The Meeting Street Murders (Photos)
web posted February 29, 2008
EDGEFIELD – There has been a rather lively discussion in the Wandering Minds Section regarding Sue Logue (Left) and the Meeting Street murders. To help sort out some of the details that seem to be disputed, EdgefieldDaily.com spoke to those who provided a fairly accurate account of what took place. According to them the story began in September of 1940 when Davis Timmerman's mule got into Wallace Logue's field and the mule kicked and killed Logue's calf. Logue demanded that Timmerman pay him $20 for the calf and Timmerman agreed. Logue later went to Timmerman’s rural store and decided he wanted $40 in restitution instead of $20 and Timmerman refused to pay.
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SC House stiffens DUI bill, Gov. Sanford prods Senate
web posted February 29, 2008
COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford said Thursday that he is pleased the SC House reinstated the original stiffer penalties to the DUI bill the Senate removed before they passed their version of  the bill (H.3496) a week ago. "This law is about sending a clear message to drunk drivers that we're serious about tougher punishments, as well as sending a clear message to law enforcement that we're serious about giving them the tools they need to keep people safe."
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Forty STHS Students Inducted into Millennium Club
web posted February 29, 2008
JOHNSTON – Forty STHS students have been recognized as new members of the STHS Millennium Club. In order to earn the privilege of becoming a Millennium Club member students must score a 21 or better on the ACT, are 1000 or higher on the SAT.
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Merriwether Middle Band Students in Region 2 All-State Band (Photo)
web posted February 29, 2008
MERRIWETHER – Four Merriwether Middle students have been selected to present Edgefield County in the Region 2 All-State Band. The students were selected by auditions in January. The Region clinic was held February 22 and 23 at Lander University.
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Edgefield's Sam Crouch Earns National Award
web posted February 28, 2008
ATLANTA — Sam Crouch, Sr. of Edgefield, was honored with the C.B. McCleod Award during the National Wild Turkey Federation's National Convention and Sport Show in Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 22 to Feb. 24. Crouch, a NWTF Life Member, has a long history with the Federation.
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Johnston Mayor Graduates from Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government
web posted February 28, 2008
COLUMBIA – Mayor Willie Campbell from the Town of Johnston graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government on February 20. Graduates received their diplomas during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown, SC Legislative Action Day in Columbia.
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UCLA students document Planned Parenthood accepting financial donations targeting abortions of unborn blacks
web posted February 28, 2008
NATIONAL – A student-run magazine at UCLA has revealed through an undercover investigation that representatives of Planned Parenthood, the nation's leader in abortions, admitted a willingness to accept a financial donation targeting the abortion of an unborn black baby. Lila Rose, who posed as one of the callers, gave the following account of one of the calls in her report.
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Johnston Town Councilman Tommy Burton's Unedited Letter to the Editor
web posted February 28, 2008
Dear Editor,
I am writing This Letter to clear up a Post written to The Edgefield Daily.Com Wandering Mines. Which could have been Misleading to some of it Readers. web posted feb-18,2008 The Posters comment was, (And I am Quoting The comment,) After reading your column on Norman Dorn, I couldn’t help but Laugh At how many Johnston Residents know They have Their own version of him in Tommy Burton. Speaking of Norman Dorn, people would be Surpise to see what could be found if a criminal records background check was Done on him (End of quote)
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Councilman Tommy Burton should let "sleeping dogs lie"
A Column by the Editor
web posted February 28, 2008
COLUMN – By now I am sure most of you have read the edited Letter to the Editor sent to the Citizen News and the Edgefield Advertiser by Johnston Town Councilman Tommy Burton. If you have not, I have obtained an original copy and have reproduced it verbatim online. I believe it is important to allow the author of a Letter to the Editor to go unedited. A lot can be gleaned from the author’s actual words. Although I will be responding to the letter in an upcoming issue of our local papers, I wanted to take this opportunity give readers of EdgefieldDaily.com a sneak peek of my thoughts.
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Governor Sanford Issues Statement on Death of William F. Buckley
web posted February 28, 2008
COLUMBIA – February 27, 2008 -Governor Mark Sanford issued the following statement Wednesday on the death of William F. Buckley.
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Cedar Grove Baptist Church to hold Auction
web posted February 28, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Cedar Grove Baptist Church Family solicits your support in our efforts to build a new Sanctuary. We will be hosting an Auction on March 1, 2008 at 110 Morgan-Bussey Rd. Edgefield beginning at 8:00am. Professional auctioneers from Murrell’s Auction Company of Trenton, SC will be conducting the auction at no cost. Please help us in this endeavor. You may contact DeQuawn Smith at (803) 480-3297 or email cedargrovebaptist@unionthirddivision.org for directions.

Sweetwater Road blocked as high winds topple trees in the area (Photos)
web posted February 27, 2008
MERRIWETHER – As the rain cleared, the cold front began moving into the area and the winds began to blow and the trees began to fall. A large pine tree was reported down and completely blocking Sweetwater Road near the entrance to Mt. Vintage just before 6 pm Tuesday. The towering pine took down power lines and crashed through two fences. Sheriff’s Deputies and the Merriwether Fire Department arrived on the scene and turned traffic back on both sides of the tree.
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Students Tour USC School of Medicine
web posted February 27, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High School Seniors Christopher Robinson, Corina Kitcey, Parker Northrop and Dontavia West attended the annual “Role Models in Medicine” program held at the USC School of Medicine on February 22. The event included scientific demonstrations, a tour of the campus and an opportunity for the students to meet and talk with medical students and faculty.
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Mother, son escape injury in morning crash (Photos)
web posted February 27, 2008
BETTIS ACADEMY – A woman and her son traveling north on Highway 25 around 10 am Tuesday morning found themselves and their Ford Expedition in a ravine after a red Ford Astro van exited out of a nearby nursery in front of the woman causing her to lose control of the SUV on the rain slick highway. The driver of the van stopped and then fled the scene without offering aid.
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Crash slows traffic on Highway 19 (Photos)
web posted February 27, 2008
TRENTON – Sheriff’s Deputies, the Trenton Fire Department, and Edgefield County EMS were summoned to a report of a crash with the driver unconscious and possibly entrapped in the vehicle on the 3300 block of Highway 19 just after 2 Tuesday afternoon. When the first rescuers arrived on the scene they began treating the man who regained consciousness and became combative. The man told EMS workers and deputies he was not hurt and all he needed was a tow truck so he could continue on his way.
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Strom Thurmond Rebels Sweep Tournament
web posted February 27, 2008
JOHNSTON – The STHS Rebels won the 4th Annual Heritage Classic Tournament on Saturday, February 23rd. The Rebels defeated Silver Bluff High School 4-3 in penalty kicks (PK) that went to sudden death. Derek Vaughn, a sophomore, scored the wining PK. Derek Vaughn described his feelings on taking the sudden death PK as “It was scary.”
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Letter to the Editor: Writer seeks to save American Legion Post
web posted February 27, 2008
Dear Editor,
I recently attended the funeral of a friend, who had served his country many years ago.  As always, I was moved by the sounds of “Taps,” and the salutes of the honor guard provided by his service.  Whether he was Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine or Coast Guard did not matter.  All that mattered was that he had served.
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Gov. Sanford: Budget Risks Health of Medicaid, State's Finances
web posted February 27, 2008
COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford visited hospitals in Greenville and Charleston Tuesday, calling on the House to rework the Ways and Means Committee's proposed budget, so that it doesn't take from reserve funds and impact the state's ability to provide Medicaid for its neediest citizens.
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Edgefield Library announces upcoming activities
web posted February 27, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Library has announced several upcoming activities planned for March at the library including a “Teen Movie Night”. All activities are free and the pubic is invited to attend.
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Off The Wall: Dem Debate Leads to Stabbing
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. (CBS 3) ― The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office is investigating a politically motivated stabbing that left one in-law hospitalized and another in prison. Authorities said brother-in-laws Jose Ortiz and Sean Shurelds were involved in a verbal altercation over Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton when the argument escalated into a stabbing inside their family home on Honeylocust Court in Collegeville.
Off The Wall

Burglary and high speed pursuit keep Deputies busy Monday night
web posted February 26, 2008
COUNTY LINE – The J&L Country Mart on Highway 25 was the scene of a Monday night burglary when two black males were seen inside the store after closing. Edgefield County Deputies converged on the store but arrived shortly after the suspects fled the area. When the first deputy arrived it was confirmed that the two had made entry into the store.
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Police, Deputies deal with several fights Saturday night
web posted February 26, 2008
JOHNSTON – A Johnston bar is at the center of a fight that has Johnston Police trying to sort through several suspects after fights broke out at the bar and then surrounding areas after the bar was closed. Just before midnight Saturday officers in the area saw several people running out of John’s Club located at 320 Addison Street and went to investigate. Johnston Police and Sheriff’s Deputies arrived and found one man exiting the club bleeding from his right eye.
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Pit Bulls at center of another animal abuse case
web posted February 26, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Pit bulls have once again made the list of animal cruelty and abandonment cases, this time being left behind after the owner was evicted from the home. The Sheriff’s Animal Control Officer was called to a home on the 300 block of Gary Hill Road in Edgefield with a complaint of two dogs being chained up with no food or water.
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Strom Thurmond High School students gear up for South Carolina Bar High School Mock Trial Competition
web posted February 26, 2008
COLUMBIA – Strom Thurmond High School students competed in the South Carolina Bar Regional High School Mock Trial Competition Saturday, February 23, at the Greenville County Courthouse. The local students had an excellent showing and will now compete in the State Mock Trial Competition March 7 and 8 in Columbia, SC.   Caitlen Jebens and Tre’ Wright received Best Attorney Awards and Nery Hernandez and C’Shara Lott received Best Witness Awards.
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Lost Dogs : FOUND!
web posted February 26, 2008
EDGEFIELD – An Edgefield family is seeking help in the return of two family pets that were found missing from Wigfall Street Saturday evening. The dogs are a male lemon and white Basset Hound and a brindle male Boston Terrier. The Boston Terrier's collar is a burgundy Palmetto tree and Crescent moon design but has no identification on it. It does have the large Wireless Fence mechanism attached. Anyone with information is asked to call 637-3528. Click on pictures for a larger view.

Trenton home site of most recent burglary
web posted February 26, 2008
TRENTON – A Trenton home located on Sable Lane was found burglarized this weekend while the owners were out of town. The owner’s sister arrived on Saturday afternoon to check on the home and found the front door “kicked in” and notified the Sheriff’s Office.
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Strom Thurmond High School Chorus Students Take Top Ratings (Photo)
web posted February 26, 2008
JOHNSTON – Twelve chorus students attended the South Carolina Music Education Association's Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday, February 23 at Irmo Middle School. The students were selected from the Gifted and Talented Chorus Class to participate.
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Hospice Care of South Carolina Announces Winner of First Annual Sweet Heart Contest
web posted February 26, 2008
EDGEFIELD – Hospice Care of South Carolina recently held their first annual “Sweet Heart” contest. The contest was open to all who work in the healthcare field in Edgefield County.  Hospice Care of South Carolina appreciates the fact that the healthcare field is increasing in excellence. New procedures and treatments are enabling people to live longer and fuller lives.
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Business Directory continues to grow – Get your Business Noticed
web posted February 25, 2008
WEBNEWS – The EdgefieldDaily.com Business Directory continues to grow with additions each week. Need to cut timber, sell your land, or your home? We can help put you in touch with local businesses that can help. Need hunting supplies, a special gift, home or auto repairs? It can all be found with the click of a mouse with the yellow Business Directory button located to the left just below our Featured Sections. Visit the Business Directory today, the most cost effective advertising available in Edgefield County to the largest readership available. List your business today.

North Carolina woman injured in crash near Edgefield Saturday (Photos)
web posted February 25, 2008
EDGEFIELD – A North Carolina woman was injured in a single car crash Saturday morning just outside of Edgefield. The crash occurred just after 8 am when the woman’s Dodge Intrepid left the roadway and slammed into a group of trees.
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STHS Art Students Win Recognition (Photo)
web posted February 25, 2008
JOHNSTON – Four Strom Thurmond High School students have had their art work selected for placement in the 14th Annual South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp competition. Quantrez Simpkins placed 2nd and Mary Mickelsen received an honorable mention. Walt Morgan and Paloma Luna won the conservation message awards. Ms. Beth Roberson is the Art Instruction at the local high school.
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North Carolina man ruled sixth fatality in Aiken County after hit-and-run collision
web posted February 25, 2008
NORTH AUGUSTA – A North Carolina man became the sixth traffic fatality in Aiken County around 3 am Saturday morning in a hit-and-run collision on Atomic Road, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said. 24 year old, Gregorio C. Cruz of Hendersonville NC was pronounced dead at the scene after being ejected from the Ford Expedition he was traveling in when it was struck by a 1992 brown Ford F150 pickup truck. It is unknown if Mr. Cruz was the driver or passenger of the Expedition.
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Aiken man dies after Russian Roulette incident
web posted February 25, 2008
CLEARWATER – A 22-year-old Aiken man is dead after a shooting at the Advanced Auto Parts Store in Clearwater. Ricky Antonio Harris was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at the MCG Trauma Unit is Augusta Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said.
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Dr. Myers: Twelve Sure-Fire Ways to Wreck Our Faith
Part 5 of 5
By: Dr. Skip Myers
web posted February 25, 2008
COLUMNIST – At last we have arrived at numbers eleven and twelve in this series. I hope this list has served as a checklist for your faith. So many times we arrive at a place of spiritual wreckage and we’re not sure how we got there. In my life, I have found a majority of the time the answer can be found in one of the twelve elements we have discussed. It also helps to do whatever we can to avoid a wreck by placing a greater amount of focus on our relationship with the Lord. This way we don’t get blind-sided because we weren’t paying attention.
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Lady Pats advance to State Championship Tournament unbeaten
web posted February 25, 2008
JOHNSTON – Wardlaw Academy's Lady Patriots added the SCISA Region 1-A Tournament title to their regular season championship last Monday with a 56-17 win over Laurens Academy. The semi-final, 54-14 win over Long Cane and tournament final also kept the Lady Patriots unbeaten going into the State Championship Tournament that starts today at Orangeburg Prep.
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Two Rebels named to SC 3-A All-State Team
web posted February 25, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High senior forward Leroy Gilchrist and junior guard Courtney Mealing were named to the South Carolina Coaches All-State AAA basketball team earlier this week.
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Lost Dog
web posted February 25, 2008
MERRIWETHER – Lost Male Black Labrador 5 years old named Cortez Las seen Jan 12, 2008 in Edgefield County, SC near Martintown Rd. Neutered, was wearing orange collar, short black hair, missing one lower front tooth.  Microchipped Please call 813- 784-3585. Click on picture for a larger view.

Rep. Curtis Brantley Announces Re-election Bid (Photo)
web posted February 25, 2008
RIDGELAND, SC -  Representative Curtis Brantley announced Friday that he would be seeking a second term in the SC House of Representatives.  Brantley was joined atop the steps of the Jasper County Courthouse by several community leaders, including Pastor William Galloway, Theodus Drayton, Clifford Brantley and Herman Brantley in announcing his intentions.
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America is entrenched in idol worship, destruction of fathers
A Column by the Editor
web posted February 25, 2008
COLUMN – Whether you believe in the Bible or not, those with an honest and factual account of history knows that every society that found itself engulfed in idol worship soon found itself eviscerated. America in the 21st century is markedly on its way there.
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Off The Wall: IRS wants taxes on $60,000 from 7-year-old due to illegal alien
web posted February 25, 2008
Another Carpentersville resident has gotten a notice from the IRS, demanding back taxes on income. The IRS says the resident owes taxes on $60,000. Only this victim is 7. Yes, a second-grader.
Off The Wall

Wild Game Supper and Beast Feast
web posted February 23, 2008
MERRIWETHER – Sweetwater Baptist Church will be holding their annual Wild Game Supper and Beast Feast tonight in the "Big Tent" at the church. Supper begins at 5 pm featuring a variety of wild game and fish with all the trimmings. Program begins at 6 pm with Keynote speaker Kyle Woodfin. Everyone welcome, men women, and children. Door prizes will be given away. Wear your hunting or fishing attire.

Toyota Tapestry Grant Received
web posted February 23, 2008
JOHNSTON – Penny Morris and Debbie Courtney have been notified that they are the recipients of a Toyota Tapestry Grant in the amount of $9,800. The project titled “Coffee Talk for Science” will be implemented at both STHS and JET Middle School.
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Twenty-Three Students Named as Junior Scholars
web posted February 22, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County School District is proud to announce that twenty-three eighth grade students have been named Junior Scholars.  For a student to receive this prestigious award, they must score greater than or equal to 50 in verbal, math and writing on the PSAT.
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Gov. Sanford: Ways and Means Budget Borrows from Peter to Pay Paul
web posted February 22, 2008
COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford called on the House to rework the Ways and Means Committee's proposed budget so that it doesn't take from reserve funds and impact the state's ability to provide Medicaid for its neediest citizens. Under the Committee's proposal, more than $100 million would be taken from a fund set aside for Medicaid reserves in the case of an increase in Medicaid population, and to transition to new Medicaid reforms. The Committee's proposal would seriously deplete this fund Gov. Sanford said.
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The Great Flood in 2008
A Column by the Editor
web posted February 22, 2008
COLUMN – It was a slow news day and with the extra time I began thinking about what national media reports would be like if the Great Flood and Noah’s Ark were to take place today. The headline jumped out at me, “Worldwide Flood threatens mankind - Liberals and Democrats hardest hit” or even more likely, “Environmentalists say flooding due to global warming”.  We might even see a headline proclaiming, “Religious right tied to recent catastrophe”.
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The left: New York Times slams McCain after endorsement
web posted February 22, 2008
WASHINGTON — Early in Senator John McCain’s first run for the White House eight years ago, waves of anxiety swept through his small circle of advisers.
A female lobbyist had been turning up with him at fund-raisers, visiting his offices and accompanying him on a client’s corporate jet. Convinced the relationship had become romantic, some of his top advisers intervened to protect the candidate from himself — instructing staff members to block the woman’s access, privately warning her away and repeatedly confronting him, several people involved in the campaign said on the condition of anonymity.
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The Right: Clintons to face fraud trial - Judge setting date, testimony to include ex-president, senator
web posted February 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, CA. -- While Hillary Clinton battles Barack Obama on the campaign trail, a judge in Los Angeles is quietly preparing to set a trial date in a $17 million fraud suit that aims to expose an alleged culture of widespread corruption by the Clintons and the Democratic Party.
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Going, going, gone – skies clear for lunar eclipse (Photos)
web posted February 21, 2008
COUNTY – The skies stayed clear enough Wednesday night that most Edgefield County residents were able to view the lunar eclipse that began just after 8 pm and lasted until just after 11 pm. Below is a photo essay of the eclipse.
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SCDOT proposal has county leaders concerned
web posted February 21, 2008
COUNTY – A proposal by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to begin turning some state roads over to the county for upkeep was mentioned during the Town Hall meeting held by Sen. Shane Massey Monday night. Edgefield County Councilman Everett Kitchens brought the subject up and said Edgefield County could not afford to maintain the additional roads. Sen. Massey said no bill has been introduced and that the proposal is just being discussed at this time. The proposal has garnered the interest of county leaders because South Carolina has the fourth largest state road system in the nation.
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Trenton man arrested under woman's home with knife, panties, and lighter
web posted February 21, 2008
TRENTON – Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Trenton man early Wednesday morning after finding him underneath a woman’s home on the 1800 block of Edgefield Road. A deputy was forced to deploy the use of his Taser after the man repeatedly reached into his pocket in an apparent attempt to retrieve a knife during the arrest. James Trimble Jr., 38, of Trenton was taken into custody just before 2 am at the home.
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Governor Sanford Issues Statement on Senate Passage of DUI Bill, praises Sen. Massey
web posted February 21, 2008
COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford was pleased the Senate passed the new DUI Bill, which increases penalties for repeat offenders, on Wednesday but he was not pleased with the final bill. "While I would thank many in the Senate for getting rid of one roadblock for law enforcement in terms of the roadside warnings, we're disappointed that they did not go as far as the House in terms of toughening penalties for first offenders and for refusal to take breath tests," Gov. Sanford said.
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Gloverville woman fifth fatality on Aiken County roads this year
web posted February 21, 2008
AIKEN – A 21-year-old Gloverville woman has become the fifth fatality on Aiken County Roads this year. Brandy Cox died on Wednesday at MCG from injuries she received in a crash on Valentine's Day, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said. Ms. Cox was pulled from her burning car by unknown motorists after the crash.
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Limestone College Registering at Local Site in Aiken
web posted February 21, 2008
GAFFNEY – (PSA) Limestone College is registering for Extended Campus Classroom Classes at the Aiken/North Augusta Classroom Center at 2444 Jefferson Davis Highway, Aiken.  Courses being offered are SW304 (Social Work Intervention Large Groups) and EC203 (Microeconomics) starting Tuesday, March 4 at 6 p.m.  Call 888-417-9569 or e-mail rtaylor@limestone.edu to register for classes or request an information package.

Off The Wall: Top psychiatrist concludes liberals "clinically nuts"
web posted February 21, 2008
WASHINGTON – Just when liberals thought it was safe to start identifying themselves as such, an acclaimed, veteran psychiatrist is making the case that the ideology motivating them is actually a mental disorder.
Off The Wall

April Birthday, Anniversary wishes now accepted
web posted February 20, 2008
WEBNEWS – EdgefieldDaily.com is now accepting Birthday and Anniversary wishes for those who will be celebrating a special occasion during the month of April. Beginning in April EdgefieldDaily.com will be naming a birthday or anniversary winner to receive a free cake each month. Look for details coming in March.
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Hardy Place Road residents voice opposition to All God’s Creatures shelter
web posted February 20, 2008
EDGEFIELD – With great fanfare All God’s Creatures brought world-renowned Jack Hanna to Edgefield for a fundraiser for a new animal shelter on Hardy Place Road in Johnston. While many locals were enamored with the down-to-earth star and paid the $150 a ticket to attend the event to support the building of the shelter, somebody evidently forgot to check with the neighbors. Michael John Key, who lives near the prospective location, told the Edgefield County Planning Commission Tuesday night he is adamantly opposed to the new shelter.
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Comprehensive Plan, Land Use top items for Planning Commission
web posted February 20, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County Planning Commission is in the first phase of revisiting the county’s Comprehensive Plan and will be holding meetings to get public input on the direction the county will be taking over the next ten years. After welcoming the newest member to the commission, Wayne Miller of the Westside area, Chairman Fab Burt gave the floor to Rick Green with the Upper Savannah Council on Governments. Mr. Green said he would be assisting with the process by presenting information to the commission over the next few months. The last time the plan was reviewed was April of 2004. “So you’re a little early on your review,” Mr. Green said.
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Edgefield Town Square Advisory Committee to meet Thursday
web posted February 20, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Advisory Committee for the re-landscaping of the Edgefield Town Square will be meeting Thursday, 10 am, at the Town Council Chambers in the rear of the Town Hall. Mrs. Suzanne Holmes with Clemson Extension Office will be present and the public is invited to attend and offer input.

Kindergarten and First Grade registrations to be held March 7
web posted February 20, 2008
COUNTY – The Edgefield County School District is holding registration for Kindergarten and First Grade on March 7, 2008. Other programs that will also be registering are the Program for Preschool Children with Disabilities (3-5 years) and Child Development (4 years old by Sept. 1, 2008). Registration will be held from 8:30 am until noon.
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Notice: Public Notice of Homestead Exemption
web posted February 20, 2008
COUNTY – Please be advised that the sign-up for Homestead Exemption is not open and will continue through December 31, 2008. The Exemption is granted to persons who are last least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2007, blind or 100 percent totally and permanently disabled as of December 31, 2007, and exempts them from paying property taxes on the first $50,000 of the appraised value of their home, if living in the home. Persons who are eligible must file with the County Auditor’s Office. Should you have and questions concerning Homestead Exemption, please contact the County Auditor’s Office at 803-637-4034 or 803-637-4045. Bill Gilchrist, Edgefield County Auditor.

Gov. Sanford Signs Small Business Healthcare Bill
web posted February 20, 2008
COLUMBIA – Gov. Mark Sanford signed S.588, the Small Business Healthcare Bill on Tuesday. The new law is a reform the governor called for in his State of the State address as part of his "First 30 Days Agenda" which is aimed at making it easier for small businesses to offer health insurance to their employees.
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Letter to the Editor: Gov. says Flat Tax One Key to Competitiveness
web posted February 20, 2008
We have an opportunity to make our state more competitive by moving to an optional 3.4 percent flat tax; the question is “Will we?” We should in part because the writer Thomas Friedman makes the argument that the most important competition today is between “you and your imagination.”
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Sen. Massey connects with citizens at town hall meeting (Photos)
web posted February 19, 2008
MERRIWETHER – State Senator Shane Massey held one of his Town Hall meetings Monday night at the Merriwether Middle School. The meeting is one of over eighteen he has planned across the 25th Senate District through the end of March. Sen. Massey said the purpose to the meetings is to explain what is currently going on in the state legislature and to get feedback from citizens. “One of the things that’s most important to me is being assessable,” Sen. Massey said adding that he cannot properly represent constituents if he is not communicating with them.
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Johnston man flown from crash scene (Photos)
web posted February 19, 2008
JOHNSTON – A Johnston man was seriously injured in a crash just after 3 pm Monday and had to be flown from the crash site by a MCG helicopter. The crash occurred when the man was driving westbound on Waterworks Road in a late model Cadillac when he left the right hand side of the road after exiting a curve and struck the side of the bridge.
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We secure our future by protecting people
Guest Column By S.C. Senator Shane Massey
web posted February 19, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The S.C. Senate is taking significant steps on three issues that directly impact us, our society, and our state’s future: illegal immigration, payday lending, and DUI reform. I’m sure you’re asking yourself how these issues can impact you.  Without the changes we need to make in these areas, your pocketbook and your well-being are in real jeopardy.
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Johnston teen arrested on criminal sexual conduct charge
web posted February 19, 2008
JOHNSTON – A Johnston teen is behind bars after an investigation that launched late last week resulted in a criminal sexual assault charge for a 15-year old male. According to police reports, the alleged victim is a 12-year-old male and has been abused by the older teen since at least last April when he was 11. The arrested teen’s name is not being released due to his age.
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Merriwether restaurant burglarized Saturday
web posted February 19, 2008
MERRIWETHER – Vinney’s Pizzeria, on the 1300 block of Martintown Road was the scene of a burglary early Saturday morning that left more damage done than the person or persons got away with. Edgefield County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an alarm at the business just after 5 am and arrived to find an open door on the eastside of the building and been pried open.
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Dixie Youth Baseball extends sign-ups by one week, registration forms available online
web posted February 19, 2008
COUNTY – Dixie Youth Baseball has extended the dates for sign-ups by one week. The final registration will be Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 10 am to 12 noon. All youths between ages 4 and 14 are asked to register in order to participate. The locations to signup are Bettis Park, Edgefield Baseball Complex and the Johnston National Guard Armory. Sign up forms are provided for download in the reposted report.
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Sen. Massey to hold Town Hall Meeting in Merriwether tonight
web posted February 18, 2008
MERRIWETHER – SC State Senator Shane Massey will be holding a Town Hall Meeting at the Merriwether Middle School Tonight, Monday, February 18, from 6-8 pm. The public is invited to attend. Sen. Massey said the meeting is one of for or five he has planned across the county and others across District 25.
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Business Directory and other information keeps EdgefieldDaily.com ranking atop local print media outlets
web posted February 18, 2008
WEBNEWS – The EdgefieldDaily.com Business Directory continues to grow as does our unmatched coverage of local news and information available to our readers with recent stats showing us on track for 1.2 million hits for the month of February. The Country Cooking Section has grown to almost 600 local recipes and with the easy to find “Info Now” button residents can find phone numbers to any local church or agency.
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Graniteville man becomes 4th fatality in Aiken County
web posted February 18, 2008
BELVEDERE – A Graniteville man became the fourth fatality in Aiken County in a single car crash on Ascauga Lake Road shortly after 11 pm Saturday night. Michael Marchant of Graniteville was pronounced dead on the scene by Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton.
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Body discovered in Beech Island now investigated as murder
web posted February 18, 2008
AIKEN – According to Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Michael Frank, the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found early Saturday morning outside a Beech Island nightclub as a possible murder. Henry D. Freeman, 56, of Beech Island was found by a man walking in the area just before 6 am Saturday. Freeman was lying face down outside the Hilltop Club at 214 Cary Drive.
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Local neurosurgeon’s invention earns international award
web posted February 18, 2008
GREENWOOD – A neurosurgeon at Self Regional Healthcare has captured a top award in an international technology invention contest for his work on an improved brain mapping technique that allows surgeons to more accurately keep track of their location during an operation.
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Class of 1988 plans 20th Class Reunion
web posted February 18, 2008
PSA - COUNTY – The Strom Thurmond High School Class of 1988 is planning its 20th Class Reunion for September 26 & 27. The next organizational meeting will be held at the Pizza Hut in Edgefield on March 15, 2008, at 6 p.m. All interested classmates are encouraged to attend. For further information, please contact Calvin Smith at 803-645-4612 or email customlawn@bellsouth.net.

Rebels season ends with play-off loss to Crestwood, Lady Rebs end with loss to Lake Marion
web posted February 18, 2008
JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond advanced to the second round of the Class AAA Lower State basketball playoffs with a 78-41 demolition of the Bluffton High Bobcats on Tuesday, however; their season would end with a 62-36 loss at the hands of the top-ranked Crestwood Knights on Friday.
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Twelve Sure-Fire Ways to Wreck Our Faith
By: Dr. Skip Myers
Part 4 of 5
web posted February 18, 2008
COLUMNIST – We are examining some tried and true methods for wrecking our faith. We’re applying the term “wreck” to our faith with the same varying degree of destruction we would to any other aspect of life. No matter whether it is a minor fender-bender or something much worse, any wreck causes unneeded pain and stress. When applied to our relationship with the Lord we encounter the same variations with the same outcome - pain, stress, and messes we simply don’t need. The best way to avoid these wrecks is to guard against these twelve things from becoming a part of our way of life. And the best way to do this is to make sure that our faith is growing and getting the attention it needs.
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Aiken man found dead behind club 
web posted February 16, 2008
AIKEN – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner Tim Carlton are investigating a “suspicious” death in Aiken early Saturday morning. The body of a black male was found behind the Hilltop Club in Beech Island around 6am. 56-year-old Henry Freeman was pronounced dead on the scene.
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Refinancing of 1998 Bonds Saves Over One Million Dollars
web posted February 16, 2008
JOHNSTON – The School District of Edgefield County is pleased to announce that it has successfully refinanced the general obligation bonds issued by the School District in 1998.  The refinancing will result in interest cost savings in excess of one million dollars.
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Cedar Grove Baptist Church to hold Auction Feb. 23
web posted February 16, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Cedar Grove Baptist Church Family strongly solicits your support in our efforts to build a new Sanctuary. We will be hosting an Auction on February 23, 2008 at 110 Morgan-Bussey Rd. Edgefield beginning at 8:00am. Professional auctioneers from Murrell’s Auction Company of Trenton, SC will be conducting the auction at no cost. Please help us in this endeavor. You may contact DeQuawn Smith at (803) 480-3297 or email cedargrovebaptist@unionthirddivision.org for directions.

Town Square one step closer to final plan on landscaping (Photos)
web posted February 15, 2008
EDGEFIELD – The Town of Edgefield is one step closer to a plan to re-landscape the town square with the Advisory Committee opening the proposals and bids on Wednesday. With prices ranging between $23,000 to almost $35,000 Mayor Ken Durham said he had to do a little work to get an “apples to apples” comparison.
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Governor's Statement on Passage of $250 million, 5-Year Commitment
web posted February 15, 2008
COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford has expressed his concern over the House's passage of two bills that would mean an open-ended, $250 million five-year commitment for the taxpayers of South Carolina.
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Lt. Governor’s Essay Winners Announced
web posted February 15, 2008
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