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  North Augusta teen killed in single vehicle crash web posted March 12, 2010 11:30am UPDATED: 3/13/10  EDGEFIELD – A North
Augusta teen has
become the second to die on Edgefield County Roads early Friday
morning, Edgefield County Coroner Thurmond Burnett said. Brice Allan
White, 19, was pronounced dead on the scene around 2 am.EdgefieldDaily.com As rain falls Friday crash numbers rise web posted March 13, 2010  COUNTY – Rain slick
roads left one
woman injured after a rear-end collision on Martintown Road just inside
the county line Friday afternoon during rush hour. Traffic began to
back up in both lanes east and west as the Merriwether Fire Department
and First Responders worked to treat the woman in her Mazda Miata while
she was guarded by a very agitated medium sized dog.EdgefieldDaily.com Letter to the Editor: KKK are "terrorists" - "Nazis" web posted March 13, 2010 Dear Editor, Since its inception, the KKK has been nothing more than a stain on the landscape of this great country. The original terrorists, who hid behind hoods, burning black churches and homes, lynching blacks and doing their best to keep one race subservient to another. EdgefieldDaily.com PTC Academic Honor Students Recognized web posted March 13, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Piedmont Technical College students who had outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2009 fall semester have earned inclusion on the President’s List. To be named to the list, students must be full-time and earn a term GPA of 4.00. Students will receive a certificate of achievement signed by the college president. EdgefieldDaily.com House Surprises Senate While Disappointing Small Businesses and Unemployed Workers Submitted correspondent web posted March 13, 2010 COLUMBIA – Last year, Senate Majority Leader Harvey Peeler's "Jumpstart Plan" passed unanimously in the S.C. State Senate. During a recessionary period, especially one in which South Carolina is among the top three hardest-hit states, it looked like the leadership in the General Assembly was finally going to help unemployed workers and small business, the backbone of our state's economy. EdgefieldDaily.com KKK coming to Edgefield? web posted March 12, 2010 EDGEFIELD – A planned KKK rally in Clearwater has been abandoned and they have their sites set on Edgefield for a rally in June. The proposed location is unknown. “They’re already here,” Edgefield County Councilman Norman Dorn said Wednesday night prior to the county council meeting. Vice-chairman Willie Bright said he has no problem with the Klan marching. “They’ve done it before, back in the 80’s, they walked right down Main Street.” EdgefieldDaily.com Stabbing victim rushed to MCG web posted March 12, 2010 JOHNSTON – One man was stabbed and rushed to MCG in Augusta after an unknown altercation at the Billy’s Superstore in Johnston overnight. The man, suffering from a stab wound to the left side of his stomach area, was taken to the Johnston Police Department by an acquaintance to call 911. EMS arrived a short time later and transported him to be treated for the stab wound. EdgefieldDaily.com Former Rebel standouts arrested in Columbia web posted March 12, 2010   COLUMBIA
– Former Rebel quarterback
standouts Aramis and Coco Hillary were arrested in West Columbia in the
early morning hours Thursday on alcohol related charges. Coco Hillary
was charged with DUI after a local policeman spotted a speeding car and
conducted a traffic stop.EdgefieldDaily.com Burglary suspect now wanted on vehicular homicide charge web posted March 12, 2010  AUGUSTA – A man wanted on first degree
burglary charges in Edgefield County is now wanted on a charge of first
degree vehicular homicide stemming from a car chase in Richmond County
on February 11 when James Brantley fled officers trying to make a
traffic stop. Brantley disregarded a red light at the intersection of
Wrighstboro Road at Heard Ave and struck another vehicle injuring the
driver and his parents. Glenn Beard, 86, sustained broken ribs,
contusions on his lungs, and blood in his chest cavity and died on
Saturday.EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston man arrested on felony assault charge after bar fight web posted March 12, 2010 JOHNSTON – A Johnston man has been arrested for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature after a fight at the Johnston Sports Bar Wednesday night around 10 pm. Johnston Police and Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the bar but the suspect, later identified as Carroll Mark Parkman, 35, had left the scene. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council meeting covers broad spectrum of issues and debate web posted March 11, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Council held their snow delayed meeting Wednesday night covering assorted ordinances, contracts discussed, title changes and pay grades in the Tax Assessors Office, and expenditures totaling $12,500. The meeting lasted over two hours, as some discussions grew in depth and lengthy. EdgefieldDaily.com Office locations in Calliham building draw hour-long discussion web posted March 11, 2010 COUNTY – The Edgefield County Council entered into a dead end discussion on the offices that would be relocated to the 4,000 square foot section of the 13,000 Calliham building recently purchased. One option involving the moving of the Edgefield County Magistrates Office drew the ire of Magistrate Brenda Carpenter who argued they were happy in the building they are currently occupying. Carpenter said they were happy in their present location and stated they did not want to have to “share” office space with another county office. EdgefieldDaily.com County Council votes to extend $10k bonus to Clerk to Council web posted March 11, 2010 COUNTY – The Edgefield County Council emerged from an executive session Wednesday night with County Council Chairman Monroe Kneece asking Councilman Rodney Ashcraft to explain a discussion held regarding Clerk to Council Barbara Stark, who acted as interim administrator for nearly five months after the resignation of former county administrator John Pettigrew. In the end, the county council voted to award Ms. Stark with a bonus of $10,000 for her service during that time period. EdgefieldDaily.com DOT workers find handgun if drainage pipe web posted March 11, 2010 TRENTON – South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) workers reported the discovery of a handgun found in a drainage pipe to a pond on Woodward Lake Road Tuesday. At this time it is unknown how the handgun made its way to the piping and the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office took control of the gun and launched an investigation. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: Looking back By: Pastor Philip Howle web posted March 11, 2010 RELIGION – You might not think it now to look at me, but I once was a pretty good high school track runner. I ran the two mile, mile, and the half mile and looked great in a pair of track shorts (ask my wife!). My rapidly moving pale legs actually earned me the nickname “White Lightening.” I did have one problem in that my large head slowed me down as it increased wind resistance and drag. But I will move on. This week I came across a story about running that got me thinking. Don’t worry it was not about trying to find my old track shorts. EdgefieldDaily.com Rain suspected as cause of single car crash web posted March 11, 2010  NORTHSIDE – An
Edgefield County man was
transported to the MCG Trauma Unit Wednesday afternoon after a single
car crash on Highway 25 shortly after noon. The man, who was traveling
southbound on Highway 25 near Pleasant Lane lost control of his car
after hydroplaning and struck several trees in front of a nearby home.EdgefieldDaily.com Cheves Creek home target of third burglary in two weeks web posted March 10, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A Cheves Creek Circle couple found themselves the victims of a burglary Monday afternoon when they arrived home and found the French doors on the back of the house “kicked in”. It is the second home burglarized in two weeks in the neighborhood and the third in the Merriwether area. EdgefieldDaily.com Firemen stay busy Tuesday afternoon web posted March 10, 2010  COUNTY – Edgefield,
Westside, Trenton and
Johnston Fire Departments had a full day with brush fires and a stove
fire. Westside and Edgefield Firefighters fought the same fire twice
after a noon brush fire on the 2700 block of Highway 23 West rekindled
into a blaze and began advancing towards a nearby home.EdgefieldDaily.com JET's Got Talent winners web posted March 10, 2010  JOHNSTON – J-E-T
Middle School hosted its
first annual talent show J-E-T’s got Talent on Thursday and Friday,
March 5 and 6. Mrs. Alicia Martin served as the program’s emcee.
The two day event ended on Friday night with the winners retaking the
stage to claim their awards.EdgefieldDaily.com Windsor woman killed in single vehicle crash web posted March 10, 2010 AIKEN – The Aiken County Coroner’s Office has identified a Windsor woman killed in a single vehicle crash early Tuesday morning as Teresa Coffey. She was pronounced dead on the scene after being ejected from the 1993 Chevy S-10 pickup she was driving at the time of the 6 am crash. EdgefieldDaily.com Letter to the Editor: Writer supports statue for "Father of Edgefield" web posted March 10, 2010 Dear Editor, Apparently there are no limits to your negativity when it comes to the efforts of the Edgefield County Historical Society or the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society. I am proud to be a member of these organizations. Their efforts have provided financial and personal resources to our County and City. Your editor's comment in regard to the Edgefield County Historical Society's suggestion for a 225th anniversary project is unbelievable. EdgefieldDaily.com 4th Annual Shamrock Run\Walk March 13 Registration forms available online web reposted March 10, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The 4th Annual Shamrock Run is just around the corner and registration forms to participate are now available. This year’s event is being dedicated to the memory of Jeff Daniels and all proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Kerry Klein, who organizes the event, said registration fees have been lowered this year to just $10 and cash prizes will be handed out to the top male and female participants in nine categories. EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Mayor gives grim outlook on state revenues web posted March 9, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Town Council held their March meeting Monday night with Mayor Willie Campbell providing a dreary outlook on revenues from the state for the coming fiscal year. “In (fiscal year) ’08 we received $78,162” in the Aid to Subdivisions (also known ad the Local Government Fund or LGF), Mayor Campbell said. In the current fiscal year the town was budgeted $79,374 only to see that amount cut twice during the year to $63,503. “Based upon what they are looking at for us in the current year, it is $55,883.” EdgefieldDaily.com Toddler drowns in gold fish pond web posted March 9, 2010 AIKEN – A 17-month-old boy was pronounced dead after an apparent drowning incident in Windsor Monday afternoon. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said the toddler and a seven-year-old sibling were at the grandmother’s home when the two went to feed goats kept on the property. The older child returned without his younger brother and family members found him in the goldfish pond with a depth of about 16 inches of water and emergency personnel were summoned to the scene. EdgefieldDaily.com Sen. Massey wins Straw Poll in McCormick Congressional Debate web posted March 9, 2010 MCCORMICK – State Senator Shane Massey took 56% of votes in a “straw poll” after a debate of six Congressional candidates for the 3rd Congressional District Thursday night in McCormick for the seat left open by Congressman Gresham Barrett opting to run for governor. The debate, moderated by former State Republican Party Chairman Katon Dawson, gave all republican candidates a chance to field questions during the 90-minute debate. EdgefieldDaily.com Trenton Firemen fight heavy equipment fire Monday web posted March 9, 2010  TRENTON – The Trenton
Fire Department was
called to Woodyard Road after a piece of heavy equipment caught fire
and consumed the machine. Workers at the company were working on the
large loader when the fire broke out. Unable to extinguish the fire
they called 911.EdgefieldDaily.com Rebels have two to place in state wrestling tournament  web
posted March 9, 2010JOHNSTON – Two Strom Thurmond Wrestlers placed in the State Wrestling Invitational Tournament as the sport continues to grow at Thurmond. Nick Clark and Dylan Barnhart were among those who made it into the finals. EdgefieldDaily.com Students of the Month Announced at STH  web
posted March 9, 2010JOHNSTON – Strom Thurmond High School is proud to recognize the January Students of the Month. These students are selected by teachers for displaying outstanding leadership and citizenship characteristics. EdgefieldDaily.com Children’s Art Show and Book Fair at Discovery Center web posted March 9, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County third and fourth graders have a chance to show off their artistic abilities during a St. Patrick’s Day themed exhibit at the Freshwater Coast Discovery Center. The coloring entries will be on display from Tuesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 20. Parents are encouraged to visit the center on Wednesday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. for special St. Patrick’s Day treats and a book fair. EdgefieldDaily.com Women’s LifeCare Diagnostic Services Receives American College of Radiology Accreditation web posted March 9, 2010 AIKEN – Women’s LifeCare Diagnostic Services located on Aiken Regional’s campus has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). EdgefieldDaily.com WANTED: Sheriff’s Office seeks information on suspected burglar web posted March 6, 2010 COUNTY – The
Edgefield County Sheriff’s
Office is seeking the public’s help in locating James Richard Brantley,
29, who is wanted in connection to two burglaries that took place last
Friday, February, 26, in Merriwether. “He may be in Columbia County
(Ga.)”, Edgefield County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Randy Doran said.
Brantley is wanted for two counts of burglary in the first degree and
two counts of grand larceny.EdgefieldDaily.com Trenton woman charged in recent burglary  web
posted March 8, 2010EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Sheriff’s Investigators have solved another burglary and has arrested one person at this time. Melissa Jean Bratcher, 33, of Courtney Road, Trenton, turned herself in to authorities at the Edgefield County Detention Center on Sunday. Bratcher is accused of a burglary to a nearby Courtney Road home in the early morning hours of February 22. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield AmeriCorps Students Receive Training in Disaster Preparedness web posted March 8, 2010  JOHNSTON – Edgefield
County School
District AmeriCorps Success By Ten Students went through an intense
Disaster Preparedness training on February 20. Ms. Sandy Backensto of
the American Red Cross was the trainer for the session. The students
learned about the various duties that they would manager when a shelter
was open in our county to receive residents.EdgefieldDaily.com Understanding The Cause Part 2: Motivation Lesson Plans: By Ben Dawson web posted March 8, 2010 LESSON PLANS – How can a parent motivate a child mentally? As stated last week, there must be personal sacrifice on the part of the parent to change the child’s mental attitude. You must show the student what he is learning is worthwhile, that the process of studying pays off, and he does have the aptitude to progress. EdgefieldDaily.com FFA Officer Team Attends Legislators Appreciation Ceremony (Photo included) web posted March 8, 2010 COLUMBIA – Strom Thurmond Career Center’s FFA Officer team attended the SC FFA-sponsored State Legislators Appreciation Ceremony and Celebration Luncheon in Columbia on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. They were accompanied by Dan Henderson, agricultural education instructor and FFA advisor at the career center. EdgefieldDaily.com Palmetto State Training offers Concealed Weapon’s Class PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted March 8, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Palmetto State Training LLC is offering a Concealed Weapon Permit class on Saturday, March 27, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm in Edgefield, S.C. Cost of the class is $100.00 per person. Classroom material, fingerprint cards, fingerprinting, target and CWP training certificate will be provided. EdgefieldDaily.com NOTICE: Edgefield County Council meets this Wednesday night web posted March 8, 2010 PSA – The Edgefield County Council’s regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, March 2, 2010, was postponed due to weather conditions. The meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 10th, at 6:00 pm, in the County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter Street, Edgefield. Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Alumni Fundraiser March 20 web posted March 8, 2010 RIDGE SPRING – Michael Crim, advisor of the Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Alumni chapter, is excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual Ridge Spring-Monetta FFA Alumni Celebration Fundraising Event. The event will be held on March the 20th at the Ridge Spring Civic Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. EdgefieldDaily.com God’s Little Angels Preschool open registration March 27 web posted March 8, 2010 PSA – God’s Little Angels Preschool at Edgefield First Baptist Church will have open registration for the 2010-2011 school year, Saturday, March 27th from 9:00-11:00am. Classes offered are Parents Day Out (1 year olds), 2K, 3K, and 4K. Please bring your child’s birth certificate. For additional information call the church office at 637-6139. WANTED: Sheriff’s Office seeks information on suspected burglar web posted March 6, 2010 COUNTY – The
Edgefield County Sheriff’s
Office is seeking the public’s help in locating James Richard Brantley,
29, who is wanted in connection to two burglaries that took place last
Friday, February, 26, in Merriwether. “He may be in Columbia County
(Ga.)”, Edgefield County Sheriff’s Chief Investigator Randy Doran said.
Brantley is wanted for two counts of burglary in the first degree and
two counts of grand larceny.EdgefieldDaily.com Merriwether Middle Students Named To All-State Band web posted March 6, 2010  MERRIWETHER – Four
Merriwether Middle
School students have been selected to the 2010 South Carolina Band
Director's Association Region 2 All-State Band. The students were
selected based on scores from a rigorous audition that took place at
Northside Middle School, Greenwood, SC in January.EdgefieldDaily.com Thefts continue as cases are solved web posted March 6, 2010 TRENTON _ A Bream Oak Road home was burglarized and a 4-wheeler was stolen from a Breezy Oaks Court home in Trenton Thursday. According to reports released on Friday a total of almost $4,000 worth of property was reported missing. EdgefieldDaily.com Mt. Vintage foreclosure moves toward sale web posted March 5, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The on again off again foreclosure of large portion of Mt. Vintage will move forward after a ruling handed down last week and filed with the Edgefield County court system on Tuesday. Bettis Rainsford filed a motion to enforce a settlement he claimed had been reached with a K&H Development LLC and requested a “Stay of Proceedings” to stop the foreclosure. Mr. Rainsford’s motion was denied and the foreclosure was ordered to proceed. EdgefieldDaily.com Burglary reports continue web posted March 5, 2010 COUNTY – At least three more burglaries have been reported this week in Trenton, Bettis Academy, and Merriwether in spite of recent arrests. The first report came in on Wednesday morning on Nicholson Road in Bettis Academy when a man went to check on property for the owner and found the front door of the home open. EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Saturday, March 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web reposted March 5, 2010 JOHNSTON – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mrs. Lona T. Whittle of Johnston, S.C. The sale will be held at her home located at 504 Bland Avenue, Johnston, S.C. 29832 on March 6, 2010 at 9:30 am. There are many very nice pieces of 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. Woman wakes to find car stolen Thursday web posted March 5, 2010 BETTIS ACADEMY – A Bettis Academy Road Extension woman called the Sheriff’s Office shortly before 5 am Thursday to report her 1999 Chevrolet Malibu missing from her driveway. She noticed the car missing after being awakened by her two-year-old. Deputies responding to the call requested an alert be placed to surrounding counties once the vehicle information was provided to dispatchers. EdgefieldDaily.com Scheduled Maintenance accidentally deletes hundreds of emails web posted March 5, 2010 WEBNEWS – During a regularly scheduled maintenance of email servers early Thursday morning several hundred emails were mistakenly deleted. Some of the emails have been recovered but on a very limited basis. Due to this error, if your email, request, submission, or comments have not been included in today’s edition we ask that you please resend the correspondence. EdgefieldDaily.com Good Food is a tradition at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival web posted March 5, 2010 JOHNSTON – Any festival-goer knows the great smell of good cooking – no matter what the cuisine – means good eating is sure to follow. At the Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival, those mouth-watering smells and tasty morsels are a tradition. To be a part of this tradition, food vendors can sign-up now to be a part of the 27th annual event, held in historic downtown Johnston on May 1. EdgefieldDaily.com Questions arise over who controls courthouse budget funds web posted March 4, 2010 EDGEFIELD – An issue over who controls the Edgefield County Courthouse and its budget is brewing and lines in the sand are being drawn. According to County Council Vice-chairman Willie Bright, the county council has control over repairs and how money is spent. Clerk of Court Shirley Newby takes an opposing view that she is in control of the courthouse and its budget. Edgefield County Administrator Alton Brown stated once a budget is approved for an elected official, the county has no control over the expenditures. EdgefieldDaily.com STHS Mock Trial Team Wins Region: On Their Way to State Competition web posted March 4, 2010  JOHNSTON – The Strom
Thurmond High School
Mock Trial Team won the title of Regional Champions on February 27th
and has now advanced to the State Competition to be held March 12 and
13 at the Matthew Perry Federal Judicial Center. The local team
outscored eleven other teams in their region for the top honors and
will face twelve opponents at the state level event.EdgefieldDaily.com JET Talent Show March 4-5 web reposted March 4, 2010 JOHNSTON – JET Middle School will be holding a two-day Talent Show on March 4 and 5 at the school cafeteria beginning each night at 7 pm. Tickets will be sold in advance for the shows. EdgefieldDaily.com Augusta man’s death marks fourth fatality on Aiken County roads this year web posted March 4, 2010 NORTH AUGUSTA – Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton released a statement on Wednesday that 65-year-old Ray Carr of Augusta, Georgia has died four days later from injuries he received in a collision on February 26. “Mr. Carr died from a head injury,” Mr. Carlton said. He was pronounced dead at University Hospital on Tuesday evening. EdgefieldDaily.com Fallen Soldiers Ceremony and Luncheon web posted March 4, 2010 COLUMBIA – On Wednesday, March 10, 2010 the General Assembly will honor the ten brave young members of the armed forces from South Carolina who sacrificed their lives while serving our country last year. The ten courageous soldiers who will be honored this year are: EdgefieldDaily.com Found Dog web posted March 4, 2010 TRENTON – I have small black long haired male dog with a collar and hook, but no tag. He has been in the Youngblood Rd area for about 2 weeks. The end of Youngblood off of Star Rd toward Trenton. I have called animal control, and still have him. He acts like a house dog, is good with kids, and I am getting attached. I can't keep him as I have 2 dogs. Please if anyone knows this little fellow, call 803-336-8608. Hole In One for North Augustan Cory Garrick web posted March 4, 2010 NORTH AUGUSTA – The stars aligned themselves for Newberry College golf team member Cory Garrick as he shot his first hole in one. The shot was made using his 6 iron on the third hole, 180 yard, Par 3 at Newberry Country Club. The shot was witnessed by fellow golf team member Brandon Burnside and Ryan Bears. Cory is a 2006 graduate of North Augusta High School and the son of Tony and Lynn Garrick of North Augusta. CAPTURED: Edgefield County’s Most Wanted man captured in Florida  web
posted March 3, 2010EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County’s Most Wanted man, Edward Fargo McKenzie, 25, wanted for two counts of attempted murder and a General Sessions Court bench warrant on an armed robbery charge is in jail in Palm Beach, Florida, Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston said Tuesday. EdgefieldDaily.com Schools to delay opening Wednesday due to weather web posted March 2, 2010 - 6 pm COUNTY – All Edgefield County Schools will be on a two hour delay for Wednesday due to winter weather conditions. Snow causes wrecks, cancellations, and School opening delays web posted March 3, 2010  EDGEFIELD – Edgefield
and Johnston
residents were inundated with snowfall starting around 3:30 Tuesday
afternoon that made road conditions slippery causing a number of wrecks
and forcing the Edgefield County Council to cancel the regular monthly
meeting. Edgefield County Schools will delay their openings today for
two hours due to the winter weather.EdgefieldDaily.com Dea Baldwin announces run for State House Dist 83 web posted March 3, 2010 NORTH AUGUSTA – Dea Baldwin has announced her intention to file as a Republican candidate for South Carolina House District 83 left open after Rep. Don Smith announced he would not seek re-election. North Augusta businessman Bill Hixon has already announced his candidacy. The district includes North Augusta, Belvedere and part of Merriwether. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: TV or not TV By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted March 3, 2010 RELIGION – Last week we mentioned the importance of guarding your mind, and that I have a pumpkin that sits on my shoulders. Now, one of the most dangerous ways that your mind is infiltrated by sinful ideas and images is through your TV. First off, TV often gets treated like a pagan shrine. EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Saturday, March 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted March 3, 2010 JOHNSTON – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mrs. Lona T. Whittle of Johnston, S.C. The sale will be held at her home located at 504 Bland Avenue, Johnston, S.C. 29832 on March 6, 2010 at 9:30 am. There are many very nice pieces of 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. Johnston Peach Blossom Beauty Pageant accepting applications for contestants web posted March 3, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Peach Blossom Beauty Pageant is taking applications for participants for the March pageant which drew well over 100 contestants last year. The event is sponsored by the Little Stevens Creek Baptist Church and proceeds go towards Mission Trips for the church. Applications are available for download in this report. EdgefieldDaily.com More snow forecast for Edgefield County tonight web posted March 2, 2010 COUNTY – Edgefield County may be in the path of another dusting of snow tonight according to forecasters. A cold rain will fall across the area starting early today and as temperatures drop into the evening the rain may turn to a snow and rain mix and then to a full snow event with accumulations of one inch or less expected. EdgefieldDaily.com Women in Unity building burglarized twice in three weeks web posted March 2, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Women in Unity building was the scene of a burglary Saturday, and for the second time inside of three weeks. Founder and Executive Director Essie Nicholson said Monday the losses, now totaling over $2,500, would not be covered under their insurance. A worker arriving on Saturday morning to print off programs for a fundraiser later in the day found the computer missing and called 911. EdgefieldDaily.com School Superintendent Crenshaw gets political: Endorses Democrat for Governor web posted March 2, 2010 COUNTY – Edgefield County School District Superintendent Dr. Mary Crenshaw turned up on a very controversial list of School District Superintendents endorsing State School Superintendent Jim Rex (D) for Governor last week. According to the “Progressive Blog” Indigo Journal, Dr. Crenshaw endorsed Rex for governor on behalf of the entire county, a move that has caused quite a stir locally and may lead to bigger problems. EdgefieldDaily.com Plan to raise Edgefield Trestle progressing web posted March 2, 2010 EDGEFIELD – A plan to raise the trestle that has been the focus of attention for many years in Edgefield may be coming to a resolution very soon, Edgefield Mayor Ken Durham said Monday night at the town’s regular monthly meeting. “It’s in design, they told me it would probably be in April,” Mayor Durham said, “and we will go from there.” According to the plans, the trestle will be raised a total of three feet to prevent trucks striking the structure, which caused the death of an Edgefield man in October of 2009. EdgefieldDaily.com More Turkeys to descend on Edgefield web posted March 2, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield Town Council held their March monthly meeting Monday night and voted to approve two more of the large fiberglass painted turkeys in the town. The first request was by Petal Pushers, who has just recently relocated to Main Street at the corner of Lynch Street. The second request was by the Edgefield Historical Society, who wanted to place one near the “Historical Wall” across from the County Courthouse. Both requests were approved. EdgefieldDaily.com Weekend burglaries total over $13,000 in stolen property web posted March 2, 2010 MERRIWETHER – The official reports of the two burglaries in the Merriwether area on Friday have been made available and show over $13,000 worth of guns, jewelry, and electronics stolen. Both crimes took place during the same time period and the items stolen from the homes were almost identical. EdgefieldDaily.com WJBF News Channel 6 to Sponsor 15th Annual Show Your Heart Blood Drive web posted March 2, 2010 AIKEN – WJBF News Channel 6 and our Caring for Carolina partner Aiken Regional Medical Center invites the community to come out and show their hearts. The blood drive will be held on Thursday, March 4th, 2010, 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., at the Odell Weeks Recreation Center in Aiken. EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Lions Club to host Candidate Forum March 18 web posted March 2, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Lions Club will be hosting a candidate forum for Johnston Mayor and Town Council candidates on March 18 at 7 pm at the Johnston American Legion hut on Edisto Street. EdgefieldDaily.com Spring into the arts with the March edition of First Friday in Greenwood web posted March 2, 2010 GREENWOOD – First Friday is blooming with activities with this month’s edition of First Friday. From 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. this Friday, March 5, 2010, Uptown Greenwood will play host to a variety of events. EdgefieldDaily.com Two Merriwether homes burglarized web posted March 1, 2010 MERRIWETHER – At least two Merriwether families started their weekend off by discovering their homes had been burglarized. Within hours of each other, a home on Mealing Drive and Cheves Creek called the Sheriff’s Office to report the crimes on Friday. EdgefieldDaily.com Over 1,500 flock to Sweetwater Wild Game Supper web posted March 1, 2010  MERRIWETHER – Over
1,500 men, women, and
children attended the Sweetwater Baptist Church Wild Game Supper
Saturday evening and were treated to wild game dishes with all the
fixings, live musical entertainment, and great fellowship. Pastor Paul
Noe welcomed everyone to the event which was followed by a Scripture
reading and opening prayer by Greg Hurt. The highlife of the night was
the message by Christian Comedian Dennis Swanberg.EdgefieldDaily.com Lesson Plans: Understanding The Cause (Part 1 of a 4 part series) By Ben Dawson web posted March 1, 2010 EDUCATION – This is a special “Lesson Plans” article written with parents in mind, but I do hope a teacher somewhere will be able to use the content as well. As teachers, we all have those “challenges” in our classroom that keep things lively. It might be the bully that constantly stirs the social environment, or the severely hyperactive student that continually gets off track. Most veteran teachers have learned “tricks of the trade” to keep this kind of interruption to a minimal; however, most of us are still perplexed by the child that is not a behavior problem, yet simply does not make adequate progress because s/he is unmotivated. EdgefieldDaily.com Local Teen Plays Part In Historic Chess Match web posted March 1, 2010  HILTON HEAD –
Perhaps, it was the magic
touch of the ceremonial first move in Game 1 by Tori Whatley of
Merriwether, which helped propel chess Grandmaster Gregory Kaidanov to
victory in Round 1 against the most powerful female chess player in
history, Hungarian Grandmaster Judit Polgar, as the two squared off in
a Sicilian-theme match on Hilton Head Island.EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Saturday, March 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted March 1, 2010 JOHNSTON – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mrs. Lona T. Whittle of Johnston, S.C. The sale will be held at her home located at 504 Bland Avenue, Johnston, S.C. 29832 on March 6, 2010 at 9:30 am. There are many very nice pieces of 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. Jimmy Shay Memorial Fishing Rodeo gearing up for May 8 event web posted March 1, 2010  COUNTY – The Jimmy Shay Memorial Youth
Fishing Rodeo will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Lick Fork Lake
Recreation Area from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The rodeo theme is “Get
Hooked On Fishing Not On Drugs”. Children 12 years and under will
be allowed to fish with bait and tackle furnished. Lunch will be served
at no cost to children and their families.EdgefieldDaily.com Johnston Elementary PTO to hold Bingo night March 4 web posted March 1, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Elementary School PTO is having a hot dog supper at 5:30 and Bingo at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday March 4, 2010 in their cafeteria. We sell the bingo cards for $3.00 and the hotdogs are sold for $1.00. The drinks and chips are .50 each. Come out and enjoy an inexpensive fun family night and support our local school all at the same time. Thank you to all of the local businesses and parent involvement that help this night be such a success with their donations. Unstable radio tower closes roads, hinders investigation into Johnston fire web posted February 27, 2010  JOHNSTON – The
aftermath of the downtown
fire in Johnston Wednesday night continued well into Thursday as the
guide wires to a radio tower that loomed overhead were melted causing
the tower to sway in the windy conditions. Johnston Police closed
Calhoun Street and Railroad Avenue between Bland Avenue and Edisto
Street until the tower could be disassembled.EdgefieldDaily.com Aiken County man dies from injuries in Feb. 12 crash web posted February 27, 2010 AIKEN – A 32-year-old Barnwell man died as a result of injuries he sustained in a single car crash in Aiken County two weeks ago. Jerica Tyler, of Old Ninety Six Trail Road, was pronounced dead at the Medical College of Georgia on Friday. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said the cause of death was multiple body trauma. EdgefieldDaily.com Sweetwater Baptist Annual Wild Game Supper tonight web posted February 27, 2010 MERRIWETHER – The enormously popular Wild Game Supper at the Sweetwater Baptist Church will be held this Saturday at 5 pm under “the big tent”. This year the headline speaker will be Christian Comedian Dennis Swanberg, "America's Minister of Encouragement." Last year’s even drew nearly a thousand people to enjoy the selection of wild game offerings, fellowship, and door prizes. EdgefieldDaily.com Republican Women hold Congressional Candidate Q&A web posted February 26, 2010  JOHNSTON – The
Edgefield County Republican
Women held their second meeting and a candidate forum with four
candidates for the US District 3 Congressional seat. Mary Alice
Pettigrew welcomed everyone to the meeting and after a brief dinner
period opened the forum by inviting the candidates to the podium to
explain their platforms before presenting them with questions on
pressing issues facing our state and nation.EdgefieldDaily.com Second brother arrested in Charleston for Edgefield County Grand Larceny web posted February 26, 2010  CHARLESTON – The arrest of one brother
involved in the discovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen
property has led to the arrest of the second who is now in custody. Noe
Oscar Aguinaga, 26, was taken into custody without incident at a motel
in North Charleston on Wednesday afternoon and by midnight his brother,
Marcos Herberto Aguinaga, 23, was arrested by Charleston Police.EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Saturday, March 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted February 26, 2010 JOHNSTON – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mrs. Lona T. Whittle of Johnston, S.C. The sale will be held at her home located at 504 Bland Avenue, Johnston, S.C. 29832 on March 6, 2010 at 9:30 am. There are many very nice pieces of 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. Johnston Lions Club to host Candidate Forum March 18 web posted February 26, 2010 JOHNSTON – The Johnston Lions Club will be hosting a candidate forum for Johnston Mayor and Town Council candidates on March 18 at 7 pm at the Johnston Lions Club on Edisto Street. EdgefieldDaily.com Obituary: Jacob Daniel Crane Son of Edgefield Daily Sports writer web posted February 26, 2010 SPARTANBURG – Entered into rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Aiken Regional Medical Center, Master Jacob Daniel Crane precious baby boy of Timothy Daniel and Katrina Bishop Crane of Spartanburg S.C. EdgefieldDaily.com Fire breaks out in Downtown Johnston, railway traffic halted during emergency web posted February 25, 2010  JOHNSTON – A major
fire broke out in the
downtown business district in Johnston Wednesday night after
dispatchers received a call stating a restaurant on Calhoun Street may
be on fire shortly before 8 pm. Johnston Police arrived moments later
stating the building was “fully engulfed” in flames and called for
firefighters. Johnston, Edgefield, and Trenton Fire Departments
responded to the call with the Merriwether Fire Department placing a
truck on call.EdgefieldDaily.com Tip leads to arrest of local wanted man in Charleston web posted February 25, 2010  NORTH CHARLESTON –
One of two brothers
sought in connection to a large cache of stolen property recovered at a
home on Murrah Forest Drive in November of 2009 is now in custody after
a tip from a caller in Charleston. Noe Oscar Aguinaga, 26, was taken
into custody without incident at a motel in North Charleston. He is
awaiting transport back to Edgefield County to face a charge of grand
larceny in relation to the recovered property. EdgefieldDaily.com Car chase leads to arrest, multiple charges on Trenton man web posted February 25, 2010 TRENTON – An Edgefield County Sheriff’s Deputy on patrol on Bream Oak Drive spotted a silver car with paper tags traveling on Windy Ridge Road that appeared suspicious around 3:30 Wednesday morning. The deputy pulled in behind the car and observed it run off the road and then drive “left of center” before attempting to make a traffic stop. The driver refused to stop. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County Republican Women meet Tonight web posted February 25, 2010 PSA- JOHNSTON – The Edgefield County Republican Women will be sponsoring a dinner meeting at the Pine Ridge Country Club on tonight at 6:15 pm. State Sen. Shane Massey will be featured as one of the speakers. Other speakers will be announced. The meeting is open to the public. After a Brain Injury, What’s Next? By: Dr. Andrew Dennison web posted February 24, 2010 AUGUSTA – A car accident. A bad tackle. A fall. A brain injury can happen in a split second when someone’s attention wanders while driving, when a football player decides to dive for the ball, or when an older person slips and falls the wrong way. And as much as we may like to think it, a brain injury isn’t a condition that only happens to other people. We’ve all seen the stories in the media, including some local stories about a concussion gone wrong or a tragic accident resulting in a young person’s life put on pause. EdgefieldDaily.com Umpires sought for Dixie Youth Baseball web posted February 25, 2010 COUNTY – The Edgefield County Recreation Department’s Dixie Youth Baseball Programs participate in District 3 in South Carolina Dixie Youth Baseball. All Umpires are certified through Dixie Youth Baseball. We are currently looking for a few more umpires for the upcoming season. Our District 3 Umpire director will be conducting a certification class the first weekend in March. If anyone is interested in Umpiring Dixie Youth Baseball please give Nick Wates a call at (803) 637-2621 for more details. Women in Unity Annual Banquet Fundraiser this Saturday web posted February 25, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Women in Unity organization that provides after school tutoring and mentoring will be holding their annual fundraising banquet at the A. W. Nicholson Building at Bettis Academy this Saturday night. The event will begin at 6 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children 10 years of age and younger. Call 803-637-2010 or 803-480-2862 for more information. Fire strikes downtown Johnston  web posted February 24, 2010 - 8:15 pm JOHNSTON – A major fire has broken out in downtown Johnston shortly before 8 pm and at least one building if fully engulfed in flames. Johnston, Edgefield, and Trenton Fire Departments are on the scene battling the blaze. According to avilable information, the Mexican Restaurant situated between Clarks Cuts and Kennels and Bland Furniture is the building where the fire broke out. We will have more on this breaking story as it becomes available. Trenton woman reports burglary while she slept web posted February 24, 2010 TRENTON – A Courtney Road woman reported someone entering her home as she slept and stealing her pocketbook, cash, and other items sometime Monday night. It is believed the person or persons entered the home through a door that was unsecured. EdgefieldDaily.com Five injured in early morning four-car collision web posted February 23, 2010  MERRIWETHER – A
four-car collision at the
intersection of Murrah Road and Five Notch Road Tuesday morning left
five people injured. With foggy conditions and limited visibility
Sheriff’s Deputies and Merriwether Firefighters closed off traffic
around the location until the scene and injured could be cleared. EdgefieldDaily.com Strom Thurmond Career Center Holds Advisory Committee Meeting web posted February 24, 2010 JOHNSTON – Mr. Willie Green, Strom Thurmond Career Center Director and instructors of the Career Center gathered with community business leaders on February 18 for an Advisory Committee Meeting. Those in attendance enjoyed dinner and were presented a presentation on course offerings and highlights of each department at the school. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: I Have a Huge Head By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted February 24, 2010 RELIGION – I have a large head, not egotistically, but spatially. I have a watermelon sitting on shoulders. It shows up on Google Earth images. You want proof of how large my head is. It was almost impossible to fit into a football helmet. Each year I tried on a dozen helmets, adjusted the padding to try and get a fit on this beach ball of mine. Usually for the first few weeks of football my forehead would rub raw from the tight fitting helmet. But, it had to be endured. Why, because playing football without a helmet is not an option. Getting hit in the head is just not good for anyone! EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Saturday, March 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted February 24, 2010 JOHNSTON – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mrs. Lona T. Whittle of Johnston, S.C. The sale will be held at her home located at 504 Bland Avenue, Johnston, S.C. 29832 on March 6, 2010 at 9:30 am. There are many very nice pieces of 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. Strom Thurmond High School January Students Of The Month web posted February 24, 2010  JOHNSTON – Strom
Thurmond High School is
proud to recognize the January Students of the Month. These students
are selected by teachers for displaying outstanding leadership and
citizenship characteristics. EdgefieldDaily.com Career Center Students Present Dental Program web posted February 24, 2010  JOHNSTON – Strom
Thurmond Career Center
Health Science Technology senior students presented a dental program to
forty Kindergarten students at Johnston Elementary. The presentation
consisted of information on proper dental hygiene and making sure the
students knew the importance of regular visits to a dentist.EdgefieldDaily.com Suspected burglar arrested web posted February 23, 2010  BETTIS ACADEMY – A man
wanted in
connection to a February 9 burglary on Edgefield Road has been arrested
and charged with the crime. 19-year-old Fabian Delon Curry was arrested
at his home on Bettis Academy Extension on Saturday. His brother,
Bryant Curry, 33, was also arrested on a disorderly conduct charge
after continuing to yell profanities at deputies conducting the arrest
outside the family home.EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield’s Birthday Bash: Celebrating 225 Years of Historic Edgefield and Edgefield County web posted February 23, 2010 EDGEFIELD – On Saturday, March 20th at the Edgefield Gym, the Edgefield Community Development Association is hosting a birthday bash in honor of Historic Edgefield and Edgefield County’s 225 years of history. With the generous support from Mayor Ken Durham and the Town of Edgefield, the Edgefield Community Development Association is able to recognize this special event for our citizens and the county at large. EdgefieldDaily.com Lt. Governor Andre Bauer to speak at Edgefield Alliance meeting web posted February 23, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Alliance invites you to their monthly meeting Monday, March 1st, at 7:30 a.m. at Piedmont Technical College, Edgefield Campus. South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer will speak on the programs available for Senior Citizens in South Carolina and Mr. John Shields of Shields Design, LLC of Boston Massachusetts, will give an overview of the 2009 Master Plan for the riverfront areas of Augusta and North Augusta. EdgefieldDaily.com Entertainers: We Want You at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival web posted February 23, 2010  JOHNSTON – The
Johnston, S.C., Peach
Blossom Festival is ready dance, sing, juggle and otherwise genuinely
entertain patrons at this year’s event. To meet that goal, the Festival
wants to feature talented people, local and not-so local, as part of
the day-long entertainment in the 27th annual event, held in historic
downtown Johnston on May 1.EdgefieldDaily.com Gun stolen in Cooper Loop burglary web posted February 23, 2010 COUNTY LINE – A Cooper Loop man called the Sheriff’s Office to report a burglary to his home on Friday afternoon. According to the homeowner, the burglary took place the day before but he did not call because he did not notice anything missing until he discovered a rifle was taken. EdgefieldDaily.com Letter to the Editor: Family member responds to Letter on Hilliard conviction web posted February 23, 2010 Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the letter to the editor written by Jerry Allen. To correct his first sentence, Trey and Thomas were not friends and never had been friends. They may have been acquaintances but nothing more which maybe you should look up the meaning in the dictionary. Your next sentence, evidently you did not go to the trial and you do not know any of the facts. Thanks to the jurors they did use their common sense. EdgefieldDaily.com Merriwether Middle School Homecoming Queen and Court  web
posted February 23, 2010MERRIWETHER – Merriwether Middle School held their annual Homecoming celebration this month and named the 2010 Homecoming Court. This year Kernesha Pizley was crowned Homecoming Queen. EdgefieldDaily.com Found Kitten web posted February 23, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Yellow tabby kitten found near the Square on Friday evening. Appears to be 3 - 4 months old. Very loving and already a lap kitty. Please call 637-5806 or 803-270-0607. Educators, Lawmakers call for Substitute Teacher Screening Submitted Article: February 23, 2010 COLUMBIA – Parents need to be certain that classrooms are a safe place to learn. That is the rallying call sounded by a group of education activists, school officials, and state lawmakers who want substitute teachers working in public schools to receive criminal background checks before they arrive on campus. EdgefieldDaily.com JET Talent Show March 4-5 web posted February 23, 2010 JOHNSTON – JET Middle School will be holding a two-day Talent Show on March 4 and 5 at the school cafeteria beginning each night at 7 pm. Tickets will be sold in advance for the shows. EdgefieldDaily.com Oysters, Live Music draws crowds to Town Square web posted February 22, 2010  EDGEFIELD – The
Edgefield County Theater
Company held another of its very popular oyster roast fundraisers on
Saturday with clear skies and warm temperatures. As the cookers heated
up the people started gathering and before long the delectable clusters
of steaming hot oysters started filling the tables.EdgefieldDaily.com Sweetwater Baptist Annual Wild Game Supper set for this Saturday web posted February 22, 2010 MERRIWETHER – The enormously popular Wild Game Supper at the Sweetwater Baptist Church will be held this Saturday at 5 pm under “the big tent”. This year the headline speaker will be Christian Comedian Dennis Swanberg, "America's Minister of Encouragement." Last year’s even drew nearly a thousand people to enjoy the selection of wild game offerings, fellowship, and door prizes. EdgefieldDaily.com Dean Campbell: "I will run for County Council as a Republican" By Dist. 3 County Council Candidate Dean Campbell web posted February 22, 2010 GUEST COLUMN – I will run for Edgefield County Council as a Republican. I did not put party affiliation into my original announcement that I was running for County Council because I want people to focus on the person first. Therefore, you should know I am excited about running for County Council, and I am passionate about the positive changes we can make together to move our County forward in many areas. EdgefieldDaily.com Estate Auction Saturday, March 6 PAID ADVERTISEMENT web posted February 22, 2010 JOHNSTON – We are selling the real and personal property estate of the late Mrs. Lona T. Whittle of Johnston, S.C. The sale will be held at her home located at 504 Bland Avenue, Johnston, S.C. 29832 on March 6, 2010 at 9:30 am. There are many very nice pieces of 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. 4th Annual Shamrock Run\Walk March 13 Registration forms available online web posted February 22, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The 4th Annual Shamrock Run is just around the corner and registration forms to participate are now available. This year’s event is being dedicated to the memory of Jeff Daniels and all proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Kerry Klein, who organizes the event, said registration fees have been lowered this year to just $10 and cash prizes will be handed out to the top male and female participants in nine categories. EdgefieldDaily.com More Turkeys Flock to Edgefield web posted February 22, 2010  EDGEFIELD – Three more giant turkeys have
taken up roost on the Edgefield Town Square this week. Crouch Hardware,
Mercy Me!, and Paperwhites saw the turkeys they sponsored being
anchored down Friday and they have been quite attention grabbers and
the topic of discussions ever since. Sam Crouch said he was thrilled
with his turkey, but thought Mercy Me! has one discussed the most.
“It’s
something else,” Mr. Couch said.EdgefieldDaily.com EdgefieldDaily.com prepares for 6th Anniversary web posted February 22, 2010 COLUMN – It is hard to believe six years have flown by since EdgefieldDaily.com was launched, but it has. What started out as a simple internet news service has now grown to be the most widely read news publication in Edgefield County and it is all due to our readers, contributing columnists and reporters, advertisers, and a little hard work and perseverance. On behalf of everyone that makes EdgefieldDaily.com possible each day let me say thank you for another record breaking year. EdgefieldDaily.com Hammond Grove Baptist Church Honored With State Award for Volunteer Work web posted February 22, 2010 NORTH AUGUSTA – Two hundred and eight lunches and Bible studies. Forty-eight shopping trips. And 40-plus hearts touched. Over the past four years, that is the measure in numbers of the dedication of Hammond Grove Baptist Church to the senior residents of Vincent Village, Walton Rehabilitation Health System’s affordable/accessible living apartment complex in North Augusta. EdgefieldDaily.com Sex Offender Registry updated web posted February 22, 2010 WEBNEWS – The Edgefield County Sex Offender Registry has been updated. A link to the page remains in our navigational menu on the left side of the Headlines page just below the Info Now button. EdgefieldDaily.com Online Virus Alert web posted February 22, 2010 WEBNEWS – An internet virus is being spread via an email purporting to be from UPS under the subject line “UPS Delivery Problem NR 22019” from: "Support Christian Emerson" with a sender address of delivery@ups.com. If you receive an email with the above designations delete it immediately. No Headlines for Saturday web posted February 20, 2010 Three arrested in drug bust: gun, cash, drugs seized web posted February 19, 2010    BETTIS ACADEMY – Three people have been
arrested and marijuana, pills, cash, an illegal gun, and a car were
seized as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Edgefield
County Sheriff’s Office. Wesley Eugene Quattlebaum, 20, Billy Steven
Padgett, 21, and Kelly Michelle Bush, 19 were taken into custody on
Bettis Academy Road last Thursday night. A report on the bust was
delayed in order to protect the ongoing investigation.EdgefieldDaily.com Suspected Merriwether burglar arrested in Aiken web posted February 19, 2010  EDGEFIELD – An arrest
has been made in two
burglaries at the same Sweetwater Court home in Merriwether that took
place in late January and December. 19-year-old Eddie Brockington, of
Aiken, was taken into custody by Aiken County Authorities on Wednesday
and turned over to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office.EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County School District Second Nine Weeks Honor Rolls Released web posted February 19, 2010 COUNTY – The Edgefield County School District has released the Honor Rolls for public schools for the second nine weeks grading period. We congratulate these students for their hard work and achievement as they strive to excel in their academic studies. EdgefieldDaily.com Letter to the Editor: Hilliard sentence "wrong" web posted February 19, 2010 Dear Editor, I read where the Hilliard boy received Ten years for an unfortunate event between friends that ended in the death of the other. I evidently don’t know all the facts about this case or Edgefield county is thinking more like California or New York every day. Where is common sense these days? EdgefieldDaily.com Five Muslim Soldiers Arrested at Fort Jackson in South Carolina web posted February 19, 2010 CBN News has learned exclusively that five Muslim soldiers at Fort Jackson in South Carolina were arrested just before Christmas. It is unclear whether the men are still in custody. The five were part of the Arabic Translation program at the base. CBN News Identity of fatality victim released web posted February 18, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The man killed after being struck by a car late Tuesday night on Long Cane Road has been identified as 35-year-old Michael Anthony Butler, of Long Cane Road, Johnston, Deputy Coroner David Burnett said Wednesday. An official cause of death has not been released at this time, although Coroner Thurmond Burnett said shortly after the incident he expects “multiple body trauma”, to be the finding. EdgefieldDaily.com Former Trenton Resident Passes Away Wife of former Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Trenton web posted February 18, 2010 LAMAR – Ruth Jones Daniel of Lamar, beloved wife of Rev. Billy Daniel, passed into the loving arms of her Savior following a sudden illness on January 13. Mrs. Daniel was born to the late Jacob Rowell and Bessie Jordan Jones of Galivants Ferry on May 23, 1937. EdgefieldDaily.com Deadbeat dad sentenced to nine months web posted February 18, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Family Court got underway this week and one of the Sheriff’s Office Most Wanted, Thomas Franklin Gay, 30, has been sentenced to nine months behind bars for failure to pay nearly $29,000 in back child support. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield County's Little Junior Miss February 27 web posted February 18, 2010 PSA - EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County's Junior Miss Scholarship Program presents Edgefield County's Little Junior Miss on Saturday, February 27th 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the STHS cafeteria. Any girls K4-5th grade are welcome to participate. Practice will be held Friday night, February 26th at 5:00 p.m. at STHS. Applications are available in the school office. Entry is $30 per child. For more information, contact Sandy Williams at 803-275-4052 or email edgefieldcojrmiss@yahoo.com Merriwether: prescription drug thefts rise web posted February 18, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A New Delaughter Road man called the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office for the second time in three days to report someone entering his home and stealing medication, namely hydrocodone. Three other thefts have also been reported recently. EdgefieldDaily.com Car engine, motorcycle reported stolen in Trenton web posted February 18, 2010 TRENTON – A Lyons Gate Drive man notified the Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday of a motorcycle and a car engine stolen from this property sometime between February 1 and February 16. The actual thefts took place on property located on the 500 block of Williams Road in Trenton. EdgefieldDaily.com Bill would replace US dollars with gold and silver in SC web posted February 18, 2010 COLUMBIA – According to The Palmetto Scoop, South Carolina will no longer recognize U.S. currency as legal tender, if State Rep. Mike Pitts has his way. Pitts, a fourth-term Republican from Laurens, introduced legislation earlier this month that would ban what he calls “the unconstitutional substitution of Federal Reserve Notes for silver and gold coin” in South Carolina. EdgefieldDaily.com National MS Society Asks Aiken to Take Steps to Help Create a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis web posted February 18, 2010 AIKEN – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, has set the dates of Aiken Walk MS for spring 2010. Walkers and volunteers will take another step in the movement against MS by uniting for a 1-5 mile walk to raise money and promote awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). EdgefieldDaily.com Local man killed after being struck by motorist near Johnston web posted February 17, 2010 JOHNSTON – Edgefield County saw its first fatality on area roads this year after a pedestrian was struck by a passing motorist around 11:30 pm on Long Cane Road. Edgefield County Coroner Thurmond Burnett said the 35-year-old man was pronounced dead on the scene and the initial cause of death is expected to be multiple body trauma. “We’ll know more after the autopsy,” he said. EdgefieldDaily.com Rep. Don Smith not seeking re-election; Bill Hixon jumps into race web posted February 17, 2010 NORTH AUGUSTA – Ten year veteran State District 83 Representative Don Smith (R) has announced he will not be seeking another term. That has lead North Augusta businessman Bill Hixon to make it known he intends to enter the race to replace Smith. At this time no others have made their intentions known and filing for the election will not take place until next month. EdgefieldDaily.com Gov. Sanford Urges Obama Administration, Congress to Keep Yucca Mountain Commitment web posted February 17, 2010 COLUMBIA – Gov. Mark Sanford joined members of the South Carolina Congressional Delegation, members of the General Assembly, and other state and local officials on Tuesday publicly urging President Obama and Congress to recommit to the near quarter-century bipartisan plan for nuclear waste storage in Yucca Mountain. EdgefieldDaily.com Wardlaw names new Headmaster web posted February 17, 2010 JOHNSTON – Wardlaw Academy has announced Stanley J. Whitlock of Cumming, Georgia, as the new headmaster for the 2010-'11 school year. Mr. Whitlock is originally from the Laurens area of South Carolina and possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina, a Bachelor's of Science in Physical Education and Health from Madison University and a Master's of Education from Western Governors University. EdgefieldDaily.com Republicans hear from candidate, supporters at quarterly meeting web posted February 17, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Republican Party held their first quarterly meeting of the year Tuesday night with several local elected officials present as well as Dr. Mike Vasovski, a candidate for the US District 3 Congressional seat. Grayson Kelly spoke on behalf of US Rep. Gresham Barrett’s gubernatorial race and Cathy Wooley spoke on behalf of US Congressional candidate Rex Rice. Caleb Paxton, Regional Director of Conservatives In Action, also spoke to attendees. EdgefieldDaily.com Report of suspicious car leads to chase web posted February 17, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A call of a suspicious vehicle in Murphy Village ended up leading to a short chase and a North Augusta man behind bars. Dispatchers received the call around 6:30 pm placing the car along Miller Street. A Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling the area spotted the Honda Accord parked and when he approached the car the driver “sped off”. EdgefieldDaily.com Religion: The Apple Story By Pastor Phillip Howle web posted February 17, 2010 RELIGION – “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be brave and strong. (14) Your every action must be done with love. 1 Cor 16:13-14” - “Be alert”, as I read that verse, one embarrassing moment comes to mind. I guess I can share it here. I was in tenth grade standing out in the courtyard of my high school with a friend and noticed that some guys were throwing fruit at people. All kinds, whatever came in their bag lunch. At first it was kind of funny seeing people get hit, but all of a sudden I saw fruit incoming and I just froze. That piece of fruit (an apple), hit me right in my crotch: go ahead laugh it up! EdgefieldDaily.com Morris sentenced to 2 years in molestation case web posted February 16, 2010  EDGEFIELD – An accused child molester is
no longer accused after pleading guilty on one count of assault and
battery of a high and aggravated nature that stemmed from a September
17,
2007 incident involving a teenage boy in Johnston. Perry Craig
Morris, 55, was originally charged with criminal sexual conduct on
minor and assault with the intent to commit a lewd act on minor.EdgefieldDaily.com Memory Lane home reported burglarized web posted February 16, 2010 MERRIWETHER – A Memory Lane man reported a burglary to the home on Sunday evening. According to information provided, the burglary took place between 9 am Friday morning and 7 pm Sunday and a shotgun and gaming system were found missing when he arrived after being out of town. EdgefieldDaily.com Bill banning texting while driving moves forward web posted February 16, 2010  COLUMBIA – A Senate
Judiciary subcommittee
passed a bill that would ban text messaging by all drivers in South
Carolina late last week. The state’s roads rank among the most
dangerous in the country. If the bill makes its way into law, it would
go a long way toward making South Carolina’s roadways safer. Would it
have made any difference to a single car crash in Trenton on Sunday
morning when a Clemson student lost control of the car they were
driving while texting?EdgefieldDaily.com County Recreation Signups continue this Saturday due to snow web posted February 16, 2010 COUNTY – Due to weather Edgefield County Recreation has extended the spring sports registration's through this Saturday, February 20th. The baseball and girls Softball signups will be held at the Edgefield Baseball Complex, Bettis Park and the Johnston National Guard Armory. Youth Soccer will be held at the Soccer complex in Edgefield. All locations will be from 10 am to 12 noon. A baseball camp for kids ages 7-12 will be held at the Edgefield Baseball complex this Saturday. Registration for the camp is at 8 am. The camp runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Saturday. EdgefieldDaily.com Edgefield couple arrested after stealing “bloody” movies Saturday night web posted February 16, 2010 EDGEFIELD – Edgefield County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the Movie Gallery in the Apple Square Shopping Center Saturday night after the manager and an employee reported a man and a woman stealing several movies and walking out of the store. The manager was able to name the two suspects as she is married to a family member of the male suspect and personally knew the woman. EdgefieldDaily.com Local Libraries packed with fun and learning web posted February 16, 2010 EDGEFIELD – The Edgefield County Library System has many opportunities for the young and old including a “Date Night” for parents to watch a romantic comedy on the “big screen” while children are entertained with games and crafts. Below is a list of upcoming events, dates, and times. EdgefieldDaily.com Commercial Art Program Adds Gaming and Animation Certificate web posted February 16, 2010 GREENWOOD – Piedmont Technical College has added a new certificate to the commercial art program that will provide the first steppingstone for students interested in entering the world of computer graphics, animation and gaming development. EdgefieldDaily.com For all
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