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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Edgefield County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 19stories have been published about Edgefield County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Edgefield County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 19stories have been published about Edgefield County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Patrick Newsome named principal of Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School for 2025-26 school year

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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. He spent nine years as a middle school math teacher,…Read Article

Trenton, South Carolina · Trenton

National Shag Dance Champions Launch Shag-a-Rita

TRENTON, S.C.— Former national champions of the Carolina Shag dance are excited to announce a new...Read Article

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SRP Federal Credit Union donates $11,500 to support Edgefield County youth programs

SRP Federal Credit Union presented a $11,500 donation to the Edgefield County Youth Empowerment Center.Edgefield · EdgefieldRead Article

NWTF Opens Door for More Wild Turkey Research

EDGEFIELD, S.C. — The NWTF continues its heightened investment in wild turkey research by opening its National Wild Turkey Research Request for Proposals program for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s announcement comes off the heels of significant investments from the NWTF via its RFP program, including $362,889 in 2022 for seven projects; $587,324 in 2023 for 10 projects; and $655,447 in 2024 for nine projects. With the NWTF’s investment…Edgefield · EdgefieldRead Article

Edgefield County man receives another charge while already in custody

EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - While already in custody, 38-year-old Quenell Marquis Anderson has now been served with an additional charge. On Thursday, May 1, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Anderson with Possession of a Weapon During…Edgefield County · Edgefield CountySee the Story

David Drake: The Enslaved African Who Became a Master Potter and Poet in 1800s South Carolina - TalkAfricana

David Drake, also known as “Dave the Potter”, was a master craftsman, poet, and one of the most remarkable enslaved Africans in 19th-century America. Born around 1800 in South Carolina, he was taught to shape clay into large, durable jars. But Drake did more than just make pots, he inscribed them with his name and […] TalkAfricanaEdgefield · EdgefieldRead Article

Column: The birds of death

Roads tell stories. I’ve come across the “Mule Kick That Killed Eight People” in Edgefield County. I’ve seen stores fall to arsonists along Hwy. 378. I’ve seen homes go dark and swallowed by vines, and I’ve seen wheelchair ramps go…Edgefield · EdgefieldRead Article

Upstate man receives 30 years for statewide burglary spree

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GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) - A man was sentenced to three decades in prison Thursday morning in Greenville County on charges stemming from a yearlong statewide crime spree. The 8th Circuit Solicitor's Office announced that 38-year-old Christopher Taylor, of Mauldin, pleaded guilty to charges resulting from almost 40 burglaries in 11 counties and six South Carolina judicial circuits. Officials said the crime spree ranged from July 2021 until …Edgefield County · Edgefield CountyRead Article

AT&T serves as premier sponsor for Johnson Peach Blossom Festival

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A major telecommucations company will serve as the main sponsor for the Peach Blossom Festival.Johnston · JohnstonRead Article

Senator Strom Thurmond's Biracial Daughter Received Money From Him While He Fought for Segregation

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Strom Thurmond have five children. His first daughter was conceived out of wedlock with a Black woman. They had a clandestine relationship.Edgefield · EdgefieldSee the Story

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