It’s Ridge Peach Festival time and that makes things busy at Sara’s Peach Stand, in Trenton, SC. And, during this rush, they could use some help. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola takes a stab at running the stand, “Out There…Somewhere.“

According to a release, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office, arrested an Edgefield, SC man, Wednesday night, concerning the armed robbery that occurred at 1186 Edgefield Road, in North Augusta, SC, on April 15, 2009. The suspect is identified as Rickey Brunson, 52, of 68 Se Diggs Road, in Trenton, SC. Brunson is charged with Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime, and Armed Robbery.

Towns across the country are reaching into back-up budgets to try to make ends meet during these hard times. But, what happens when your rainy day fund is completely dried up? The town of Johnston, South Carolina is finding out the hard way. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has the story.

Edgefield investigators say, for the first time in about two months, burglaries in the southside area appear to be slowing down.  About $200,000 worth of stuff have been reported stolen from home- and business-owners since April. Last week, officers arrested Robert Webber.

Edgefield County investigators have identified the man arrested Wednesday in connection to several burglaries in the county. The suspect is identified as Anthony Webber. He’s being charged in connection with some of the recent burglaries the southern side of the county’s been seeing.

In Edgefield, South Carolina there could be a big break after an arrest in a burglary case…several burglary cases, in fact. Over the past month, more than $100,000 worth of goods have been taken from homes in the southside area of Edgefield County. Specifically the Wire Road, Five Notch Road, and Sweetwater Road areas. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

Some Aiken Girl Scouts are lost in the woods as to why their beloved camp is up for sale. For years, they have trekked up to Edgefield County to a retreat for overnight camping trips. Local scout leaders say, selling the camp isn’t right, and they intend to prove it. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has more.

It’s the end of the trail for a 50-year-old Girl Scout camp in Edgefield County. The camp is up for sale…and that’s creating some very unhappy campers. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has the story.

There is still no break in the rash of home burglaries in Edgefield County. At least one home a week, in the past month, has been hit and more than $100,000 worth of goods have been taken. But residents tell us, they’re stealing more than just money and household items. These thieves are taking their peace of mind. WJBF News Channel 6’s News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has the story.

School districts face a Friday deadline for handing out teacher contracts for 2009-10. The Legislature gave officials an extra month this year to make their re-hiring decisions. But with Gov. Mark Sanford still refusing $185 million in federal money for kindergarten-through-12th-grade education, many districts are playing it safe and passing budgets without the funds. WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that 16 teaching positions have been eliminated in Edgefield County.

Investigators in Edgefield County are dealing with a spike in home burglaries. In the past month, more than a dozen burglaries have cost homeowners a total of $100,000. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has the story.

The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories ahead of storm systems making their way toward the CSRA.

South Carolina has a large populaiton of migrant workers and health officials are reaching out to them to make sure they have the information they need to protect themselves and others from swine flu. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford has the story.

Health insurance is at the heart of the Edgefield County budget debate. County employees have been completely covered by the county, but now they may have to pay part of that, out of pocket. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe takes a look at the ‘healthy debate’ brewing among Council members.

WJBF News Channel 6 has received reports of large trees being downed in Edgefield County. We have also received reports of large hail in Johnston, South Carolina. We are awaiting word on if there is any damage in Saluda County. Let us know if you see or receive storm damage. Strong weather will continue to move through the CSRA Friday night, and should clear up by Saturday morning.