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Merriwether Home Found Burglarized
web posted December 31, 2014
MERRIWETHER – A Delaughter Point woman arrive home from work on Monday around 5:30pm to find the glass to a side door shattered and called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office to report the crime.
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Burglar Steals Fishing Equipment
web posted December 31, 2014
EDGEFIELD – A Long Cane Road man called the Sheriff's Office after discovering someone stealing fishing equipment from inside his home. The theft was discovered the day prior, but the man did not call until the next day because he stated he did not have access to a phone.
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Stereo Stolen from Locked Car
web posted December 31, 2014
BETTIS ACADEMY – Usually keeping your vehicle locked will keep most thieves out of your car, but one Bettis Academy Road Extension man was not so lucky. He walked outside and noticed the door to his 1992 Camaro ajar and found someone had been in his car.
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Cox Industries, Inc. expanding Orangeburg County operations
web posted December 31, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Cox Industries, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of treated outdoor wood products, is expanding its Orangeburg County operations. The company is investing $11.2 million to expand and upgrade its facilities in Eutawville, Bowman, Orangeburg and Branchville, S.C. The investment is expected to create 60 new jobs over the next five years.
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County Closings
web posted December 31, 2014
EDGEFIELD – All Edgefield County Offices will be closed on January 1, 2015, for New Years. Offices include the County Administration, Building and Planning, Veterans Affairs, County Courthouse, Magistrate Office and Sheriff's Office (front office). All offices will re-open on Friday, January 2 for normal hours.

Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 31, 2014
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Driver Flees Traffic Stop on Foot
web posted December 30, 2014
JOHNSTON – An unknown man was able to elude Johnston Police following a short car chase by making a quick turn, taking a curve and then jumping from the car and running into a wooded area to avoid arrest. A Johnston Police Officer patrolling Calhoun Street spotted the driver speeding 50 in a 30 mph zone and turned around in order to make a traffic stop. The driver had other intentions on his mind.
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Victim of Armed Robbery and Beating Sends Letters to Jurors
web posted December 30, 2014
COUNTY – The victim of an armed robbery and beating back in February 22, 2012, who saw his assailants set free by a jury finding Edward Terell Chandler and Willie Dwayne Dublin not guilty on all counts during a November 6, 2014 term of General session Court, has been sending letters to jurors he has been able to identify.
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Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop's weekly specials
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web posted December 30, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop's weekly specials have been released below. Click on their banner above and "Like" them on FaceBook. Prices good through January 6.
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County Convenience Center in Merriwether Vandalized
web posted December 30, 2014
MERRIWETHER – Workers arriving at the county convenience center on Restmaster Lane on Friday found the front door to the office building had been broken into and called the Sheriff's Office. The crime would have had to have taken place Christmas night.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 30, 2014
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Man Arrested After Christmas Gift of Cash Not Enough
web posted December 29, 2014
MERRIWETHER – Christmas is the time of gift giving, fellowship, family, friends and goodwill. However, when a family member arrived at the home of another family member an argument broke out over money. It seems that 27-year-old Harold Adam Edgin was not pleased with the amount of money he was given and a fight broke out that ended up continuing to the front yard. Neighbors began calling 911 to report a fight in progress and deputies converged on the home.
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Juveniles Total Grandma's Car During Joyride
web posted December 29, 2014
JOHNSTON – Edgefield County Dispatchers began receiving calls about to black females trying to flag down cars at the bridge on Bland Baptist Road and a deputy arrived a short time later and found no one around, however; he did find debris scattered about the bridge and the roadway. Further investigation found a blue 1997 Grand Marquis LS 4-door down a ravine and under the bridge very heavily damaged.
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Thank Those Who Served While We Celebrated
web posted December 29, 2014
COUNTY – Christmas has come and gone and Monday starts people getting back to work and some planning their New Years Eve celebration on Wednesday night. The decorations have come down, the tree has been removed and some are still sorting out what to do with all the new clothes, gadgets, electronic games that have been received. And while we were all celebrating with family and friends, some were not so lucky. For them it was another day at work protecting all of us as we enjoyed Christmas.
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No Updates for Saturday
web posted December 26, 2014
COUNTY – Due to the Editor undergoing a procedure on Friday there are no updates for Saturday.

Toomey to Remain Director of S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services
web posted December 26, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley announced that Bob Toomey will continue serving in his role as the Director of the South Carolina Department of Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS).
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Religion: Are The Christmas Bells Beings Drowned Out
By Pastor Phillip Howle
web posted December 26, 2014
RELIGION – Over the past few days many people have been posting a sort year in review movie on Facebook. I have enjoyed looking at the apparently joyful lives of all of them. I posted my own. The pictures are all of happy events and joy. They are shared at a time of the year that is supposed to be a joyful time of celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.  However, as I have written about before, Facebook and social media is only a projection of life.
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Edgefield - Found Black and White Female Cat
web posted December 26, 2014
EDGEFIELD – FOUND: Trying to find the owner(s) of a female cat that was found in the area of Park St. in Edgefield.  My Contact information is 803-221-4571. Click on photo for larger view.
This notice will be marked as recovered when the owner is located.

The Story of Christmas: Christ is Born
web posted December 24, 2014
COUNTY – Join Edgefield Daily and all of our families tonight in reading the joyous news of the birth of Christ and the "reason for the season". Before turning in for the night, gather your family together to read the story, especially if you have young children who are so excited about a visit from Santa. It is a great way to settle them down and get them to bed with Christ on their minds.
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Neighbors Report Pit Bull, Chow Chasing Children and Adults
web posted December 24, 2014
MERRIWETHER – Residents living on Fox Terrace Drive called the Sheriff's Office to report the owner of two male dogs, a brown and white Pit Bull and a white Chow mix running at large and acting aggressive in the neighborhood. One woman told a responding deputy the dogs were aggressive and chased her inside of her home while trying to bite at her.
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Official NORAD Santa Tracker
web posted December 24, 2014
COUNTY – This is the official link to the NORAD Santa Tracker. By the time the sun rises Santa will already be on his way delivering Christmas toys to all the good boys and girls across the globe. Remember, that in many parts of the world it is already Christmas Day.
NORAD Santa Tracker

Phone Scammers Keep Calling
web posted December 24, 2014
COUNTY – With Christmas closing in, telephone scammers are not letting up trying to steal county residents' money with the number of reported attempts climbing in the past few days. Fortunately many read Edgefield Daily or have been informed of the scams and are not falling for the scams. A new scam popped up this week using Wal-Mart as the bait.
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Edgefield Daily Christmas Schedule
web posted December 24, 2014
COUNTY – Edgefield Daily will be operating on a very limited number of updates during our observance of Christmas starting on Christmas Eve. As usual we will place the official Santa Tracker on Christmas Eve Day to help parents make sure their children are in bed on time so not to delay Santa's stop at their house and throwing him off schedule. Below is the tentative schedule of reports and updates over the long weekend starting today.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 24, 2014
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More Information on Shooting Incident Released
web posted December 23, 2014
BETTIS ACADEMY – More information has been released in the shooting incident that took place early Saturday morning. Some of which conflicts with earlier information that was made available while the crime scene was still active. The woman encountered the couple parked with the hood to their red truck raised and she asked if they needed help.
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Woman Reports Theft of Over $30K in Jewelry
web posted December 23, 2014
MERRIWETHER – A Merriwether woman called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office to file a report of jewelry valued at $30,850 missing from her jewelry box in her bedroom. The two pieces were the only items missing from the jewelry box in the bedroom with the rest of the jewelry left undisturbed. There was also no signs of forced entry into the home.
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Man Kills Pit Bull, Beagle Attacking Calf
web posted December 23, 2014
EDGEFIELD – A Youngblood Road man was alerted to a problem Saturday night when he heard a calf he had fenced in near his house making a lot of noise and looked out and saw a white Pit Bull and a Beagle attacking the calf inside the fenced area.
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The Story About Rudolph
Submitted by a Reader - For Adults
web posted December 23, 2014
COUNTY – A man named Bob May, depressed and broken hearted, stared out his drafty apartment window into the chilling December night. His 4-year-old daughter Barbara sat on his lap quietly sobbing. Bob's wife, Evelyn, was dying of cancer. Little Barbara couldn't understand why her mommy could never come home. Barbara looked up into her dad's eyes and asked, "Why isn't Mommy just like everybody else's Mommy?"
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County Government Closings - County Convenience Centers
web posted December 23, 2014
COUNTY – The Following Edgefield County Offices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday, Friday December 24, 25 and 26, 2014 in observance of Christmas.
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News from the Edgefield Clemson Extension Office
web posted December 23, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The holiday table decoration workshop was a hit and the participants were very proud of their creations. Thanks to Agent Stephen Pohlman for his interesting power point on local trees. All came away learning something new and asking what class/workshops would be offered in 2015. We have a couple of ideas in the hopper, but if you have a suggestion for a topic or activity, call or email the office.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 23, 2014
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Associate Degree Nursing Students Honored
web posted December 22, 2014
EDGEFIELD – Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College’s associate degree nursing program at the Lex Walters campus were recognized in a pinning ceremony in December. The students and their hometowns are, front from left, Latoya Bibbs, Johnston; and Tammie Bush, Johnston. Back, Sarah Coleman, Saluda; Tessa Terry, Augusta, Ga.; and Chelsea Tinsley, Newberry.
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Lost Dog - Merriwether - RECOVERED!
web posted December 22, 2014
MERRIWETHER – Lost Dog: Family pet went missing on Saturday December 20 on Woodlawn Road and White Oak Drive area. He answers to the name of Coco. If found please call Found and returned to owner -  Click on photo for Larger View.

Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Students Design Race Cars
web posted December 22, 2014
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center’s Industrial Technology (IT) students recently built and raced co2 cars. The co2 cars are miniature racing cars fitted with suspenders powered by a rocket launcher carbon dioxide cartridge. “The students learned so many mechanical principles but more importantly they had fun learning,” explained Lee Williams, Industrial Technology teacher. The IT students learn about the forces of gravity, drag, wind resistance, and the motion of air as a fluid.
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Fireworks Notice For Town Of Johnston
web posted December 22, 2014
JOHNSTON – Fireworks will be allowed to be discharged in the Town of Johnston on December 31, 2014 beginning at 10 PM through 1 AM on New Year’s Day. Fireworks are NOT allowed on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. All citizens are asked to abide by this ordinance.

Gov. Nikki Haley Announces First Department Of Administration Director
web posted December 22, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today announced Marcia Adams, who currently serves as the Executive Director of the Budget and Control Board, as the first Director of the South Carolina Department of Administration. The Department of Administration was created earlier this year when Gov. Haley signed the Government Restructuring Act of 2014 – the most comprehensive and important government restructuring in over 20 years.
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Shots Fired at Woman Asking Directions
web posted December 21, 2014 
BETTIS ACADEMY – A woman called 911 around 1:30 am Saturday after pulling up to a couple parked on the side of Sable Lane at Fish Farm Road to ask for directions and said she was shot at by the couple inside the other vehicle. The woman fled the area and waited on Sheriff's Deputies in front of a home on Sable Lane.
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Edgefield Troop 30 Boy Scouts Hold Court of Honors
web posted December 20, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Troop 30 Boy Scouts had their Court of Honors Thursday December 18th. Eleven Scouts earned their next rank badge and 41 merit badges were received for the work they completed through the year. It was a proud moment for parents and scouts alike.
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Suspected DUI Driver Leads Deputy on Slow Speed Chase
web posted December 20, 2014
JOHNSTON – Edgefield County Dispatchers began receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a car parked and blocking one lane of traffic on Long Cane Road Thursday night with drivers having to swerve to avoid hitting the car. Some reported not knowing if anyone was even in the car. When a Sheriff's Deputy arrived he found the driver slumped over the wheel, the car in gear and still running.
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Counterfeit Bills Found at Local Industry
web posted December 20, 2014
TRENTON – An Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputy was called to Urban Outfitters Thursday afternoon after several employees reported to a supervisor that they had found counterfeit $20 bills laying around on the floor in different locations of the plant over the past two days. In addition, as the deputy was shown around the plant, several "small" $100 bills were found and were also seized. All of the $20 bills had the same serial number, JL 0900505 B.
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Letter to the Editor: Writer Offers Letter of Thanks
web posted December 20, 2014
Dear Editor,
At this holiday season, we, the Board of Directors and staff of Women In Unity, extend a heartfelt thanks to the people of Edgefield County who have generously supported our work this past year. 
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 20, 2014
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Christmas Prank Draws Attention on Town Square
web posted December 19, 2014
EDGEFIELD – An ongoing volley of pranks between an employee of the cleaning company that takes care of county offices and one of the offices in the County Courthouse drew a lot of attention on the Edgefield Town Square while the worker was taking her lunch break. Employees of the office snuck out of the Courthouse and decided to wrap a present for the worker, her own car parked in front of the County Administration Building.
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Merriwether Sanitation Cited for Spilling Trash on Roadway
web posted December 19, 2014
EDGEFIELD – A driver for Merriwether Sanitation was caught spilling trash on the roadway. The company's sole garbage truck has been in and out of commission (more out than in) since February. The owner has been using his personal pickup truck, a Dodge Ram, and a large open top trailer to pick up and dump the trash at the transfer station in Johnston, often times leaving a trail of trash along Sweetwater Road.
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Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center’s FBLA Chapter Helps Others
web posted December 19, 2014
JOHNSTON – Each year STCTC’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Chapter participates in a community service project they call “Adopt-A-Family” for Christmas.  Working with one of the elementary schools in the county, a family is chosen.  Once the family is chosen FBLA members sign-up for items to purchase, shop, and then wrap the gifts to be given to a deserving family in the county.
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Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop's weekly specials
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web posted December 19, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop's weekly specials have been released below. Click on their banner above and "Like" them on FaceBook. Prices good through December 24.
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Home Business Owner Reports Attempted Burglary
web posted December 19, 2014
MERRIWETHER – The owner of a local home business owner called the Sheriff's Office Tuesday morning to report walking out to his shop and finding someone had attempted to pry open the door to his shop.
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Man Reports Theft of Equipment
web posted December 19, 2014
EDGEFIELD – A Morange Street man arrived home and discovered his pressure washer and a 5500 watt generator missing from beside his back door and called the Edgefield Police. An officer arrived and was shown where the items were taken, but nothing else was found to be missing.
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Christmas Happenings
web posted December 15, 2014
COUNTY – Due to a problem with the Happenings Section, Christmas events are being placed on this page and will be brought back to the top of the Headlines between now and Christmas. Send in your Church function to be added.
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Woman Complains After Patrol Check
web posted December 19, 2014
MERRIWETHER – A Mullens Street woman called the Sheriff's Office Wednesday morning after waking up and finding two bricks laying on her deck and her storm door being shattered from an incident the night before. The woman called the previous night after hearing a loud noise and deputies came out and patrolled the area and found nothing.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 19, 2014
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No Headlines for Thursday - Updates Return on Friday
web posted December 18, 2014
COUNTY – Due to circumstances beyond our control, there are no Headline News for Thursday. Reports and updates will return on Friday. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. A few reader comments have been placed.

Park Row Market BBQ Buffet Tonight
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web posted December 18, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The Park Row Market BBQ Buffet will be on the menu starting at 6 pm Thursday night. Bring the whole family for the All You Can Eat buffet for just $9.95 per person. Click on their banner above for daily specials and Like them on FaceBook. Live entertainment with Kevin Taylor from Aiken will begin at 7 pm.

Woman Confronts Possible Burglar
web posted December 17, 2014
JOHNSTON – A Johnston woman arrived at her Henry Lane home Monday a little after 2 pm and found a black male in her yard and confronted him about what he was doing at her house. The man did not answer any of her questions and then left towards the back of the house on his bicycle and she called the Sheriff's Office. When she went to the back of the house she found the back door had been unlocked and was left open, suggesting he had been inside the house.
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Merriwether Man Reports Possible Burglary in Progress
web posted December 17, 2014
MERRIWETHER – Edgefield County Sheriff's Dispatchers received a call from a Big Oak Drive man saying he was watching an unknown man snooping around his neighbor's property around 9:30 pm Monday. He told dispatchers that his neighbor was not at home, but he could see the man then begin to look around the shed in the back yard.
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Woman Assaulted by Man Refusing to Leave her Property
web posted December 17, 2014
COUNTY LINE – Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a home on the 1600 block of Augusta Road after a woman reported a man at her home who had been warned not to return to the property. As the woman confronted the man and was telling him to leave a verbal argument took place that then turn physical.
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Religion: Stop Being A CEO
By Pastor Phillip Howle
web posted December 17, 2014
RELIGION – I work for a good boss, My CEO is God. I can’t complain about much. But, when I used to work in various factories, it was not uncommon at all to hear complaints about the CEO of the company. Things like “He has no clue what we do.” “He thinks he is better than us in his fancy car and front office.” Then there were other comments that I can’t repeat or print. Let me say that I have no idea how to run a company and the majority of you don’t either.  But, I am saddened by the many CEOs I encounter as a pastor.
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Thursday Edition and Updates May be Delayed
web posted December 17, 2014
COUNTY – Due to the Editor undergoing an intrusive medical procedure today it is unknown if an overnight stay may be required. Even if an overnight stay is not required, there is the possibility that "at home recovery" may prevent updates for Thursday due to pain or requirement of total bed rest. If that is the case, we apologize for any inconvenience this may case and appreciate your understanding.

Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 17, 2014
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And The Winners of the Christmas Giveaway Are…
web posted December 16, 2014
JOHNSTON – The winners of the Tidwell Jewelers - Edgefield Daily 2014 Christmas Giveaway were drawn at 3 pm at Tidwell Jewelers' Johnston location. Edgefield Daily would like to thank Danny and Linda Tidwell for their continued support for the annual giveaway, which would not be possible without them. We would also like to thank the several hundreds of readers who entered this year.
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Man Reports Identity Theft on Ebay
web posted December 16, 2014
MERRIWETHER – Not all fraud comes in the way of phone scammers, some take place on the internet by simply using your information and name, or basically becoming you, to buy and sell on auction sites. That is what a Merriwether man learned over the weekend and called the Sheriff's Office to report someone else using his identity.
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Thieves Steal $800 in Yard Equipment from Johnston Home
web posted December 16, 2014
JOHNSTON – The brother of a Johnston man who is out of town went by to check on the property and found that someone had entered a shed next to the house and stole the yard equipment on Saturday. It is believed the theft took place sometime overnight.
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NOTICE: Johnston Road Closure
web posted December 15, 2014 - 5:00 pm
JOHNSTON – Ridge View Lake Road between Waterworks Road and McCreight Road is closed due to flooding. Local traffic only. It is not expected to reopen for traffic until sometime Tuesday. Please use an alternate route in this area.

Portucel, S.A. establishing operations in Greenwood County
web posted December 16, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. - An industrial company is establishing operations in Greenwood County to convert forest matter into wood pellets. Portucel, S.A. is investing $110 million to open a manufacturing facility in Greenwood, S.C. The investment is expected to create 70 new jobs.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 16, 2014
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Winners of Tidwell Jewelers - Edgefield Daily Christmas Giveaway to be Drawn Today
web posted December 15, 2014
COUNTY – The winners of the Tidwell Jewelers - Edgefield Daily Christmas Giveaway will be drawn today at Tidwell Jewelers in Johnston. The winners of the $500 and $250 Tidwell Jewelers Gift Certificates will be notified shortly after the drawing and their names will be published on Tuesday. We would like to thank all those who entered and wish everyone good luck!

Phone Scammers Strike Again - Steal Nearly $1,000 from Local Woman
web posted December 15, 2014
MERRIWETHER – A Merriwether woman called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office after discovering she had been the target of a phone scam that started with a call in October. The woman told the deputy she was contacted by a so-called representative from Microsoft telling her she needed to update her firewall on her computer and to do so they needed to install a program on her computer. Microsoft does not call the owner of any computer about updates.
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Strom Thurmond Sports Medicine Program Off to Great Start
web posted December 15, 2014
JOHNSTON – STCTC’s Sports Medicine students are making an immediate impact for athletes. A total of 45 students have put time in to working Rebel games or practices. ”I have several students who have over 30 hours already,” explained Lisa Nichols the certified Athletic Trainer and teacher of the Sports Medicine program. Students take the athletic training skills learned in the classroom and apply them to games and practices.
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Metal Thieves Steal Aluminum Gutters
web posted December 15, 2014
TRENTON – A Trenton man reported someone entering his property on Thursday without him knowing and stole approximately 100 feet of aluminum gutter that was loaded on a trailed next to his Rachel Avenue home.
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Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center Health Science Students Receive Certification
web posted December 15, 2014
JOHNSTON – STCTC Health Science students recently completed the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Basic Life Support Certification. The students are preparing for their clinical experience in local nursing homes and hospitals. In the students’ clinical experiences they perform basic nursing skills as part of the requirements for obtaining Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
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Christmas Happenings
web posted December 15, 2014
COUNTY – Due to a problem with the Happenings Section, Christmas events are being placed on this page and will be brought back to the top of the Headlines between now and Christmas. Send in your Church function to be added.
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Found Dogs: Edgefield - Recovered
web posted December 15, 2014
EDGEFIELD – Two found dogs on Bauskett Street. One yellow mix and one chocolate lab (possible mix) both have bark collars on. Recovered.

18-Year-Old Charged in Edgefield Burglary
web posted December 13, 2014
EDGEFIELD – An 18-year-old Edgefield man has been arrested and charged with burglary in the first degree following a traffic stop Thursday night. Justin  James Thornburg was taken into custody after he was found to be a passenger in the vehicle and was wanted for a December 3 burglary of a Mims Street home where four weapons were stolen.
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Teacher with Gun at School Charged
web posted December 13, 2014
EDGEFIELD – A teacher that brought a loaded gun to Merriwether Elementary School and then accidentally left it in a faculty restroom has been charged and released on Friday. Twyla Tuten, 63, turned herself in at the Edgefield County Detention Center Friday morning and was released on a total of $6,000 in personal recognizance bonds. She was also ordered not to return to the property.
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Stevens Creek Grill Now Open On Sundays
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web posted December 13, 2014
MERRIWETHER – For those seeking the perfect meal after church, the Stevens Creek Grill will be featuring Beef Briskets this Sunday from 11 am until 5 pm. Eat in or take-out to eat at home. The Stevens Creek Grill is located at 2006 Martintown Road next door to Sportsman's Corner. Call ahead at 803-202-0111. Bring the whole family and enjoy a great meal without the long lines.

School Board Recognizes NJROTC Drill Team at Meeting
By Anne Waits
web posted December 13, 2014
JOHNSTON – The Edgefield County School District, in its regular monthly meeting Tuesday night following executive session, voted to extend the contract for Superintendent Greg Anderson for two more years. Members of the Board expressed that they made this offer based on the fact that Anderson has had a positive effect on the overall operations of the district and that they felt he has done a good job of returning the District to the basic principles of education.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 13, 2014
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Guns, Electronics Stolen in Burglary on Stephens Road
web posted December 12, 2014
MERRIWETHER – Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies were called to a home on the 1300 block of Stephens Road around 3:30 pm after a family member arrived Wednesday afternoon and found the back door standing wide open. After entering the home it quickly became obvious several items were missing, including a number of guns and the son called his mother who arrived a short time later to meet with deputies.
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$17,000 in Motorcycles Stolen, 1 Recovered, No Arrests
web posted December 12, 2014
JOHNSTON – Two motorcycles being kept at a Mount Calvary Road home were discovered missing and reported to the Sheriff's Office Wednesday afternoon around 5 pm. When a deputy arrived he was informed that two suspects were reportedly overheard talking about stealing the motorcycles prior to them going missing.
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Metal Thieves Target Johnston Home
web posted December 12, 2014
JOHNSTON – A Johnston woman checking on a house on the 1300 block of Highway 191 she owns with her sister Wednesday arrived to find the alarm going off inside the home. The doors and windows were secured and there were no signs of forced entry. When she went inside she could find nothing missing. It wasn't until she walked around the house that she found the reason for the alarm, the entire HVAC unit to the house had been stolen.
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NOTICE: Edgefield County Council having Special Called Meeting with Edgefield County Hospital Board of Trustees
web posted December 12, 2014
EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Council is having a Special Called Meeting with the Edgefield County Hospital Board of Trustees on Monday, December 15, 2014 at 6:00PM. The meeting will be held in the County Council Chambers located at 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield. A copy of the agenda can be found here.(Pdf file)

Registration for the 2015 SRS Public Tour Program Begins Dec. 29
web posted December 12, 2014
AIKEN – Registration for the Savannah River Site's 2015 public tour program will begin Monday, Dec. 29.  More than 1,000 seats will be available during 22 tours to be held throughout the upcoming year at the Department of Energy site near Aiken, S.C. Driving tours are offered each year at SRS to provide members of the public an opportunity to see many of the site's facilities and learn more about the site’s history, current activities and future missions.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 12, 2014
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Teacher Fired After Gun Found at Elementary School
web posted December 11, 2014
MERRIWETHER – A substitute teacher that was hired about a month ago to take over for a full time teacher out on maternity leave has lost her job and will never be allowed to substitute in any school in the county following an incident on Tuesday involving a handgun left in the faculty restroom. The gun was found by another teacher and reported immediately. In addition to losing her job, criminal charges may be filed pending the outcome of an investigation by the Sheriff's Office.
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Autopsy Results Inconclusive in Infant Death Investigation
web posted December 11, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The autopsy of the 4-month-old infant that died at a local In-Home Daycare on Tuesday did not provide a cause of death, Edgefield County Coroner Thurmond Burnett said Wednesday evening. "Right now it's inconclusive until we get all the results back," Burnett said, "and that could take two weeks or more." Burnett added, "I can tell you what it didn't show, and that's nobody did anything to the child," which rules out any type of foul play.
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Edgefield County School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract
web posted December 11, 2014
JOHNSTON – At its regular monthly meeting, the Edgefield County School Board voted to offer current Superintendent Greg Anderson a two year extension on his existing contract. Such an extension will mean that Anderson will remain the superintendent for the school district until June 30, 2017.
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Phone Scammers Continue Targeting Locals
web posted December 11, 2014
COUNTY – Three more reports of phone scammers calling local residents were reported on Tuesday, one being an 80-year-old woman who was told her grandson in law was in jail and she needed to purchase $2,000 in Green Dot cards and provide him with the numbers on the back in order to gain the grandson's release.
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Johnston Town Council Closes Year with Long Agenda at Meeting
By Anne Waits
web posted December 11, 2014
JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council met Monday night, approving several items of business and accepting still others as information. During the public comments portion of the meeting, Johnston resident Georgia Mason said she thought it would have shown more unity if more Council members had been present at the Johnston Christmas Tree Lighting on Nov. 30.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 11, 2014
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Infant Dies at In-Home Daycare
web posted December 10, 2014
CORRECTION - A typo previously listed the infant at 14 months - we regret the error
EDGEFIELD – A 4-month-old infant died Tuesday afternoon after being discovered unresponsive and not breathing by the caregiver at her in-home daycare on Cedar Creek Road around 3 pm. Edgefield County EMS and Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to the scene as first aid was given to the infant. The baby was rushed to the Edgefield County Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
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Religion: Be Thankful You Can Go To Church at Christmas
By Pastor Phillip Howle
web posted December 10, 2014
RELIGION – Christmas is a time that most people get a little religious. Churches will be a little fuller as folks feel the need to come out, if for nothing else a nice little break from the Christmas chaos and maybe a nap during the sermon. Just kidding of course and we are glad to have you any time! But we do live in a place where you can freely take or leave any religious commitments you may choose. Not all nations have that privilege; we should not take it for granted. It is sadly being taken away daily in our nation.
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Farmer To Remain Director Of S.C. Department Of Insurance
web posted December 10, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Gov. Nikki Haley today announced that Ray Farmer will continue serving as the director of the South Carolina Department of Insurance during the second term. Appointed to the position by the governor in November of 2012 and confirmed by the Senate in February of 2013, Director Farmer has focused on improving the agency’s customer service and creating a business-friendly environment where South Carolina companies can succeed.
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Carolina Moon Distillery Hosts Madison Latimer Saturday
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web posted December 10, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The Carolina Moon Distillery, Madison Latimer, artist, aka "The Chicken Lady", is coming to meet with folks, sell her paintings and discuss her philosophy on life. Dec 13' from noon until 3pm. Additionally, free tastings offered this Saturday to celebrate Carolina Moon Distillery's one year anniversary as well as Chocolate Moonshine cake! Y'all come!

SCE&G Places 180,000-Pound CA05 Module at V.C. Summer Unit 2
web posted December 10, 2014
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (NYSE:SCG), and its partners placed on Dec. 6 the CA05 structural module on the V.C. Summer Unit 2 nuclear island. This is one of several milestones achieved this year in the construction of nuclear reactors that are among the first in the U.S. in 30 years.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 10, 2014
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Tis' the Season for… Fraud
web posted December 9, 2014
COUNTY – It is that time of year. People busy shopping either in stores or over the internet, but it is also the time of year scammers come out of the woodwork stealing your credit card information and going on shopping sprees of their own - only leaving you with the tab. Such is the case over the weekend with scammers either already having your credit card numbers or enough of your personal information to open additional cards on your account for them to use.
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Wesley and Ashley Spires' Attackers Sentenced to 30 Years
web posted December 9, 2014
AUGUSTA – Ashley Solesbee Spires and Wesley Spires were beaten with a baseball bat and robbed on Augusta's Riverwalk in May 2013. The couple was on their first date. After the attack, the couple faced weeks in the hospital and multiple surgeries. Despite those challenges, they married this year. Countless fundraisers were held across the county to help pay Wesley's medical bills.
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Got Pot? Got Munchies? Go to Jail
web posted December 9, 2014
TRENTON – A clerk at Billy's Superstore on Saturday morning called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office to report a man suspected of shoplifting in the store around  9 am. The woman reported seeing the man walk from the back of the store with a can of Pringles and then walk out the front and sat down and starting eating the potato chips.
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Gov. Nikki Haley Announces New Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation Director
web posted December 9, 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley today named Richele Taylor as the acting director of the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (LLR).  Taylor has served as the Deputy Director of Administration at LLR since March of this year.
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Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop's weekly specials
web posted December 9, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop's weekly specials have been released below. Click on their banner above and "Like" them on FaceBook. Prices good through December 16.
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Daily Crime Blotter
web posted December 9, 2014
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Phone Scammers Con Edgefield Woman Out of $4,000
web posted December 8, 2014
EDGEFIELD – An elderly Edgefield woman reported being targeted by phone scammers in a report that is repeated far too often in Edgefield County and across the nation. The woman called Edgefield police after she had purchased $4,000 in Green Dot cards and given the scammers the numbers on the back of the cards so they could cash the cards in and steal her money.  
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Holiday Safety Tips from the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital
web posted December 8, 2014
COUNTY - PSA – The signs of the season are popping up everywhere: lights on Christmas trees, candles in windows and stockings hung with care. The holiday season brings fun and joy as well as increased burn risk.
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41st Edgefield Christmas Parade Draws Large Crowds Sunday
web posted December 8, 2014
EDGEFIELD – The Town of Edgefield held its 41st Christmas Parade Sunday with sunny skies, cooler temperatures and crowds that stretched the entire length of Main Street with children just waiting to get a chance to see Santa at the end when he took a seat on the Town Square next to the Christmas Tree. This year's parade had 84 entries and lasted well over an hour for all to pass the grandstand on the square.
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