While Memorial Day weekend unofficially marks the start of summer, a time for backyard barbecues and family gatherings, we must never lose sight of the profound significance behind this day. Memorial ...

STCTC teacher Jessica Sharp-Miner shows her nine-year-old Ball Python, named Pazuzu, to students at Merriwether Middle School (MMS) who are taking the new “Exploration of Veterinary Science and Animal ...

The Friends of the Edgefield County Library have placed a Little Free Library at the Columbia Road Playground in town. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 8, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) is seeking public input on the Draft 2025 South Carolina State Wildlife Action Plan ...

George Washington University and attended the Naval War College in Newport, RI. After graduating from the War College, he was serving as the Aide to its President when he met and married the love of ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...