford today again called on the state Employment Security
Commission (ESC) to accept terms for a state audit and better data
sharing with the state Department of Commerce.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Squirrel
Makeover
By
Pastor Stacy Williams
web
posted December 31, 2008
Editor's note: Pastor
Williams' Columns will be archived under the Featured
Columns.
A new column will be availbe each Wednesday.
COLUMNIST
– A friend of mine told me about the time he was trying to get rid of
the abundance of squirrels in his yard. He was trying to humanely trap
them and release them far away, but was convinced that the same
squirrels were returning to his yard. Since nobody believed him, he
decided to paint the squirrels to see if they were the same ones. You
guessed it. They were!
EdgefieldDaily.com
2008
- Deadliest year on Edgefield County roads
web
posted December 31, 2008
COUNTY – Edgefield County had the
deadliest year ever for traffic fatalities in 2008 with a total of
seven deaths reported on county roads. The number was reduced due to
one fatality being ruled a heart attack prior to a crash therefore the
crash was secondary to the death of the driver. The total number of
deaths, including traffic fatalities, accidental deaths, and murder
topped out at eleven for the year.
EdgefieldDaily.com
BBB Provides Top Five Ways to Donate to Charities When Budgets Are Tight
web
posted December 31, 2008
PSA – While many segments of the U.S.
economy have been hard hit, none will feel the pain more than charities
this holiday season. Charities across the country are certainly bracing
for what is expected to be a very tight giving season. As more
potential donors are focusing hard on keeping food on the table and a
roof overhead, charitable giving is often the first thing cut from a
family budget. For individuals on a budget looking for creative ways to
contribute to charities, BBB’s Wise Giving Alliance is offering advice
on keeping the spirit of giving alive this holiday season.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Off
The Wall: "Third-hand Smoke" bad for kids
web
posted December 31, 2008
In the January issue of Pediatrics,
researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) and colleagues
across the country describe how tobacco smoke contamination lingers
even after a cigarette is extinguished – a phenomenon they define as
"third-hand" smoke.
Off The
Wall
Getting
it right: Johnston Town Council corrects Motel Tax problems
web
posted December 30, 2008
JOHNSTON – A new accommodations tax
ordinance that was given a final reading on December 8 by the Johnston
Town Council required that a Public Hearing be held, which did not take
place. The oversight required the town council to hold a special called
meeting on Monday that included a Public Hearing and a third reading of
the ordinance to get it right. It turned out that it was a good thing
because the tax was set at 7% when the state law allows a cap at 3% for
municipalities. The lower tax rate also means less revenue so the town
also had to amend the budget which, by law, must remain balanced.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Turkey
Federation remembers Rodgers (Photo)
web
posted December 30, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Tom Rodgers, founder of the
National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), passed away Dec. 25 at the
Edgefield County Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Rodgers, 64,
was survived by his mother, his son Mark and two sisters. As the NWTF
ends its 35th anniversary celebration, it also remembers the man who
started it all in Fredericksburg, Va.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
First Baptist Pastor Stacy Williams offers new Religion Column
web
posted December 30, 2008
WEBNEWS – Edgefield First Baptist Church
Pastor Stacy Williams will be offering a weekly Religion Column that
will be available each Wednesday. Pastor Williams’ columns will be
archived and listed under the Featured Columns Section and will add an
uplifting message to our readers each week.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Three
brothers held on lynching charges – face deportation
web
posted December 30, 2008
TRENTON – Three brothers are being held at
the Edgefield County Detention Center on charges of lynching in the
second degree for an incident that occurred on Christmas Eve. Enrique
Morquencho Fierros, 23, Miguel Morquencho Fierros, 24, and Ramiro
Morquencho Fierros, 25 are all being held on $40,000 bonds and may face
deportation as a result.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Conditioning
for future STH softball players announced
web
posted December 30, 2008
COUNTY – Softball conditioning for any 7th
or 8th grade girl who is a student at JET or Merriweather Middle and is
interested in playing softball for Strom Thurmond High School will
begin on January 6th at 3:45 and will end at 4:30 at the STHS softball
field.
Westside
Fire Department site of most recent theft
web
posted December 30, 2008
WESTSIDE – The Westside Fire Department
reported someone breaking into the fire station on Garrett Road over
the weekend and making off with an estimated $1,500 worth of equipment.
The theft was discovered when one of the firemen arrived around noon on
Sunday saw the front door open and no one around.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Government
at work: Oregon Gov. seeks to tax drivers "by the mile"
OFF
THE WALL - A
year ago, the Oregon Department of Transportation announced it had
demonstrated that a new way to pay for roads — via a mileage tax and
satellite technology — could work. Now Gov. Ted Kulongoski says he’d
like the legislature to take the next step. As part of a
transportation-related bill he has filed for the 2009 legislative
session, the governor says he plans to recommend “a path to transition
away from the gas tax as the central funding source for transportation.”
Off The
Wall
National
Wild Turkey Federation founder dies (Photo)
web
posted December 27, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The National Wild Turkey
Federation founder Tom Rodgers died Christmas day at the Edgefield
County Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was 64 years of
age. Mr. Rodgers was preceded in death by his wife Jennie Rodgers, a
popular schoolteacher in Edgefield County, who died in a horseback
riding accident last year.
EdgefieldDaily.com
16-year-old
charged and released in shooting
web
posted December 29, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Police have made an
arrest in the shooting of an Augusta man at The Center last month.
Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter said a 16-year-old has been
charged with assault and battery with the intent to kill, South
Carolina’s equivalent of attempted murder. “He turned himself in with
his attorney Christmas Eve day and was released minutes later on a PR
(personal recognizance) bond,” Chief Carter said.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Internet
Overtakes Newspapers as Top News Source
web
posted December 29, 2008
WEBNEWS – The internet has surpassed
newspapers for those seeking news a recent survey has found. Forty
percent of those questioned said the internet is where they turn for
news compared to thirty-five percent who cited newspapers. Television
remained number one with seventy percent, down from eighty-two percent
in 2002.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Fallaw’s
take top honors in Christmas Tree Contest (Photo)
web
posted December 29, 2008
WEBNEWS – The EdgefieldDaily.com Christmas
Tree contest was an exciting event that saw the lead change hands
several times over the ten day voting period. Votes continued to come
in until the Sunday deadline at midnight. When all the votes were
counted one contestant took the lead by a mere two percent of votes cast.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Public
Notice: Johnston Town Council to hold Pubic Hearing
web
reposted December 29, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council will
conduct a public hearing at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2008,
Johnston Town Hall to solicit comments on Ordinance
No. 2008-08, an ordinance adopting a local accommodations tax on
hotel / motels located in Johnston. A copy of the ordinance is
available for review at Town Hall, 500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC.
Citizens are invited to submit written or oral comments.
BCT
Lends a Hand to National Park (Photo)
web
posted December 29, 2008
NINETY SIX – Students
in the Building
Construction Technology program at Piedmont Technical College recently
completed a construction project in conjunction with the National Park
Service at the Ninety Six National Historic Site. The national park
received a grant for $26,500 through the Unilever Recycling at Work
Sustainable Grant program for the refurbishment of footbridges. The
grant provided all of the materials; the park needed help with the
labor.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Southern
Conduct to perform New Years Eve at Pine Ridge Country Club (Photo)
web
posted December 29, 2008
JOHNSTON – The "Southern Conduct" band
will be bringing in the New Year performing at the Pine Ridge Country
Club Wednesday, December 31. The public is invited to attend for a
night of fun and dancing. Tickets to the event are $20.00.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Off
The Wall: Phila. man shot because family talked during movie
web
posted December 29, 2008
A South Philadelphia man enraged because a
father and son were talking during a Christmas showing of The Curious
Case of Benjamin Button took care of the situation when he pulled a
.380-caliber gun and shot the father, police said.
Off The
Wall
Friday
night crash sends one to MCG (Photos)
web
posted December 27, 2008
MERRIWETHER –
Statistic show that most
people have wrecks within a few miles of their home. That held true for
a 37-year-old Merriwether man Friday night when a 911 call came in
about a one-car crash on Murrah Forest Road shortly before midnight
reporting the driver injured. Merriwether First Responders, EMS, and
Sheriff’s Deputies began responding to the scene.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Limited
updates continue
web
posted December 27, 2008
WEBNEWS – Other than the above story the
Obituaries and the Wandeing Minds are the only other areas that have
been updated during the holiday weekend.
Kidnapped
child reunited with mother (Photo)
web
posted December 24, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Police have
recovered an Edgefield youth that they said was abducted Tuesday
afternoon. 7-year-old Josef Micah Washington was reunited with his
mother around 3 pm at the Edgefield Police Department and was “in good
condition”, Edgefield Police Cpl. Michael Butts said, adding “She’s
(the mother) is ecstatic.” Cpl. Butts worked the investigation
non-stop for 24 hours until the child was returned.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Fox
Creek Charter School vandalized yet again (Photos)
web
posted December 25, 2008
MERRIWETHER – Vandals have struck again at
Fox Creek Charter High School leaving thousands of dollars worth of
damage in their wake. The school has been vandalized several times this
year. An Edgefield County Deputy discovered the damage during a routine
property check Wednesday morning and Investigators were called to the
scene.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Passerby's
call likely saves Meeting St. home from fire (Photos)
web
posted December 25, 2008
EDGEFIELD – A Meeting Street home was
spared severe damage Tuesday evening thanks to the phone call of a
passerby. Around 7:40 p.m. Tuesday, a person driving by the residence
at 400 Meeting Street reported a seeing fire on the property, prompting
a response from the Edgefield Fire Department.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Communist
web site cheers Obama Labor Secretary choice
web
posted December 25, 2008
WASHINGTON (PAI)--Union leaders welcomed
the choice of pro-worker Rep. Hilda Solis (D-Calif.) as Labor Secretary
in the incoming Democratic Obama administration. If confirmed by the
Senate, Solis would replace anti-worker GOP Bush Labor Secretary Elaine
Chao.
PWW.org
Police
seek
public’s help locating kidnapped child
web
posted December 24, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Police are seeking
the public’s help in locating a missing 7-year-old child that was
abducted from Edgefield on Tuesday. Josef Micah Washington was abducted
by his father, 30-year-old Timothy Washington, from Atlanta, Georgia.
Josef is described as being a black male, 4’ 4” tall, weighing
approximately 60 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Missing
man found - in Edgefield County jail (Photo)
web
posted December 23, 2008
EDGEFIELD – An Aiken man missing since
Halloween has been located, in the Edgefield County Detention Center.
Carey Lee Mason, 37, was one of those arrested in a recent drug raid on
Murrell Road Friday night and has been charged with two counts of
possession of marijuana and is still being held.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Another
party in Edgefield ends in gunfire
web
posted December 24, 2008
EDGEFIELD – After a series of shooting
incidents in Edgefield, police and the town cracked down on the popular
party spot “The Center” bringing what they felt was closure to parties
that drew the wrong crowds. It worked for a while, until this past
weekend when gunfire rang out at a party being held at the Edgefield
Gym. Just prior to the gunfire, two groups wearing what seemed to be
gang colors squared off in the parking lot around 1 am Saturday.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Merriwether
Couple reports burglary
web
posted December 24, 2008
MERRIWETHER – A Cheves Creek couple called
the Sheriff’s Office on Monday to report a burglary of their home. The
thefts were not discovered until they began searching for a moneybag
that was located in the bedroom. As they searched for the moneybag they
began finding other items missing, including a handgun.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Elf
Yourself – Loads of fun for your family and friends
web
posted December 24, 2008
WEBNEWS – JibJab, in conjunction with
OfficeMax, has offered a website that visitors can place headshots of
friends and family members into an assortment of videos.
EdgefieldDaily.com offers some tips on how to make building your own
video easier.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
Resident Featured on National Television Show
web
posted December 24, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Bryan Burhans, of Edgefield,
will be featured on national TV this month on the popular outdoors
cable channel show. Get in the Game, a National Wild Turkey Federation
(NWTF) television show on the Outdoor Channel. In the episode of Get in
the Game, Burhans and Todd Bates of Aiken, show viewers step by step
how to build a box stand big enough to comfortably hold four people.
The mobile stand, with lightweight walls and roof, is rock solid and
long lasting and is a stand you can take your kids hunting in year
after year.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Guest
Opinion: Gov. Sanford -Two conditions should precede loan request
web
posted December 24, 2008
You may have read recently about the
dust-up over state unemployment
benefits, and I thought it was worth taking a minute to let you know
why we’re making noise about this issue, and why it’s important you do
the same.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas
Closings
web
reposted December 24, 2008
PSA – The following closings have been
announced for Christmas.
EdgefieldDaily.com
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas Schedule
web
reposted December 24, 2008
WEBNEWS – EdgefieldDaily.com will be on a
limited schedule over the Christmas holiday. Regular updates will be
made for December 24 but will be reduced for Christmas Day and will
return on a limited basis on Friday December 26. Breaking news will
still be reported during this time, as will daily updates to
the Wandering Minds
comments page and Obituaries. EdgefieldDaily.com wishes all of
our readers a very Merry Christmas and hope your time with family and
friends will be cherished and enjoyed.
Public
Notice: Johnston Town Council to hold Pubic Hearing
web
reposted December 24, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council will
conduct a public hearing at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2008,
Johnston Town Hall to solicit comments on Ordinance
No. 2008-08, an ordinance adopting a local accommodations tax on
hotel/ motels located in Johnston. A copy of the ordinance is
available for review at Town Hall, 500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC.
Citizens are invited to submit written or oral comments.
Edgefield
County man identified in fatal crash (Photo)
web
posted December 23, 2008
WESTSIDE – The identity of an Edgefield
County man killed in a horrific head on collision has been released.
Kevin Brown, 20, of Bob White Lane, was pronounced dead on the scene
Monday morning by Edgefield County Coroner Thurmond Burnett. Brown died
instantly in the crash.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Six
charged after drug raid
web
posted December 23, 2008
TRENTON – The Edgefield County Sheriff’s
Narcotics and SWAT Teams executed a search warrant on a Murrell Road
home Friday afternoon that has led to six arrests on drug charges. The
arrests stem from an investigation that dates back several months prior
to the raid being conducted.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
EMA damage assessment bolstered by Red Cross (Photo)
web
posted December 23, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Whenever
disaster strikes in
Edgefield County, the damage is documented. Pictures are taken and
information sent to a variety of organizations and agencies. And thanks
to an AT&T technology grant and the Aiken County Chapter of the
American Red Cross, emergency responders will be able to do the job of
damage assessment better than ever.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Traffic
stop leads to cocaine trafficking charges
web
posted December 23, 2008
TRENTON – A Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol
noticed a black Chevrolet Tahoe coming from behind a closed Berry Farm
Road business and became suspicious as to why the vehicle would be at
the location so late at night. The deputy conducted a traffic stop to
identify the driver and ended up making two arrests and seizing a large
amount of what is believed to be cocaine.
EdgefieldDaily.com
One
arrested in suspected murder, three sought
web
posted December 23, 2008
AIKEN – Police have made an arrest in the
murder of George Woltz Jr. of Westover Drive in Aiken. Firefighters
discovered his remains around 2 am Sunday morning after a fire at the
man’s home. 51-year-old Keith Alan Fitzgerald, identified Woltz’s
roommate, was taken into custody in Anderson on Monday after a stolen
white Mercedes 2009 350 E-class was located at an apartment complex.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Couple
arrives home to interrupt burglar
web
posted December 23, 2008
TRENTON – A Brightharp Road couple
returned home Monday around noon to discover their home was in the
process of being burglarized and called the Sheriff’s Office. The
couple reported opening their front door only to get a slight glimpse
of the robber as he fled out the back door. The report led to a
two-hour manhunt in the area.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Unique
transportation drawing attention (Photo)
web
posted December 23, 2008
EDGEFIELD – When the initial reaction of a
passerby to your mode of transportation is to immediately whip out
their cell phone camera and start snapping away, you know that your
ride has that "it" factor. One local businessman's has all of that and
a nifty stowaway compartment.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Thurmond’s
low lake levels bring silver lining for future boating opportunities
web
posted December 23, 2008
McCORMICK– Historic low lake levels have
enabled the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers to repair and extend numerous
boat ramps at the J. Strom Thurmond Lake at Clarks Hill, SC. During the
drought of 1989, the lake elevation at Hartwell dropped to 312.79 ft.
mean sea level (ft.-msl), the lowest level since 1962. During that
period, the Corps extended many boat ramps on the lake. With the
present low lake levels, the Corps is once again repairing, extending
and removing siltation from many of the ramps on the lake.
EdgefieldDaily.com
One
man dead in early morning crash (photos)
web
posted December 22, 2008
WESTSIDE – One man is dead after a
horrific early morning crash on Garrett Road that has closed off the
roadway as State Troopers investigate the death. The head-on collision
occurred around 8 am and Westside and Merriwether First Responders and
EMS rushed to the scene to discover one man uninjured and a second
deceased.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Aiken
County Sheriff, Coroner investigates murder
web
posted December 22, 2008
AIKEN – The Aiken County Sheriff’s and
Coroner’s Office are investigating a death that has been ruled as a
homicide over the weekend. George Woltz Jr.’s remains were found during
a clean-up effort after a fire at a home on the 200 block of Westover
Drive, in Aiken. “The cause of death was due to asphyxia, the manner of
death is homicide,” Aiken County Tim Carlton said in a prepared release
Sunday.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Fleeing
suspect thought to be wanted man
web
posted December 22, 2008
JOHNSTON – Johnston Police and Sheriff’s
Deputies narrowly missed a man they have been seeking for almost two
years, at least that is the belief, when Johnston Police spotted a
white Chevrolet Tahoe and the driver slammed the SUV into park and
jumped out and ran from the scene. Though no confirmed identification
of the man was made, law enforcement believes the driver was none other
than Rico
Norris, 24, of Johnston.
EdgefieldDaily.com
EdgefieldDaily.com
announces Christmas Schedule
web
posted December 22, 2008
WEBNEWS – EdgefieldDaily.com will be on a
limited schedule over the Christmas holiday. Regular updates will be
made for December 24 but will not be made for Christmas Day and will
return on a limited basis on Friday December 26. Breaking news will
still be reported during this time, as will the Wandering Minds
comments page and Obituaries. EdgefieldDaily.com wishes all of
our readers a very Merry Christmas and hope your time with family and
friends will be cherished and enjoyed.
Sarah’s
Santa and Elves hard at work this weekend (Photos)
web
posted December 22, 2008
JOHNSTON – Debbie and
Sarah Courtney were
working hard on Saturday preparing for Sarah’s Santa as well as many of
their volunteers as they sorted through hundreds of toys, clothing,
necessities, and over 60 bicycles contributed this year. Ms. Courtney
said this was one of the most successful in the twelve years the
program has been underway. “This year we have about fifty families and
between 140 and 150 kids,” Ms. Courtney said.
EdgefieldDaily.com
EMT’s
heal heart and spirit for Christmas (Photos)
web
posted December 22, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County EMS
workers are well versed in healing the wounded in body, and once again
this year they showed their willingness to heal the heart and spirit of
those in need. The Emergency Medical Services joins forces with Bi-Lo
of Edgefield – and many charitable Edgefield Countians – each year to
provide families that might not have a Christmas with gifts from Santa
and a Christmas dinner.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Weekend
round up
web
posted December 22, 2008
WEBNEWS – EdgefieldDaily.com is following
several news events that took place over the weekend that include a
raid by the Edgefield Sheriff’s SWAT Team, a traffic stop that
discovered a substantial amount of drugs, and the discovery of a number
of 4-wheelers including one known to be stolen. Very few details on
these cases were available on Sunday and additional information is
expected to be turned over on Monday. Including the names of those
arrested.
Obama
"poet" to highlight new administration draws questionable reviews
web
posted December 22, 2008
WASHINGTON DC – President Elect Barack
Obama is only the third president to have a poet deliver a personalized
poem at his inauguration. The only other two were John F. Kennedy and
Bill Clinton. However, Pres-elect Obama’s choice has raised some
eyebrows as the unknown Yale “African-American studies professor” and
former Chicago neighbor and family chum Elizabeth Alexander seems to
have a rather strange sense of poetry.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Black,
white Santas draw some criticism
web
posted December 22, 2008
Off The Wall – Students at St. Stephen
Elementary School found out last week that Santa Claus can have the
same skin color as them. That's because two Santa Clauses — one white,
one black — were invited to the rural Berkeley County school at
separate times last Friday to take pictures with students of the same
skin color.
Off The
Wall
Corruption
moves closer to Obama: Emanuel talked directly to Gov. Blagojevich
web
posted December 22, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama's incoming
chief of staff Rahm Emanuel had a deeper involvement in pressing for a
U.S. Senate seat appointment than previously reported, the Sun-Times
has learned. Emanuel had direct discussions about the seat with Gov.
Blagojevich, who is is accused of trying to auction it to the highest
bidder.
SunTimes.com
Rebels
prominent in All-Region lll-AA Team
web
posted December 20, 2008
SPORTS – The Region III-AA All-Region
Football Team has been slated and players from Strom Thurmond litter
the lineup including Strom Thuromond's Lee Sawyer as Coach of the Year.
Below is the complete listing of the All-Region Team.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas
Closings
web
posted December 20, 2008
PSA – The following closings have been
announced for Christmas.
EdgefieldDaily.com
“Antique”
CD player reported stolen
web
posted December 20, 2008
NORTHSIDE – A Northside woman called the
Sheriff’s Office to report the theft of an “antique CD player” from her
front porch on Thursday. The unknown brand of CD player was left on the
front porch until, “all the bugs living in it were gone”, the incident
report reads. The woman valued the player at $200 because, “she deemed
the item to be an antique”. There are no suspects.
Public
Notice: Johnston Town Council to hold Pubic Hearing
web
reposted December 20, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council will
conduct a public hearing at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2008,
Johnston Town Hall to solicit comments on Ordinance
No. 2008-08, an ordinance adopting a local accommodations tax on
hotel/ motels located in Johnston. A copy of the ordinance is
available for review at Town Hall, 500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC.
Citizens are invited to submit written or oral comments.
Last
day to enter
our Christmas tree contest
web
posted December 19, 2008
WEBNEWS – Be proud of your family
Christmas tree and send in your photo to enter our Christmas
tree contest and be eligible
to win $50.
Simple
complaint locates wanted woman
web
posted December 19, 2008
MERRIWETHER – A Briggs Haven Circle woman
called the Sheriff’s Office to report an unwanted guest in her home
around 7 pm Wednesday. When the deputy arrived the woman said she
wanted the neighbor placed on a trespass notice for coming inside the
home uninvited. What seemed to be a simple trespass notice ended up
being an arrest.
EdgefieldDaily.com
MES
students spread Christmas cheer (Photo)
web
posted December 19, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Merriwether Elementary fourth
and fifth graders helped to spread the Christmas cheer this week by
visiting the Trinity Health and Rehab Center and the Edgefield County
Senior Citizens Center. The joint grade chorus sang several selections
of Christmas Carols to those at the facilities.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Here’s
Your Card
web
posted December 19, 2008
HERE’S YOUR CARD – If you are driving
around drinking beer and you spot a deputy it would be better to just
remain calm and try to refrain from breaking any laws that would lead
to a traffic stop. That would be the smart thing to do, but it would
not get you a nomination as a Here’s Your Card recipient. Just ask
Jametric Deanthony Roberts, 22, of North Augusta.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Farm
Service Agency Director Retires (Photo)
web
posted December 19, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Mable G
Robertson will retire
December 31 after 28 years service with the Farm Service Agency.
Robertson began her career in 1981 as a Program Technician in the
Saluda ASCS office under County Director George Sawyer. She
worked in that position until 1995 when Sawyer retired. After
training in Florence, Anderson, Calhoun, York and Newberry counties,
she was hired as County Executive Director for Saluda County.
EdgefieldDaily.com
"Spa
Day" at the Edgefield Library
web
posted December 19, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Have you ever wondered why
your husband can drop a full pants size in 2 seconds flat while you
slave away for a month on a quarter of an inch? Do you dream of
always looking your best no matter what? Well, your local experts
have the answers.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Found
Dog
web
posted December 19, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Beagle found on Highway 23
near Turkey Creek. 2 or 3 years old. Call 637-6749 to identify and
claim.
School
Board votes to support lobbying effort, but no funds allocated (Photo)
web
posted December 18, 2008
JOHNSTON – After a
near two-hour meeting
Wednesday night concerning the request of $5,000 by Bettis Rainsford on
behalf of the Edgefield Development Committee the Edgefield County
School Board voted to support the proposal, but not with School
District funds. The joint meeting of the School Board and Sen. Shane
Massey, Rep. Bill Clyburn, and Rep. Don Smith was very candid with Rep.
Clyburn telling the school board outright that voting to give the EDC
money for a lobbyist would “send the wrong message” to the pubic.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Oil
prices fall as local suppliers raise prices for gas
web
posted December 18, 2008
COUNTY – As oil prices tumble to levels
not seen since 2004, local stations seem to be taking an alternate
stance and have begun to raise prices for gas. Sportsman's Corner,
owned by Greg’s Gas Plus - a usual leader in low priced fuel - raised
prices almost ten cents in the last few days from the mid $1.40 range
to $1.56 cents on Wednesday at its monopoly of Merriwether locations.
But Greg's Gas Plus is not alone as other
stations have followed suit including Edgefield Fuel and Convenience
who has a near monopoly on fuel in Edgefield and is working towards
doing the same in Johnston.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Four
Johnston women held on lynching charges
web
posted December 18, 2008
JOHNSTON – Four Johnston women have been
arrested and charged with lynching after attacking another Johnston
woman and man. The event began in the late hours of Tuesday night and
ended in the early morning hours of Wednesday. All four women are still
being held at the Edgefield County Detention Center.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Man
flags down police, asks to be arrested
web
posted December 18, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Police made one of
the easiest arrests possible Tuesday evening when a man “flagged down”
Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter and asked to be arrested and taken
to jail. Chief Carter spoke to the man and then called for an officer
to come and make the arrest.
EdgefieldDaily.com
South
Carolina rocked by 3.6 magnitude earthquake
web
posted December 17, 2008
STATE – The South Carolina Low-country was
awoken Tuesday morning with a shaking of the ground as a 3.6 earthquake
epicenter registered just a few miles from Summerville SC at 7:42
am.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Phase
2 of Tornado Warning System not out of the question EMA Director says
web
posted December 17, 2008
COUNTY – Phase two of an early warning
system for a tornado for county residents is not out of the question
and is a plan that EMA Director Mike Casey is still pursuing. The
recently installed warning system that will begin testing on Thursday
in the towns of Edgefield, Johnston, and Trenton was funded by the
towns individually and made use of a siren system already being in
place. “No county funds were used,” in implementing the new warning
system EMA Director Mike Casey said.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Cell
towers latest target of copper thefts
web
posted December 17, 2008
COUNTY – Copper thieves have begun to
strike again in Edgefield County and have chosen a new target. Rather
than striking over a dozen Aiken-Electric Co-Op substations as they did
in September and October of this year, they have now turned their
attention to cell phone towers. So far the thieves have caused over
$10,000 in damage in order to steal less than $100 in copper.
EdgefieldDaily.com
NOTICE:
School Board Special Called Meeting Tonight
web
posted December 17, 2008
COUNTY – There will be a Special Called
meeting of the Edgefield County School Board today, Wednesday December
17, at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Edgefield County School
District Board Room at the corner of Parr Drive and Highway 23. The
sole agenda item is a discussion of the Economic Development
Committee’s Proposal which included a
request for $5,000. The public is encouraged to attend.
Caller
tips police to possible DUI driver, five arrested
web
posted December 17, 2008
TRENTON – A driver on Highway 25 late
Monday night called 911 to report a possible drunk driver in a car with
a paper tag. According to the caller, the driver was “all over the
road”. Two Sheriff’s Deputies and a Highway State Trooper happened to
be nearby and were able to catch up to the car and conducted a traffic
stop near Macedonia Road.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
couple jailed after false claim of home invasion and assaults
web
posted December 17, 2008
EDGEFIELD – An Edgefield couple was
arrested early Tuesday morning after warrants were obtained for the
pair filing a false felony police report of a home invasion and assault
earlier this month. Edmond Shockley, 26, and Gerri Lynn Johnson, 27
were arrested at their Simpkins Street home around 1 am Tuesday.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Neighbor
reports burglary in progress Monday afternoon
web
posted December 16, 2008
MERRIWETHER – A home on Twin Oaks Drive
was burglarized Monday afternoon in a midday crime that was witnessed
by a neighbor. Shortly after 3 pm a woman called to report that three
men had broken into a neighbor’s home and made off with a large flat
screen TV. The woman tried to get the men to stop as they began driving
away down the long driveway but they drove past her.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Wanted
man still on the lam (Photo)
web
posted December 16, 2008
COUNTY – Local authorities are seeking the
public’s help in apprehending a wanted felon who has evaded arrest for
almost two years. Rico Antonio Norris, 24, who was most recently
spotted in the Johnston area but may also be hiding out in Augusta.
Rico Norris may have his hair braided in dreadlocks according to the
most recent reports.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Burglary,
attempted burglary reported in Trenton
web
posted December 16, 2008
TRENTON – The Edgefield County Sheriff’s
Office was called to a home on the 40 block of Hummingbird Drive Sunday
evening with a report of a burglary. Once a deputy arrived the
homeowner reported that while they were at a neighbor’s home someone
came to the home and stole a motorcycle in the front yard and then
broke into a shed in the back yard and made off with several other
items.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Transportation
Incentive Winners for First Quarter (Photo)
web
posted December 16, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Transportation Department
of the Edgefield County School District held a recognition program on
December 4 to honor seventeen bus drivers for having perfect attendance
for the first quarter of this school year. The drivers received a
certificate and award from Tanja Bryan, Supervisor of Transportation
and Mr. James Courtney, Director of Transportation.
EdgefieldDaily.com
PTC
Instructor Honored for Providing a Second Chance (Photo)
web
posted December 16, 2008
GREENWOOD – Delmar
Brewington believes in
second chances. The developmental English instructor not only provides
a second chance to students on a daily basis, he is a living example of
the success that can come with a fresh start. “This is my second
career,” he said. “I worked for about 10 years in customer service at a
car dealership in Aiken.”
EdgefieldDaily.com
Man
and baby airlifted, six injured in Sunday morning crash (Photos)
web
posted December 15, 2008
NORTHSIDE – Six people were injured, two
seriously, when an SUV and a truck collided at the intersection of
Highway 378 and Pleasant Lane Sunday morning. The first calls to 9-1-1
began to come in around 11:30 with reports that at least one person
involved was trapped inside one of the vehicles.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Ridge
Spring man dies in single vehicle crash
web
posted December 15, 2008
AIKEN – An early Sunday morning single
vehicle crash in Aiken County has claimed the life of a Ridge Springs
man. 46-year-old Dwayne Ligons was pronounced dead at the scene near
Vaucluse at approximately 5:12 am by Deputy Coroner L. Bowling.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Tornado
Warning System completed, tests begin this week
web
posted December 15, 2008
COUNTY – The testing for the Tornado
Warning System will take place this week with a test conducted in the
morning and evening hours Thursday. The new early warning system has
been worked on since this summer and is now complete EMA Director Mike
Cassey said. Under the new system the sirens will blow in Edgefield,
Johnston, and Trenton simultaneously when a tornado threat is confirmed.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Need
help planning Christmas party goodies or dinner?
web
posted December 15, 2008
WEBNEWS – Need some help finding that
special dish, dessert, punch, or appetizer to go along with the
Christmas turkey or Christmas party? EdgefieldDaily.com can help with
almost 700 recipes in the Country Cooking Section. Browse over 60
categories to help make your menu complete.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Public
Notice: School Board Special Called Meeting
web
posted December 15, 2008
COUNTY – There will be a Special Called
meeting of the Edgefield County School Board on Wednesday December 17,
at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held at the Edgefield County School
District Board Room at the corner of Parr Drive and Highway 23. The
sole agenda item is a discussion of the Economic Development
Committee’s Proposal which included a request for $5,000. The public is
encouraged to attend.
Northrop,
Wilhelm Receive National Board Certification
web
posted December 15, 2008
COUNTY – Two Edgefield County School
District Teachers have joined the list of twenty-eight educators from
Edgefield County to earn the distinction of becoming National Board
Certified Teachers. The data was released on December 9 by CERRA-South
Carolina: Center for Educator, Recruitment, Retention and Advancement.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Public
Notice: Johnston Town Council to hold Pubic Hearing
web
reposted December 15, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council will
conduct a public hearing at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2008,
Johnston Town Hall to solicit comments on Ordinance
No. 2008-08, an ordinance adopting a local accommodations tax on
hotel/ motels located in Johnston. A copy of the ordinance is
available for review at Town Hall, 500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC.
Citizens are invited to submit written or oral comments.
Douglas
Elementary students perform for parents (Photo)
web
posted December 15, 2008
TRENTON – Douglas Elementary hosted their
Annual Parent’s Lunch on December 10 and were honored to have over 125
parents join their students for the festive event.
EdgefieldDaily.com
GOOGLE
goes further left: Staff will determine search results not market
web
posted December 15, 2008
WEBNEWS – Google this week admitted that
its staff will pick and choose what appears in its search results. It's
a historic statement - and nobody has yet grasped its significance.Not
so very long ago, Google disclaimed responsibility for its search
results by explaining that these were chosen by a computer algorithm.
The disclaimer lives on at Google News, where we are assured that "The
selection and placement of stories on this page were determined
automatically by a computer program." Not anymore....
Off The
Wall
NWTF
Names Natalia Daniels Director of Sales and Product Development (Photo)
web
posted December 13, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The National Wild Turkey
Federation (NWTF) has named Natalia Daniels its director of sales and
product development. In her new role, Daniels will oversee the NWTF's
Turkey Shoppe and develop banquet merchandise for NWTF Hunting Heritage
Banquets held across North America. Daniels's background in
merchandising includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Consumer Science
from Winthrop University and experience as a group buyer for department
stores.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Man
rescued from deer stand
web
posted December 13, 2008
MERRIWETHER – The Merriwether Fire
Department received a rather unusual call Friday afternoon around 5:30
about
a man needing to be rescued. Though fire and rescue is what Merriwether
Firefighters do best, and a rescue is normal, this was the first call
of having to rescue a man from a deer stand.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Principal’s
Meeting Focuses on Strengthening Student (Photo)
web
posted December 13, 2008
JOHNSTON – The
December Principal’s
Meeting/Staff Development In-Service held at the District Office
encouraged a continuation toward the road of progress for Edgefield
County Schools. “This type of staff development is the very
essence of our desire and commitment to continue on a road of progress
for student achievement in our district,” said Dr. Mary R. Crenshaw
Superintendent. “The efforts of Diane Murrell, Assistant Superintendent
for Instructional Services, to offer this training was received as a
strengthening teamwork initiative by principals and administrators to
master what will make our district seize great student achievement.”
EdgefieldDaily.com
Forks
Area Trail System closed due to rain damage
web
posted December 13, 2008
PSA – The Forks Area Tail System (FATS)
has been closed due to the recent rainy weather and damage to the
trails. The popular biking trail systems will be closed throughout the
weekend and will be re-evaluated on Sunday. The trailheads have been
taped off and signs posted to alert riders of the closure. Reopening
could come as soon as Monday. The FATS trails are located on Woodlawn
Road near Deep Step Road.
Third
Annual Educational Summit Scheduled For February 28
web
posted December 13, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County School
District has started plans for the Third Annual Educational Summit to
be held on February 28, 2009. Parents are encouraged to mark this date
on their calendar and plan to attend this year’s program. The event
will feature break-out sessions on a variety of topics to assist
parents with information on helping their students become successful
with their school work. Dr. Mary R. Crenshaw, Superintendent is
chairing the event this year. Watch for more details.
Superintendent’s
After Hours Chat Time Scheduled For December 18
web
posted December 13, 2008
COUNTY – The next after hours
“Superintendent’s Chat Time” will be held on Thursday, December 18,
from 4 pm to 7 pm. Please stop by the District Office if you would like
to talk with the Superintendent about any issue, project or have ideas
to help students in Edgefield County.
Middle
school students at center of sex scandal
web
posted December 13, 2008
Miramar principal says students suspended
after three of their peers said inappropriate behavior began at Glades
in September. At least three students at Glades Middle School
complained about "inappropriate sexual conduct" by fellow students in a
class there, a Miramar police spokeswoman said.
EdgefieldDaily.com
SC
moves from 25th to 6th in "tax friendly states" for businesses
web
posted December 12, 2008
COLUMBIA – The Tax Foundation has raised
South Carolina from 25th to 6th in tax friendly states of economic
expansion with Gov. Sanford’s tax proposals. Beginning in 2010,
personal income tax filers could choose an optional flat tax rate of
3.65% with no deductions. The graduated table, which would
continue to be available, has six rates, topping out at 7% on taxable
income over $12,850. The optional flat tax would move South Carolina
from having one of the highest top income tax rates in the South to the
lowest, except for Texas and Florida, which have no personal income tax
at all.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Public
Notice: Johnston Town Council to hold Pubic Hearing
web
posted December 12, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council will
conduct a public hearing at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 29, 2008,
Johnston Town Hall to solicit comments on Ordinance
No. 2008-08, an ordinance adopting a local accommodations tax on
hotel/ motels located in Johnston. A copy of the ordinance is
available for review at Town Hall, 500 Mims Avenue, Johnston, SC.
Citizens are invited to submit written or oral comments.
Scams
continue in Edgefield County
web
posted December 12, 2008
COUNTY – Another scam has been reported in
Edgefield County, this time a Trenton man called 9-1-1 on Wednesday to
report being sent notification he had won $55,500 and included a check
for $3,955 that he was to cash and wire $2,900 to cover the taxes on
the “winnings” before the money could be delivered.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Is
Fox Creek Charter High School “Insolvent”?
web
posted December 12, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Annual audits of the
Edgefield County School District and Fox Creek High School were
presented to the Edgefield County School Board Tuesday night. Though no
one from the Fox Creek’s Board of Directors was present to address the
audit, School Board Secretary Andy Livingston questioned the school’s
fiscal solvency.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Another
day another burglary
web
posted December 12, 2008
JOHNSTON – Another burglary has been
reported this month, this time at a home on Sleepy Creek Road near
Johnston. The homeowner actually discovered the burglary Wednesday
night, but waited until Thursday to report the crime because of the bad
road conditions leading to the secluded home.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Goodbye
and good riddance to Judge Lee
A Column
by the Editor
web
posted December 12, 2008
COLUMN – Today is Friday and a very
fortunate day for the Judicial System in Edgefield County. Circuit
Court Judge Renee Alison Lee will be leaving the Historical Edgefield
County Courthouse today and returning to Richland County, and not a
moment too soon. As I observed the proceedings of General Sessions
Court this week I could not help but feel the pain of law enforcement
as they watched all their hard work to put criminals behind bars being
dashed right before their eyes by Judge “Easy” Lee, as she easily let
countless criminals remain on our streets to rob, plunder, and continue
selling drugs to our youths.
EdgefieldDaily.com
PTC
Hosts Common In-Service Day for Educational Professionals
web
posted December 6, 2008
GREENWOOD - The Piedmont Education &
Business
Alliance recently hosted its sixth annual Guidance Standards and Career
Development Workshop at Piedmont Technical College. The event drew
nearly 120 school counselors and career development professionals from
10 school districts in Abbeville, Clinton, Edgefield, Greenwood,
Laurens, McCormick, Newberry, Ninety Six, Saluda and Ware Shoals.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Trailside
Drive woman arrested after stabbing
web
posted December 11, 2008
COUNTY LINE – A 58-year-old Trailside
Drive woman has been arrested and is being held at the Edgefield County
Detention Center after stabbing her common-law husband early Tuesday
morning. According to incident reports this was the second trip
by Sheriff’s Deputies to the couple’s home in the early morning hours,
the first around 2:15 am and the second at the time of the stabbing
just before 6 am.
EdgefieldDaily.com
"Peachiest
of Edgefield County" 2008
web
posted December 11, 2008
Editor's note: This story was
placed for publication on Wednesday but did not appear. We regret the
delay.
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Chamber
of Commerce announced the results of the second annual
“Peachiest
of Edgefield County” awards, as chosen by readers of local media outlets.The awards were presented Friday evening
at the "Taste of Edgefield"
EdgefieldDaily.com
Man
warns law enforcement of possible phone scam
web
posted December 11, 2008
COUNTY – A Ruby Road man called the
Sheriff’s Office to report a possible scam and wanted law enforcement
to be aware. The man said that he received a phone call from a number
beginning with an 876 area code that informed him he had won five
million dollars.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Homeowner
discovers burglary
web
posted December 11, 2008
COUNTY LINE – A Running Creek Drive man
called the Sheriff’s Office Tuesday afternoon to report his house being
burglarized. The man told the responding deputy that he arrived home
shortly after 5 pm and found his front door “kicked in”.
EdgefieldDaily.com
State
projected revenues down - Gov. Sanford pushes tax cuts
web
posted December 11, 2008
COLUMBIA – The Board of Economic Advisors'
cut this year's and next year's estimates for state revenue by an
additional three percent on Wednesday, something Gov. Mark Sanford
say’s shows the need for his proposed cuts in individual and business
income taxes to spur the economy.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Letter
to the Editor: "Sarah's Santa" thanks those who made rummage sale a
success
web
posted December 11, 2008
Dear Editor:
Once again the people of Edgefield County have shown their generosity
and care for those less fortunate. As they have done each year, Sarah’s
Santa had their annual Rummage Sale/Raffle. This year they expanded
this event with a bake sale and the sale of Hamburg & Hot Dog
plates. There was also face painting as well as games for the children.
This year the event was held at the American Legion Hut and was a huge
success.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Gov.
Sanford: Cut Income Taxes for Individuals, Businesses to Spur
Investment, Job Creation
web
posted December 10, 2008
COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford announced
Tuesday a three-part proposal to spur job creation and capital
investment by cutting income taxes for individuals and corporations.
The plan would cut income taxes by 50% and phase out corporate income
taxes.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
County Council calls Special Meeting
web
posted December 10, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County Council will
hold a Special Called Meeting today at 5:30 pm at the County Council
Chambers on Jeter Street, Edgefield. The meeting is called to review
bids for the purchase of two modular transmitter buildings to be used
at the North and South radio towers. The grant to be used to purchase
the buildings requires a fifty percent match in funding by the county.
Below are the five bids received for the project.
EdgefieldDaily.com
School
Board swears in members, elects leadership (Photo)
web
posted December 10, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Edgefield County School
Board held a swearing in ceremony Tuesday night for the four board
members elected in November. Though three of the four, Brad Covar,
Sallie Cooks, and James Bibbs were reelected, a new member took his
seat as well, Chris Hoffmann. Hoffman ran on the promise that he would
not accept pay to serve on the School Board. Officers were also elected
at the meeting.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Worker
arrested after stealing $12,000 of shoes and jeans
web
posted December 10, 2008
EDGEFIELD – A North Augusta man is in
custody after admitting to stealing at least $12,000 worth of Nike
shoes and jeans from Urban Outfitters in Trenton where he was employed.
According to investigative reports the thefts took place between
January of 2008 and September of this year.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Merriwether
Elementary collects over 450 toys for Toys for Tots (Photo)
web
posted December 10, 2008
MERRIWETHER – The Merriwether Elementary
School donated over 450 toys to the local Toys for Tots drive, which is
sponsored by WJBF News and the Augusta Marine Corp. Reserves.
This was an overwhelming show of generosity on the part of the students
and staff at MES. The toys were picked up Monday by the Marine
Corp and will be distributed to needy children in the CSRA.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Three
car crash stalls school traffic Tuesday (Photos)
web
posted December 10, 2008
EDGEFIELD
– A three vehicle crash tied up
school traffic on Columbia Road for about an hour Tuesday afternoon
when three carloads of Strom Thurmond students ran into each other,
literally. According to information obtained at the scene the driver of
a Toyota Camry was slowing causing the driver of a following Chevrolet
Cavalier to begin to brake. A third driver in a Ford F150 pickup then
slammed into the read of the second car driving it into the first.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Burning
dead grass on lawn leads to death of Graniteville man
web
posted December 10, 2008
GRANITEVILLE – A Graniteville man has died
from burns received after he was trying to burn the dead grass on his
lawn Tuesday morning. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said 82-year-old
William C. Hicks Sr.’s clothing caught fire and he sought out the help
of his wife at their Avis Street home. She called 9-1-1 and Mr. Hicks
collapsed on the front porch of the couple’s home.
EdgefieldDaily.com
A
Season to Renew, Reflect, and Work Together
By
Sen. Shane Massey
web
posted December 10, 2008
GUEST ARTICLE – There’s no doubt Christmas
is around the corner. Temperatures have dropped, and the parades
have begun. Even though our economy has been struggling, area
stores and malls have seen an impressive number of Christmas shoppers.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Letter
to the Editor: EDC Chairman Rainsford defends petition
web
posted December 10, 2008
Dear Editor:
In response to your repeated criticisms of the proposal of the
Edgefield County Economic Development Committee to amend state law to
provide that ad valorum taxes on power generating facilities of
utilities be shared by all counties in the state, I would make several
points:
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
Regional Arts seeks donations to bring theater to Edgefield
web
posted December 10, 2008
PSA - EDGEFIELD – As many of you know by
now, Edgefield Regional Arts has executed an option-to-purchase
agreement to convert the former Edgefield Advertiser building into a
regional community theater. With a capacity of 362, the theater
will allow for legitimate theater and movies, and will lend itself as
well to graduations, lecture series, poetry readings, choral and
instrumental recitals and contests, school plays, other community
events of various kinds, and convenient meeting spaces for groups both
large and small.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Fox
Creek High School’s Improvement Council to Launch Mentoring Program
Aimed At Helping At Risk Youth
web
posted December 10, 2008
MERRIWETHER – The School Improvement
Council for Fox Creek High School announces plans to partner with the
school in launching a mentoring program aimed at helping struggling
teens succeed in school. The first year of the program’s existence will
focus on students struggling academically, with hopes to expand to
include teens struggling with socialization issues.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Homeowner
witnesses car theft
web
posted December 10, 2008
JOHNSTON – Johnston Police and Sheriff’s
Deputies were called to a home on Calhoun Street in the early morning
hours of Tuesday when a homeowner called 911 to report multiple black
males dressed in dark clothing and stocking caps stealing a Suburban
from their driveway shortly after 1 am. As police were racing to the
scene the called told dispatchers that two of the men were in the truck
and were driving towards Edgefield and the third suspect was left
behind.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Here’s
Your Card, times two
web
posted December 10, 2008
HERE’S YOUR CARD – Edgefield Police were
the most recent to add to those who have been nominated to receive the
infamous Here’s Your Card recognition with two people making the list
in one day. Both equally qualified for the recognition.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Lotts
Grove Baptist Church dates back at least 100 years (Photo)
By
Anne Waits
web
posted December 10, 2008
JOHNSTON – Members of the Lotts Grove
Baptist Church are hoping to have a new church building soon but they
are not sure where all the money is coming from. Board of Trustees
member Walter A. Burton said no one is exactly sure how old the church
is but it dates back at least 100 years.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Johnston
Motel Tax ordinance invalid?
web
posted December 9, 2008
JOHNSTON – The final meeting of the year
for the Johnston Town Council was held Monday night in a record time,
at least in recent memory, 11 minutes and 3 seconds. Absent from the
meeting was Mayor Willie Campbell and town administrator Keith Coones,
Mayor Pro Tempore Buddy Smith stepped in and ran the meeting. Though
the meeting was short it was long on problems.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Justice
is blind, but should it be deaf and "dumb" too?
A
Column by the Editor
web
posted December 9, 2008
COLUMN – It may not be my place to second
guess a Circuit Court Judge, but it is obvious, at least to me, one
certain judge may need to pull her head out of the sand long enough to
understand that people in Edgefield County see justice in a different
light than she does.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Superintendent’s
After Hours Chat Time
PSA - JOHNSTON – The next after hours
“Superintendent’s Chat Time” will be held on December 18, from 4 pm to
7 pm. Please stop by the District Office if you would like to talk with
the Superintendent Crenshaw about any issue, project or have ideas to
help students in Edgefield County.
Young
woman reports being pulled over by police imposter
web
posted December 9, 2008
COUNTY LINE – An Edgefield County woman
called the Sheriff’s Office to report being pulled over in the early
morning hours of Saturday by a man impersonating a law enforcement
officer. According to the complaint, the event took place as the woman
was traveling along highway 25 near Friendship Lane Saturday morning
around 12: 20 am.
EdgefieldDaily.com
November
Culture of Excellent Award Announced at STHS (Photo)
web
posted December 9, 2008
JOHNSTON – Tracey Eubanks, a science
instructor, has received the honor of being named the November “Culture
of Excellence Award” recipient at Strom Thurmond High School. She was
nominated for the award by fellow teachers.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Dancers
to Perform as a Benefit to Children
BATESBURG – On Saturday, December 13th the
dancers of Palmetto Dance Academy and Fine Arts Center will present
“Need a Little Christmas” at the Batesburg Leesville Fine Arts
Center beginning at 1pm. The show marks the seventh year the dancers
have taken to the stage to collect toys for needy children in the area.
To date over 4000 toys have been collected and distributed to children
of families stricken by hard times close to the holiday season.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas
Festivities in Historic Edgefield: Holiday Downtown Shop-Around &
Tour of Churches
web
posted December 9, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Come to Historic Downtown
Edgefield and share in the holiday spirit this season. The
village is sparkling with glorious lights from the merchant
storefronts, the magnificent town Christmas tree and the streetlights
along Main Street. It’s a winter wonderland that you won’t want
to miss.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Dodge’s
Store target of Armed Robbery
EDGEFIELD – An armed robbery disrupted
what was supposed to be a peaceful night after the Edgefield Christmas
Parade when a 911 call came in around 10:24 pm reporting an armed
gunman entering the Dodge’s Store on Augusta Road and making off with
an undisclosed amount of cash. The masked gunman was described as being
a black male in his early 20's between 5’3” and 5’4” weighing around
150 pounds wearing a
white shirt with a white shirt used as a mask.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Santa
arrives in Edgefield (Photos)
web
posted December 8, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Santa Claus made an early
appearance in Edgefield on Sunday during the annual Edgefield Christmas
parade with over fifty entries again this year. This year’s Grand
Marshall was Becky Turner who was preceded in the parade by Edgefield
Police Chief Ronnie Carter. Emcees Calvin Henderson and Kerri Klein
were joined on the stage by the Grand Marshall Turner and Edgefield
Mayor Ken Durham as the parade continued.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Worker
recovering after being pinned by toppled crane (Photos)
web
posted December 8, 2008
MERRIWETHER – There has been no additional
information provided on the condition of the Haglar Systems crane
operator who was pinned under a toppled crane exclusively covered by
EdgefieldDaily.com Saturday afternoon. The call to 9-1-1 came in around
5 pm and Edgefield County EMS and Merriwether Firefighters and First
Responders were called to the scene.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Gingerbread
House winners announced (Photos)
web
posted December 8, 2008
wEDGEFIELD – The
Edgefield Regional Arts
(ERA) announced the winners of the Gingerbread House contest shortly
after the Edgefield Christmas Parade ended. Bobby and Rachel Raines
took top honors for their rendition of and edible Oakley Park. The
houses were on display at the ERA’s current location in the Rocky Shop
on Main Street.
EdgefieldDaily.com
South
Carolina State Teacher of the Year Visits District (Photo)
web
posted December 8, 2008
JOHNSTON – South Carolina State Teacher of
the Year, Mrs. Jeanna Hallman, spent the day in the Edgefield School
District on November 24th. Mrs. Hallman was accompanied by Ms. Debbie
Courtney, Edgefield County Teacher of Year on visits to W. E. Parker
Elementary, Johnston Elementary, JET Middle School and Strom Thurmond
High School.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Sports:
Weekend of Champions
By
Tim Crane
web
posted December 8, 2008
SPORTS – The Weekend of Champions is
complete and the scores of the games are listed below.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Watermelon
and Vegetable Grower Statewide Update Meeting
web
posted December 8, 2008
COUNTY – The South Carolina Watermelon
Association is hosting a statewide meeting which should be of interest
to all watermelon and vegetable growers. New laws and regulations
concerning labor, food safety and country of origin labeling (COOL
requirements) will take effect in the near future.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Falling
crane traps operator
EXCLUSIVE REPORT
AND PHOTOS
web
posted December 6, 2008 - 7:12pm
MERRIWETHER – A crane operator was
severely injured when the Lorain crane he was operating toppled and
left him pinned beneath the cab. The first call for EMS and Merriwether
Fire Rescue came in around 5 pm Saturday from Haglar Systems at 890
Five Notch Road and the first crews arrived in minutes.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Trenton
man rushed to MCG after brutal single car crash (Photos)
web
posted December 6, 2008
TRENTON – A 27-year-old Trenton man was
rushed to the MCG Trauma unit after losing control of the Buick Regal
he was driving Friday, flipping it at least four times before coming to
rest in a field. The driver, who said he was wearing a seatbelt, was
conscious and speaking to emergency workers on the scene as they
treated him for an assortment of injuries.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Men
arrested in drug raid formally charged
web
posted December 6, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The four men arrested in a
drug raid earlier this week have been formally charged and, according
to the charges, at least one of the men has been in the court system
before. All four were arrested when the Sheriff’s Narcotics and Swat
Team, along with Edgefield Police, conducted the raid at the home on
the 300 block of Bluebird Lane in Edgefield on Tuesday.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Teens
report sex offender asking for sex
web
posted December 6, 2008
JOHNSTON – A Johnston woman called police
just before midnight Thursday after a registered sex offender was
accused of asking two teenage girls to have sex with him. The
37-year-old man reportedly asked the 18 and 16 year old girls for sex,
telling the younger of the two he, “should go ahead and put a baby in
her stomach,” according to the complaint filed late Thursday night with
Johnston Police.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Barrett
Expresses Opposition to Auto Bailout Plans
web
posted December 6, 2008
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Gresham
Barrett (SC,3) participated in a Financial Services Committee Hearing
on "Review of Industry Plans to Stabilize the Financial Condition of
the American Automobile Industry" where he heard the testimony of
executives from Ford, GM, Chrysler and the United Auto Workers on their
plans to avert insolvency. Barrett, who opposes plans that would
provide automakers with taxpayer-backed loans, gave an opening
statement in which he questioned whether it is the proper role of
Congress to intervene in the internal business decisions of private
corporations and expressed skepticism about Congress’s financial
expertise and ability to foresee market trends.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Letter to
the Editor: Johnston Development Board Project Chairman offers thanks
web
posted December 6, 2008
Dear Editor:
What makes a small town so great? To me, it is the Town's
citizens gathering in their public space to hear a message from their
mayor,see their local elementary school students light the Christmas
Tree and join their fellow citizens in singing Christmas carols.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Local
NJROTC Extends Thanks for Food-Drive Support
web
posted December 6, 2008
PSA - JOHNSTON – The STHS NJROTC sends
thanks for the support and contributions received for the NJROTC annual
Food-Drive. The Food-Drive was a success and they were able to furnish
49 families with turkeys and a holiday menu of foods. The can-goods and
financial support were truly appreciated by the families who received
the blessing. Their smiles and gratitude’s expressed it all.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Sarah’s
Santa Christmas annual yard sale Today
web
reposted December 6, 2008
COUNTY – Founder Debbie Courtney said she
was looking, “to visit any church that will have me to tell them about
our program. “ Last year Sarah’s Santa delivered gifts and stockings to
over 140 local children, including hygiene items, a new coat, and a
gift from their letter to Santa. “We want to make sure they have
something to help them stay clean, something to keep them warm, and
something fun,” Ms. Courtney said as the group gathered last year to sort out presents.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas
Auction - Saturday, December 6
PAID
ADVERTISMENT
web
reposted December 6, 2008
EDGEFIELD – We are conducting a sale of
personal property for Mr. Jay Watkins, who with his father owned and
operated several business over the years, including a gift shop and
janitorial supply. This sale will consist primarily of items from the
gift shop with numerous Christmas items. The sale will be held at his
building located at 567 Lanham Road, Edgefield, S. C. 29824 on
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9:30 am. From I-20, take highway 25 north
to second traffic signal, turn left onto Sweetwater Road, go past Mount
Vintage, turn left onto Jeter Road, then left onto Lanham Road; from
Edgefield, take Sweetwater Road to Jeter Road--LOOK FOR SIGNS! Bring a
chair and enjoy the day! Viewing day of sale from 8:00 am until sale
time. Please visit our website http://www.murrellsauctioncompany.com
for details, terms, and pictures. Jerry O. Murrell, SCAL 2747.
803-637-5640 or 803-480-0801
Gulf Oil
CEO says gas could hit $1 next year
web
posted December 6, 2008
RANDOLPH – Gulf Oil CEO Joe Petrowski said on
Wednesday that the price of oil could sink to $20 per barrel, and there
is a chance gasoline prices could drop as low as $1 per gallon by early
next year.
Patriot
Ledger
Eaton
Corporation Donation Supports Engineering Education at PTC (Photo)
web
posted December 6, 2008
GREENWOOD – Diversified industrial
manufacturer Eaton Corporation recently made a generous $10,000
donation to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation. The donation was
presented to PTC by Tim Pridgen, engineering technician at Eaton, and
was observed by several graduates of the college who are now employed
with Eaton.
EdgefieldDaily.com
O.J.
Simpson Goes to Jail
web
posted December 6, 2008
LAS VEGAS - Former football great O.J.
Simpson will spend anywhere from nine to 33 years in prison and his
co-defendant, Clarence C.J. Stewart will spend 7.5 to 27 years for
their roles in a Las Vegas armed robbery case.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Correction
web
posted December 5, 2008
WEBNEWS – One piece of information
provided for yesterday’s column on the petition by Mr. Rainsford and
the Economic Development Committee is in need of correction. Edgefield
County Finance Director Lynn Strom confused the request for funding for
the Economic Development Committee with the Economic Development
Partnership (EDP) and sent an email Thursday morning to correct the
mistake. The EDP receives $46,000 a year in funding, not the EDC. An
editor’s note to that effect has been placed on the column.
Four
charged in drug raid
web
posted December 5, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Sheriff’s
Narcotics, SWAT, and the Edgefield Police arrested four Edgefield
residents during a raid at a Bluebird Lane home on Tuesday. The four
men, ranging in age from 18 to 24, were found sitting in a car behind
the home when the teams of officers moved in to serve search and arrest
warrants at the home, according to a report released on Thursday by the
Sheriff’s chief narcotics investigator.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Three
PTC students win awards during Annual Greenwood Artist Guild show
(Photo)
web
posted December 5, 2008
GREENWOOD – Three Piedmont Technical
College students recently won awards during the Annual Greenwood Artist
Guild show at the Greenwood Museum. In the three dimensional category,
Bob Taft of Greenwood received first place and a cash award of $200;
Martha Peddicord of Ninety Six received $150 for second place; and Bob
Taylor of Greenwood took third place and $100. All three are enrolled
in the Professional Clay program at the Center for Creative Economies
at the PTC Edgefield County Center.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Barrett,
NCI announce relocation of jobs from Mexico to US; South Carolina to
benefit
web
posted December 5, 2008
STATE – National Consolidated Industries
(NCI), headquartered in Honea Path, South Carolina announced Thursday
its subsidiary National Cooler Company, LLC has acquired the assets of
a bottle cooler business located in Monterey, Mexico. As a result
of the acquisition finalized earlier this week, jobs will return to the
United States from Mexico.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Gov.
Sanford’s letter to Pres-elect Obama
web
posted December 5, 2008
Dear President-Elect Obama:
As governors, and more significantly as fellow Americans, we wanted to
write in light of today’s historic meeting in Philadelphia to say how
much we appreciated you making the effort you did to meet. Thank you
for consulting with us so early in your transition. Coming from a
culture of balancing budgets, we understand the unique economic
challenges and difficult decisions you will have to make in dealing
with the trying economic times that will accompany your taking the
office of President. We are committed to working with you and your
administration to forge solutions that can make a difference in the
lives of the very Americans we all represent.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Pro-Amnesty
Activist Joins Obama White House Staff
web
posted December 5, 2008
(CNSNews.com) – An 18-year veteran of the
National Council of La Raza (NCLR), who advocated for federal
legislation to give the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the
United States a path to citizenship, has been tapped for
President-elect Barack Obama’s White House staff.
CNSNews.com
Trenton
woman finds cat buried “head first” in yard
web
posted December 4, 2008
TRENTON – A possible animal cruelty case
is being investigated by the Sheriff’s Animal Control after a deputy
responded to a woman’s call on Tuesday on Highway 19. When the woman
returned home from work she found a cat buried “head first” in her yard
and called police.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Bettis
Academy woman charged after theft of check from mailbox
web
posted December 4, 2008
BETTIS ACADEMY – A Bettis Academy woman
has been charged after admitting to taking a check out of a woman’s
mailbox and attempting to cash it in Augusta. A Butler Road woman
called the Sheriff’s Office to report the theft after her child support
check was missing.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Economic
Development Chairman takes issue with news report
web
posted December 4, 2008
COUNTY – Edgefield Economic Development
Committee Chairman Bettis Rainsford requested the publication of the
petition presented to the Edgefield County Council for public review.
Mr. Rainsford complains, with no specific connotations, that the news
story published by EdgefieldDaily.com on the request was, “slanted”,
“negative”, and “poorly written”.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Does
anybody in Edgefield County government have a brain they can spare?
A
Column by the Editor
web
posted December 4, 2008
COLUMN – The Chairman of the Edgefield
Economic Development Committee (EDC), Bettis Rainsford, was displeased
by the article published Wednesday on his $5,000 request from the
Edgefield County Council Tuesday night, calling it “negative”,
“slanted”, and “poorly written”. I have three words to describe
the same article, factual, concise, and unbiased. However, this is not
a news article, this is my opinion, and it is specifically directed at
Mr. Rainsford, the EDC, and our county council members. And for the
record, it is going to be very biased.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Financial
Aid Night Dec. 11
web
posted December 4, 2008
COUNTY – Strom Thurmond High School will
host a financial aid night on Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the
chorus room for seniors and their parents. Federal and state
programs will be discussed. Please plan to attend this important
meeting to get questions answered about FAFSA and other financial aid
issues
Piedmont
Tech to Offer Job Assistance Programs
web
posted December 4, 2008
PSA – In the wake of the difficult
economic times that have hit the Lakelands, Piedmont Technical College
is increasing its assistance programs for those non-traditional
students who are considering enrolling in college to receive the
training they need to re-enter the work force or to pursue a different
career.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Sen.
DeMint gives just opened Capitol Visitor Center scathing review
web
posted December 4, 2008
WASHINGTON D.C. – South Carolina Sen. Jim
DeMint has issued his comments concerning the new Capitol Visitor
Center opened on Tuesday criticizing the new facility for "omitting the
history of faith." DeMint says the new visitor center completely
ignored his request to include the phrase "In God We Trust" and the
Pledge of Allegiance. DeMint said the center displays items that are
"left-leaning and in some cases distort our true history."
EdgefieldDaily.com
Obama’s
refusal to produce birth certificate festers
web
posted December 4, 2008
WASHINGTON D.C. – Though the push for soon
to be President-elect Barack Obama to produce his birth certificate to
prove he is an American born citizen got very little attention during
the campaign from the national media, and even dismissed as “conspiracy
theory” at times, it is now gaining a footing in major news
organizations. The tipping point seems to be that Sen. Obama failed to
meet the deadline to file an answer to a suit filed with the United
States Supreme Court challenging him to produce his actual birth
certificate.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Wanted
felon arrested, brother still sought (Photos)
web
posted December 3, 2008
COUNTY – One of two brothers wanted on
several outstanding warrants has been arrested and the Edgefield County
Sheriff’s Narcotics Division is still seeking the other. Michael Deon
Norris, 27, was arrested in Augusta-Richmond County this weekend and is
currently being held at the Richmond County Detention Center awaiting
extradition to Edgefield County on multiple drug charges and a bench
warrant for failure to appear for previous charges. His brother, Rico
Antonio Norris, 24, is still on the lam.
EdgefieldDaily.com
County
Council recognizes unseated representatives (Photos)
web
posted December 3, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County Council said
goodbye to two of its longtime members Tuesday night as Merriwether
District 5 councilman and District 2 Councilman Everett Kitchens
attended their final meeting after being unseated in the 2008
elections. “I have no regrets,” Councilman Kitchens said as he accepted
the plaque presented to him at the December meeting.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Airport
lease agreement draws opposition
web
posted December 3, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Council
held their final meeting of the year Tuesday night with a full agenda
and two public hearings held shortly after the meeting got underway.
The first on the amendment to the current budget drew no comments. The
second, dealing with the lease between the county and Western Carolina
Aviators, LLC, drew several comments, some for and some against.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Marines
“Special Ops” to train in county with civilians
web
posted December 3, 2008
COUNTY – The Marines are coming to
Edgefield County for training exercises that will include some local
participation to train Maries as part of a rapid response Special
Operations in the event of a military emergency or terrorist attack.
Chris Young, (CTR) with the IW branch from Camp Lejeune, NC explained
to the county council that the exercises will be taking place in five
counties, including Edgefield County in early April, mostly on Sumter
National Forest lands.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas
Auction - Saturday, December 6
PAID
ADVERTISMENT
web
posted December 3, 2008
EDGEFIELD – We are conducting a sale of
personal property for Mr. Jay Watkins, who with his father owned and
operated several business over the years, including a gift shop and
janitorial supply. This sale will consist primarily of items from the
gift shop with numerous Christmas items. The sale will be held at his
building located at 567 Lanham Road, Edgefield, S. C. 29824 on
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9:30 am. From I-20, take highway 25 north
to second traffic signal, turn left onto Sweetwater Road, go past Mount
Vintage, turn left onto Jeter Road, then left onto Lanham Road; from
Edgefield, take Sweetwater Road to Jeter Road--LOOK FOR SIGNS! Bring a
chair and enjoy the day! Viewing day of sale from 8:00 am until sale
time. Please visit our website http://www.murrellsauctioncompany.com
for details, terms, and pictures. Jerry O. Murrell, SCAL 2747.
803-637-5640 or 803-480-0801
Letter
to the Editor: Edgefield Mayor highlights Christmas activities
web
posted December 3, 2008
Dear Editor,
Our town is decorated beautifully again this year and we have a full
agenda of upcoming activities scheduled for the holiday season.
You can find a complete list of these activities by reading your local
newspapers, viewing channel 16 on the local cable network, watching our
commercial on channel 12, or by calling the Chamber of Commerce or
Edgefield Town Hall.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Bettis
Rainsford receives $5k in county funds for lobbyists on SC Legislature
web
posted December 3, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Bettis Rainsford, Chairman of
the Edgefield County Economic Development Committee was at the
Edgefield County Council meeting Tuesday night asking for $5,000 in
funds from the county and another $5,000 form the School Board in order
to lobby for new legislation to spread the wealth around in energy
production plants planned in the state. Mr. Rainsford admitted that the
Economic Development’s ability to draw new industry to the county in
the past decade or more has been “frustrating” and unproductive.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Here
Comes Santa Claus
web
posted December 3, 2008
EDGEFIELD – It’s that time of the year
again! Pieces of candy and wishes for a merry Christmas will fill
the air this Sunday, December 7th when Edgefield hosts its Christmas
parade. The streets of downtown Edgefield will be packed with
people as floats, cars, school bands, fire trucks, and more meander
down Main Street.
EdgefieldDaily.com
US
Census Bureau seeks to employ 50 in county
web
posted December 3, 2008
COUNTY – Need a good paying job? The US
Census Bureau is looking for a few good employees in Edgefield County,
fifty to be exact. Gladys Sligh, with the US Census Bureau, addressed
the Edgefield County Council Tuesday night explaining that they are
seeking Census workers for the 2010 census that is currently underway
and offers jobs that pay between $11 and $17 an hour.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Greenwood
Christmas Parade December 7
web
posted December 3, 2008
GREENWOOD – Santa Claus is coming to
Uptown as Greenwood hosts the annual Christmas Parade. This year’s
theme is “Christmas in Toyland” and the event is scheduled for December
7th at 2:30 p.m. The parade will begin at the corner of West Cambridge
and Montague Avenues.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Dr.
Mary Rice-Crenshaw to be featured speaker at SEE Group meeting tonight
web
reposted December 2, 2008
PSA - EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County
Citizens Seeking Excellence in Education is a volunteer group dedicated
to keeping citizens informed of the important issues impacting the
quality of education in Edgefield County. The December meeting of the
SEE Group will be Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Our goal is to provide a
forum for sharing information in an effort to improve education for the
students of Edgefield County schools.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Town of
Edgefield gets clean audit with 8 months in reserves
web
posted December 2, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Town of Edgefield heard
the results of the audit performed for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2008 and were pleased with the results. Unreserved fund balance in the
general fund was at $1,147,790, or 88% of reserves, a little over 8
months of the cost of running the town. The town’s revenues exceed its
liabilities and the town is in great financial shape. Mrs. Toni
McKinley, with McKinley, Cooper and Company, presented the audit report
to the town leaders Monday night.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Town of
Edgefield holds final council meeting of 2008
web
posted December 2, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Town Council
held their final meeting of 2008 Monday night with Mr. George Thornton,
CEO of the National Wild Turkey Federation, as the visitor of the
month. Mr. Thornton said he and wife Beth were proud to be new citizens
in the Town of Edgefield having moved here about five months ago after
taking the CEO position in June.
EdgefieldDaily.com
New
county council members to have say in final vote of “quiet hot potato”
issue
web
posted December 2, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County Council will
be holding their final meeting of 2008 tonight at 6 pm at the County
Council Chambers on Jeter Street and will leave some interesting issues
to the new county council members that will take office in January.
Eight and six year incumbents Joel Hudson (Merriwether District 5) and
Everett Kitchens (Westside District 2) respectively were unseated in
the November elections and their replacements will cast the final votes
in the matters.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
County Council December Agenda
web
posted December 2, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Council
will be holding their final meeting of 2008 with two member leaving
their seats after the meeting. Below is a copy of the agenda for the
meeting that will be held at 6 pm at the County Council Chambers on
Jeter Street, Edgefield.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Augusta
man reports beating at Trenton party
web
posted December 2, 2008
TRENTON – An Augusta man flagged down a
Sheriff’s Deputy early Saturday around 4:45 am saying he was jumped by
ten to twelve unknown males at a party on Bass Terrace Lane near Bream
Oak. According to the man, he and a few friends of his came to the
party and were in the process of leaving a few minutes later when he
was attacked. His friends jumped into the car and left him behind.
EdgefieldDaily.com
County
Youth Basketball League sign-ups beginning
web
posted December 2, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County Youth
Basketball League will start registrations next week. We will be
set up at the Edgefield Town Gym on Monday, December 8th: Thursday,
December 11th; and Tuesday December 16th, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm.. Boys
and girls ages 6-12 as of March 1, 2009.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Wardlaw
students capture all places in county 2008 Arbor Day Poetry Contest
(Photo)
web
posted December 2, 2008
JOHNSTON – The Board of Commissioners of
the Edgefield Conservation District is pleased to announce the winners
of the annual Arbor Day Poetry Contest. Arbor Day will be celebrated on
Friday, 5 December 2008.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Edgefield
Library seeking “Angels” to donate books
web
posted December 2, 2008
EDGEFIELD – PSA – Brighten the lives of
children who step through the doors of the Edgefield County Public
Library by being one of our Angels! Give the gift of reading to every
child by donating a book in memory of or in honor of a loved one. If
you are interested in viewing our Angel Tree 2008, please see our staff
at the service desk.
December
cake winner announced - Lori &
Eric Hutto
web
posted December 1, 2008
WEBNEWS – Our December cake winner has
been drawn and the winning entry is, “Happy 1st Anniversary to Lori and
Eric Hutto! We love you both and wish you many, many more happy years
together! Love, Mom, Dad, and Cole.” The Hutto’s anniversary is
December 16. The Hutto’s need to Contact
EdgefieldDaily.com
for instructions on how to claim their cake. Enter your loved
one into our next drawing that will be held in January.
Aiken
County Sheriff’s Lt. Michael Frank dies in crash
web
posted December 1, 2008
AIKEN – Aiken County Sheriff’s Information
Officer Lt. Michael Frank was killed in a tragic single car accident on
I-20 near mile marker 132 this weekend while returning from refereeing
a hockey game in Atlanta. Lt. Frank, 48, is survived by his two
children, a son and a daughter, and his parents. The news of the death
has reverberated throughout the law enforcement and surrounding
communities.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Sarah
Palin to visit Augusta today
web
Re-posted December 1, 2008
AUGUSTA GA – According to a media
release, former Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin will
be visiting in Augusta Georgia today. Gov. Palin, the hugely
popular Alaskan Governor that brought life to Arizona Republican Sen.
John McCain’s failing campaign, retains her broad support even after
the election and is hoping to help US Sen. Saxby Chambliss retain his
seat in the Senate in a December 2 run-off.
EdgefieldDaily.com
“Dr. Ned”
retires after 40 years of healing (Photos)
web
posted December 1, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Dr. Benjamin E. Nicholson,
otherwise known as “Dr. Ned”, is retiring after 40 years of service at
the Edgefield Medical Center. A drop-in was held Sunday afternoon at
the National Wild Turkey Federation Conference Center to honor his
years of service to the county. An estimated 200 people attended during
the two-hour event.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas
Auction - Saturday, December 6
PAID
ADVERTISMENT
web
posted December 1, 2008
EDGEFIELD – We are conducting a sale of
personal property for Mr. Jay Watkins, who with his father owned and
operated several business over the years, including a gift shop and
janitorial supply. This sale will consist primarily of items from the
gift shop with numerous Christmas items. The sale will be held at his
building located at 567 Lanham Road, Edgefield, S. C. 29824 on
Saturday, December 6, 2008, 9:30 am. From I-20, take highway 25 north
to second traffic signal, turn left onto Sweetwater Road, go past Mount
Vintage, turn left onto Jeter Road, then left onto Lanham Road; from
Edgefield, take Sweetwater Road to Jeter Road--LOOK FOR SIGNS! Bring a
chair and enjoy the day! Viewing day of sale from 8:00 am until sale
time. Please visit our website http://www.murrellsauctioncompany.com
for details, terms, and pictures. Jerry O. Murrell, SCAL 2747.
803-637-5640 or 803-480-0801
EdgefieldDaily.com
Christmas Tree Contest announced
web
posted December 1, 2008
WEBNEWS – EdgefieldDaily.com announces our
first annual Christmas Tree contest this year. Simply send us a picture
of your decorated Christmas Tree (please do not send in several
pictures for us to choose from, pick your best and send it in) along
with your name, address, email address, and phone number to be entered.
Only your name will be used in the listings. The page will go online on
December 8 and will be featured in a prominent location.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Annual Christmas Light Display Page returns
web
posted December 1, 2008
WEBNEWS – It is Christmas time again and
EdgefieldDaily.com will be featuring our very popular annual Christmas
Light Display Page with a listing of homes or businesses that decorate
with light displays readers want others to see. Send in your favorites
to be added. Please include the address if possible and short
directions if necessary. The page will go online on December 8 and will
be featured in a prominent location. Start sending your
locations now and there are no limits to the number of displays you
can send in or that can be listed. Please note the town or community so
they can be categorized by locale.
NWTF
Communications Department Earns Multiple Awards
web
posted December 1, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The National Wild Turkey
Federation’s Communications Department continued its award-winning ways
in the South Carolina Outdoor Press Association’s Excellence in Craft
Competition, held during its 2008 Fall Conference in Camden, S.C.
NWTF staff members P.J. Perea of Aiken, Paul Rackley of Edgefield and
Perrin Anderson of Greenwood submitted articles, photos and video
productions for consideration against nationally recognized media
members and were rewarded with nine certificates.
EdgefieldDaily.com
My
Christmas tradition - "Yes dear"
A column
by the Editor
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posted December 1, 2008
COLUMN – Thanksgiving Day is past and
Christmastime is upon us. It is time to pull all those Christmas
decorations out of the attic and begin the annual untangling and
testing of lights, and my patience. In the past, this was a time I did
not look forward to at all, mainly because my beautiful bride loves it
so deeply and has a tendency to go overboard. However, as I grew older
and wiser I learned it was better to just say, “Yes dear”, and let have
her way. I also learned never to ask to see the bills. I have high
blood pressure and it just is not worth a stroke at my young age.
EdgefieldDaily.com
Sports
- Weekend of Champions coming Friday night
- Scores of Interest across the state
By Tim Crane
web
posted December 1, 2008
EgefieldDaily.com
One more for dinner
web
posted December 1, 2008
MERRIWETHER – One of the great things
about living in Merriwether is being able to spot such a wide array of
wildlife in your back yard. On Sunday this button head whitetail deer
showed up in the light rain to search out the bountiful supply of
acorns in our yard. You can click on the picture for a larger view of
the photo.
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