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Churches Changing Communities 2017 – The Most Rewarding Vacation of my Life

There was much excitement in and around Edgefield during the…

McKendree to Celebrate 200 Years

A Family has helped to Hold the History Not one…

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

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

Woodlawn Road Re-Opened

The SC Department of Transportation has confirmed for the Advertiser…

South by Southeast: Spoof on Alfred Hitchcock’s Work

Directed by Dave Engelman, South by Southeast is a very…

Edgefield County Public Library Events

Friday, July 7, 2017 Summer Book Sale ALL Books are…

Op-Ed

Religion, Politics, and “Paying It Forward”

Based on a desire for commonality among many churches, the Revised Common Lectionary is now in use throughout the English-speaking world.…

By admin on July 24, 2017No Comment

Dear Editor — Comments on Plans for Square

I have been following the letters and/or comments in the paper about the Streetscape proposals. Quite frankly, I and a number…

By admin on July 24, 2017No Comment

News

Turkey Shoppe on Main Closing Effective Immediately

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The National Wild Turkey Federation announced the…

By admin on July 7, 2017No Comment

Break-in at Turkey Shoppe on Main

The Turkey Shoppe on Main in Edgefield was broken into…

By admin on July 6, 2017No Comment

A Prelude to Independence Day – June 28, 1776

We on the Ridge don’t always know what the Low-Country…

By admin on July 3, 2017No Comment

GLEAMNS’ Commitment to Low-Income

Board Member James Bibbs, second from left, joins with others…

By admin on June 28, 2017No Comment

Happenings

Sports

All A’s, All Region, All State, Region V-AAA Player of the Year, All Rebel

Sophomore Madeline Wise had a record season for 2017 as a member of the Strom Thurmond High School softball team. Madeline was named Region V-AAA Player of the…

By admin on May 16, 2017No Comment

Humphries Appointed NWTF CEO

EDGEFIELD, S.C. – The National Wild Turkey Federation Board of Directors announced Becky Humphries as its new chief executive officer, a role she will assume effective April 10,…

By admin on April 5, 2017Comments Off on Humphries Appointed NWTF CEO

Lower Richland HS – Diamond Hornets Invitational Track and Field Meet Results

TRACK RESULTS Lower Richland High School hosted the Diamond Hornets Invitational Track and Field Meet last Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina. More than 1,000 athletes…

By admin on March 8, 2017Comments Off on Lower Richland HS – Diamond Hornets Invitational Track and Field Meet Results

Agriculture

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

Lamb Named Mid-State SC Young Farmer Agribusinessman of Year

Edgar Lamb of Edgefield, SC, has been named the Mid-State SC Agribusinessman of the Year by the SC…

By admin on February 7, 2017Comments Off on Lamb Named Mid-State SC Young Farmer Agribusinessman of Year

Politics
Religion
Obits
Crime
Columnists

Huddle House in Edgefield Closes – Again [Updated Again]

The Advertiser has learned that the Huddle House in…

By admin on May 22, 2017

Covar Reflects on Service to Students and Teachers as School Board Member

Brad Covar recently ended twenty-four years of service to…

By admin on November 21, 2016

Loftis Congratulates Legislators for Addressing Pension Fund Problems

Treasurer Curtis Loftis Congratulates Legislators for Addressing Pension Fund…

By admin on September 5, 2016

Hubbard Wins 11th Solicitor’s Race

In a Republican run-off Rick Hubbard defeated Candice Lively…

By admin on June 30, 2016

One Muslim’s Conversion to Christianity

The Rev. Kambiz Saghaey Shares His Testimony at Antioch…

By admin on December 28, 2016

Pastor Sloan Gordon to be Installed

Cedar Spring Baptist Church, 1836 Hwy 283, Plum Branch,…

By Kate on January 22, 2016

My New Year’s Resolution is to Read The Bible Through in 2016 – How About You?

By Judy Gibson Holmes Around New Year’s every…

By Kate on January 7, 2016

Churches Changing Communities

– By Alana Caddell – Churches Changing Communities (CCC),…

By Edgefield Advertiser on July 24, 2015

Pamela E. Jordan — Leesville, SC

LEESVILLE – Pamela (Pam) English Jordan, age 67, of…

By admin on July 20, 2017

Shirley A. Gregory — North Augusta, S.C.

NORTH AUGUSTA – Mrs. Shirley Ann Gregory, 79, of…

By admin on July 20, 2017

Susan Hammond Isbell — Edgefield, SC

Susan Hammond Isbell, age 93, passed on to her…

By admin on July 10, 2017

Mrs. Joanne Stone Dowd — Saluda, SC

Saluda, SC — Funeral Services for Mrs. Joanne Stone…

By admin on July 9, 2017

Riot at Trenton Prison

TRENTON SC (Thurs. June 15 a.m.) A riot occurred…

By admin on June 16, 2017

Shooting on Moragne Street / Fire at Nonna’s

Shooting on Moragne Street Attempted Murder Charges Filed The…

By admin on May 23, 2017

Gray, Holsonback Sentenced in Drive-by Shooting

Christopher Dale Gray, 23, of Trenton, and Bryson Holsonback,…

By admin on May 23, 2017

Crime Beat — May 10th, 2017

Vehicle Break-ins at Morris Run At least two vehicles…

By admin on May 10, 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

Family Court Judge Retires

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

By admin on June 14, 2017No Comment

Special Election to Be Held to Fill Empty Council Seat

Edgefield County Council has an empty seat to fill as a result of the recent death of Councilwoman Betty Butler. Due to the amount…

By admin on April 18, 2017Comments Off on Special Election to Be Held to Fill Empty Council Seat

Council Adjusts Certain EMS Fees – UPDATED from Print Edition

Council Adjusts Certain EMS Fees PARD Money Appropriated To Sweetwater & Bettis Edgefield County Council voted unanimously to approve adjustments to certain Emergency Medical…

By admin on February 21, 2017Comments Off on Council Adjusts Certain EMS Fees – UPDATED from Print Edition

Obama Commutes Sentence of Johnston Man

As one of his last official acts in office, President Barak Obama commuted the prison term of Randolph Latroy Key of Johnston. The commutation…

By admin on January 30, 2017Comments Off on Obama Commutes Sentence of Johnston Man

Health

The New Medical Office Building on the Rise

Recently, March 31, The Edgefield County Hospital invited the press to view the beginnings of the new medical building going up on their campus and to speak…

By admin on April 17, 2017Comments Off on The New Medical Office Building on the Rise

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

REPEAL OF THE BOIL WATER ADVISORY

Rabid Raccoon Found In Edgefield County

Community

Public reminded not to handle, move wildlife

A lot of wildlife makes appearances during the summer season, and it is not uncommon for people to…

By admin on June 28, 2017

Government

County Council Looks Forward to Needs, Goals

The Edgefield County Council met for a special called meeting, Tuesday night, Sept. 27, at Council Chambers. All…

By admin on October 3, 2016

Hunting & Outdoors

Owl Rescued: A Tale to Tell

Sunday night, Oct. 30, Noah Ireland of Edgefield accidentally hit a barred owl not far from his home. …

By admin on November 6, 2016

Classifieds

Women In Unity 14th Annual Banquet

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By admin on February 29, 2016

Features

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

Page Two

57 1/2 lbs Flathead Caught on Lake Thurmond

Marshall White summited the details and photos below of the big flathead catfish he caught on Lake Thurmond…

By Edgefield Advertiser on April 3, 2014