Community Resources

Mayor & Town Council

Mayor
W. Ken Durham

Town Council Members

Kelvin Thomas
Scott Mims
Sherry White Holmes
Robert M. Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem
Herbert Yarborough 
Andy Whitfield

 

2024 Council Meeting Schedule

Regular meetings are held on the 1st Monday unless there is a denoted (**) change. All meetings are held in Town Council Chambers at 5:30 p.m., 400 Main Street, Edgefield SC (Bacon Street Entrance).

**Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Monday, February 5,  2024

Monday, March 4, 2024

Monday, April 1, 2024

Monday, May 6, 2024

Monday, June 3, 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024

Monday, August 5, 2024

**Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Monday, October 7, 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024

Monday, December 2, 2024

 

 

2024 Town of Edgefield Holidays

 

Monday, January 1, 2024 New Years Day

Monday, January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Day

Friday,  March 29, 2024 Good Friday

Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day

Thursday, July 4, 2024 Independence Day

Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day

Monday,  November 11, 2024 Veterans Day

Thursday, November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 29, 2024 Day after Thanksgiving

Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve

Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day

Thursday, December 26, 2023 Day after Christmas

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 New Years Eve

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year's Day

 

Each full time employee will receive their birthday as a holiday

 

 

Important Phone Numbers & Links

Police and Emergency

FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL 911
Edgefield County Sheriff's Office 803-637-5337
Edgefield Police Department Business Phone 803-637-4060
Emergency Preparedness 803-637-2123

Utilities, Permits & Notifications

Edgefield County Water & Sewer 803-637-3011
Dominion Energy South Carolina (DESC) 800-251-7234
Aiken Electric Cooperative (803) 637-3189
Solid Waste Authority 803-275-5345
Town of Edgefield Building Permits & Signs 803-637-4014
Septic Tank Permits 803-637-4035
Burn Notification 800-688-5584

Government

Edgefield County 
Edgefield County DSS 
South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles 803-637-3113
South Carolina Forestry Commission
Voter Registration 803-637-4072
Property Taxes 803-637-4069

Education

Edgefield County School District 803-275-4061

Douglas Elementary School 803-275-1752

Johnston Elementary School 803-275-1755

Merriwether Elementary School 803-279-9993

W. E. Parker Elementary School 803-637-4020

JET Middle School 803-275-1997

Merriwether Middle School 803-279-2511

Fox Creek High School 803-613-9435

Strom Thurmond High School 803-275-1768

Strom Thurmond Technology & Career Center 803-275-1767

Piedmont Technical College 803-637-5388

Wardlaw Academy 803-275-4794

Bettis Preparatory Leadership Academy 803-663-7266

Hospitals & Medical Services

Edgefield County Hospital 803-637-3174
Area Agency on Aging 803-637-5326
Aiken Regional Medical Center 803-641-5000
Department of Social Services (DSS) 803-637-4040
Doctors Hospital (Augusta)
Edgefield Medical Clinic 803-637-3146
Edgefield Mental Health 803-637-5788
Peachtree Medical Center 803-637-3630
Self Regional Hospital (Greenwood) 864-725-4111
Georgia Regents Health System (Augusta) 706-721-0211
University Hospital (Augusta) 706-722-9011

History & Travel Information

Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce
Edgefield County Historical Society
Edgefield Community Development Association
Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society
The SC National Heritage Corridor

Media

The Edgefield Advertiser

 

Departments & Services

Fire Department

Roger W. Ellis, Fire Chief

402 Main Street
Edgefield, South Carolina 29824

Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911
Business Phone: 803-637-4014
Fax: 803-637-4100

Department type: All Volunteer

Service provided: Firefighting, Search, and Rescue

Organized in 1928, Edgefield Fire Department proudly protects approximately 4,750 people living in an area of 4.1 square miles. The Edgefield Fire Department is located in Edgefield County. We service a various demographic ranging from mobile home communities and rural areas, to densely populated housing developments and high end real estate and commercial properties. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status.

Police Department

Ronald A. Carter, Chief of Police

402 Main Street
Edgefield, South Carolina 29824

Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911
Business Phone: 803-637-4060
Fax: 803-637-4100

Department type: Full time

Service provided: Law Enforcement Services

The Edgefield Police Department is dedicated to preserving the peace, protecting residents and their property, enforcing all laws, and detecting and preventing crime. We proudly protects approximately 3,926 people living in an area of 4.1 square miles. The Edgefield Police Department is located in Edgefield County. The Department currently has 10 sworn officers, guided by Chief Ronald A Carter.

 

Public Works

David Coleman, Public Works Director

400 Main Street
Edgefield, SC 29824
803-637-4014

Full Time Employees: 5
Federal Prison Inmate Program: 5-10 full and part time

Public Works is responsible for residential & commercial trash and recyclables pick up along with mosquito spraying, mowing and cleaning all town property (town halls, sidewalks, roads, building facilities, etc...), maintain town recreation facilities, parks, and seasonal decorations (nearly 10,000 lights at Christmas)!

JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH PUBLIC WORKS:

The Town of Edgefield has an opening for a full time Public Works position.  The applicant should have a valid driver's license,  the ability to to work well with others,  follow directions, and maintain a routine work schedule.   Applicants shall apply at the Edgefield Town Hall, 400 Main Street, Edgefield, SC 29824. For more information, please call 803-637-4014. The position will remain open until filled. EOE 

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Meeting of
Together Edgefield Achieves More
Thursday, November 7, 2024 – 10 am
Town of Edgefield - Council Chambers
(Bacon Street Entrance)
AGENDA
1.  Call to Order, Chairman Tim Padgett.
2.  Consider approval of minutes September 5, 2024.
3.  Updates and Discussion from the Subcommittees: 
•         Michael Washington, Chairman of Façade Subcommittee
•         Brad Covar, Chairman of Loan Subcommittee
 4.  New Business, Old Business, and Other comments.
5.  Adjourn.

 

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EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

 Monday, November 4, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

 AGENDA

     1.  Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

     2.  Call to order.

  1. Consider the adoption of the October 2024 Town Council minutes.

      4.  Consider financial report for October.

  1. Consider accepting a $45,500 grant for the Pottersville House Stablization Planning Project from South Carolina

           Department of Archives and History.     

  1. Consider accepting a storm damage harvest agreement between the Town of Edgefield/Oakley Park and Log Creek

          Timber to assist with the clean – up at Oakley Park and the Tennis Courts.

  1. Consider emergency Ordinance No: 2024-04 – Temporarily suspending the local hospitality tax and local

          accommodations tax for the month of November 2024.           

  1. Consider approving $6,600 for architectural details and structural engineering fees for Edgefield Activity Center

          needed for PARD grant for the storage addition .

      9.  Consider request from Carolyn Piekleiniak for donation of $500.00 for Wreaths Across America.

     10. Committee Reports.

      11.  New Business.

       12.  Old Business.

       13.  Adjournment.

 

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EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, October 14, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

AGENDA

      1.  Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 

      2.  Call to order.

  1. Consider the adoption of the September 4, 2024 Town Council minutes.                 
  1. Consider financial report for September.
  1. Consider a letter of request from Bettis Rainsford, a member of the 250 American Revolution Committee, requesting permission to place a monument on the Edgefield Town Square and a $50,000 donation toward the $30,000 project. 
  2.  Consider the bid from the Thomas C. Settles Family Foundation Inc for 400 Church Street ($75,000 for the building $62,870 for the paving).
  3.  Mayor Durham to give a brief update on Helene.
  4.  Committee Reports
  5.  New Business
  6.  Old Business
  7.  Adjournment

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EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

AGENDA

      1.  Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 

      2.  Call to order.

  1. Consider the adoption of the August 2024 Town Council minutes.                 
  1. Consider financial report for August.
  1. Mayor Durham to present a plaque to Otis N. Yeldell Jr recognizing his service to the Town of Edgefield.  
  1. Town Attorney Jennifer Sumner to present the Oath of Office to Andy Whitfield, for Ward 6.
  1. Consider a letter of request from W.E. Parker School to host an event around the Town Square on

          November 21st, 2024 at 6pm: Reading Under The Stars.   

  1. Consider letter of request from Nino Colarossi, requesting the following items for the Italian Festival on

          Saturday, October 12th, 2024: $500 for advertising and permission to display banners at Town Hall and the trestle.

  1. Consider a letter from the Ridge Health Foundation Board members Jamie Long and Lauren Whitfield to

          host the 2nd Annual 5K Fun Run, Saturday, March 15th, 2025.  

  1. Consider Resolution No: 2024-02, Resolution endorsing the expenditure of funds as a required match for a

          community development block grant project for the purchase of a new fire truck.    

  1. Consider hosting the Annual Trunk r Treat on Thursday, October 31st, 2024 from 6 to 8 on the town square.
  1. Consider the 2025 Town Council meeting dates and holiday schedule.
  1. Committee Reports / New Business / Old Business
  1. Executive Session: Personnel; Consider applicant as a Police Officer.
  1. Adjournment.

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 EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING 

Monday, August 5, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

 AGENDA

     1.  Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

     2.  Call to order.

  1. Consider the adoption of the July 2024 Town Council minutes.

     4.  Consider financial report for July.

  1. Consider letter of request from Nino Colarossi, requesting permission to host the second annual

          Italian Festival on Saturday, October 12th, 2024.     

  1. Consider a proposal from Certified Bug Casting, LLC to clean and wax the statue of Senator

          Strom Thurmond.    

  1. Consider the proposal from Dennis Bussey to clean the Confederate Monument on the town square.       
  1. Committee Reports.
  1. New Business.
  1. Old Business.
  1. Adjournment.

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      Meeting of
Together Edgefield Achieves More
Thursday, August 1, 2024 – 10 am
Town of Edgefield - Council Chambers
(Bacon Street Entrance)

AGENDA

1. Call to Order, Chair Tim Padgett.
2. Consider approval of minutes June 6, 2024.
3. Updates and Discussion from the Subcommittees:
• Michael Washington, Chairman of Façade Subcommittee
• Brad Covar, Chairman of Loan Subcommittee
4. New Business, Old Business, and Other comments.
5. Adjourn.

 

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EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, July 1, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

AGENDA

      1.  Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 

  1.  Call to order.
  1. Consider the adoption of the June 2024 Town Council minutes.                 
  1. Consider financial report for June.
  1. Consider letter from Christmas Parade Chairman, Calvin Henderson to host the 51st Annual Edgefield Christmas

     Parade Sunday, December 8th, 2024 at 3:00 pm.     

  1. Chief Ronnie Carter to present, Smart Cop, a RMS software solution for police departments.   
  1. Consider reappointing / appointing P&Z, ZOBA, and Election Commission members. 
  1. Consider Resolution No: 2024-01, Recognizing that the prevention of accidental losses affecting employees,

     property, and the public will enhance the operating efficiency of the Town government.       

  1. Consider changing the security deposit for the Town Activity Center to $300 with or without alcohol.
  1. Consider approving Tri Star Contractors as the low bidder for the Storm Water Project at the Town Gym contingent

      on RIA’S approval of the contract document.

  1. Committee Reports.
  1. New Business.
  1. Old Business.
  1. Adjournment.         

       

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TOWN OF EDGEFIELD

P & Z, ZOBA, & ADMINISTRATION

CONTINUING ED TRAINING

Thursday, June 20, 2024– 6:00 PM – Piedmont Tech College

 AGENDA 

  • Welcome & Meal

 

  • Karissa Ruth, with Titan Farms, Trenton SC, to give information about their upcoming Agra-Tourism project

 

  • Hart Clark, Edgefield County Building & Planning, update on county projects, growth in Edgefield County and the County’s new role in the Town authorization process.

 

  • Rick Green, Upper Savannah COG, with a review of “Ethical Practices of Boards and Committees” as well as “Robert’s Rules of Order” in a Q&A session

 

  • Meeting Adjourned

 

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Meeting of
Together Edgefield Achieves More
Thursday, June 6, 2024 – 10 am
Town of Edgefield - Council Chambers
(Bacon Street Entrance)
 
AGENDA
1.  Call to Order, Chair Tim Padgett.
2.  Consider approval of minutes May 2, 2024.
3.  Updates and Discussion from the Subcommittees: 
•             Michael Washington, Chairman of Façade Subcommittee
•             Brad Covar, Chairman of Loan Subcommittee
4.  New Business, Old Business, and Other comments.
5.  Adjourn.

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EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, June 3, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

AGENDA

1. Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

2. Call to order.

3. Consider the adoption of the May 2024 Town Council minutes.

4. Consider financial report for May.

5. Christine Smith, with Christine’s Farm to Fork, requesting permission to host a block party on

Saturday, September 28, 2024 and to request financial support.

6. Consider the new rates and changes to the Activity Center (Town Gym) rental contract.

7. Travis Jones, speaker for the group, concerning the new rental rates for the Activity Center

(Town Gym).

8. Consider letter of request from CEF Lakelands Ministry to use the Activity Center July 1-5, 2024

for Vacation Bible School, free charge.

9. Consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tem.

10. Consider the bids for the renovation of the Town Hall Council Chambers (Gore Construction

low bidder of $64,000).

11. Consider 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance No: 2024-02, the Town Budget for FY 2024-25.

12. Consider letter of request from April Sather, with 88.3 to use the parking spaces on the square

for Friday, June 14th from 12-1 for a chill out event with Pelican Snowballs.

13. Consider appointing /reappointing members for ZOBA, P&Z, and the Municipal Election Commission.

14. Committee Reports.

15. New Business.

16. Old Business.

17. John Robeson, to speak to Council and the merchants introducing social media as advertising tool.

18. Adjournment.

 

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Town of Edgefield

Municipal Election Commission

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – 3:00 p.m. – Conference Room

 Agenda

  1. Call to Order.

      2.  Declare & discuss the details of a Special Town Election for August 6, 2024.

      3.  Appoint a Chairman for the election. 

  1. Appoint a Secretary for the MEC. 
  1. Adjourn.

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EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, May 6, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

 AGENDA

      1.  Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

      2.   Call to order.

  1. Consider the adoption of the April 2024 Town Council minutes.                 
  1. Consider financial report for April.
  1. Town Attorney Jennifer Sumner to administer the Oath of Office to Council member Kelvin Thomas for Ward 2 and

          Council member Herbert Yarborough for Ward 4 for another four year term.     

  1. Public Hearing: To hear oral or written comments concerning Ordinance No: 2024-02, the Town Budget for FY 2024-25.   
  1. Consider 1st reading of Ordinance No: 2024-02, Town Budget for FY 2024-25.     
  1. Members of Oakley Park to say “Thank You” to the Town of Edgefield for their support.
  1. Consider letter of request from Southern Eagles Motorcycle Club requesting a donation in support of Kids Day

          Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Discovery Center.   

  1. Consider request from the Edgefield Civic League for funds to purchase a kiln for the Old Edgefield Pottery Building.                             
  2. Consider entering into an agreement with Edgefield County granting certain powers to the County concerning Planning and Zoning.
  1. Consider entering into a contract with John Robeson to promote the town thru photos, social media post, etc.
  1. New Business/Old Business/Committee Reports.
  1. Adjournment.

 

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Meeting of

Together Edgefield Achieves More

Thursday, May 2, 2024 – 10 am

Town of Edgefield - Council Chambers

(Bacon Street Entrance)

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order, Chair Tim Padgett.
  2. Consider approval of minutes for April 4, 2024.
  3. Updates and Discussion from the Subcommittees:
  • Michael Washington, Chairman of Façade Subcommittee
  • Brad Covar, Chairman of Loan Subcommittee
  1. New Business, Old Business, and Other comments.
  2. Adjourn.

 

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FACADE Subcommittee Meeting

Friday, April 26, 2024 – 11 AM

Edgefield Town Hall – Conference Room

 

AGENDA

 

1.  Call to Order – Chair Michael Washington.

2.  Discuss and approve any completed and reimbursable façade

     applications.

3.  Discuss the uncompleted façade applications.

4.  Open discussion.

5.  Adjourn. 

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EDGEFIELD TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Monday, April 1, 2024 – 5:30 PM - Council Chambers – Bacon Street Entrance

 AGENDA

     1.  Welcome, Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.

     2.  Call to order.

  1. Consider the adoption of the March 2024 Town Council minutes.
  2. Consider financial report for March 2024.
  3. Consider letter of request from Reggie Simpkins to place a banner at Town Hall to advertise the Jo-Nathan Foundation Golf Tournament.
  4. Consider 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance No: 2024-01, amending the Business License Ordinance of the Town of Edgefield to update the class schedule as required by Act 176 of 2020.
  5. Mayor Durham to present the FY 2024 - 25 Town Budget.
  6. Committee Reports.
  7. New Business.
  8. Old Business.
  9. Adjournment.

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Meeting of

Together Edgefield Achieves More

Thursday, April 4, 2024 – 10 am

Town of Edgefield - Council Chambers

(Bacon Street Entrance)

 

AGENDA

 

1. Call to Order, Chair Tim Padgett.

2. Consider approval of minutes March 7,  2024.

3. Updates and Discussion from the Subcommittees:

• Michael Washington, Chairman of Façade Subcommittee

• Brad Covar, Chairman of Loan Subcommittee

4. New Business, Old Business, and Other comments.

5. Adjourn.

 

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