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05/13/2026

04/30/2026

The Press and Banner will be closed on May 1st due to the Spring Festival and reopen Monday, May 4th at 9:00 am

04/01/2026

BRANDT WINNER OF ELECTION CF

By Henry E. Green

Michael Brandt was the winner of a special Calhoun Falls Town Council election in Calhoun Falls last week, according to vote totals released by the Abbeville County voter registration and elections commission.

In the election, held on Tuesday, March 31, Brandt claimed 60 votes, according to unofficial vote totals provided by the Abbeville County voter registration and elections commission.

Linda Lee Richey received 35 votes, while write-in candidates Wane Postell and Barbara Foust received 11 votes and 21 votes, respectively, the commission reported.

Turnout was 11.10 percent, according to the voter registration and elections commission.

The special election was held to fill the Town Council seat, which was formerly held by Viggo Lassen, who was elected Mayor of Calhoun Falls on Nov. 4. The election was held to fill the seat that was left vacant on the Town Council.

03/06/2026

Career Center planning Community Night

By Henry E. Green

The Abbeville County Career Center will have Community Night on Monday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., and the public is cordially invited to visit Abbeville County School District’s center for technical education and check out the programs it offers.

Those programs include automotive technology, building construction, cosmetology, culinary arts, health science, information technology, and welding.

In addition to providing information about the Career Center, its offerings, and its mission, Community Night offers an evening of fun, with music and food.

There will be food trucks, and various businesses from the community will be on hand, including Little River Electric, West Carolina, and Abbeville Area Medical Center--just to name a few--according to Anne Marie New, the Career Center’s guidance counselor.

There will also be health screenings and a silent auction, according to Career Center information New provided.

During the recent board appreciation event, the Abbeville Career Center proudly showcased the talents of its students by presenting thoughtful gifts that reflected the hands-on learning taking place within its programs, according to Abbeville County School District human resources director Angie Ferguson. Board members received:

“A portable power bank for a cell phone

“A commemorative coin featuring the Career Center’s logo and 'Give us your Best”

“An oil change gift certificate provided by the Automotive Technology Department

“A gift certificate from Cosmetology

“These gifts served as a meaningful token of appreciation while also highlighting the real-world skills students develop across programs.”

01/26/2026

Would love to see anyones pictures from the ice storm

12/16/2025

Wonder how long it will take H to realize he's "Facebook famous"? lol

11/14/2024

Public Service Announcement: Scam Phone Calls in Abbeville County

The Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office has recently received a significant increase in reports and citizen complaints regarding scam phone calls. These scams involve individuals posing as businesses or law enforcement officers, attempting to deceive residents into making fraudulent payments. Some of the reported scams include:

Businesses demanding payment for services allegedly rendered and threatening to terminate service if payment is not made immediately.
Scammers impersonating deputies from the Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office, claiming that the victim has outstanding local, state, or federal warrants and demanding immediate payment to avoid arrest.
These scammers often instruct victims to purchase gift cards or other prepaid cards from retail stores and then provide the card information over the phone. Please note, legitimate businesses and government agencies will never ask for payment in this manner.

Important Information:
If you are contacted for official matters, it will be through the United States Postal Service.
The Sheriff’s Office will NEVER contact you by phone or text to threaten arrest or issue warrants.
We do not accept payments over the phone for any reason, including for recalling a warrant or resolving legal issues.
If you receive any suspicious calls or messages of this nature, please report them immediately:

Abbeville County Sheriff’s Office: 864-446-6000
Abbeville County Dispatch: 864-366-8451
Stay informed and protect yourself from scams. Please share this information with friends and family, especially those who may be more vulnerable to these fraudulent tactics.

10/02/2024

Trinity Episcopal Church will be blessing the animals this Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 pm in the parish garden. We will continue our custom of inviting our guests who wish to bring a contribution of dog or cat food for the animal shelters. Please be with us and bring your best friend who may be on four legs.

08/01/2024

04/11/2024

Buzzing with excitement and blooming with pride! 🐝 Congratulations to the SC Women's Basketball Team for securing the National Championship! 🏀🏆 Your hard work, dedication, and team spirit have truly paid off. You ladies have shown what it means to play with heart, hustle, and harmony. Let's keep the celebration growing – why not sponsor a Gamecock Topiary in honor of our champions? 🌸 A blooming tribute to our unbeatable team! 🥇