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 January
2010 Archive
Winter weather could dip into tri-county area web posted January 30, 2010 COUNTY – Sleet, freezing rain and ice is expected to have minor accumulations Saturday morning in the tri-county area of McCormick, Edgefield, and Saluda. A winter storm warning is in effect to counties just to the north and some forecasts place the icy conditions just north of I-20. Almost all forecasts predict some ice falling in the tri-county area before turning to rain after sunrise. Holmes Pond Road may reopen soon as repairs to dam get underway web posted January 29, 2010  JOHNSTON – It has
been nearly a year since
Holmes Pond Road was closed after a dam began to give way causing the
collapse of sections on either side of the roadway in March of last
year. In the time since, things have gone from bad to worse and no
repairs have been made to date. That is about to change, a spokesman
for Layman’s Nursery, who wished not to be named, said Thursday when we
surveyed the site together.EdgefieldDaily.com County and town leaders gather at Intergovernmental Meeting web posted January 29, 2010  JOHNSTON – Local
officials and elected
representatives gathered together Thursday evening in Johnston for the
annual Edgefield County Intergovernmental Meeting hosted by the
Edgefield County Council. Chairman Monroe Kneece was unable to attend
the meeting due to recent surgery so Vice-chairman Willie Bright
stepped in as host.EdgefieldDaily.com New search engine give users anonymity on the web web posted January 29, 2010 WEBNEWS – A new and unique search provider has launched a secure way to search and surf the web. Startpage is different from such engines like Google, Yahoo, or Bing, which collects and maintains personal information from users that use the sites. Not so with Startpage. The new search engine collects no personal data of its users and can even let users browse the internet anonymously. EdgefieldDaily.com Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball registrations continue web posted January 29 2010 COUNTY – Registration for Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball is getting underway and will continue for every Saturday through February 13. The cost for registration is $45 for Dixie Youth, $50 for Dixie Boys, and $45 for Softball. Registration forms are also available on the internet and can be mailed. EdgefieldDaily.com PTC Students Travel to State House for Lottery Assistance web posted January 29, 2010 COLUMBIA – A group of students and staff from Piedmont Technical College joined nearly 300 SC Technical College System students at the State House Tuesday to show their support for the Lottery Tuition Assistance (LTA) program. Speakers included Dr. Barry Russell, System president; Rep. Phil Owens, R-Pickens, chair, Education and Public Works Committee; and Zack Pitts, an LTA recipient and student at Spartanburg Community College. EdgefieldDaily.com FAFSA Workshop at Strom Thurmond High School web posted January 29, 2010 COUNTY – A workshop is planned to help seniors and their parents fill out the FAFSA on Thursday, February 18 at Strom Thurmond High School in the library. Assistance will be provided by personnel from local colleges’ financial aid offices any time between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. EdgefieldDaily.com Lost / Found Pets web posted January 29, 2010 EDGEFIELD – A brown and white male dog has been found by a family on Meeting Street Road in Edgefield on Tuesday. The male dog has a collar, flea collar, but no tags. To identify and claim the dog please call 803-480-0921 or 803-637-4949 - Could you please help my cat find his way home. He went missing on 1/24/10 and his name is Lucky. He is a big black male cat with a white spot on his chest. Please call 637-3865 with any information. Thank you for your help. State of the Union Address 2010 web posted January 28, 2010 WASHINTON DC – Madame Speaker, Vice President Biden, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans: Our Constitution declares that from time to time, the President shall give to Congress information about the state of our union. For two hundred and twenty years, our leaders have fulfilled this duty. They have done so during periods of prosperity and tranquility. And they have done so in the midst of war and depression; at moments of great strife and great struggle. EdgefieldDaily.com Road and Bridge Closing Notice web posted January 28, 2010 JOHNSTON – Construction to replace the bridge on Route S-19-18 (Weaver Rd.), just past Bland Baptist Rd, near Johnston, SC will begin on February 3, 2010. The bridge will be closed to all traffic for the entire time of the project. EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Date Change: Saturday, February 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted January 28, 2010 EDGEFIELD – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mr. James E. Himley of Edgefield, S.C. The sale will be held at his home located at 128 Stonehenge Circle, Edgefield, S.C. 29824 on February 6 beginning at 9:30 am. There are many very nice tools, prints, astronomy pieces (telescopes, etc), furniture, and glassware. Please visit our website www.murrellsauctioncompany.com for details, terms, and pictures. Jerry O. Murrell, SCAL 2747. 803-637-5640 or 803-480-0801. Family thankful for sympathy web posted January 28, 2010 Dear Editor, The family of James R. Brodie would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy. EdgefieldDaily.com Lost Dogs web posted January 28, 2010 - Lost from New Market Rd. area Trenton (Van Rd and Rainsford Rd area), Beagle, multi-colored with white tip on tail. Answers to the name of “Spot”. Missing since late Tuesday. Please call 803-270-8419 if found. - Lost: We are missing our female bloodhound puppy, she has been missing since Sunday morning Jan.24th. She is five months old, red in color with a white area on her upper chest. She has an orange collar with a plate on it with our name, address and telephone numbers. If found/seen please call 803-640-8865 or 803-640-6871, please leave message. Parkdale Mills Announces Expansion in Edgefield County web posted January 27, 2010 COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, Edgefield County and the Economic Development Partnership announced Tuesday that Parkdale Mills will expand its manufacturing plant in Edgefield County. The $3 million investment is expected to generate 16 new jobs. EdgefieldDaily.com Church suffers $16,000 loss in theft web posted January 27, 2010 TRENTON – The Young Piney Grove Baptist Church suffered a $16,000 loss over the weekend when thieves made off with two heating and air conditioning units from outside the church. Though no specific time could be determined in the theft, it is believed to have occurred between Sunday, January 17 and Monday morning of this week. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: Prayerful Bible Reading By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted January 27, 2010 RELIGION – Prayer, everybody speaks so highly of it, but no one really does it that much. I have read the average churchgoer prays less than four minutes a day. I myself am not a natural when it comes to prayer. But I am going to share with you what has impacted my spiritual life immensely in the past few years. That is reading the Bible prayerfully. I have grown up always thinking of prayer and Bible study as separate disciplines. But the fact is, they are integrally related. Prayer is an essential key to effective Bible study. EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken dignitary to speak at Edgefield Alliance gathering web posted January 27, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The monthly meeting of the Edgefield County Alliance will be held Monday February 1, 2010 at Piedmont Technical College Edgefield Campus 7:30 am. Everyone is welcome to attend as we come together to share ideas and information to help move Edgefield County forward in positive ways. EdgefieldDaily.com Don’t Forget About Stroke During American Heart Month By Dr. Fredrick Phillips web posted January 27, 2010 COUNTY – Cardiovascular disease is just a fancy way to say heart disease, right? Wrong. The term cardiovascular disease actually describes diseases and conditions that affect not just your heart but also your blood vessels. During American Heart Month, it’s important that the public increases their awareness both of heart attack as well as other cardiovascular diseases like stroke. EdgefieldDaily.com Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball registrations continue web posted January 27 2010 COUNTY – Registration for Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball is getting underway starting this and will continue for every Saturday through February 13. The cost for registration is $45 for Dixie Youth, $50 for Dixie Boys, and $45 for Softball. Registration forms are also available on the internet and can be mailed. EdgefieldDaily.com County Soccer League to kick off sign-ups this week web reposted January 27, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Soccer League will be holding sign-ups for the season on January 30 and February 6 from 10 am until 12 noon. The sign-ups will be held at the Edgefield Soccer Complex at the corner of Mims Street and Augusta Road (located behind the trestle). Cost of registration is $40. Additional information and online registration forms should be made available shortly. For more information contact Nick Wates at 803-637-2621 or email recreation@edgefieldcounty.sc.gov Lost Dog web posted January 27, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A beautiful fawn & white female Boxer, last seen on 1-24-10 near the 100 block of Murrah Rd. She goes by the name Angel. Please contact (803) 257-2778 with any info that might help us bring our Angel home. Civil and Criminal issues of Animal Protection Ordinance could affect enforcement web posted January 26, 2010  COUNTY – An Animal Protection Ordinance
being pushed by a local animal advocacy organizer and County Councilman
Rodney Ashcraft has been completed, according to County Attorney
Michael Medlock on Monday. “It’s in (Ashcraft’s) hands now,” Mr.
Medlock said. At this time it is unknown if it will be placed on the
agenda for the February 2 meeting of the County Council.EdgefieldDaily.com Local Haiti Relief Group grows in numbers web posted January 26, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Time is running out to join the local disaster relief team that will be departing next month for Haiti. Michael Medlock, who is heading up the team, said ten people have confirmed to go and three more are “likely” to join. The team is asked not to exceed twenty members. The deadline for confirming the trip is this Wednesday, January 27. EdgefieldDaily.com Stolen truck recovered Sunday morning web posted January 26, 2010 COUNTY LINE – A Macedonia Road man called the Sheriff’s dispatch Sunday morning to report what he thought was an abandoned vehicle parked in the edge of a wood line in a vacant lot near his home. A deputy arrived and observed no one around the vehicle, which appeared to have no damage. It later turned out to be reported stolen from Richmond County. EdgefieldDaily.com Wise Tech Tips: Save Money by Automatically Shutting Down your Computer By James Wise web posted January 26, 2010 TECH TIPS – If you’re like me, there are times you forget to turn your computer off and it just sits there running and costing you money on your power bill. While I can’t help you remember to turn it off, today’s tech tip covers how to shutdown your computer automatically. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield Library to offer special “Bat Story Time” web posted January 26, 2010 EDGEFIELD – With all the attention the Edgefield Library has received since our report on a colony of bats making the library their home, the library is holding a special “Bat Story Time” on Tuesday, February 2, at 10:30 am. A movie will also be shown for those interested. Hopefully the bats will not be attending the reading or the movie. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County School District Adequate Yearly Progress Reported web posted January 25, 2010 COUNTY – The Edgefield County School District has received 2009 data on Adequate Yearly Progress in compliance with the federal No Child Left Behind Act. Two schools, Douglas Elementary and W. E. Parker Elementary met all of their objectives, which gave them the status of having met Adequate Yearly Progress. EdgefieldDaily.com NEW! Lesson Plans: An Introduction By: Ben Dawson web posted January 25, 2010 COLUMNIST – EdgefieldDaily.com has another columnist - one writing for teachers. Who is the author; what qualifies one to write to or for educators? All I can tell you is I have spent a lifetime (since I was 5) in a classroom. Yes, I figure I have written more than 30,000 lesson plans in my career, and I have a lot to say. I hope to encourage, inspire, even enrage teachers so they will know there is someone who understands (the general populous has no idea) all we go through every day (and into the night) of our lives. EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Loves A Parade web posted January 25, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of the Festival’s parade. The Festival will be held May 1, 2010, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Saturday, January 30 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted January 25, 2010 EDGEFIELD – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mr. James E. Himley of Edgefield, S.C. The sale will be held at his home located at 128 Stonehenge Circle, Edgefield, S.C. 29824 on January 30 beginning at 9:30 am. There are many very nice tools, prints, astronomy pieces (telescopes, etc), furniture, and glassware. Please visit our website www.murrellsauctioncompany.com for details, terms, and pictures. Jerry O. Murrell, SCAL 2747. 803-637-5640 or 803-480-0801. STH Student Wins Regional Poetry Out Loud Contest web posted January 25, 2010  COLUMBIA – Strom
Thurmond High School
freshman, Kynnedi McManus has won the regional Poetry Out Loud, a
national recitation contest. The event was held at the Sumter Little
Theater with fourteen students representing the Midland region. She
recited “Sympathy” by Paul Dunbar and “I AM” by John Clare. Students
are judged on physical appearance, voice and articulation,
dramatization, level of difficulty, evidence of understanding, accuracy
and overall performance.EdgefieldDaily.com It’s time for Edgefield County to leap, not crawl, into the new decade: Part 2 A Column by the Editor web posted January 25, 2010 COLUMN – As I pointed out in the first part of this series, Edgefield County has opportunities to make great strides for its citizens as we draw near to the next decade. Although a widely unpopular move by the county council to purchase the Calliham building has tentatively been set to move forward, seizing an opportunity should not be missed. When given lemons, make lemonade. For this column I will focus on the Magistrates Office. EdgefieldDaily.com Correction web posted January 23, 2010 WEBNEWS – A Here's Your Card article was mistakenly mislinked in the January 18 edition. The link has been corrected and may also be found here. We apologize for the error. Frisco store owner uses name of Jesus to stop robber web posted January 25, 2010 Marian Chadwick used the heftiest weapons she could find when a man tried to rob her Frisco shop Monday night – her finger and the power of God. And they worked. The Dallas Morning News Educational Columnist Joins EdgefieldDaily.com web posted January 23, 2010 WEBNEWS – EdgefieldDaily.com will be featuring a new columnist that focuses on the aspects of education that will be beneficial to parents, teachers, and school administrators. The first introductory “Lesson Plans” column will be featured on Monday. Merriwether home robbed for the second time since December web posted January 23, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A Merriwether couple called to report a burglary to their Sweetwater Court home Friday, the second at the home in just over a month. After leaving the home around 10 am, the man returned shortly after noon to discover the home being burglarized and called the Sheriff’s Office. EdgefieldDaily.com Novel H1N1 vaccine available at no charge to South Carolinians web posted January 23, 2010 COUNTY – The Novel H1N1 vaccine is available at no charge to all South Carolinians who want to receive it, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported. EdgefieldDaily.com STH students rank 4th in Statewide Congressional Hearing Competition  web
posted January 23, 2010COLUMBIA – Recently, twelve seniors enrolled in Strom Thurmond High School's political science dual enrollment course (PSC 201) offered through Piedmont Technical College competed in Columbia in the statewide "We the People" Congressional Hearing competition sponsored by the South Carolina Bar. EdgefieldDaily.com Rep. Haley gets standing ovation during visit to Edgefield County web posted January 22, 2010  JOHNSTON – State
Representative Nikki
Haley attended the first meeting of the Edgefield County Republican
Women Thursday night and in short order set the bar high for her
Republican challengers for Governor. She laid out her conservative
beliefs and based them on sound fiscal policy, accountability, and most
of all transparency. By the time she was finished the room erupted in a
standing ovation. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Republican Women’s group one step closer to reality web posted January 22, 2010  JOHNSTON – The
fledgling Edgefield County
Republican Women held their first public meeting Thursday night to lay
the groundwork for gaining a charter to make the group a force in local
politics. Mary Allison Pettigrew welcomed attendees with an impassioned
speech about the shape of the political situation in not only Edgefield
County, the state, but also the nation stating to the present national
leadership in America, “where you want to take us is not where we are
going, and we are letting you know.”EdgefieldDaily.com Cold and rain does not hinder burglary reports web posted January 22, 2010 COUNTY – Though the cold weather and rain may have dampened the spirits of most residents, two area women discovered their homes the target of burglaries Thursday morning. The first report was received by the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office of a man inside the home on Eastview Road and the second came within the hour of a woman being awakened from her sleep of someone inside her home. EdgefieldDaily.com Citizens Invited to Join Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Committee web posted January 22, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization, is expanding its Peach Blossom Festival by adding a Committee that will steer the Festival. The formation of this Committee is the opportunity for any citizen to join in the preparations and work for this year’s Festival. EdgefieldDaily.com Dyer Announces bid for 3rd Congressional District Seat web posted January 22, 2010 STATE – Jane Dyer announced today that she is running for the open 3rd District Congressional seat. Dyer, a Democrat from Easley, is embarking on her second campaign for the post. Dyer is running because the 3rd District needs leadership, committed to economic recovery. EdgefieldDaily.com Voters’ wrath sends a message to the Democrats By Columnist Carl Langley web posted January 22, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Martha Coakley said one of her biggest concerns after winning the U.S. Senate seat in Massachusetts would be dealing with the weekly commute to Washington as she tries to balance public service with her housewifely duties. Well, the good news is she doesn’t have to worry about that anymore after being routed by Republican senatorial candidate Scott Brown in the special election to fill the seat once held by Ted Kennedy. EdgefieldDaily.com Change in Test Causes Spike in School AYP Scores SCRG Submitted Article web posted January 22, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Officials have released details of this year's public school rankings and parents are in for a surprise. While Adequate Yearly Progress (or "AYP") scores for elementary and middle schools across South Carolina have risen slightly, higher levels of student achievement are not the cause. EdgefieldDaily.com Bat problem could be expensive to solve web posted January 21, 2010  EDGEFIELD – The
Edgefield Library is full
of books, information, computers and bats. Bats? Yes, bats, and
according to local officials there are lots of them. “One professional
said we could be looking at between 50 and 100,” Building and Planning
Director Mike Reed said. What species of bats is not known for sure,
“I’ve had one say they’re brown bats and another that they’re Mexican
Free-Tail bats.” No matter what type of bats are there, getting them
out is not going to be cheap.EdgefieldDaily.com Gov. Sanford's 2010 State of the State Address web posted January 21, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Gov. Mark Sanford gave his final State of the State address to a joint gathering of the State Legislature Wednesday night. Below is a transcript of the address. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Republican Women to hold first meeting tonight web posted January 21, 2010 JOHNSTON – The public is invited to attend the first meeting of the Edgefield County Republican Women, tonight at the Pine Ridge Country Club. Speakers for the evening will be Nikki Haley, SC GOP candidate for Governor and Dr. Ann Hancock, President, Greenwood Republican Women. EdgefieldDaily.com Letters to the Editor - Animal Welfare Ordinance "past due" - Johnston Mayor, Town Council thanks citizens for patience EdgefieldDaily.com South Carolina Photo Contest web posted January 21, 2010 PSA – The South Carolina Department of Commerce is sponsoring its 5th annual photography contest showcasing rural South Carolina. Photos are limited to rural areas and should not feature individuals. The deadline for entries is February 15, 2010. EdgefieldDaily.com Greenwood to host Leadership SC group January 27-29 web posted January 21, 2010 GREENWOOD – For the third year in a row, Greenwood, SC will host the Leadership South Carolina group January 27-29, 2010 for its Social Issues and Health session. The group, made up of executives from across the state are will be attending the session as part of the eight month program. EdgefieldDaily.com New Edgefield County Administrator to make it official today web posted January 20, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Newly hired County Administrator Alton Brown is expected to arrive in Edgefield today to sign his contract and begin his position as the next County Administrator on February first. Brown and his wife are expected to be in the county throughout the rest of the week making arrangements of their relocation following his acceptance of the job. EdgefieldDaily.com The Boston Tea Party of 2010: Brown wins decisive victory in Massachusetts web posted January 20, 2010 NATION – A reoccurrence of the Boston Tea Party were re-enacted Tuesday night as the “bluest of blue states”, Massachusetts, voted to place Republican Scott Brown in the seat held for decades by the “liberal lion” Sen. Ted Kennedy by a 5 point margin in a state that Democrats out number Republicans 3 to 1. A move that many pundits say is a “shot heard ‘round the world” and a crushing defeat to the Obama administration and the Democrat controlled Congress. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: Reading the Bible without meditating on it is like trying to eat without swallowing By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted January 20, 2010 RELIGION – Here is your next step in learning to read your Bible. You must be patient! Wow, I know you are glad to hear that. We love patience don’t we? We like instant messaging, instant coffee, quick grits, live updates, and next day shipping! So it should be no surprise that if we decide to open our Bibles, we expect to see results instantly and effortlessly. So then, if we don't hit the jackpot in short order, we're frustrated very quickly and close the Bible. EdgefieldDaily.com Cheatham unveils prospects of growth for Edgefield web posted January 20, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Alliance met Monday January 11th. Andrew Cheatham, an Edgefield native and a senior in the renowned Landscape Architecture program at Clemson University discussed the need for a long-range redevelopment and revitalization project for the Town of Edgefield. His proposal has already gone through his advisors and gained approval. Mr. Cheatham has chosen, as his senior project, to design such a plan for his hometown. EdgefieldDaily.com Police reports show good and bad news web posted January 20, 2010 COUNTY – Two events in the past two days had far different outcomes, according to police reports. In one case a Merriwether woman discovered her credit card being used to purchase $3,000 worth of merchandise over the internet and the second being advised her lost pocketbook containing a “substantial” amount of money and credit cards was recovered unscathed. EdgefieldDaily.com Westside couple returns home to discover theft web posted January 20, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A Westside couple arrived home this weekend to discover their $2,500 gas powered E-Z-GO Workhorse ATV missing. The couple left their home on the 300 block of West Martintown Road on Thursday and returned Saturday to discover the theft. EdgefieldDaily.com County Soccer League to kick off sign-ups next week web posted January 20, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Soccer League will be holding sign-ups for the season on January 30 and February 6 from 10 am until 12 noon. The sign-ups will be held at the Edgefield Soccer Complex at the corner of Mims Street and Augusta Road (located behind the trestle). Cost of registration is $40. Additional information and online registration forms should be made available shortly. For more information contact Nick Wates at 803-637-2621 or email recreation@edgefieldcounty.sc.gov Medlock heads up Disaster Team for Haiti web posted January 19, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Michael Medlock, an Edgefield resident and the Edgefield County Attorney, is heading up a disaster relief trip to Haiti after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake a week ago destroyed Port-au-Prince and outlying areas. “We will be working in a town called Jacmel,” Mr. Medlock said, which is about 26 miles to the south of Port-au-Prince and only 13 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake. EdgefieldDaily.com Nikki Haley expected to speak at Edgefield County Republican Women’s planning dinner Thursday  web
reposted January 19, 2010EDGEFIELD – Women across Edgefield County gathered at the American Legion Hut on December 7th, 2009 to rally for increased participation in the political process. Women interested in becoming more involved in local, state, and national politics gathered to show their concern regarding government issues. They will be meeting again this Thursday with Gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley expected to speak. EdgefieldDaily.com Couple thanks rescuers in Friday collision web posted January 19, 2010 COUNTY – "My wife and I were the couple trapped in our van after a collision with two other vehicles, on highway 25 Friday evening. We would like to take this time to thank everyone who had a part in saving us, the Firefighters, Police, Sheriff dept, EMS, passers by and a special thanks to Pastor Judy Layman for all she did for us. We are out of the hospital and are at home now mending. All of your readers should know that it was a miracle that we lived and we give thanks to God." Edgefield Police Officer uninjured in crash web reposted January 19, 2010  EDGEFIELD – An
Edgefield Police Officer
was uninjured after losing control of his police cruiser Saturday night
on the Highway 25 Bypass after trying to avoid a deer. The patrol car
careened off the southbound lane, down a short embankment, and came to
rest in some shrubbery. “That’s pretty much it,” Edgefield Police Chief
Ronnie Carter said.EdgefieldDaily.com Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball registrations begin this week web posted January 19, 2010 COUNTY – Registration for Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball is getting underway starting this weekend and will continue for every Saturday from January 23 through February 13. The cost for registration is $45 for Dixie Youth, $50 for Dixie Boys, and $45 for Softball. Registration forms are also available on the internet and can be mailed. EdgefieldDaily.com “Child Find” Clinic to be held in Johnston web posted January 19, 2010 JOHNSTON – All Children deserve a chance to reach their full potential. Some children are born with conditions that can interfere with their growth, development, and learning. Fortunately, many problems can be minimized or overcome if help is sought early. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 04) any child ages 3-21 who are residents of Edgefield County may be screened and/or evaluated for possible challenges or disabilities that may affect learning. EdgefieldDaily.com Parent Conference Days January 21 And 22 web posted January 19, 2010 COUNTY – The Edgefield County School District will hold Parent Conference Days on January 21 and 22. Parents are encouraged to visit their student’s teachers and receive their student’s report cards. EdgefieldDaily.com  Dr.
Martin Luther King - "I Have A Dream"web posted January 18, 2010 NATION – The complete text and video of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech given Aug. 28, 1963 on the Washington Mall. EdgefieldDaily.com Closings for Martin Luther King Day web reposted January 18, 2010 COUNTY – The following offices will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18. EdgefieldDaily.com Strom Thurmond High School Announces Students of the Month  web
posted January 18, 2010JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High School is proud to recognize the November and December Students of the Month. These students are selected by teachers for displaying outstanding leadership and citizenship characteristics. EdgefieldDaily.com Here’s Your Card: Hey ya’ll, watch this! web posted January 18, 2010  HERE’S YOUR CARD – An
Edgefield man and
woman were arrested Friday evening after a theft at Sportsman’s Corner
in Merriwether. Before the weekend was over, the woman was arrested
again on Sunday night after an additional charge was filed against her
for intimidating a witness. To make matters worse, this is the couple’s
second appearance in the Here’s Your Card nominations.EdgefieldDaily.com Strom Thurmond High School on Honor Roll of Riley School Improvement Award web posted January 18, 2010  JOHNSTON – Strom
Thurmond High School is
one of eleven schools from across the state of South Carolina to be
named to the Dick and Tunky Riley School Improvement Award program. The
local high school is the only high school in the state to receive this
honor roll status. Strom Thurmond High School’s School Improvement
Council will now prepare their Level Two portfolios for submission to
the South Carolina School Improvement Council. EdgefieldDaily.com Three vehicle collision blocks traffic Friday afternoon web posted January 16, 2010  COUNTY LINE – Three
people where injured
in a three vehicle collision on Highway 25 south Friday just before 4
pm. The driver and a passenger in a Ford van had to be extricated from
the vehicle before being immobilized for transport to MCG Trauma Center
in Augusta. The driver of a second vehicle, a Jeep Cherokee, was also
transported for treatment of injuries. The third driver was uninjured.EdgefieldDaily.com Cooks honored for 10 years on School Board web posted January 16, 2010  JOHNSTON – Mrs.
Sallie Cooks, Edgefield
County Board of Trustees Chairwoman, has been recognized by the South
Carolina Board Association (SCSBA) for ten years of school board
service. She was presented with a ten year service
pen and a certificate by Dr. Mary R. Crenshaw at the January 12 board
meeting.EdgefieldDaily.com Letter to the Editor: Writer defends Economic Committee, Chairman web posted January 16, 2010 Dear Editor: I read with amazement your attack on Edgefield County’s economic development efforts. As always you seem intent on discrediting everyone and everything in Edgefield County. EdgefieldDaily.com Columbia man arrested for Allendale murder web posted January 16, 2010 ALLENDALE – The Couth Carolina Law Enforcement Division announced the arrest of a Columbia man on Wednesday for a murder that took place in Allendale County two and a half years ago. According to arrest document released, 23-year-old Anthony A. Sanders, of Wynn Way, Columbia was taken into custody and booked into the Allendale Detention Center. EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken Center for the Arts to Celebrate 11th Annual Antiques Show and Sale web posted January 16, 2010 AIKEN – Aiken will once again become a regional fine art and antiques destination when the 11th annual Antiques in the Heart of Aiken comes to the Aiken Center for the Arts from February 4 - February 7, 2010. Proceeds from Antiques in the Heart of Aiken benefit the Aiken Center for the Arts, which is celebrating its 36th anniversary as a major art resource for the area. Offering a variety of visual and performing art classes, free exhibits, children’s summer art camps and special events, the Center is dedicated to furthering arts in the community. EdgefieldDaily.com South Carolina Senate Republicans stand up against federal takeovers web posted January 15, 2010 COLUMBIA – In a surprise move Wednesday, Senate Republicans introduced an amendment to the sovereignty resolution that makes it state policy that the Attorney General will challenge the federal government takeover of the health care system based on the 9th and 10th Amendments of the US Constitution. Sen. Shane Massey said it originally started last year, “basically in response to what a lot of us considered to be the Federal Government pushing, or ramming, stuff down our throats.” EdgefieldDaily.com Fiery crash sends one to MCG web posted January 15, 2010  MERRIWETHER – A
Merriwether man was taken
to MCG after a single car crash on Briggs Road just after 10 pm
Thursday night. Initial reports stated the driver was still inside the
overturned car and it was on fire. Merriwether Firefighters, First
Responders, and EMS arrived on the scene within minutes to find the
driver standing outside the car with a fire burning in the engine
compartment.EdgefieldDaily.com Town places retired police car out for bids web posted January 15, 2010  EDGEFIELD – The Town
of Edgefield Is
taking bids on a decommissioned police car through sealed bid. Bids
will be accepted until January 28 at 4 pm at the Edgefield Town Hall.
The former police car is a 2001 Chevrolet Impala with 89,000 miles,
Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter said.EdgefieldDaily.com MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. Plans to Establish a New Manufacturing Facility in Aiken County web posted January 15, 2010 AIKEN – The South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership today announced that MTU Detroit Diesel Inc. is planning to establish the company's new manufacturing facility in Aiken County. MTU Detroit Diesel Inc., a subsidiary of the German-based and stock market listed Tognum Group, anticipates that its expansion project will require a $45 million investment and the creation of 250 new jobs. EdgefieldDaily.com Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball registrations begin next week web posted January 15, 2010 COUNTY – Registration for Dixie Youth Baseball and Softball is getting underway starting next weekend and will continue for every Saturday from January 23 through February 13. The cost for registration is $45 for Dixie Youth, $50 for Dixie Boys, and $45 for Softball. Registration forms are also available on the internet and can be mailed in. EdgefieldDaily.com Save the Date: Downtown Choc-Around on Thursday, February 4th web posted January 15, 2010 EDGEFIELD – It’s the return of one of the Edgefield Community Development Association’s most successful downtown events – the “Downtown Choc-Around” will be held on Thursday, February 4th from 4 pm – 8 pm. EdgefieldDaily.com SC Schools Given “D” for Student Achievement web posted January 15, 2010 STATE – According to the South Carolinians for Responsible Government, weary parents in South Carolina were given more bad news about their public schools this week. Education Week, a national school watchdog, issued its annual “Quality Counts” report card on which South Carolina earned a “D” for student achievement. EdgefieldDaily.com Nikki Haley expected to speak at Edgefield County Republican Women’s planning dinner web posted January 14, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Women across Edgefield County gathered at the American Legion Hut on December 7th, 2009 to rally for increased participation in the political process. Women interested in becoming more involved in local, state, and national politics gathered to show their concern regarding government issues. They will be meeting again next Thursday with Gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley expected to speak. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council Vice-chair mourns loss of mother web posted January 14, 2010 TRENTON – Edgefield County Council Vice-chairman Willie Bright and family is mourning the loss of his mother, Realor Dubose Bright, who passed away Tuesday. Funeral arrangements were not complete Wednesday afternoon. G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C. (803) 279-0026, is in charge of arrangements. Arrangements will be published by 11 am today. Family and friends may call the home of Councilman Bright. Merriwether home burglarized Wednesday web posted January 14, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A Hidden Circle Road resident arrive home Wednesday to find the home ransacked and burglarized. Deputies and Investigators were dispatched to the home shortly before 7 pm. EdgefieldDaily.com Quick action averts house fire web posted January 14, 2010 EDGEFIELD – An Edgefield home was spared from suffering any major damage Wednesday when a fire broke out under the home from a dryer vent. Edgefield Firefighters arrived on the scene around 4 pm after the homeowner called to report smoke coming out of an inside wall. EdgefieldDaily.com Greenwood to host South Carolina City and County Management Association 2010 Winter Meeting web posted January 14, 2010 GREENWOOD – Greenwood has been selected to host the state’s city and county managers for its 2010 Annual Winter Meeting January 21 – 23. The meeting will take place in numerous venues in the area and will also feature tours highlighting long term master planning as well as award winning results of collaboration and innovation in Greenwood County. EdgefieldDaily.com Blood donations needed web posted January 14, 2010 AUGUSTA – The Shepeard Community Blood Center has issued a call for blood donations of Type O blood as inventories have dropped to a one-day supply. Type O Positive Blood is needed every day because more people have Type O Positive than any other blood type. Type O Negative is needed because O Negative can be given to any patient. O Negative is sometimes called the universal donor. Through January 31st all donors are automatically entered for a chance to win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card. ShepeardBlood.org MySpace messages to 13-year-old land Murphy Village man in jail web posted January 13, 2010  MURPHY VILLAGE – A
23-year-old Murphy
Village man has been arrested and charged with criminal solicitation of
a minor via messages posted on the young girls MySpace page, official
reports state. Thomas Michael Sherlock was arrested last Wednesday
following a two week investigation into the case.EdgefieldDaily.com Woman returns home to discover burglary web posted January 13, 2010 COUNTY LINE – A Square Circle Ranch Road woman returned to her home just before 1 pm Tuesday afternoon to find the home burglarized and immediately backed out of the home and called 911. A Sheriff’s Deputy and Investigators arrived a short time later and began listing the stolen items and processing evidence found at the scene. EdgefieldDaily.com Learn About Honeybees at Short Course web posted January 13, 2010  GREENWOOD – An
“Introduction to
Beekeeping” short course will be presented by the Lakelands Beekeepers
Association and Clemson Extension Service at the Greenwood County
Extension Office in Greenwood. Veteran beekeepers, beginners, and
prospective beekeepers should benefit from attending. The course is
designed primarily for hobby beekeepers.EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: You Must Learn To Read By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted January 13, 2010 RELIGION – "It is impossible to enslave mentally or socially a Bible-reading people. The principles of the Bible are the groundwork of human freedom." Horace Greeley. “Ignorance of the Scriptures is ignorance of Christ.” St. Jerome, Roman Catholic church father. Now I know me writing to you about learning to read seems a bit silly, after all you are reading this. EdgefieldDaily.com It is time for Edgefield County to leap, not crawl, into the new decade: Part 1 A Column by the Editor web posted January 13, 2010 COLUMN – It is a New Year, that wonderful time of year when people shed the old and look towards the new. A time when their lives, minds, and goals are recalculated and resolutions to better one’s life are on the front burner. A renewal of the inner spirit in all of us. That is something I think our county is awakening to this year and it would be a tragedy to see that not bring forth great changes our county so desperately needs. Some of those changes have already been made. EdgefieldDaily.com Ambulance collides with logging truck web posted January 12, 2010  NORTHSIDE – A
Greenwood County ambulance
team and the driver of a tractor-trailer logging truck all escaped
injury after the ambulance collided with the logging truck. The
collision took place on Highway 378 west shortly before 4 pm Monday in
front of Winn’s Grocery. The remnants of the wreck blocked both lanes
of traffic for nearly two hours.EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Town Council meeting: election books open for filing for three positions web posted January 12, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council kicked off their first meeting of the year with no items for discussion on the agenda resulting in a short, but informative meeting. The meting consisted of a report from Mayor Willie Campbell on town matters and the announcement of the elections of two town council seats and mayor that will be held in April. Current School Board member Andy Livingston has announced his intentions to file in the mayor’s race. EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken man remains in custody after struggle with Edgefield Police web posted January 12, 2010 EDGEFIELD – An Aiken man remains in custody following an altercation during an arrest on Friday evening in Edgefield. David Paul Stuard lll, 22, is currently being held and awaiting a bond hearing after resisting arrest after a traffic stop in Edgefield. His passenger was also taken into custody for outstanding warrants without incident, reports state. EdgefieldDaily.com Woman claims burglary associated with fire web posted January 12, 2010 MERRIWETHER – The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fire and a burglary at an apartment in the Brookstone Apartment complex on Murrah Road Extension Sunday evening. The initial 911 call from the resident came in stating there was a fire in the apartment around 8:36 pm and then the caller hung up the phone. The Merriwether Fire Department was then dispatched to the scene. EdgefieldDaily.com Here’s Your Card: Don’t claim to be someone who has warrants for their arrest web posted January 12, 2010 MURPHY VILLAGE – An Edgefield County Sheriff’s deputy on patrol came across a broken down vehicle on Highway 25 near Amelia Drive Sunday afternoon that was blocking a lane of traffic. Another deputy arrived and the driver and deputies pushed the car out of the roadway and car troubles became the least of the driver’s problems. EdgefieldDaily.com WJBF viewers contribute over $4,000 for Toys for Tots web posted January 12, 2010 AUGUSTA – The Christmas spirit was spilling over with WJBF New Channel 6 (Augusta, GA) viewers contributing more than $4,000 during the 2009 United States’ Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign. Over 7,000 children had a brighter Christmas thanks to viewers donations at various toy drives throughout the region, as well as at participating school collections. EdgefieldDaily.com 15” of snow falls at Edgefield home this weekend web posted January 11, 2010  EDGEFIELD – The much
anticipated chance of
snow for Edgefield County came and went this past weekend with many
disappointed children, except at one Edgefield family’s home. Though no
one else had snow falling, “We did,” Ronnie Carter of Edgefield said
adding that in some locations it was as deep as 15”.EdgefieldDaily.com Wise Tech Tips Communicate for free over the Internet with Skype By James Wise web posted January 11, 2010 TECH TIPS – We live in a time where there are countless ways to communicate with one another. While it sometimes seems we have too many ways to be contacted, I think there are still opportunities to improve. Today’s Tech Tip covers a free, simple, and very useful computer program many of you may know about already called Skype. Skype allows for free computer to computer calls (with audio and video) and instant messaging (i.e. text based “chatting”). It’s also a low cost option for making international phone calls to regular phones. EdgefieldDaily.com Palmetto State Training offers Concealed Weapon Permit class in Edgefield PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted January 11, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Palmetto State Training LLC is offering a Concealed Weapon Permit class on Saturday January 16th 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 Letter to the Editor Residents thank principal, teacher, students for visit web posted January 11, 2010 A heartfelt 'thank you' from two Edgefield County residents to Ms. Alison Churm (Principal) and Ms. Trina Snyder and her 4th Grade Class 4C students at Belvedere Elementary School for their pre-Christmas visit to National Health Care-North Augusta. EdgefieldDaily.com Court records cause confusion in Byrd case web posted January 9, 2010 EDGEFIELD – It appears inaccurate court records have caused confusion in the recent case involving John Byrd, whose case was handled earlier this week. Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter stated on Friday that the charge for discharging a firearm while intoxicated (disorderly conduct) was dismissed in a plea agreement, a situation he was unaware of at the time of the initial report. However, official court records still show Byrd was found “not guilty” at a “bench trial”. During a plea agreement there is no trail and charges not prosecuted are dismissed, according to the Clerk of Court’s Office. EdgefieldDaily.com Schools are in, thefts return web posted January 9, 2010 COUNTY – Now that school is back in session after the holidays, burglaries and thefts are back in reports from law enforcement. A Handy Lane home in Johnston was found burglarized on Thursday morning when a window was found open and the screen laying in the yard. Johnston Police arrived on the scene a few minutes later and met with the brother of the homeowner. At least $800 worth of property had been removed from the home. EdgefieldDaily.com Letter to the Editor: Writer refutes Americans “selfish, self-centered, and immature brats” claim web posted January 9, 2010 Dear Editor, RE: Writer Says Americans “selfish, self-centered, and immature brats” Americans have done more for the rest of the world than any other country in the world! We came to the defense of the free world in World War l, World War ll, and the following wars as well. We provide more (and more generous) aid to countries around the world when they suffer catastrophic events. We unselfishly provide food for most of the world. EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications web posted January 9, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of the historic 27th annual event. The Festival will be held May 1, 2010, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. EdgefieldDaily.com Why Government Spending Does Not Stimulate Economic Growth: Answering the Critics web posted January 9, 2010 WASHINGTON – Despite decades of repeated failure, President Obama and Congress continue to promote the myth that government can spend its way out of recession. Heritage Foundation economic policy expert Brian Riedl dispels the stimulus myth, lays out the evidence that government spending does not end recessions--and presents the evidence for what does end recessions. Hint: It's not another "stimulus package." Heritage Foundation Morning fire leaves family of 3 homeless web posted January 8, 2010  COUNTY LINE – A
Winding Road woman was
able to escape the family home Thursday morning after it was engulfed
in flames as she slept. The wife, a nurse in Augusta, arrived at home
earlier in the morning and went to bed after working night shift and
was awakened by the sound of fire alarms installed in the home. A
nearby sheriff’s deputy arrived moments after the call to report fire
and smoke showing.EdgefieldDaily.com Gov. Sanford Unveils 2010-11 Executive Budget web posted January 8, 2010 COLUMBIA – Gov. Mark Sanford released the seventh Executive Budget of his Administration - a balanced, activity-based $5.84 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2010-11 on Thursday that prioritizes spending in yet another tough budget year, begins to address the roughly $1 billion in federal stimulus dollars that will evaporate the following year, offers $255 million in cost savings, and endeavors to protect core government functions such as education, public safety, economic development, natural resources and health care. EdgefieldDaily.com FACT SHEET: 2010-2011 Executive Budget web posted January 8, 2010 COLUMBIA – The following is a Fact Sheet provided by the Governor's Office in relation to the Executive Budget. EdgefieldDaily.com Letter to the Editor Writer says Americans: "selfish, self-centered, and immature brats" web posted January 8, 2010 Dear Editor: Do you ever get the feeling that we, Americans of The United States, are some of the most selfish, self-centered, and immature brats that ever lived ? I am not claiming to be guilt-free, but look at our national situation as a whole. EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken Regional Offers New Surgical Procedure web posted January 8, 2010 AIKEN – Obesity has become a life threatening health concern among many Americans today. As one of the leading health care providers in the CSRA Aiken Regional Medical Centers has added Bariatric Surgery specifically Laparoscopic Gastric Band Surgery, to our list of surgical procedures. EdgefieldDaily.com Main Entrance at Self Regional Healthcare to Change for Eight Weeks web posted January 8, 2010 GREENWOOD – Construction of a new cancer center along with a renovation of the hospital’s front lobby will require the temporary closing of Self Regional Healthcare’s main entrance for an eight-week period beginning Jan. 11. EdgefieldDaily.com Fire damages apartment building web posted January 7, 2010 JOHNSTON – A structure fire at the Edisto Plaza Apartments on Wednesday brought Johnston and Edgefield Fire Departments to the scene as heavy smoke was showing as the first emergency personnel arrived just after 5 pm. Fortunately all of the residents were able to escape uninjured from the one story building at the complex after the fire broke out. EdgefieldDaily.com Byrd found not guilty of shooting incident in Edgefield web posted January 7, 2010 EDGEFIELD – John Byrd, 32, arrested and charged with DUI, speeding, and disorderly conduct for discharging a firearm in the town limits after a shooting incident in downtown Edgefield last month was found guilty of the DUI, but not guilty on other charges on Tuesday, court records show. EdgefieldDaily.com Columbia woman rushed to MCG after single car crash web posted January 7, 2010  TRENTON – A West
Columbia woman was rushed
to MCG after a single car crash on Highway 19 and Red Bud Lane
Wednesday afternoon. According to a witness, the woman had been driving
erratically, running people off the road and reached speeds nearing 100
mph before losing control. EdgefieldDaily.com Holcomb says new animal protection ordinance needed web posted January 7, 2010  COUNTY – Denise
Holcomb, of All God’s
Creatures, spoke Tuesday night at the Edgefield County Council as a
“concerned citizen of this county and on behalf of the animals that
have no voice.” She spoke in support of an ordinance proposal by
District 2 County Councilman Rodney Ashcraft which would impose quicker
enforcement of animal welfare and abuse. During her presentation she
provided pictures for the council to view as she discussed aspects she
felt needed to be included in the ordinance.EdgefieldDaily.com Lost Dog web posted January 7, 2010 MERRIWETHER – Missing puppy in Martintown Rd/Deer Springs area, Sandy Brown Chow puppy with black nose and blue collar, answers to "Buster". Please help him find his way home. Call 803-279-8690 or 803-634-3958. Rebels have “All-State” punter in Rhoden web posted January 7, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond Rebels will be gearing up for next year’s football season before you know it, and one thing they can count on is the return of Cullen Rhoden as punter. Rhoden was recently named as a First All-State player for 2009 by The State newspaper. As a sophomore, Rhoden averaged 41.3 yards a punt with 42 punts on the year. EdgefieldDaily.com Relay For Life Kick Off Birthday Bash web posted January 7, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Relay for Life Kick Off, celebrating Less Cancer, More Birthdays, will be held Friday Jan. 15, 2010 from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at the Edgefield Town Gym. The public is invited to attend. Gunsmithing Students Participate in Skeet Shoot web posted January 7, 2010 GREENWOOD – The first year gunsmithing class from Piedmont Technical College recently honed their skills at the Upper Savannah Shooters Association (USSA) skeet range. Located near Callison in Greenwood County, the USSA is a private organization whose members enjoy all types of competitive and sport shooting. EdgefieldDaily.com Snow still possible for Thursday night and Friday morning web posted January 6, 2010 County – Varying weather reports are still contrasting the possibility of snowfall Thursday night and early Friday morning. Though no serious accumulations are expected, the chance of snow could become a reality. Edgefield County sits on the snow line according to AccuWeather.com. Bitter cold temperatures will be in place on Sunday as a secondary weather system slides into our area. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council rescinds “illegal vote” and hears of $2.48 million tax appeal loss web posted January 6, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Council kicked off the New Year with the elections of chairman and vice-chairman at their first meeting of the year Tuesday night with Monroe Kneece and Willie Bright retaining the respective positions. Chairman Kneece stated he was thankful for the confidence placed in him by members of the council. However, matters of revenue losses and having to rescind a vote for legal issues overshadowed the meeting. EdgefieldDaily.com Man arrested in Mays Way burglary, others remain unknown web posted January 6, 2010 EDGEFIELD – At least one man suspected to be involved in a December 7 burglary at a home on Mays Way is in custody in Richmond County and is facing charges in Edgefield County. Jason Slater, 29, has been arrested and remains in custody Richmond County. According to information available, he is facing charges of burglary and auto theft from Edgefield County. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: Do I Have To Read My Bible Every day? By Pastor Philip Howle web posted January 6, 2010 RELIGION – I have written in the front of almost every Bible I own a quote from Augustine that says "This book will keep you from sin, or sin will keep you from this book." Think about that for a moment. The claim is that reading the Bible and seeking to live out the principles and wisdom contained inside will keep you from sin. I know from my own life that a dusty Bibles always leads to dirty living. EdgefieldDaily.com Cheatham to address Edgefield Alliance on redevelopment and revitalization project Monday web posted January 6, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Andrew Cheatham, an Edgefield native and a senior in the renowned Landscape Architecture program at Clemson University, will address the January meeting of the Edgefield County Alliance at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2010 at Piedmont Tech Edgefield campus. In his presentation he will discuss the need for a long-range redevelopment and revitalization project for the Town of Edgefield. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Recreation Department Basketball registrations now open web posted January 6, 2010 COUNTY – The Edgefield County Recreation Department Basketball registrations for Basketball will open on Thursday, January 7 and will be repeated on Monday, January 11th and Tuesday January 12th. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield Town Council holds first meeting of new year web posted January 5, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Town Council started the New Year off with their first meeting Monday night with Drew Cheatham as visitor of the month. Mr. Cheatham, a senior at Clemson University, discussed his taking on a long range redevelopment and revitalization plan for the future growth of the town as a senior project requirement that was suggested to him by Edgefield Mayor Ken Durham. EdgefieldDaily.com Notice to Johnston Residents web posted January 5, 2010 PSA - JOHNSTON – In addition to leaves vacuumed up, the Town of Johnston will temporarily allow leaves in black bags to be placed beside the curb for pickup. Edgefield Police Offer Reward for Graveyard Vandals web posted January 5, 2010  EDGEFIELD
– The
Edgefield Police
Department announced on Monday that they were offering a $200 reward
for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for a rash
of vandalism at the Willow Brook Cemetery on Church Street. Vandals
struck the cemetery breaking some headstones and toppling others.EdgefieldDaily.com Victims and suspect go to jail after New Years Eve incident web posted January 5, 2010 JOHNSTON – Four Johnston residents got to ring the New Year in being booked at the Edgefield County Detention Center after an Edisto Street woman called Johnston Police to report a man throwing a chair through the window in her door around 8:25 New Years Eve. By the time the initial investigation ended, the victim was arrested along with her two friends and the man throwing the chair into the window. EdgefieldDaily.com Bootleg liquor and no license lands two in jail web posted January 5, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield Police made two arrests after an officer spotted a man he knew did not have a drivers license driving on Main Street just before 11 pm on Saturday. After following the car a short distance the officer conducted a traffic stop on Simpkins Street and the driver ignored commands to stop the vehicle as he was backing up and then moving forward before running into a ditch and then almost hitting a house as he pulled into the driveway. EdgefieldDaily.com Adult Education Classes to be offered at Fox Creek Charter School PSA web posted January 5, 2010 MERRIWETHER – Registration for high school diploma, GED, and computer classes will be held at the Fox Creek Charter High School on Tuesday, January 26. The time for registration will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Classes are scheduled to begin February 1, 2010, at the Fox Creek site. For more information contact the Edgefield County Adult Education office at 803-275-1788. Lost Dog: Reward Offered web posted January 5, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Lost: tri-color basset hound lost dec.31 on Addison Street in Edgefield. Beloved kids pet. Reward offered. Please call 803-637-6628, 803-480-2113 or 803-480-0443 if found. Frigid temperatures cover area, possible snow? web posted January 4, 2010 COUNTY – Global-warming alarmists will be hard pressed to sell anyone on the theory for the next two weeks as temperatures across the nation drop between 15 and 20 degrees below normal. The massive artic flow of bitter cold air has already entered the area and, according to Senior Meteorologist John Kocet of AccuWeather.com and Rich Rogers with WAGT 26 Weather, it is going to hang around for a couple of weeks as temperatures continue to fall. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield teen charged in purse snatching, second teen sought web posted January 4, 2010 EDGEFIELD – An Edgefield teen has been arrested and charged with breaking and entering a motor vehicle, purse snatching, and larceny in connection to an incident on Woodland Avenue two weeks ago. Maurice Davis, 17, of Gary Street was arrested New Years Eve and booked into custody. A second teen is still being sought. EdgefieldDaily.com No DUI arrests in county during holiday weekend web posted January 4, 2010 COUNTY – The Crime Blotter has been updated one day earlier this week and includes arrests made in Aiken County. Though Edgefield County did not see any arrests for DUI over the New Year holiday, Aiken County did charge at least one local resident for enjoying the holidays a bit too much. EdgefieldDaily.com Palmetto State Training offers Concealed Weapon Permit class in Edgefield PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted January 4, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Palmetto State Training LLC is offering a Concealed Weapon Permit class on Saturday January 16th 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 Handicap Parking Placards to have photo starting today web posted January 4, 2010 COLUMBIA – Starting this week, the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing handicapped parking placards with the photo of the person it was issued. The DMV is implementing the new placards as a way to deter abuse of handicap parking placards and parking spaces. EdgefieldDaily.com Disable Automatic Reboots Following Updates By James Wise web posted January 4, 2010 Tech Tips – Have you ever stepped away from your computer with a bunch of programs opened only to come back to it and find out it had restarted after installing Windows updates? If so, today’s tip can prevent this often annoying behavior. EdgefieldDaily.com President makes “Top 10 Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians” list by Judicial Watch web posted January 4, 2010 WASHINGTON DC – President Obama made the “Top 10 Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians,” for 2009. Senator Christopher Dodd (D-CT), head the Senate Banking Committee, topped the list at No. 1 followed by Senator John Ensign (R-NV) at No. 2. President Obama appears in the list at No. 7. EdgefieldDaily.com For all
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