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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, 2012
JOHNSTON – 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,
2012
WESTSIDE – 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
–
Lost
Beagle
last
seen
on
Tuesday
January
31st
in
the
Long
Cane
Road,
Ridge
Road
area.
Contact
information
has
been
removed.
Thank
you
to
anyone
that
may
know
his
whereabouts.
Click
on
the
photo
for
a
larger
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, 2012
TRENTON – 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, 2012
SPORTS – 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.
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