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

All American Summer Market on Saturday

Another big day coming to the Edgefield Square, the All…

Summer Reading & June Events at Local Libraries

Combat learning loss this summer by signing up for the…

High Fire Danger prompts Sumter National Forest Long Cane Ranger District to implement fire restrictions starting June 1

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EPA Sponsors Tour of Homes & Historic Places

Brooks-Tompkins Home Blacksmith Shop & Pottersville, 7 Buncombe St.…

Edgefield High School 75thClass Reunion

L to R: Vivian Reece, Doris Jovanelly, Ann Connelly, Dorothy…

Earthquake in McCormick County

A 2.0 earthquake struck McCormick County around 1 a.m. Monday,…

Op-Ed

D-Day Plus 75 Years

By: Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however…

By admin on June 6, 2019No Comment

Seeking Abraham

By: Robert Scott All writers in Op Ed are here to inform and acknowledge issues of importance to our communities, however…

By admin on June 1, 20191 Comment

News

Crime In Edgefield

Kidnapping/Armed Robbery in Johnston The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office responded…

By admin on May 27, 2019No Comment

Memorial Day Ceremony, May 27

Celebrate • Honor • Remember As announced by Michael Washington,…

By admin on May 24, 20191 Comment

Congressman Jeff Duncan

Community Office Hours While Congressman Duncan will be in…

By admin on May 17, 2019No Comment

Piedmont Tech Awards Presidential Medallions

Five of the Spring 2019 Piedmont Technical College Presidential Medallion…

By admin on May 16, 2019No Comment

Happenings

Sports

Fox Creek’s Colin Trahan is AA Individual State Champion

Fox Creek golfer Colin Trahan left the links at Mount Vintage in second place having shot a 72 on the first day of the SCHSL AA Golf Tournament. …

By admin on May 24, 2019No Comment

Easler Signs With Florence Darlington Tech

Autumn Easler signed to play softball with Florence Darlington Technical College on Friday. Easler is a multi-sport athlete. She can be found on the volleyball and basketball court…

By admin on April 3, 2019No Comment

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

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

William Albert “Billy” Burch, Jr. – Edgefield, SC

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

By admin on June 12, 2019

Sarah Brownlee Fulmer – Johnston, SC

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

By admin on June 6, 2019

Rodger Dale Burgess -Edgefield, SC

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

By admin on June 6, 2019

Mary Scott Derrick Guest

GREENVILLE-Mary Scott Derrick Guest, 78, of Greenville, wife of…

By admin on May 27, 2019

Another Report of Shots Fired in Edgefield

March 26 -In what is becoming an all too…

By admin on March 26, 2019

Report of Shootings in Edgefield County

Bullet hole can be seen just below and to…

By admin on March 23, 2019

Another Theft at Dalzell Design and Landscaping

Dalzell Design and Landscaping on Sweetwater Road in…

By admin on March 18, 2019

Weekly Edgefield crime report

Altercation at Sertoma Club in Johnston Multiple Shots Fired…

By admin on March 12, 2019

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