The latest SC READY assessment data available shows a clear pattern of improvement for the Edgefield County School District, with students demonstrating impressive growth in both English Language Arts ...

Current Mayor, Billy Padgett, will not run again for mayor. Mayor Padgett was sworn in on Town Council in July,1996. He was sworn in as Mayor on April 2013. Phil Musgrave and Shannon Philpott are ...

Johnston, SC – From the earliest moments of his career in education, Patrick Newsome knew he had a passion for teaching middle school students and helping them navigate the myriad challenges they face ...

on March 5, 2025, while being surrounded by her loved ones at her home. Mary Ann was born in Edgefield, SC as the daughter of the late Allie and Eras Quarles. Mary Ann retired after 27 years of ...

Approaching the anniversary of the stunning pottery robbery — the well-executed heist of historic ceramics that sat high on the shelves of Tompkins Library — the 39 pieces of authentic Old Edgefield ...

GREENWOOD, S.C.—Lander University’s Jackson Lecture Series will host an event featuring celebrated historical actors from American Historical Theatre in honor of Constitution Day. The performance will ...

All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however these writings represent the views and opinions of the authors and not necessarily of The ...

Demographic data shows families in all 46 counties have submitted an application ...

New Mobile App Simplifies Reporting of Illegal Hunting, Fishing, and Boating Activity in South Carolina added by admin on August 13, 2025 ...

Sandra Huiet Grandy, 75, the wife of Tommy Grandy of Trenton, SC entered into rest on June 11, 2025. Sandra was born in Augusta, GA as the daughter of the late Jean and Fritz Huiet. Sandra worked as a ...

Edgefield County’s rich historical heritage will be showcased in a tour of eight special places scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21. Friday’s tour, from 5-8 p.m. will be candlelit.

As the sun rose over Edgefield County on the morning of June 6, 1944, residents awoke to the familiar warmth of a South Carolina summer, unaware that a local son was among the first wave of soldiers ...