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

Man Arrested for Bomb Scare Hoax

An Edgefield County man was arrested Jan. 10 for a…

Rachel Sanders, New Advertiser Intern

The Advertiser is pleased to announce that Rachel Sanders, student…

A Theater Splits into Two: ECT and Main Street

Sam Crouch, Main Street Player, in Becky Cotton – the…

County Council swearing in

County Council Members are Sworn-in at Jan. 8 Meeting:Pictured are…

Visiting the County Veterans Affairs on Christmas Eve

Mary James, who works with the County Veterans Affairs, visited…

Crime

Vehicle Stolen From Local Gas Station A car was reportedly…

Op-Ed

Epiphany and the Federal Shutdown

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By admin on January 11, 2019No Comment

Emigration

The views and opinions expressed here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of The Edgefield Advertiser. By:…

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News

Mattie Mae Williams honored at the age of 105

Mattie Mae Williams is pictured at her celebration recently. She arrived…

By admin on January 11, 2019No Comment

OEDGS Meets Jan. 13: Subject Choctaws

Tiajuana Cochnauer (above right) to speak on First Code Talkers,…

By admin on January 5, 2019No Comment

Animal Call Leads to Arrest

A call Dec. 28 to law enforcement regarding three pit…

By admin on January 5, 2019No Comment

Vehicle Related Crimes on Square Circle Ranch Road

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office was informed of two…

By admin on January 5, 2019No 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, 2018Comments Off on Smith is a Padre

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

Monroe Kneece, Sr. – Johnston, SC

Thurmond Burnett David T. Burnett Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home PO…

By admin on January 14, 2019

Mildred “Millie” Dorn Prince – Edgefield, SC

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

By admin on December 27, 2018

Rebecca Waites Ouzts – Edgefield, SC

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

By admin on December 21, 2018

Johnston, SC – Rudelle Hite Perry

Ramey Funeral Home 202 North Rudolph Street P.O.…

By admin on December 21, 2018

Crime in Edgefield County

Another Break-in at Rolling Hills Home For the second…

By admin on December 27, 2018

Package Stolen from Mailbox

The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office received a report of…

By admin on December 17, 2018

Break-ins on Rolling Hills Court

Two break-ins were reported to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s…

By admin on December 17, 2018

Scrap Metal Collect Recovers Stolen Vehicle

An Edgefield County man who makes his living…

By admin on December 10, 2018

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

“Fun Shoot” Again this Year – Fundraiser

The New Medical Office Building on the Rise

New MD Serving the Area – Dr. R. Rashad Brightharp

Community

RECENT NEW OWNERSHIP BRINGS CHANGE

This is the first in a three-part series on new ownerships of buildings/businesses that are impacting the community.…

By admin on August 30, 2018

Government

Family Court Judge Retires

Pictured L-R: Edgefield County Clerk of Court Charles Reel, Judge Deborah Neese, Court Reporter Wendy Derrick, and Family…

By admin on June 14, 2017

Hunting & Outdoors

Humphries Appointed NWTF CEO

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The National Wild Turkey Federation Board of Directors announced Becky Humphries as its new chief…

By admin on April 5, 2017

Classifieds

Women In Unity 14th Annual Banquet

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By admin on February 29, 2016

Features

La Cantina — Resturant Review

Friday & Saturday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 1750 Garrett Road Lacantinaclarkshill.com Clarks Hill, SC…

By admin on September 13, 2017

Page Two

Thomas Strother, LCDR (ret.) USN — Remembering WW I

Thomas Strother, LCDR (ret.) USN, former teacher of history at U.S. Naval Academy and whose roots are in…

By admin on May 23, 2017