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 March
2008 Archive
Online Business Directory continues to grow web posted March 31, 2008 WEBNEWS – The EdgefieldDaily.com Online Business Directory (Located just below the Featured Sections) continues to grow each week. The Business Directory can make finding what you need easier and is available 24 hours a day. For less than the cost of a Classified ad in the local papers you can list your business on the most widely read media outlet in Edgefield County. EdgefieldDaily.com Rushton announces candidacy for District 3 County Council seat (Photo) web posted March 31, 2008 JOHNSTON – James “Jamie” Rushton Jr. has announced his candidacy for the District 3 County Council seat which encompasses Johnston and part of Trenton. “My decision to run for the County Council Seat in District 3 was made after many hours of prayer and conversations with family and friends,” Mr. Rushton said. EdgefieldDaily.com Non-filing leads to re-election of three county offices, four of five county council seats up for grabs web posted March 31, 2008 COUNTY – With the filings completed, three county positions are almost certainly assured re-election in November. Edgefield County Sheriff Adel Dobey will not see a challenger nor will Edgefield County Clerk of Court Shirley Newby. Edgefield County Councilman Willie Bright saw a hotly contested race grow cold assuring him yet another term in office. Without a filed opponent each will be re-elected with just one vote in November. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield’s Sen. Shane Massey progresses to General election, Anderson faces challenge from Johnson for Democrat nod web posted March 31, 2008 STATE – The race for the District 25 SC Sate Senate Seat has come down to two Edgefield County candidates and an unknown newcomer. Republican Senator Shane Massey took the seat after a special election to fill the seat after veteran Democrat Senator Tommy Moore resigned last year. Democrat State House Representative Bill Clyburn conceded the election after a short contention and recount. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council Chairman Kneece denies closing date set for Calliham property web posted March 31, 2008 EDGEFIELD – An entry in last week’s The Edgefield Advertiser’s “Around the Square” listing has raised some eyebrows and brought a flood of emails to EdgefieldDaily.com. In the column entry, J. P. Calliham was speaking of his 56 years in business and what changes in products he would be making for the spring with the writer. Then he dropped the proverbial bombshell on the sale of the property to the County. “They have done the appraisals, inspections and environmental checks, and we close on June 4,” if all goes well, the quote reads. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Recreation lists T-Ball, Dixie Youth Schedules web posted March 31, 2008 SPORTS – The Edgefield County Recreation Department has provided the schedules for the upcoming season. The schedules will remain atop the Sports Section for readers to follow the progress of the season. Standings will be provided and updated as the season continues. EdgefieldDaily.com Lady Patriot's hold opponents scoreless web posted March 31, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The home team rolled through the opposition at the Lady Patriot Invitational softball tournament Saturday. Wardlaw's pitchers did not give up a run and allowed only four hits in winning their three games. EdgefieldDaily.com Special Saturday Afternoon Update; Twelve seek four of five council seats: Sunday may bring challenge of fifth web posted March 29, 2008 COUNTY – More candidates have joined the race with four of five county council seats now challenged. Others are still in talks about running. For those, time is running out as filing for office closes Sunday, March 30 at noon. Not all candidates that have filed have made official announcements at this time and EdgefieldDaily.com will carry each as they make it formal. Below is a complete list of those currently filed and their respective race as of 6 pm Saturday. A full report will be online Monday. EdgefieldDaily.com Cockrell files in District 1 County Council race (Photo) web posted March 29, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Brunson Community resident Jeanette S. Cockrell announced her plans this week to challenge Norman Dorn for the District 1 County Council seat of Edgefield County. “I have filed to run as a Republican candidate to represent Edgefield County in the District 1 County Council Seat,” Mrs. Cockrell said in a prepared statement at the time of her filing with Republican Party Chairman Ralph McFarland. EdgefieldDaily.com Flood of candidates file on Friday web posted March 29, 2008 COUNTY – A rush of candidates filing for election took place on Friday with others still having paperwork out or still in talks about running. For those, time is running out as filing for office closes Sunday, March 30 at noon. Not all candidates that have filed have made official announcements at this time and EdgefieldDaily.com will carry each as they make it formal. Below is a complete list of those currently filed and their respective race. EdgefieldDaily.com Veterans Park needs to become a reality, Veterans Officer says (Photo) web posted March 28, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Veterans Affairs Officer John Rikard Jr. says it is time for Edgefield County to have its own Veterans Park and he has found the land, has the preliminary proposal, and is ready to make it a reality. “We started on this about three years ago,” Mr. Rikard said, but since the fire at the Church Street offices, “we lost everything so I’m starting from scratch.” EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Farmer suffers major loss in labor camp housing facility due to burglary web posted March 28, 2008 JOHNSTON – A burglary of a labor camp has left one local farmer with a loss of almost $8,000 in stolen goods and damage to a worker housing facility. The theft, believed to have occurred recently found over 40 beds stolen and over a dozen doors damaged in the process. EdgefieldDaily.com The "nuts and bolts" of the County Council election process A Column by the Editor web posted March 28, 2008 COLUMN – Republican Senator Shane Massey’s wining campaign slogan of “Shake up Columbia” may have filtered down to his base constituency in Edgefield County as it seems things may be set for a “shake up” of the Edgefield County Council. The political races in Edgefield County have grown to a fervor unseen in the county in decades. A flurry of activity has taken place over the past week with eight challengers either filing or contemplating filing in four of the five county council districts with a ninth being in talks to run in the last unchallenged district. The unbelievable numbers of potential candidates sends stern messages to incumbents; the voters are not happy with the present entrenched leadership and want a change. EdgefieldDaily.com Keck resigns from Turkey Federation after 30 years of service (Photo) web posted March 27, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Rumors spread quickly around Edgefield on Wednesday of a shake-up at the National Wild Turkey Federation of two high level dismissals on Tuesday and the resignation of Rob Keck, the Federation’s CEO, Wednesday morning. The NWTF confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Mr. Keck has tendered his resignation effective June 1. Mr. Keck led the organization at the helm for twenty-seven of his thirty years onboard. EdgefieldDaily.com County’s illegal alien problem continues to grow web posted March 27, 2008 COUNTY – The ongoing problem with illegal Hispanics in the Edgefield County area is, well, ongoing and is getting worse instead of better. Just since the first of this year there have been a growing number of incidents of Hispanic males being arrested for no driver’s licenses, DUI’s, fraudulent Social Security cards, and identity theft among others. EdgefieldDaily.com Rebels improve season with 14-8 win over Swansea web posted March 27, 2008 JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond baseball team improved their record to 5-6 for the season with a 14-8 win over Swansea Tuesday night with pitcher Mike McCary, a Senior, on the mound. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield Library hosts “Starbooks” Coffee House today web posted March 27, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Library will be holding their StarBooks" Coffee House today from 5 – 7 pm. The Friends of the Edgefield County Library welcome poets, comedians, musicians, singers, and others to come and share their talents at the event. The public is invited to attend. Married man pregnant with his wife’s baby web posted March 27, 2008 A married man who used to be a woman says that he is pregnant and will give birth to a baby girl in July. Off The Wall April cake winner: Ryan Myers on April 22 web posted March 26, 2008 WEBNEWS – The April Birthday / Aniversary cake winner is Ryan Myers. Each month EdgefieldDaily.com chooses one listing in the Birthday and Annivesary Section to receive a cake from Jari's Bakery and Catering in Edgefield at random. Ryan Myers or her sponsor has 48 hours to contact EdgefieldDaily.com to claim the cake. Place your birthday or annivesary wishes and instantly enter them for our monthly drawing to recieve a free cake from Edgefield's premier bakery. Strom Thurmond students prepare banners for welcome home ceremony for soldiers web posted March 26, 2008 JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond students took on a project at the request of Mrs. Joan S. Moody of the SC Army National Guard Family Readiness Group to make patriotic banners for the upcoming “Homecoming Ceremony” honoring SC Army National Guard HHC 218 IN Bde Soldiers who are returning from a year of duty in Afghanistan. EdgefieldDaily.com Bettis Academy Heritage Preservation to host fundraiser April 19 web posted March 26, 2008 BETTIS ACADEMY – In celebration of the National Walk for Parks, The Bettis Academy Heritage Preservation Team will sponsor a fund raising drive in support of the Biddle Hall Museum, located on the Bettis Academy Campus on Bettis Academy Road in Trenton, South Carolina. This event will take place on Friday, April 18, 2008, and Saturday, April 19, 2008. On Friday, beginning at 5:30pm, an old time fish fry will be held on the park grounds. Come out and get your fish dinners or your fish sandwiches until 8:00pm. EdgefieldDaily.com Trenton residents join forces to help one of their own web posted March 26, 2008 PSA - TRENTON – Wayne Carpenter, of Trenton, has suffered a major medical calamity and has been in critical care at University Hospital since Saturday. The residents of Trenton have joined together, as they so often do, and have established a fund to help offset the cost of the mounting medical bills at the First Citizens Bank. Donations are being accepted at any First Citizens Bank location under the name of the Wayne Carpenter Medical Fund. All donations go directly to medical costs. Every Email: An Opportunity By: Dr. Skip Myers EdgefieldDaily.com Columnist web posted March 26, 2008 COLUMNIST – When I was a kid Spam came in a can and everyone laughed at you if you ate it. I used to like Spam until someone attached its name to those annoying emails we all get by the dozens. I never thought for one minute as I chewed on a delicious Spam sandwich that one day I would have to take measures to insure that Spam was blocked on my computer. It just goes to show you how times have changed and technology has invaded every area of our lives. EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Police go high-tech to search for missing children web posted March 25, 2008 JOHNSTON – Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston has formalized an agreement with the A Child Is Missing alert program that has led to a high tech method now in place to search locally for missing children, missing elderly (often With Alzheimer’s), school students and missing persons who may be mentally or physically challenged or disabled. Chief Aston said, “We generate about five missing person calls a year,” most being school aged children that are found hours later. “With the help of citizens we can cover a vast area very effectively,” Chief Aston said. EdgefieldDaily.com Arrests may end rash of recent thefts web posted March 25, 2008 COUNTY – A recent rash of larcenies and burglaries over the weekend has resulted in the arrest of two men Sunday morning. The arrests came after two white males were spotted in a white truck in the back yard of a Silver Fox Circle home around 3:15 am and the homeowner reported going outside to try to stop the two men as they fled the scene. The men reportedly had been inside an outbuilding on the property. EdgefieldDaily.com Bloody pentagram found inside Horn Creek Baptist Church (Photos) web posted March 25, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Historic Horn Creek Baptist Church continues to be a place widely regarded as haunted and that draws many thrill seekers, mainly teens, and some self-proclaimed ghost hunters to the 218 year-old rural church. However, some of those drawn to the grounds have repugnant intentions. Edgefield County Deputies encountered several carloads of teens in the area on Saturday night during the full moon. After telling one group of ghost seekers to stay away, the deputy went to the church and found a pentagram drawn in blood inside the sanctuary and what appeared to be parts of a dead animal scattered about inside. EdgefieldDaily.com A new look at how we help each other By: SC Senator Shane Massey web posted March 25, 2008 GUEST COLUMN – There’s the old joke that goes like this: I’m from the government, and I’m here to help. We rightly snicker at that line because it seems that much of what government does is backwards when you compare it to common sense. We’re trying to shake things up in Columbia to see if we can give our state government a wake-up call. But what I want to discuss briefly is something more important – how we help each other. EdgefieldDaily.com Brush fires keep area departments busy web posted March 25, 2008 JOHNSTON – A brush fire on the 400 block of Weaver Road consumed at least an acre of land, came very close to two homes, and started burning a shed just before 2 pm Monday. Johnston firefighters arrived a short time later and began fighting the fire as it traveled up a hillside. EdgefieldDaily.com 2008 Edgefield County Dixie Youth Baseball-Softball Opening Day Saturday EdgefieldDaily.com to offer online schedules, scores, and standings for season web posted March 25, 2008 COUNTY – The Edgefield County Baseball and Girls Softball League is hosting its opening day jamboree this Saturday, March 29th at the Edgefield Baseball Complex in Edgefield. EdgefieldDaily.com No injuries in Gregory Lake Road collision (Photos) web posted March 25, 2008 MERRIWETHER – A rear-end collision on Gregory Lake Road stalled afternoon traffic when a North Augusta High School Student ran into the back of a fellow student at the entrance of the North Augusta Country Club Monday afternoon on Gregory Lake Road. No injuries were involved. EdgefieldDaily.com Douglas Elementary Participates In Pennies For Patients Project web posted March 25, 2008 TRENTON – Douglas Elementary participated in Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Pennies for Patients raising over $600 for the cause. The students had the unique opportunity of making a difference in the lives of those battling blood cancers. EdgefieldDaily.com NOTICE: Freeze Warning tonight web posted March 24, 2008 WEBNEWS – Temperatures will drop below freezing tonight according to forecasters. Cover budding flowers and plants. Temperatures are expected to reach between 26 and 28 degrees. Bring pets indoors or provide warm bedding. Online Business Directory continues to grow web posted March 24, 2008 WEBNEWS – The EdgefieldDaily.com Online Business Directory (Located just below the Featured Sections) continues to grow each week. The Business Directory can make finding what you need easier and is available 24 hours a day. For less than the cost of a Classified ad in the local papers you can list your business on the most widely read media outlet in Edgefield County. EdgefieldDaily.com Free Classifieds - Country Cooking more popular than ever web posted March 24, 2008 WEBNEWS – The EdgefieldDaily.com Free Classifieds continues to add, and sell, items each week along with announcements of Yard Sales. The Country Cooking Section, now boasting well over 600 local recipes, also continues to be a favorite of readers. Send in your favorite recipe to share with others. Already the largest source of local favorite recipes available online we hope to grow to over 1,000 by the end of this year. Two hurt in single car crash Sunday (Photos) web posted March 24, 2008 MERRIWETHER – A single car crash on Stevens Creek Drive Sunday evening sent two people to MCG, one seriously injured. The crash occurred just before 7 pm when the woman driving an Oldsmobile Cutlass Ceria lost control of the car after topping one of the steep hills on the residential roadway. EdgefieldDaily.com Complete Porposed Budget now online web posted March 24, 2008 COUNTY – The Proposed Edgefield County 2008-2009 budget of the Edgefield County Council has been released and the individual and collective budget items are presented for the public's review. All information is provided by the county. EdgefieldDaily.com Three Sths Students Named South Carolina Teaching Fellows web posted March 24, 2008 JOHNSTON – Laura Wintrow, Joshua Clark and Graham Holson, all seniors at Strom Thurmond High School, have been named South Carolina Teaching Fellows, the state’s most prestigious fellowship for future teachers. The SC General Assembly, recognizing the shortage of teachers in the state and the importance of quality teachers in every classroom, annually funds the Teaching Fellows Program for South Carolina. EdgefieldDaily.com Future Business Leaders of America Capture Awards at State Conference web posted March 24, 2008 JOHNSTON – March 14-16 FBLA members traveled to Charleston for the FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competition. There were over 1,000 members and advisors in attendance. All FBLA members did an excellent job of representing Strom Thurmond Career Center and High School. EdgefieldDaily.com Langley: Is High Court Poised to Disarm the Lawful? By Carl Langley web posted March 24, 2008 GUEST COLUMN – The Supreme Court of the United States is considering a lawsuit brought by a Washington, D.C., man and others who want to preserve the right to keep a handgun in their homes for protection against the nation’s increasingly brazen criminal element. EdgefieldDaily.com Sports brief SPORTS – The Lady Rebels of Strom Thurmond came up on the short end of a 7-1 softball road decision against Fox Creek Thursday. Both teams had trouble on defense with a combined 12 errors, but the Lady Predators were able to score runs off the Thurmond miscues. Strom Thurmond scored in the top of the first, but Fox Creek came right back with three in the bottom of the inning. Fox Creek added four insurance runs in the bottom of the second inning. EdgefieldDaily.com Good Friday - Easter Sunday WEBNEWS – There will be limited updates during the Easter weekend. Edgefield restaurant robbed of tip jar web posted March 22, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The China Buffet, located at 301 Edgefield Road in Edgefield, was the scene of a robbery of sorts when two young men came in and ordered chicken wings then reportedly staged a complaint when they returned in order to steal the tip jar located at the restaurant. EdgefieldDaily.com Four STHS Students Selected for Governor’s School web posted March 22, 2008 JOHNSTON – Four students from Strom Thurmond High School were recommended for the Governor’s School of South Carolina and all four were selected to attend. The Governor’s School of South Carolina at the College of Charleston is a four week residential summer program designed for academically and intellectually gifted high school students. EdgefieldDaily.com Eighth traffic death for Aiken county comes days after crash web posted March 22, 2008 AIKEN – A delayed fatality has been reported by Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton. 62 year-old Robert Widener of Salley was pronounced dead at the Medical College of Georgia from injuries he received in a single car crash on March 14. EdgefieldDaily.com Closings web posted March 21, 2008 COUNTY – The following Offices will be closed today in observance of Good Friday: All Edgefield County government offices Edgefield Town Hall Trenton Town Hall Johnston Town Hall EMA warns of scammers targeting tornado victims web posted March 21, 2008 COUNTY – Emergency Management Director Mike Casey said scammers have been reported in the areas affected by last weekend’s tornados and citizens should be wary of some of those offering to help. Among the reported scams is offering tarps to cover damaged property at a highly inflated cost of $350 or offering to cut a tree for $1,800. EdgefieldDaily.com Joint Assessment Teams to Survey Damage in Edgefield County today web posted March 21, 2008 COUNTY – Joint assessment teams from the South Carolina Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local government representatives will be surveying damage caused by this past weekend’s storms in Edgefield County today. EdgefieldDaily.com Deputy uninjured in singe car crash (Photos) web posted March 21, 2008 MERRIWETHER – An Edgefield County Sheriff’s Deputy was uninjured in a crash on Currytown Road around 8 pm Thursday while responding to a call of a woman saying a man was trying to force her into a car on Trailside Road. The crash occurred as the deputy was rounding a curve about a half mile south of Mealing Road. EdgefieldDaily.com Storm debris burning allowed under controlled conditions web posted March 21, 2008 COLUMBIA - Tree branches, leaves and other vegetation left behind in the wake of last weekend’s storms in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties may be burned under the supervision of county or municipal authorities using specific guidelines, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Thursday. EdgefieldDaily.com Merriwether Elementary Receives EOC Recognition web posted March 21, 2008 MERRIWETHER – Merriwether Elementary School will be recognized by the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) on April 14 in Columbia for special efforts to close the achievement gap among students of differing economic, racial and ethnic groups. EdgefieldDaily.com Budget debate begins; previous budget offered as comparison web posted March 20, 2008 COUNTY – The Proposed Edgefield County 2008-2009 budget of the Edgefield County Council has been released and the individual and collective budget items are presented for the public's review. All information is provided by the county. EdgefieldDaily.com is not responsible for omissions, mistakes, or inaccurate information provided. All previous information can be compared to the 2007-2008 budget passed last year. EdgefieldDaily.com Town Square barren as work continues (Photo) web posted March 20, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The landscaping of the Edgefield Town Square is well underway this week with the trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass all being removed by Wednesday. Rankin Jolly of Rock Creek Landscaping said they would begin the installation of the irrigation systems later this week and continuing into next week. EdgefieldDaily.com Starbooks at the Edgefield County Public Library web posted March 20, 2008 EDGEFIELD – On Thursday, March 27, from 5-7 PM, Friends of the Edgefield County Public Library will sponsor a coffee house at the Library called "Starbooks", to raise money for the library and to promote the annual Friends' membership drive. Coffee will be sold in attractive new mugs designed for the Friends by local graphic artist, Linda Ely. EdgefieldDaily.com Governor Sanford Requests FEMA Assessment, Aid for tornado victims web posted March 20, 2008 COLUMBIA – Governor Mark Sanford made a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Wednesday to assess damage caused by this weekend's tornados. The governor is asking for the damage assessment as a step toward getting a presidential disaster declaration and federal aid for those affected by the storms. The National Weather Service confirmed 17 tornados in South Carolina this weekend, with touchdowns all over the state causing damage to hundreds of homes and millions of dollars in property damage. EdgefieldDaily.com Missing Dogs web posted March 20, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Two young dogs missing from the Sweetwater Rd & Horn Creek West area. One black 8mo. with orange collar, and one yellow 6mo. with orange collar .Dogs are very friendly. Please call Lorrie at Crouch Hardware 637-3331. Home phone number is on tags. Please call me if you spot my boys. County Council unsure of how to handle Planning Commission appointment blunder web posted March 19, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Council held a special called meeting on Tuesday night prior to the scheduled budget workshop to discuss two matters. The first, additional funding for beds to be added in the county detention center, and the second an issue surrounding a situation that evolved around a vote to replace a planning commission member that had agreed to continue serving. The second matter drew the most contentious debate. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council gets first look at next year's budget web posted March 19, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Council got their first look at the proposed budget submitted by County Administrator John Pettigrew Tuesday night at a workshop. Overall the budget requirements his office was suggesting grew only 25 over last years, or an increase of $169,514, cut down from a requested increase of a little over $610,000. Edgefield County Sheriff’s Adell Dobey was on hand to answer any questions the council may have on his budget, which was cut prior to the meeting by Administrator Pettigrew. EdgefieldDaily.com County cuts funding for Heritage Corridor, Heritage Jubilee, United Way 211 system web posted March 19, 2008 EDGEFIELD – With the budget debate ongoing there were some rather large losers. Among them were the Heritage Corridor, the Heritage Jubilee, and the United Way 211 system. Councilman Kitchens said though he agreed to cut the funding for the 211 system he would be interested in looking into it further and perhaps bring it back up at a later date. EdgefieldDaily.com Fulfill a Dream fundraiser for STH Athletics Department set for May6 web posted March 19, 2008 COUNTY – Mr. Doug Painter, Athletic Director of Strom Thurmond High School and the members of the STHS Booster Club are excited to announce the first Annual Fulfill a Dream/Fundraising event to benefit Strom Thurmond High School’s Athletic Department. The event will be held on May 6, 2008 at Strom Thurmond High School and the doors open at 6:00pm. EdgefieldDaily.com A Horn's Creek Church Ghost in the mirror? (Photos) web posted March 19, 2008 EDGEFIELD – EdgefieldDaily.com received a picture sent in by some area young adults that they claim shows a ghost when the picture was taken at the Horn Creek Baptist Church. The identities of the two pictured have been confirmed. However, the picture provided does give rise to an interesting question… who is in the mirror? EdgefieldDaily.com Gov. Sanford Urges Passage of Immigration, DUI Reforms web posted March 19, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Governor Mark Sanford joined with Spartanburg Solicitor Trey Gowdy and Beaufort Sheriff P.J. Tanner on Tuesday to call for the passage of both DUI Reform and Immigration Reform - two parts of Governor Sanford's "First 30 Days" agenda he called for in this year's State of the State address. Both DUI Reform and Immigration Reform have passed the Senate and House and are awaiting action in conference committees, where the two chambers will work out their differences on the bills. EdgefieldDaily.com Sports: Rebels drop game to Tigers Monday night web posted March 19, 2008 JOHNSTON – Swansea High's Tigers ended a six-game losing streak with an 8-4 baseball win at Strom Thurmond Monday evening. Rebel starter Josh Wilson and reliever Mike McCary combined to strike out 14 hitters, but two big innings were enough for the Tigers to come away with a victory. EdgefieldDaily.com Certified Private Applicator Training set for Saturday, April 12 web posted March 19, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service in Edgefield County will be offering a Certified Private Applicator Training and Certification on Saturday, April 12, beginning at 9:00 AM at the Edgefield County Agricultural Building located at 304 Gray Street in Edgefield. The eight-hour course must be successfully completed prior to taking the exam. EdgefieldDaily.com Genia Adams Blackwell announces bid for Merriwether County Council seat (Photo) web posted March 18, 2008 MERRIWETHER – Genia Blackwell announced her intentions to seek the Edgefield County Council Fifth District seat on Monday. “After careful consideration, prayers, and conversations with my family, friends, and supporters I am announcing that I will be filing as a Republican candidate to represent the Merriwether area on the Edgefield County Council. I feel that with my extensive business, leadership, and financial experience I am uniquely qualified to represent the people of the Merriwether,” Mrs. Blackwell said. EdgefieldDaily.com Senator Shane Massey files for re-election web posted March 18, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Senator Shane Massey today filed for re-election to the State Senate, promising to continue his hard work for constituent services and government reform. Despite being the youngest and newest member of the Senate, Shane is already shaking things up and getting results for South Carolina and District 25 through his hard work on spending and DUI reform. EdgefieldDaily.com Fire call ends in arrest (Photos) web posted March 18, 2008 BETTIS ACADEMY – An afternoon fire on the 100 block of Mt. Canaan Road brought the County Line and Merriwether Fire Departments to the scene. The fire was located in a rear bedroom of the home and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. However, what they found inside the home brought Sheriff’s Deputies and an Investigator to the scene. EdgefieldDaily.com Clean up from tornados continues (Photos) web posted March 18, 2008 COUNTY – The clean up from this weekend’s tornados was ongoing on Monday with homeowners trying to remove the debris that littered a wide swath across the county. Power crews and the Department of Transportation were also hard at work trying to clear roads and bring electrical power to some homes still without power. Several homes suffered major damage and were left uninhabitable. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council to hold Called Meeting tonight web posted March 18, 2008 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Council will be holding a called meeting tonight to address two matters. The first is the need for additional funding for the installation of bunk beds at the Edgefield County Detention Center. The county council approved $875 and an additional $1,266 is needed. The second matter is consideration of a Planning Commission appointment. The meeting will be held at the Edgefield County Council Chambers at 6 pm. A budget work session will follow the called meeting. STCC Nursery and Landscaping Team takes State Title (Photos) web posted March 18, 2008 JOHNSTON – The Strom Thurmond Career Center Nursery and Landscaping Team competed this past weekend at Spartanburg TEC in the state Nursery and Landscaping competition and were victorious with the State’s First Place winning team honors. EdgefieldDaily.com Dr. Myers Easter Column: And You and Nobody Else But You By: Dr. Skip Myers Columnist web posted March 18, 2008 DR. SKIP MYERS – Getting caught is a terrible feeling. We all experience it from time to time especially when we were children. We would think we had gotten away with something only to find out that our parents really did have eyes in the back of their heads. How my parents found out half of what I did growing up is still a mystery to me. But it did instill in me the realization that someone is always watching you as a believer and they will judge you and the Lord by what they observe in our lives. EdgefieldDaily.com Wearin' the green (Photos) web posted March 18, 2008 EDGEFIELD – Not as many people were found wearin' the green as we have found in the past, however; We did spot Catline Christy and Michelle Pontenstein with their St. Patty's Day green on while working at the Park Row Market in Edgefield. Also found was Judy Holmes with her green on while working at The Citizen News. EdgefieldDaily.com Happy St. Patrick's Day web posted March 17, 2008 WEBNEWS – EdgefieldDaily.com will be out photographing those who are "wearing the green" today for our annual St. Patty's Day report Tuesday. County suffers over a quarter million dollars in damages from tornados web posted March 17, 2008 COUNTY – Edgefield County suffered major damage to the northern areas of the county as reported tornados downed trees, power lines, and left at least thirteen homes either destroyed or suffering major damage Saturday afternoon. Edgefield County EMA Director Mike Casey said Sunday, “monetary damage has exceeded a quarter of a million dollars as of 5 pm today.” Mr. Casey said he and other officials were still trying to compile a list of property damage for reporting purposes only. EdgefieldDaily.com 13-year-old Trent Miller finishes in top 5 of 2.4 mile Shamrock Run (Photos) |
