The Edgefield Advertiser – 1836–2014 Oldest Newspaper in South Carolina

Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for Home Invasion

Robert Goodwin, Jr., age 29, of Maryland, pleaded guilty Wednesday…

Edgefield Veterans’ Memorial Park Underway

Tommy Tripp, JoJo Doolittle, Vernon Holmes, Jimmy Painter and Roger…

BreakingNews –The Rubble Begins in Edgefield Square

The equipment rolled into town today, August 7, to…

Break-in on Bobwhite Lane

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a…

Second Saturday

Inflatables, including Water Slide Second Saturday, the weekend…

Pedestrian Dies in Edgefield on Hwy 23

A pedestrian who has been identified as Lonnie Edward Glanton,…

Op-Ed

College Tuition 2018

This week is the First Week of School, a time to reflect on the high cost of school at all levels…

By admin on August 10, 2018No Comment

Why Edgefield? Why Agriculture?

I want to say again how grateful I am to Ms. Suzanne Mims Derrick for the opportunity to provide a…

By admin on August 10, 2018No Comment

News

Edgefield County Bridge Replacement

SCDOT Advisory The South Carolina Department of Transportation plans to…

By admin on August 4, 2018No Comment

SALES TAX HOLIDAY KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY AUGUST 3

Get ready for South Carolina’s annual Sales Tax Holiday…

By admin on July 31, 2018No Comment

Complaint of Property Damage Due to Hwy 25 Construction

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s was contacted by a resident of…

By admin on July 31, 2018No Comment

Car Break-in on Casalina Drive

A car was reported broken into to the Edgefield County…

By admin on July 31, 2018No Comment

Happenings

Sports

Smith is a Padre

Strom Thurmond High School alumni Payton Smith has been drafted by professional baseball’s San Diego Padres. Smith graduated last Friday night and left Sunday for Peoria, Ariz.…

By admin on June 18, 2018No Comment

Strom Thurmond High School Hall of Fame Announced

By: Strom Thurmond High School Athletic Department March 6, 2018 In the 56 years of Strom Thurmond High School’s Athletics, its teams have won 7 State Championships,…

By admin on March 13, 2018Comments Off on Strom Thurmond High School Hall of Fame Announced

Announcing the first Annual Peach Ridge Invitational Varsity Pre-Season Baseball Tournament!

The Strom Thurmond Rebel Baseball program is excited to announce that we will be hosting the first Annual Peach Ridge Invitational Varsity Pre-Season Baseball Tournament. The Tournament will…

By admin on February 26, 2018Comments Off on Announcing the first Annual Peach Ridge Invitational Varsity Pre-Season Baseball Tournament!

Agriculture

Summer rains eliminate drought status in five counties

Agricultural officials brought encouraging news to the South Carolina Drought Response Committee with several crops reporting the potential…

By admin on August 16, 2017Comments Off on Summer rains eliminate drought status in five counties

State Winners — Smokey Bear poster contest

Ben Collar (3rd grade) and Grace Viseth (4th grade) each won first place in the state (for their…

By admin on April 20, 2017Comments Off on State Winners — Smokey Bear poster contest

Politics
Religion
Obits
Crime
Columnists

Johnston & Edgefield Town Elections Results

Both Mayors return as winners: Johnston’s Mayor Culbreath received 370…

By admin on April 4, 2018

Strom Thurmond High Students Hold Walking-Out-of-Class Protest

The following information was given in response to…

By admin on March 15, 2018

“FORMATION” A Message for Veterans

Is it possible that you threw away up to…

By admin on October 4, 2017

Huddle House in Edgefield Closes – Again [Updated Again]

The Advertiser has learned that the Huddle House in…

By admin on May 22, 2017

Lights on at Presbyterian Church on Penn St.

On Sunday, Jan. 28, it was evident the Presbyterian…

By admin on February 16, 2018

Restoration Grant Awarded – Horn’s Creek Church

The Edgefield County Historical Society announced today that the…

By admin on August 7, 2017

McKendree to Celebrate 200 Years

A Family has helped to Hold the History Not…

By admin on July 24, 2017

A Pastor’s Mission, now Reality – “a Worship Place of Quality”

Rev. George L. Brightharp, Pastor of Mt. Canaan Baptist…

By admin on July 24, 2017

Robert Lee “Bob” Bowie – Edgefield, SC

Thurmond Burnett Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett …

By admin on August 13, 2018

Mrs. Eleanor Lybrand Shealy – Johnston, SC

Bland Funeral Home P O Box 425 Johnston, SC…

By admin on August 6, 2018

Charles B. “Charlie” Brown – Edgefield, SC

Thurmond Burnett Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett …

By admin on August 6, 2018

Mr. Pardue -Johnston, SC

Bland Funeral Home / P. O. Box 425/ Johnston,…

By admin on July 26, 2018

Stolen Vehicle Recovered

Stolen Vehicle Recovered The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office recovered…

By admin on July 31, 2018

Arrest Made for Recent Multiple Break-ins

Edgefield Police Chief Ronnie Carter confirmed to the Advertiser…

By admin on January 8, 2018

Four Teens + 22 Year Old Arrested for Death of Ward Man

Four teenagers and a 22 year old have now…

By admin on November 7, 2017

Crime beat — Oct 3rd, 2017

Another Generator Stolen The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office received…

By admin on October 4, 2017

Letter to Editor — Marguerite Cassels

Mt. of Olives Cemetery To the many of you…

By admin on April 26, 2017

Letter to the Editor — Doug Timmerman

Letter to the Editor, Have you taken a stroll…

By admin on April 26, 2017

Culinary Critics – A Year of Reviews

This month the Culinary Critics are not reviewing an…

By admin on April 4, 2017

Culinary Critics – 3rd Generation Catering & Family Restaurant

3rd Generation Catering & Family Restaurant Thursday – Hot…

By admin on September 28, 2016

Government

Edgefield County Agrees to Assist Johnston with Cleanup Effort

Edgefield County Council voted at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting, Feb. 6, to assist the Town of Johnston with their cleanup efforts of debris…

By admin on February 8, 2018Comments Off on Edgefield County Agrees to Assist Johnston with Cleanup Effort

SCDOT News

4 Way Stop Coming at Weaver and Bland Baptist The Advertiser was notified by SCDOT that the intersection at Weaver Road and Bland Baptist…

By admin on November 30, 2017Comments Off on SCDOT News

Edgefield County Government Offices Closed Monday

The Edgefield County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 11, because of weather related issues. They anticipate reopening the offices on Tuesday morning…

By admin on September 10, 2017Comments Off on Edgefield County Government Offices Closed Monday

County Prepares for Hurricane Irma Impact – Schools Closed

County Prepares for Hurricane Irma Impact Schools and County Offices Closed Monday Edgefield County schools as well as Edgefield County government offices are closing…

By admin on September 10, 2017Comments Off on County Prepares for Hurricane Irma Impact – Schools Closed

Health

Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory – ECW&SA

EFFECTIVE December 20, 2017 The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority advises their customers located on Currytown Road from about and including Mealing Drive down to Martintown Road, …

By admin on December 21, 2017Comments Off on Repeal of the Boil Water Advisory – ECW&SA