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 February 2012 Archive
Report of Suspicious Vehicle Leads to Weapons Charge web posted February 29, 2012  COUNTY LINE – A report of a
suspicious
vehicle Monday night resulted in the arrest of an Aiken man on a
weapons charge. Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a report of a car
that had been parked at the unlit dead end area of Carriee Lane around
10 pm and found James Hubert Wright, 22, of Aiken, to have a Glock 9mm
pistol with a laser sight with a loaded 30-round clip sitting on the
console of the car. When deputies approached Wright, who was looking
under the hood at the time, he "moved toward the driver's door".EdgefieldDaily.com Gloves Off: Thurmond’s Whatley Single-Handedly Takes on D.W. Daniel’s Powerhouse Varsity Chess Club web posted February 29, 2012  JOHNSTON – Competing as the sole
representative for Strom Thurmond High School, Tori Whatley played four
of her five games against the most experienced players of the D.W.
Daniel High School Chess Club on Saturday, February 25th, in the High
School Section of the 2012 edition of the South Carolina Scholastic
Chess Championships. Her performance against the reigning state
championship team drew comments from spectators and tournament
directors who noted her tenacious fighting spirit.EdgefieldDaily.com Strom Thurmond Among Four Upstate High Schools to Advance to S.C. Bar High School Mock Trial State Competition web posted February 29, 2012 COLUMBIA – Students from Bob Jones Academy, Greenwood High School, the Montessori School of Anderson and Strom Thurmond High School have advanced to the S.C. Bar State High School Mock Trial Competition March 9-10 at the Matthew J. Perry Jr. Federal Courthouse located at 901 Richland St. in Columbia. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion - John 3:16 "Just Believe" Part 9 By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted February 29, 2012 RELIGION – We continuing our study of John 3:16, I know it is getting long, but I am enjoying it and I hope you are too. Earlier this week I read one of the most amazing stories. It is the story of Rick Hoyt. Rick was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth after his umbilical cord became twisted around his neck, which caused the blockage of oxygen flow. As a result, his brain is unable to send the correct messages to his muscles. Many doctors encouraged the Hoyts to institutionalize Rick, informing them that he would be nothing more than a "vegetable.” EdgefieldDaily.com South Carolina’s 2011 Exports Jump 21 percent - Ranks First Among U.S. States in Auto and Tire Exports web posted February 29, 2012 COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 28, 2012 – Gov. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the State Ports Authority today announced the state’s 2011 exports totaled more than $24.6 billion in goods sold to 198 countries around the world. Figures represent a 21.4 percent increase over 2010 totals. In 2011, South Carolina’s 21.4 percent export growth ranked the state 14th in the U.S. EdgefieldDaily.com Children’s Author Jerry Pallotta to Visit WE Parker web posted February 29, 2012  EDGEFIELD – W.E. Parker
Elementary and the
Edgefield Reading Council invite the community to share an evening with
children’s author, Jerry Pallotta. Please join us on Thursday, March
8th, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at W.E. Parker Elementary. Jerry Pallotta is
an award-winning author of children's alphabet books and imaginative
fiction. He is called the alphabet man because of the more than 20
nature and science alphabet books he has written. EdgefieldDaily.com Women in Unity Banquet at Antioch Big Success By Anne Waits web posted February 29, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The 10th Annual Women in Unity Banquet, held last Saturday night at Antioch Baptist Church in Edgefield, was another big success for the organization, said President and Founder Essie Nicholson. “This is one of our largest fundraisers,” she said. “We all volunteer for different aspects, and the profits go toward operating expenses - food, lights, phone, Internet, all necessities of the after-school program.” EdgefieldDaily.com Honeycutt Scholarship Awarded to Two Edgefield Students web posted February 29, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Two Piedmont Technical College students were recently awarded the Honeycutt Scholarship. Recipients were Thomas Morgan, a radiologic technology student from Edgefield and Rachel Raines, an administrative office technology student from Edgefield. The scholarship is awarded annually to an Edgefield County student and is based on academic achievement and financial need. Johnston Armed Robbery Suspects in Custody web posted February 28, 2012   JOHNSTON
–
Johnston
Police
Chief
Chris
Aston
said
Monday
afternoon
that
both
suspects
in
the
Saturday
morning
home
invasion
and
armed
robbery
of an elderly Johnston man are in
custody. "They are both off the streets and won't be bothering anyone
for a long time to come," Aston said. The arrests on Monday spanned two
states and came within hours of each other. "The citizens really came
together giving us information on the second suspect," Chief Aston said.EdgefieldDaily.com Herlong Motors Donates Van to Paralyzed JET Student web posted February 28, 2012  JOHNSTON – It all started on the
December
16, 2011, afternoon walk to home from the school bus stop for
14-year-old Willie Smith, a middle school student at JET. In mere
moments his life changed forever during a confrontation with another
14-year-old student at the Alternative School when a fight broke out
and Willie was left paralyzed from the neck down.EdgefieldDaily.com County Employee on "Administrative Leave" after Arrest for Moonshine Still web posted February 28, 2012  EDGEFIELD – An Edgefield County Road
Division employee arrested last Thursday after a raid by the Aiken
County Sheriff's Office found a large scale moonshine still at his
Sandy Springs Road home in Trenton has been placed on Administrative
Leave without pay. 41-year-old Boyce Dewayne (Wayne) Fields was
arrested and booked at the Aiken County Detention Center on a charge of
manufacturing illegal liquors and has since been released on bond.EdgefieldDaily.com Concordia Masonic Lodge in Edgefield hosting pancake supper to benefit Cub Scout Pack 30 web posted February 28, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Concordia Masonic Lodge in Edgefield will be hosting a pancake supper to benefit Cub Scout Pack 30 on Tuesday March 6, 2012, from 7-9 pm. Plates will consist of 3 pancakes and 2 sausages and cost $6.00 each. Tickets can be purchased from any Scout as well as Crouch Hardware and Napa Auto Parts in Edgefield. The last day to purchase tickets will be Friday March 2. Aiken Woman Found Dead in Back Yard "Suspicious" web posted February 28, 2012 AIKEN – A 54-year-old woman was found dead in the backyard of her Horry Street home in Aiken Monday night. A family member found the body of Kayla Raiford with what appeared to be a gunshot wound and called 911. A weapon was discovered near her body, according to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton who said the death appeared to be "suspicious". EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary Hosting a Scrub Sale web posted February 28, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a scrub sale Tuesday, February 28th and Wednesday, February 29th in the Edgefield County Hospital Employee Dining Room and Conference Room. Jackie’s Uniform Center from Columbia will be featuring Koi, Landau, Dansko, Cherokee, Grey’s Anatomy, plus much more. Hours will be Tuesday, February 28th from 9am-6pm and Wednesday, February 29th from 7am-4pm. The public is welcomed. Lost Dog: Johnston  web
posted February 28, 2012JOHNSTON – Missing: German short hair puppy named Bo. Ran away Sunday around noon. Beech creek road area in Johnston. Please contact Tommy at 480-0042 if you have any information. Click on picture for larger view. Johnston Police Seek Two in Home Invasion and Armed Robbery Update: Suspects Remain at Large web posted February 25, 2012 JOHNSTON – Johnston Police are seeking two men after a home invasion and armed robbery just before 10 am Saturday morning on Roland Avenue. Police Chief Chris Aston said they have identified one of the men as 25-year-old Edward Terell Chandler of May Street in Johnston. "We've got a couple of names on who the other guy may be, but we don't have enough to release anything on him," Chief Aston said. Both men are considered to be armed and dangerous. EdgefieldDaily.com County Employee Arrested for Operational Moonshine Still web posted February 27, 2012 TRENTON – The Aiken County Sheriff's Office conducted a raid Thursday at the Sandy Springs Road home of 41-year-old Boyce Dewayne (Wayne) Fields armed with a search warrant. After searching the home and property, the Sheriff's Office uncovered a large scale moonshine still with the capacity to make up to 200 gallons of moonshine at a time. Fields was taken into custody and transported to the Aiken County Detention Center for booking. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County School District Opens Search for New Superintendent web posted February 27, 2012 JOHNSTON – The Edgefield County School District has retained the South Carolina School Boards Association to assist in the search for the new superintendent. The Board of Trustees of the Edgefield County School District invites applications and nominations for the position. The anticipated date of hire is on or before July 1, 2012. EdgefieldDaily.com Five Die, Ten Survive Mock "Mass Casualty" Exercise web posted February 27, 2012  MERRIWETHER – A "Mass Casualty"
drill was
held at the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) on Woodlawn Road Saturday
morning involving all emergency services agencies including fire, EMS,
EMA, several Fire Departments, Red Cross, and the Sheriff's Office. The
scenario was a surprise tornado touches down on the mountain biking
trails during an event injuring scores, including some who died as a
result of their injuries deep within the 34 mile bike trails.EdgefieldDaily.com Good Food is a tradition at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival web posted February 27, 2012 JOHNSTON – Any festival-goer knows the great smell of good cooking – no matter what the cuisine – means good eating is sure to follow. At the Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival, those mouth-watering smells and tasty morsels are a tradition. To be a part of this tradition, food vendors can sign-up now to be a part of the 29th annual event, held in historic downtown Johnston on May 5. EdgefieldDaily.com Miss Peach Blossom Seeks Beauty Queens web posted February 27, 2012 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Miss Peach Blossom beauty pageant will be held on Saturday, March 31 at Johnston Elementary School Gymnasium at 10:00 and 3:00. Young ladies between the ages of birth-20 are invited to compete. A college scholarship will be given to the Miss Peach Blossom winner. The deadline for applications is Wed., March 21. For an application or if you have any questions, please call 803-637-5383 or 803-275-3241. Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary Hosting a Scrub Sale web posted February 27, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a scrub sale Tuesday, February 28th and Wednesday, February 29th in the Edgefield County Hospital Employee Dining Room and Conference Room. Jackie’s Uniform Center from Columbia will be featuring Koi, Landau, Dansko, Cherokee, Grey’s Anatomy, plus much more. Hours will be Tuesday, February 28th from 9am-6pm and Wednesday, February 29th from 7am-4pm. The public is welcomed. No Headlines for Saturday web posted February 25, 2012 COUNTY – There are no Headline news stories for Saturday. Reports will continue on Monday and any breaking news will be reported over the weekend. Some sections have been updated and the rest will be completed for Monday's edition. "Mass Casualty" Exercise to be Held in Merriwether Saturday web posted February 24, 2012 MERRIWETHER – Merriwether residents will see plenty of emergency vehicles responding Saturday morning around 11 am, but before you fear the worst, know that it is an exercise - and not just any exercise. The multi-agency "mass casualty" exercise will be one of the largest undertaken in the county and on the roughest terrain in the county with around two dozen injured persons scattered around the miles of the FATS trails on Woodlawn Road. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County School District Honor Roll 2nd Nine Weeks 2011-2012 web posted February 24, 2012 COUNTY – The Edgefield County School District has Released the Honor Rolls of all area public schools for the second nine weeks grading period. Each school is listed individually rather than collectively. We congratulate the students and the teachers who help students achieve academic excellence. EdgefieldDaily.com Congressman Duncan Visits Edgefield Wednesday web posted February 23, 2012  EDGEFIELD – US Congressman
Jeff Duncan was
in Edgefield Wednesday meeting with local elected officials in the
morning and then attended a lunch at the Edgefield Grill with the
public. The meeting with elected officials was to further the
relationship he has established and to find ways to help where he can,
and find creative ways when he cannot. Rep. Duncan stated he received a
copy of the Strategic Plan the county has been working on and will
review it to see if he can identify funding sources through possible
grants.EdgefieldDaily.com Thieves Steal HVAC Units Valued at $15,000 web posted February 23, 2012 JOHNSTON – The owner of a home on the 500 block of Highway 121 near Johnston arrived to find two large HVAC units cut loose from the home and stolen Tuesday morning and called the Sheriff's Office. The theft is believed to have taken place between 6 pm Monday and 11 am Tuesday. EdgefieldDaily.com Second Owner Cited for Dogs Running "At Large" This Week, Third Owner Sought Dog Bite incident Reported Wednesday web posted February 23, 2012 COUNTY – A second dog owner has been charged for allowing her dogs to run "at large" this week after a Fox Terrace Road woman called the Sheriff's Office claiming a neighbor's dogs were coming on to her property and attacking her dog that was chained in the back yard. A Courtney Road woman called on Tuesday to report that she was kept from getting into her car by two pit bull's belonging to a neighbor when one of them became "aggressive" towards her. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield Dixie Youth Baseball Camp This Saturday web posted February 23, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Dixie Youth Baseball in conjunction with the Pete Meadows Baseball Program will hold its annual clinic this Saturday, February 25th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The clinic is for boys and girls 13 years of age and under and will cover personal reviews of each campers swing, drills, and core fundamentals of throwing, hitting and pitching. EdgefieldDaily.com Thurmond FFA Places 2nd in Region in Tool ID Program web posted February 23, 2012 JOHNSTON – Have you ever wondered what a Plumb Bob was? What about the proper use of a 90 degree pipe elbow? The students on the Thurmond FFA Tool Identification Team know all of this and more. As a matter of fact, they have to identify and tell the use of 190+ tools! They competed on Feb. 14th at the Chester Co. Career Center for the title of the FFA Mid State Tool Identification CDE winner. EdgefieldDaily.com Sheriff's Investigators Make Arrest in December Burglary Second Suspect Still at Large web posted February 22, 2012  EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County
Sheriff's
Office has made an arrest in the burglary at Layman's Nursery in the
early morning hours of December 16, 2011. Thomas Max Hubbard, 25, was
booked into custody on Tuesday at the Edgefield County Detention Center
on charges of burglary in the second degree and larceny. Sheriff's
Investigator's released video footage and stills in an effort to
identify the suspects, and that footage lead to the arrest.EdgefieldDaily.com Mill Creek Woman Cited after Dogs Kill 25 Chickens web posted February 22, 2012 MERRIWETHER – A Mill Creek Drive woman was cited after an Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputy was called to respond to a complaint by a man stating dogs broke into his chicken pen and killed 25 laying hens Monday morning. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: John 3:16 "Whosoever" - Part 8 By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted February 22, 2012 RELIGION – Exclusion is not fun. I remember growing up and being excluded. There was a traveling soccer team in my hometown. All the players had really cool hooded sweatshirts that they wore, as well as really awesome Addidas jackets. I wanted to be a part of that team so bad! But I could not be. The reasons were many; one I was a husky lad and all the running and coordination for soccer I lacked, so I could not make the team. EdgefieldDaily.com Thurmond FFA Chapter Competes in Wildlife Career Development Event web posted February 22, 2012  EDGEFIELD – Students of the
Thurmond FFA
Chapter spent their Saturday morning on the Central Carolina campus
identifying wildlife. Students in the Wildlife Career Development
Event, earn the opportunity to demonstrate their technical and
management skills as it relates to wildlife, habitat, and harvesting
regulations. Students tested their knowledge through a written exam,
identification
stations, and completed a team activity as it relates to wildlife.EdgefieldDaily.com Found Dog: Westside : Owner Claimed  web
posted
February
22,
2012WESTSIDE – Found Dog: Has a collar and is at our house. It was found on the Westside Hyw 23 area. Well behaved and friendly. (contact information removed) Very good around children and seems to be family pet. Click on picture for larger view. Crystal Coleman Named as Edgefield County Finance Director web posted February 21, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Assistant Administrator Lynn Strom announced Monday that Crystal Coleman, of Johnston, has been selected from 24 applicants as Edgefield County’s new Finance Director. Ms. Coleman has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Carolina-Aiken and is currently working on her Masters of Accountancy, which she will complete in June 2012. EdgefieldDaily.com North Augusta Man Arrested Three Days after Theft of Jewelry web posted February 21, 2012  EDGEFIELD – The man the Sheriff's
Office
says was responsible for the theft of a reported $5,800 in jewelry from
a Macedonia
Road
couple last week has been arrested. 27-year-old Clinton Keith
Tapley, of North Augusta, has been charged with grand larceny in the
case, which is still under investigation that could see charges
involving a second individual.EdgefieldDaily.com Man Wanted after Sunday Morning Attack with Machete web posted February 21, 2012 TRENTON – A 35-year-old Trenton man is being sought in connection to an attack on two other men at a Breezy Oaks Court home in Trenton around 3:30 am Sunday morning. The man is facing several possible felony charges for two separate attacks outside and inside the home, leaving both victims injured. EdgefieldDaily.com William Smith, County Council Candidate for Dist. 1, Announces Town Hall Meetings web posted February 20, 2012  EDGEFIELD – County Council Candidate for
District 1, William Smith, has set up four 'Town Hall' style meetings
before the June primary. Mr. Smith wants to give his constituents the
opportunity to meet him, understand his campaign message and goals, and
to ask him questions or voice their concerns. William feels that it is
important to invite all of the residents in District 1, so these
citizens have a platform to voice concerns. These meetings are spread
throughout the district so that everyone has the opportunity to attend.EdgefieldDaily.com Merriwether Community Coalition Announces Meeting to Form Community Group By Linda Anderson web posted February 20, 2012 MERRIWETHER – The Merriwether Community Coalition is being formed to represent the interest of and to provide a voice for Merriwether. Our County Council members Rodney Ashcraft and Genia Blackwell are providing their assistance and fully support the Merriwether community having a voice in its future. Merriwether is more than just a location on a map, it is a community with common interests and desires for this place we call home. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County BOE Called Meeting Wednesday web posted February 20, 2012 JOHNSTON – There will be a called meeting of the Edgefield County School Board on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at 6 pm in the Edgefield County School District Board Room. According to the agenda provided, a regular meeting will be convened and then move into executive session to discuss the Superintendent search. They will reconvene in public and adjourn. No votes are listed to be taken. Entertainers: We Want You at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival web posted February 20, 2012  JOHNSTON – The Johnston, S.C.,
Peach
Blossom Festival is ready dance, sing, juggle and otherwise genuinely
entertain patrons at this year’s event. To meet that goal, the Festival
wants to feature talented people, local and not-so local, as part of
the day-long entertainment in the 29th annual event, held in historic
downtown Johnston on May 5.EdgefieldDaily.com U.S. Unemployment Increases to 9% in Mid-February web posted February 20, 2012 PRINCETON, NJ -- The U.S. unemployment rate, as measured by Gallup without seasonal adjustment, is 9.0% in mid-February, up from 8.6% for January. The mid-month reading normally reflects what the U.S. government reports for the entire month, and is up from 8.3% in mid-January. Gallup Economy Disturbance at Basketball Game Leads to Arrest of Knife Wielding Attendee web posted February 18, 2012 EDGEFIELD – An Edgefield County Recreation Basketball game Thursday night saw a disturbance leading to a teen being arrested after pulling a knife during a fracas in the lobby of the Edgefield Gym. Edgefield County Recreation Director Nick Wates was able to coax the altercation outside where the main troublemaker then punched and dented the hood on Wates' truck and his wife's SUV before fleeing the scene. EdgefieldDaily.com Opinion: Edgefield County School Board Could Blow Expansion and Successful Head Coach in 1-2 Punch A Column by the Editor web posted February 18, 2012 COLUMN – As the final decision of upgrading the football stadium continues, rumors have now begun to grow that due to a less than friendly school board meeting on February 14 to the idea, and the negative comments towards the sports program by certain school board members, Coach Sawyer has been said to have inserted his name among the list of Athletic Director hopefuls at Batesburg Leesville High School allegedly halting their search and them making an offer to Sawyer on Friday for the job. EdgefieldDaily.com Collision Blocks Pine House Crossroads web posted February 17, 2012  TRENTON – A collision at the Pine
House
Crossroads Thursday morning snarled traffic for nearly two hours when
the driver of a Ford van could not stop for a red light and was
broadsided by a Ford pickup. The impact knocked the van on its side and
both vehicles blocked the intersection after coming to a stop. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield Police Make Drug Bust with Undercover Operation web posted February 17, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Police Department has arrested a Due West man in connection to the sale of crystal methamphetamine in Edgefield this week. 53-year-old Robert Charles McWhorter was taken into custody shortly after a witnessed drug deal on Monday, according to police. EdgefieldDaily.com "Secret Shopper" Job Turns out to be Scam web posted February 17, 2012 MERRIWETHER – A Wind Road woman called the Sheriff's Office to report a scam after responding to an ad to be a "secret shopper". After being sent three separate money orders for $945 each to perform her new job, she took them to the post office in North Augusta only to discover they were counterfeit. EdgefieldDaily.com Senate passes Department of Administration Bill web posted February 17, 2012 COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Senate passed the most significant piece of restructuring legislation in the past two decades on Thursday, passing a bill that completely eliminates the state Budget and Control Board. EdgefieldDaily.com Last Saturday to Signup for County Recreation Spring Sports web posted February 17, 2012 COUNTY – The Edgefield County Recreation Department’s Spring baseball and girls softball leagues are wrapping up signups this Saturday, February 25th from 10am to 12 noon at several locations. Our Dixie Youth baseball is for ages 4-14, Girls Softball for ages 6-15. EdgefieldDaily.com Lost Dogs: Westside - FOUND web posted February 17, 2012 WESTSIDE – Lost Dogs: Black and tan corgi and German Sheppard cross, loves kids, very friendly, and loves to play and hunt. The other dog is a collie sheppard, looks just like a collie, but where the collie is blonde, he his black and has blonde high lights on his face. Edgefield County Reorganizes Staff Positions to Improve County Government web posted February 16, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County is announcing changes in its Administrative staff to better utilize the skills and talents of the employees so the County can continue to provide improved services to taxpayers, according to Lynn Strom, Assistant Edgefield County Administrator. EdgefieldDaily.com SCE&G Warns Customers about Phone Scam web posted February 16, 2012 COUNTY – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company is alerting customers in the Aiken area to be aware of telephone scam artists posing as SCE&G employees. A number of customers have reported instances Wednesday of individuals portraying themselves as SCE&G employees over the phone. In all cases, the individuals are requesting immediate payment of the customer’s SCE&G bill and threatening service disconnection if payment is not made. Here are some tips. EdgefieldDaily.com Identity Thieves Steal Almost $11,000 in a Day web posted February 16, 2012 MERRIWETHER – A Merriwether man called the Sheriff's Office after receiving a change of address letter from his bank and found it suspicious since he was not moving. When he accessed his bank account online he found a separate debit card had been issued with massive charges and withdrawals made in the Atlanta Georgia area the day before. He immediately cancelled the account and called authorities. EdgefieldDaily.com Public Invited to Steering Committee Meeting Today web posted February 16, 2012 EDGEFIELD – For the last five months, Edgefield County has been working with a group of about thirty people to design a new strategic plan for Edgefield County. They have met numerous times and have come up with a road map of goals best suited for Edgefield County. The steering committee will be meeting again on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6:00PM in the County Council Chambers located at 225 Jeter Street in Edgefield. EdgefieldDaily.com MMS Math Counts Team Member Advances to State web posted February 16, 2012 MERRIWETHER – Congratulations to the Merriwether Middle School Math Counts Team. MMS had three students finish in the top 16 at the Regional Meet; Tannor Byrd, Ashley Milton, and Scott Sherman. Tannor qualified for the state championship to be held in Myrtle Beach. The Math Counts competition included Jet Middle School, MMS, and the Aiken County Middle Schools. Congratulations to Merriwether Middle School and the students. Tax Time suggestion from the Forestry Commission web posted February 16, 2012 COLUMBIA SC – The South Carolina Forestry Commission is urging tax payers to remember their forests when filing their state returns. This tax season marks the second year that taxpayers anticipating a refund will have an option to contribute all or part of it to sustaining state-owned forestlands. The General Assembly passed an income tax check off creating the SC State Forests Fund during the 2010 Legislative Session. EdgefieldDaily.com School Board Attorney Greg Anderson Makes Bid for School Superintendent web posted February 15, 2012  JOHNSTON – In a surprise statement read by
School District Attorney Greg Anderson to the Edgefield County School
Board Tuesday night, he laid out his desire to be
added to the list of applicants for School Superintendent listing what
he called unique qualifications for the job. One of those was attending
every school board meeting for the past 30 years, in session and
executive session giving him insight on the problems in the district.EdgefieldDaily.com One Arrested, Second Man Flees Crime Scene: Arrested Tuesday Night web posted February 15, 2012  WESTSIDE – Edgefield County
Sheriff's
Deputies converged on highway 23 Tuesday morning after being notified
by McCormick County that two men fleeing and attempted break-in were
headed to Edgefield County. The black GMC Sierra pickup was spotted at
someone's property on highway 23 loading up scrap metal. When deputies
approached, one of the men fled the scene on foot into the woods
starting a manhunt; the second was taken into custody immediately.EdgefieldDaily.com "Suspicious Vehicle" Call Results in Arrest web posted February 15, 2012 WESTSIDE – A Woman called the Sheriff's Office Monday morning after a car pulled up in her front yard located some distance off the roadway and a black male knocked on the door. She spoke to the man through the door and the man asked where Martintown Road was located. She told him he was on Martintown Road and he left. She provided the description of the car and Deputies located it a short time later and found both men were wanted. They also had a police scanner in the car with other interesting items. EdgefieldDaily.com Off Duty Deputy Nabs an Aiken County Most Wanted Persons web posted February 15, 2012  MERRIWETHER – An off duty Edgefield County
Sheriff's Deputy was at Sportsman's Corner Monday afternoon when a man
walked in that looked strangely familiar to him. While the man and a
friend were in the store the deputy realized one of the men was wanted
in Aiken County and called to have on duty deputies respond to the
store.EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Town Council Debates Electric Agreement web posted February 15, 2012 JOHNSTON – Members of Johnston Town Council perused a new franchise agreement offered by Aiken Electric Cooperative on Monday, but chose to study the document more carefully after language in the agreement sparked some concern. Councilman Tommy Burton was the first to sound the alarm. EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken Man Killed in Single Car Crash web posted February 15, 2012 AIKEN – An Aiken County man was pronounced dead after a single vehicle crash on Lakeside Drive in Aiken Monday afternoon. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said the crash took place around 3:15 pm and the driver died at 7:30 pm Tuesday at MCG, now named Georgia Health Sciences University. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: John 3:16 "Titanic Love" - Part 7 By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted February 15, 2012 RELIGION – We continue this week in our study of John 3:16. We looked last week at God’s love, and because we can’t exhaust God’s love in a 1000 words, we will prolong the topic. Now I can’t say enough, we have lost all appreciation and understanding of the world love. I remember back when I was a junior in high school and the girl I was dating wanted to go see the movie “Titanic.” EdgefieldDaily.com Merriwether Elementary Sweeps First Ever Sudoku Tourney web posted February 15, 2012  MERRIWETHER – Edgefield County
Schools
first ever Sudoku Tournament was held at Merriwether Elementary School
on Thursday, February 9. W. E. Parker Elementary, Douglas Elementary,
and Merriwether Elementary (MES) were represented in the tournament. EdgefieldDaily.com Barefoot in the Park Opens This Weekend in Edgefield web posted February 15, 2012 EDGEFIELD – New York comes to Edgefield this week as one of the greatest Neil Simon romantic comedies takes the stage at the William Miller Bouknight Theatre. “Barefoot in the Park,” directed by John Lewis of Aiken, opens Friday, Feb. 17 for five performances. Showtime is 8 p.m. Additional performances are Saturday Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. For reservations, call 803-637-3833. EdgefieldDaily.com Mealing Road Homes Targeted for Mail Thefts web posted February 14, 2012 MERRIWETHER – At least two homeowners called the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office to report mail thefts on Saturday morning and a third called to report property being stolen from the back yard. The opened mail was found along the roadway with the contents being removed containing the victims personal information, credit card numbers and more. EdgefieldDaily.com Congressman Duncan Plans Events in Saluda & Edgefield County web posted February 14, 2012 EDGEFIELD – South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan released his public event schedule for the week of February 20th on Monday with stops in Edgefield and Saluda on Wednesday of next week. “We’ve held several ‘listening sessions’ across the district and have found that they’re great way for taking South Carolinians concerns back to Washington," Congressman Duncan said. EdgefieldDaily.com Macedonia Road Couple Report over $5,000 in Jewelry Stolen web posted February 14, 2012 MERRIWETHER – A Macedonia Road couple called the Sheriff's Office on Sunday to report over $5,000 in jewelry missing as well as a bottle of prescription hydrocodone. A deputy arrived a short time later and was given a list of the jewelry and its value. There was no forced entry into the home noted on incident reports. EdgefieldDaily.com Second Cell Tower Targeted for Copper Theft web posted February 14, 2012 TRENTON – A Second cell tower was discovered targeted by copper thieves just days following the first reported on February 6, where $2,000 worth of copper stolen and damage was reported. A worker arrived at the tower Thursday morning and found the fencing around the tower cut and copper wire stolen. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary Hosting a Scrub Sale web posted February 14, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a scrub sale Tuesday, February 28th and Wednesday, February 29th in the Edgefield County Hospital Employee Dining Room and Conference Room. Jackie’s Uniform Center from Columbia will be featuring Koi, Landau, Dansko, Cherokee, Grey’s Anatomy, plus much more. Hours will be Tuesday, February 28th from 9am-6pm and Wednesday, February 29th from 7am-4pm. The public is welcomed. Edgefield Dixie Youth Baseball Final Registration Saturday web posted February 14, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Saturday, February 18th, will be the final day of Edgefield Dixie Youth Baseball registration. League representatives will be at the ballpark in Edgefield from 10:00 - Noon. This will be your last chance to register for the upcoming season. The cost is $45.00 per child and includes their uniform and cap. Leagues include T-Ball, Coach Pitch, Minor League, Major League and Pony League. Campbell Announces Bid for Re-election to County Council web posted February 13, 2012  JOHNSTON – Edgefield County
Council
Chairman Dean Campbell today announced he will seek re-election to the
District 3 Edgefield County Council seat, saying he wants to continue
the work to improve Edgefield County in all areas. “I am proud of what
the County Council has been able to accomplish in the past year,”
Campbell said. EdgefieldDaily.com High school students gear up for S.C. Bar Regional Mock Trial Competition web posted February 13, 2012 COLUMBIA – Twelve schools from the Piedmont region will compete in the S.C. Bar Regional High School Mock Trial Competition on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Greenville Courthouse located at 305 E. North St. in Greenville. Participating schools include Bob Jones Academy, Christ Church Episcopal School, Ft. Mill, Greenville, Greenwood, J.L. Mann, Laurens Academy, Montessori High School of Anderson, Nation Ford, Strom Thurmond, Wade Hampton and Westminster Catawba Christian. EdgefieldDaily.com Success by Ten AmeriCorps and HOSA Winter Coat Drive web posted February 13, 2012 JOHNSTON – The Success By Ten AmeriCorps members teamed up with Strom Thurmond Career Center Health Occupation Students of America for a Winter Coat Drive. The drive took place throughout the month of January. AmeriCorps members collected over 115 coats at various locations throughout the county on the MLK National Day of Service that took place January 16, 2012. EdgefieldDaily.com Concealed Weapons Class Accepting Applications for February 18 Training PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted February 13, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Palmetto State Training LLC is offering a Concealed Weapon Permit class on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm in Edgefield, S.C. Cost of the class is $100.00 per person. Classroom material, fingerprint cards, fingerprinting, target and CWP training certificate will be provided. EdgefieldDaily.com Public Invited to Steering Committee Meeting Thursday web posted February 13, 2012 EDGEFIELD – For the last five months, Edgefield County has been working with a group of about thirty people to design a new strategic plan for Edgefield County. They have met numerous times and have come up with a road map of goals best suited for Edgefield County. The steering committee will be meeting again on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 6:00PM in the County Council Chambers located at 225 Jeter Street in Edgefield. EdgefieldDaily.com Whitney Houston Dies at 48 web posted February 11, 2012 Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, has died. She was 48. Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unknown. BillBoard.com Martinez Man Dies on FATS Trails in Merriwether web posted February 11, 2012  MERRIWETHER – A 65-year-old
Martinez man
mountain biking on the Forks Area Trail System (FATS) with friends
Friday morning failed to join the group at the next agreed juncture of
trails. When the group tried to contact him by cell phone and got no
answer, they went back to check on him. Two other riders were already
on the scene and the cyclist had crashed and was not breathing. They
called 911 and began CPR as rescue crews with the Merriwether Fire
Department and EMS raced to the scene.EdgefieldDaily.com Planning Commission Told County Heading in New Direction web posted February 10, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Planning Commission meeting Thursday night included numerous agenda items, but none were more important than a single sentence uttered by Administrator Roger LeDuc, "the county is going in a new direction." Mr. LeDuc explained that the county council will be looking at major changes across the county in the near future and much of that plan will affect the planning commission in one form or another. EdgefieldDaily.com Planning Commission Sees Change in Leadership Positions web posted February 10, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Planning Commission welcomed a new member on Thursday night at their regular meeting. Al Bono, of Mt. Vintage, was appointed by County Councilman Rodney Ashcraft at the county council meeting Tuesday night. A change in leadership was seen with elections held for chairman and vice chairman with two members absent. EdgefieldDaily.com Accused Shoplifter Claims He "Forgot to Pay" web posted February 10, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies were called to the Bi-Lo store Wednesday afternoon after a man and a woman were seen walking out of the store with a blue hand-held shopping basket without paying. A short time later the man carrying to shopping basket out of the store was identified through surveillance tapes. EdgefieldDaily.com Merriwether Lady Mustangs End Season 10-4, Tie for First Place in Region web posted February 10, 2012 MERRIWETHER – The Merriwether Lady Mustangs finished their season 10-4 (10-2 in region) Wednesday night with a 23-17 win over JET. With no playoff or tie breaker in place, the Lady Mustangs share first place with Mid-Carolina. EdgefieldDaily.com Sheriff's Office Running Fingerprints to Confirm Identity of Arrested Suspect web posted February 9, 2012  EDGEFIELD – A report by Edgefield Daily
has the Edgefield County Sheriff's Office investigating the name a
suspect gave at the time of his booking. We reported the discrepancy
between incident reports filed by two deputies at the time of the
arrest and the booking process in which two different names were given.
Edgefield County Sheriff's Capt. Chris Wash said on Tuesday they are
running his fingerprints to confirm the man's identity, although he is
out on bond at this time.EdgefieldDaily.com Chocolate Celebration Scheduled for Downtown Edgefield Today web posted February 9, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Community Development Association will host the 6th Annual Downtown Choc-Around, Thursday, February 9th from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The event is hosted as a celebration of the Valentine season and in an effort to bring locals and visitors together in the historic downtown for the evening. EdgefieldDaily.com County Recreation Soccer Registration Saturday web posted February 9, 2012 EDGEFIELD – A County Recreation Soccer Registration will be held Saturday, Feb 11, at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the soccer field in Edgefield ages 4 -12. If you are unable to make the date you can also signup at the Edgefield County Recreation Office Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Also you can download the registration form from www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov and mail it in to Edgefield County Recreation: 400 Church St. Box 5, Edgefield, SC 29824. If you have any questions please contact Nick Wates at (803) 637-2621. Spring Comes Early at Annual FFA Plant Sale at STCC web posted February 9, 2012 JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond FFA students will be available to help you select spring plants on Sat. March 31st from 8 AM-12 PM (Greenhouse behind the ST football field). Due to the unusually warm winter, our plants farther along than normal and people are welcome to come on anytime to make their purchases! EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Council Chairman’s Update: Edgefield County Takes Bold Step to Control Our Future By: Dean Campbell web posted February 9, 2012 EDGEFIELD – At the County Council meeting this week, we approved a new, bold step to begin laying the groundwork for Edgefield County’s future growth. As you may remember, during the past several months, Edgefield County has been developing a Strategic Plan for the future of the County. At nearly every meeting, the participants have emphasized that “infrastructure” is a key to Edgefield County’s future success. EdgefieldDaily.com Piedmont Technical College Honor Students from Edgefield County web posted February 9, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Piedmont Technical College students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2011 fall semester have earned inclusion on the President’s List. To be named to the list, students must be full-time and earn a term GPA of 4.00. Students will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the college president. EdgefieldDaily.com Two Found Dogs web posted February 9, 2012 JOHNSTON – Found a walker dog in between Richland Srpings and Sardis in Saluda County. Has collar with rabies tag but no name tag. (Dog is now missing). Found large, wire-haired dog. Very friendly. No collar. Call 803-275-3615 to fully identify and claim. Sewer Service for Merriwether One Step Closer web posted February 8, 2012  EDGEFIELD – A county sewer line
in the
Merriwether area came one step closer to being a reality Tuesday night
when the County Council voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) that will lead to the installation of an approximately 1 mile
"trunk line" being installed in the Gregory Lake Road area. That line
could eventually service up to 2,000 homes or more in the future. EdgefieldDaily.com Safety Award Given to County for Rescue Equipment Invention web posted February 8, 2012  EDGEFIELD – The South Carolina
Association
of Counties presented a plaque to the county for receiving an
Outstanding Safety Achievement Award for the great innovation of the
Rural and Off Road Recovery System put into use last year. The recovery
vehicle and other equipment came about through the inventions created
by members of the Merriwether Fire Department. John Henderson, Director
of Risk Management with SCAC, made the presentation at the Edgefield
County Council meeting Tuesday night.EdgefieldDaily.com Rick Santorum wins Minnesota, Missouri web posted February 8, 2012 NATION – Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum picked up early wins in Minnesota and Missouri Tuesday evening, offering further evidence that the primary season is nowhere near an end. While no delegates were awarded in any of tonight’s races, Santorum’s victories pose a significant setback for front-runner Mitt Romney. Washington Post Copper Thieves Target Cell Tower web posted February 8, 2012 COUNTY LINE – The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office received a call Monday from a worker with Verizon reporting a tower located on Jacob McKie Road had been targeted by copper thieves. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: John 3:16 Love of God - Part 6 By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted February 8, 2012 RELIGION – We are continuing our study in John 3:16. We looked last week at eternal life and all that it entailed. This week, in sort of an early Valentines Theme, we are going to look at love, in particular God’s love for us. Summing up God’s love is a huge undertaking. I have really struggled writing this, not because I doubt it or don’t know it, but because it is so huge. EdgefieldDaily.com Homeowner Finds High Powered Rifle Round Shot into Home web posted February 8, 2012 MERRIWETHER – A Martintown Road man called the Sheriff’s Office to report someone shooting into his home. The man stated he was not at the property when the incident took place and retuned on Monday to find the damage. EdgefieldDaily.com More South Carolina Kids Are Enjoying Chess web posted February 8, 2012 MERRIWETHER – The world has become a more competitive place. Our children need every advantage one can grasp in order to succeed in a fast-paced, result-driven society. Some South Carolina students and parents are turning to the age-old game of chess to help sharpen their logic and critical thinking skills. A number of well-researched studies seem to indicate that the benefits of chess do just that, and more. EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken Man Dead after Sunday Night Shooting web posted February 7, 2012 AIKEN – A 19-year-old Aiken man was pronounced dead at the Aiken Regional Medical Center early Monday morning after being shot in Hahn Village in Aiken, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a release. The shooting took place around 11:30 pm Sunday and Moses Williams died from his injuries at 1:26 am Monday. EdgefieldDaily.com Augusta Woman Injured in Single Car Crash web posted February 7, 2012  MERRIWETHER – An Augusta Georgia woman was
injured in a single car crash Monday morning on Sweetwater Road. A
passerby who saw the woman's Chevrolet Impala off the roadway and down
a
steep embankment around 10 am called to report the wreck stating the
woman was complaining of back pain.EdgefieldDaily.com Driver: "Got Me, I'm Drunk" web posted February 7, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Police were called to a disturbance on the 1100 block of Jeter Street late Friday night and when they arrived the woman told officers that she and her husband got into an argument over the keys to their car. She said her husband had been drinking all day and she did not want him to drive intoxicated and told them that he had just left the home. EdgefieldDaily.com Blood Drive at WE Parker Tuesday, Feb. 14 web posted February 7, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at W.E. Parker Elementary on Tuesday, February 14th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. One person giving can save 3 lives. There is no better way to say Happy Valentine's Day! Contact Jenny Yonce at 637-4020 to set up an appointment time. What's In a Name? Reports, Arrest Record Differ web posted February 7, 2012 MURPHY VILLAGE – While
compiling
information for the weekly booking report, as well as reviewing
incident reports from local law enforcement agencies over the weekend,
a name in reports did not match one in the official "Red Book" of those
booked into custody at the Detention Center. The question now that
needs to be answered is; did the man give false information to jailers,
or to the arresting deputies?EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Wants Arts and Crafts web posted February 7, 2012  JOHNSTON – The Johnston, S.C.,
Peach
Blossom Festival knows arts and crafts are a great attraction.
And the Festival always has unique and useful items for sale by arts
and crafts vendors. This year will be no different, as applications are
now coming in from all over for crafters who want to be a part of the
29th annual event, held in historic downtown Johnston on May 5.EdgefieldDaily.com Opinion: Writer Objects to UN Directive in Local Planning web posted February 7, 2012 Dear Citizens of Edgefield County, I in no way suggest that Tobe Holmes is out to harm the community. I went to school with him, I know his family. I don't think he would knowingly subject us to harm. I ask you to do one small research experiment if you will...everybody who reads this please, give a second of your time. EdgefieldDaily.com Elderly Couple on Bike Struck, One Killed web posted February 6, 2012 AIKEN – An elderly couple on a tandem bicycle attempting to make a left turn were struck by a northbound driver on Banks Mill Road in Aiken County. 68-year-old Gerald Hooker of Aiken was pronounced dead at Aiken Regional Medical Center at 3:52 Sunday afternoon. His wife had only minor injuries, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a a release. EdgefieldDaily.com Greenwood Genetic Mobile Lab Visits STH web posted February 6, 2012  EDGEFIELD – Two classes at the
Strom
Thurmond Career Center and Strom Thurmond High School had the privilege
of participating in lab classes on the Greenwood Genetic Center mobile
lab last month. Through funding from grants, this mobile “Gene Machine”
travels all over the state visiting schools.EdgefieldDaily.com Unemployment Rate Going Down While 1.2 Million More People Out of Labor Force Last Month web posted February 6, 2012 COLUMN – If you only listen to the mainstream media or far left blogs, the recent announcement of the unemployment rate dropping to 8.3% is great news, especially for those seeking President Obama's reelection. What the mainstream media neglects to inform you about is that in order to make the unemploement rate drop they had to eliminate 1.2 million unemployed people over the last month from the roll. They simply are not counted. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council Members to meet with citizens on Monday, February 13, in Edgefield web posted February 6, 2012 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Council Chairman Dean Campbell and Council Member Rodney Ashcraft will hold a joint ton hall type meeting for citizens to discuss issues. The meeting will be held at the Edgefield Town Hall, Town Council Chambers, February 13, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Citizens are invited to come and freely discuss issues with the Council members. EdgefieldDaily.com Concealed Weapons Class Accepting Applications for February 18 Training PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted February 6, 2012 EDGEFIELD – The Palmetto State Training LLC is offering a Concealed Weapon Permit class on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm in Edgefield, S.C. Cost of the class is $100.00 per person. Classroom material, fingerprint cards, fingerprinting, target and CWP training certificate will be provided. EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Caring for Carolina Encourage You to Show Your Heart Bloodrive Tuesday web posted February 6, 2012 AIKEN – For the past 4 years Aiken Regional Medical Centers and the Caring for Carolina partners, WJBF News Channel 6 and Maxwell Law Firm, have hosted the Annual Show Your Heart Blood Drive in Aiken. In an effort to replenish our community’s blood bank we encourage everyone to come out and “Show Your Heart”. EdgefieldDaily.com Vinny's Pizza Burglarized web posted February 4, 2012 MERRIWETHER – Edgefield County Sheriff's Deputies were called to an alarm at Vinny's Pizza on Martintown Road around 1:30 Friday morning and found a side door pried open. Deputies cleared the building and found no one inside. Foot prints were also found on top of the counter. Video footage revealed two men breaking into the restaurant and stealing the cash register with about $100 inside. EdgefieldDaily.com Shoplifter Leaves Wallet and ID at Store web posted February 4, 2012 HERE'S YOUR CARD – A woman reported to be shoplifting at the Dollar General store on Pine House Road in Trenton was recorded on video surveillance cameras to help identify her. A Sheriff's Deputy did not need long to identify the suspect, she left her wallet in a basket on the counter which also contained her drivers license. EdgefieldDaily.com Elvis Visits Trinity Mission web posted February 4, 2012  EDGEFIELD – Elvis came to visit
at Trinity
Mission Health & Rehab of Edgefield on January 30, 2012 to
celebrate his birthday (January 8th) with our residents. Rick Wade is
an Elvis impersonator who goes around performing as the King. Our
residents thoroughly enjoyed his visit as he took them down memory lane
from “He touched Me “ to “Love Me Tender.” We celebrated with
dancing, cake and punch while Elvis shook his leg to "You Ain’t Nothing
But a Hound Dog“. EdgefieldDaily.com Lost Dog: FOUND web posted February 4, 2012  JOHNSTON
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Thank
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view.Shooting Victim Charged after Recovery web posted February 3, 2012  EDGEFIELD – The man shot during
a robbery
of his Jeter Street apartment and left for dead in October of last year
has recovered from his injuries, or at least enough to face his own
criminal charges stemming from that night. Charles David Vollmer, 51,
was taken into custody on Tuesday and charged with possession with the
intent to distribute marijuana and receiving stolen goods. During the
investigation of the shooting, and a subsequent search warrant,
Edgefield Police discovered over a pound of marijuana and a stolen
pistol.EdgefieldDaily.com Rebel Football Helmets Up for Sale web posted February 3, 2012  JOHNSTON – Are you a Rebel Fan?
If so,
Strom Thurmond has an opportunity for you to own a piece of Strom
Thurmond football history. The Athletic Department has a limited number
of used helmets that have been cleaned and freshly striped and decaled.
You can own your very own piece of history for $50 per helmet.EdgefieldDaily.com Call for entries for Rural Photography Contest web posted February 3, 2012 COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Commerce is calling for entries for its eighth annual Amateur Rural Photography Contest. Sponsored by the Small Business and Rural Development Division, the Rural Photography Contest is part of the annual South Carolina Rural Summit conference, which will be held in Greenwood on March 5, 2012. EdgefieldDaily.com Fifty-One and Still Counting web posted February 3, 2012  JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High
School is
pleased to announce its most recent Millennium Club roster. To qualify
for this club, a student must have a combined Math/Verbal SAT score of
at least 1000 or an ACT score of at least a 21. To this date,
fifty-one outstanding students have been recognized for their
outstanding SAT and ACT scores. EdgefieldDaily.com Strom Thurmond Band Students Earn State Honors web posted February 3, 2012  JOHNSTON – Senior Strom
Thurmond band
student Will Hoffmann has been named to the South Carolina Senior
All-State Band. Will earned his placement in the top 16 high school
trumpet players in South Carolina placing 12th chair at the final
All-State Auditions Jan 21 at Lexington High School. Students that
participate go through an intense audition process consisting of all
major scales, a prepared solo, sightreading and musical terms.
Approximately 8000 students statewide at all levels start the audition
process that is done over a two week period. EdgefieldDaily.com Merriwether Lady Mustangs Stay Atop the Region web posted February 3, 2012 MERRIWETHER – The game was a hard fought defensive struggle on both sides resulting in a low scoring game of 22-21 with the Lady Merriwether Middle School Mustangs coming out the winner and keeping their place at the top of the region. EdgefieldDaily.com Possible Sewer Service Coming to Merriwether web posted February 2, 2012 MERRIWETHER – The Edgefield County Council will be discussing bringing sewer service to the southern section of Merriwether within the next 12 to 18 months in a joint endeavor with the Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority (ECSWA). They gave approval of the plan at their meeting last month with a unanimous vote. The "trunk line" would be able to service around 2,200 homes in the area of the installation. EdgefieldDaily.com Retired Teacher Announces Candidacy for Edgefield County Council  web posted February 2, 2012TRENTON – Betty Butler, retired school teacher and former Edgefield County Council member announces her candidacy for Trenton Precinct, District 4. Mrs. Butler resides in Trenton with her husband, Calvin. She attended schools in Edgefield County (Douglas Elementary and W.E. Parker High). EdgefieldDaily.com Yeldell Will Take Football Talent to Newberry College By Tim Crane Photo: Bill Hart  web
posted February 2, 2012SPORTS – What do you get when you have good grades, a great attitude and work ethic, plus three years of highlight film that would rival those of a Playstation video game? If you are Raleigh Yeldell you get a free college education and four more years of football at Newberry College. EdgefieldDaily.com NRCS Longleaf Pine Initiative Available to Private Landowners in South Carolina web posted February 2, 2012 COLUMBIA – Longleaf pine forests once covered millions of acres throughout the Southeastern United States. Today, only a few thousand acres of this vital habitat remains. To help sustain, enhance and restore longleaf pine forests, State Conservationist Ann English is allocating financial assistance to eligible landowners through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EdgefieldDaily.com Rep. Duncan Returning Unspent Funds to Pay Down National Debt web posted February 2, 2012 WASHINGTON, DC – South Carolina Congressman Jeff Duncan joined his in-state colleague Rep. Mick Mulvaney of Indian Land, along with several other members from across the country to announce they were returning significant portions of their office budgets with the intent that it be used to pay down the country’s debt on Wednesday. EdgefieldDaily.com More Candidates Set to Enter Local Elections web posted February 1, 2012 COUNTY – With the announcement of William Smith running as a Republican in the District 1 County Council race to challenge 20 year veteran Democrat Norman Dorn on Monday, others are coming forward or showing an interest to run as well. So far only one other candidate has confirmed a run for office, though others remain quiet at this time. One unofficial candidate for Sheriff recently dropped his ambition to seek the office earlier this month after months of working on his campaign. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County native to speak at the Edgefield County Alliance web posted February 1, 2012  EDGEFIELD – Tobe Holmes is an
Edgefield
County native who now resides in Charlotte, NC where he is the Director
of Research for Charlotte Center City Partners. After receiving a
Master of City and Regional Planning degree from Clemson University,
Tobe spent four years working in York County’s Planning and Development
Services Division focusing on transportation and long range planning.
This role offered the opportunity to lead the development of the
Carolina Thread Trail Master Plan and related implementation efforts,
as well as several other community and economic development projects. EdgefieldDaily.com Talented local trio to sign college offers today web posted February 1, 2012 SPORTS – All around the country today high school seniors will be affixing their signatures to athletic scholarship offers from colleges and universities and Edgefield County will be no different, having become a regular stop for coaches on the recruiting trail. EdgefieldDaily.com Here's Your Card: Some People Never Learn web posted February 1, 2012  TRENTON – Fredrick Lamont
Culbreath, 29,
appears to be one of those people who just cannot learn that breaking
the law will land you in jail. Sheriff's Deputies were called to a
Briarwood home Sunday around 9:30 pm after Culbreath was said to have
been involved in a physical altercation with a 25-year-old female and
bit her in the face. Before Sheriff Deputies could arrive, he fled the
scene. But he could not stay away, with more calls coming in to 911,
including him having a butcher knife and trying to get into the home
through a window.EdgefieldDaily.com Turritopsis Nutricula - John 3:16: Part 5 By Pastor Philip Howle web posted February 1, 2012 RELIGION – I am getting older and have a few more aches in the morning. I still have all my hair, actually even more hair if you count the invasion I fight in my ears and nose! That might have been a little TMI! I also may be losing a little of my good looks, but my wife assures me this is impossible. People long to stay young. Ponce Deleon searched for a magical fountain that could make one stay young forever. We may want to stay young for the health and cosmetic reasons, but our desire for youth is more than simply avoidance of wrinkles and lower back pain. It comes from a fear of dying. EdgefieldDaily.com © Copyright 2012 All original
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