STHS Advances Again – Updated with Playoff Bracket
The Strom Thurmond Rebels defeated Hanahan, 27 – 10 in the Lower State Class 3A Quarterfinal. The Rebels will play Hartsville, Friday, November 23, to vie for a berth in the State Championship Game.
Jimmy V. Stafford, Jr.
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Mr. Jimmy V. Stafford, Jr., of Abel Drive, died Thursday, November 15 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Red Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service at the […]
A Salute to Edgefield County Veterans
By Jack Reece – “Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E. Lee As the events of Sunday last began to unfold on The Square in Edgefield one could only wonder if the picture being […]
Turner Harvests His First Deer
Ethan Turner, 13-year-old son of Al and Melissa Turner of Johnston, harvested his first deer on November 5th in Saluda County. Ethan’s deer was a six pointer.
Dispatched Rattlesnake
Mathew Piekielniak, son of John and Kathy Piekielniak of Johnston, is pictured holding the 50-inch long, 13 rattles and a button, rattlesnake that he killed with a .410 on September 14th. The varmint was laid low by Mathew after it had bit the family dog, LeeLee, two days before. We are happy to announce that […]
Cheryl Harling Stewart
EDGEFIELD, S.C. – Ms. Cheryl Harling Stewart, 59, of Edgefield, died Monday November 12, 2012 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. A memorial service will be held Friday November 16, 2012 at 3 P.M. at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Ms. Stewart was born in Edgefield County, S.C. and was the daughter of the late Glenn […]
Edgefield County Elections and Its Leadership
16,272 Registered Voters—4598 Cast Ballots – The courthouse on Edgefield Square has been a gathering place for hearing the elections returns for many years. (in the last century, in the 50s and earlier, counts were shouted out from the middle doors of the upstairs of the old Advertiser building.) On Tuesday evening, November 6, Jennifer […]
Strom Thurmond High School Classes of 1962 and 1963 Reunion
By Carrie Monday – No one wanted to believe it, but they all came together to admit it on Saturday, November 3, 2012. Members of the Strom Thurmond High School graduating classes of 1962 and 1963 had to acknowledge that yes, in fact, it had been 50 and 49 years respectively since they graduated from […]
Tree Lighting to Usher in Johnston’s Holiday Season
The Johnston Development Corporation will once again sponsor the annual Tree Lighting celebration which officially starts the holiday season in the Peach Capital of the World. This event will be on Monday, November 26, at 6 p.m., in the municipal parking lot/warehouse. As has always been the tradition, the lights will be brought to life […]
Red Hill Houndsmen Host Annual Youth Day
The Red Hill Houndsmen hosted their annual Youth Day, Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Brunson Community Center. Approximately 25 children from Georgia and South Carolina attended this year’s event and participated in many exciting activities including the ever popular bench show contest and youth night hunt. Also, as this was a qualifying hunt for the […]