Cornerstone will celebrate its 50th anniversary this month. The public is invited to help celebrate from 10 a.m. to noon June 14 for a drop-in Open House, 1612 Rivers St.

This week we have an incredibly special girl for you. Dove is a precious 3-month-old Terrier mix looking for a new best friend. Despite some bumps along the way, she is now healthy and ready for a forever home. Through it all, she has remained calm, loving and determined. Don’t let this spec…

The Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site is offering a unique ranger-guided hike of the undeveloped Blackstock Battlefield that will cover the events leading up to the battle, the commanders and soldiers from both sides involved in the battle itself, and the importance of the battle t…

Seniors graduating from Emerald High School praised the school’s big family atmosphere, in particular their teachers. So, it was only fitting their teachers formed a big line and cheered for the seniors as they walked out of their graduation ceremony and into the next step of their lives.

Robert Charles Hughes, Greenwood and Alena Dawn Prchal, Greenwood.

In 2022, Greenwood CPW detected eight regulated substances in the drinking water. However, these substances were at allowable levels and no health-based violations were reported.

A princess in search of her royal family! Introducing Princess, a 2-year-old Rottweiler mix who would make the perfect addition to any castle. She is potty trained and behaves perfectly on her leash, so you won’t have to worry about any unladylike behavior in public. Despite what her name im…

William Richard Ramey, Greenwood and Miriam Yvonne Owens, Greenwood.

The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill that would ban most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy, sending the bill to the governor who has promised to sign it. The proposal passed on Tuesday restores the ban South Carolina had in place when the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. That ban was overturned by the state’s highest court because it violated the state Constitution’s right to privacy. Republicans have been searching for an answer to that ruling because it left abortion legal through 22 weeks of pregnancy and sharply increased the number of abortions taking place in South Carolina as most other Southern states enacted stricter laws.

The Edgefield County African American Heritage Commission will have its monthly meeting 5:30 p.m. May 30 at the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce, 416 Calhoun St. next to Tidwell Jewelers in Johnston.

This cool cat is seeking a new companion. Major Domo is a 3-year-old black cat with a chill personality and a heart made of gold. His favorite spot is beside his kennel mate with a warm blanket. He loves to play but is ready to cuddle up on the couch after a long day. This sweet boy doesn’t …

Charles Thord Nicholson, Greenwood and Brittany Jean Lusk, Greenwood.

The public is invited to the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society meeting at 3 p.m. May 21 in the Edgefield County Council Chambers, 225 Jeter St., Edgefield. Guest speaker will be Marion Bledsoe speaking on “Where would we ‘Bee’ without them?”

He might not be winning any fetch awards, but he definitely will win you over with his snuggling skills. Meet Holt, a 1-year-old with the most precious ears you’ve ever seen. The way they flap in the wind when he runs up to greet you will always make your day. An active playmate will keep hi…

David Myers Gray, Cross Hill, and Christine Leigh Chard, Cross Hill.

Greenwood Women Care will have its second quarterly meeting from 5:15-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Greenwood Soup Kitchen, 929 Phoenix St. (entrance on East Avenue). GWC members and all interested community women are invited to attend.